So I have been super busy and was about to give up totally on this blog when my sister in law called and left me a very inspirational message full of awesome ideas! Her blog is wonderful and she has encouraged me to keep going so I AM BACK!
I am excited to report that I have lost a total of nine pounds! This is, of coarse not without fluctuations but I am now almost half way to my goal. I am seeing that it is absolutely true that you have to exercise AND watch what you eat! Doing just one or the other yields no results for me. Ahhh how I miss the days of continuing to eat as I please and just exercise a tiny bit and the pounds melt away!
Another positive change in the circus I lovingly refer to as my life, is I have taken the reins of discipline over in my house and I am seeing positive changes! Jeff has always been the disciplinarian and I have given him little to no support. I was always trying to sooth things over and keep everyone happy. However, I recently had a terrible experience trying to take the girls to the circus (the real circus) and an incident where Delaney's anger got the best of her (and me for that matter) and I decided that some things had to change!
So after spending an entire Saturday night on the internet researching discipline techniques and watching multiple episodes of Supernanny, I sat down and read the New York Times Best Seller called "Have a new kid by Friday" by Dr. Kevin Leman. And decided to try it out.
It is changing our lives! It also has not been without some fluctuations but overall I am encouraged. Have a New Kid by Friday shows parents how to reverse negative behavior in their children--fast! With his signature wit and encouragement, Dr. Leman offers hope and real, practical, doable strategies for regaining control and becoming the parents you've always wanted to be. Anyone can do it. All it takes is you deciding to stand up and take charge.
Well, I was inspired! I wanted to stand up and take charge! So I did! It has been two weeks and my in laws have agreed that they also see positive changes!
So say a prayer for me that I can continue to regain control of my house and continue the positive impact this is having on their attitude and behavior!
