New name, same blog

  It's been quite some time since I've logged in and actually posted something! So hello again.
Back when I was blogging regularly I had this idea in my head that I was going to have cool and interesting things to say, resulting in a large following of readers like my favorite blogger has.
But then I remembered that I'm not that creative and inherently lazy when it comes to crafting with my kids and coming up with new recipes and I lost sight of what I originally started this blog for: a written record of my life to look back on one day, and for our kids to look back on.
And to be honest, I really miss writing, and there are so many funny and awkward things that happen in my life as a mom and let's face it, socially awkward person.
Parenting in itself, and the politics of mommyhood, is a gold mine for commentary, that's for sure.
I've really missed having a creative outlet where I can let loose and write what I'm feeling and what we've been up to.
So I'm back!! 
Today was no exception in the awkward parenting department.
Jackson and I had an experience today that seriously made my skin crawl and made me want to shower for a week!
We had to drop Andy off at work today and ended up with 30 minutes to kill before dropping Lucy off at preschool, so we played at the park that's down the street from our house.
Jackson went down the slide, and I noticed that it was a little wet but didn't really think much of it because it had rained a bit the night before.
When I picked him up so we could head to the car, I noticed his butt was wet, and did the requisite sniff check of his butt to verify that it was water.
I was so, so wrong.
His pants smelled like pee but his diaper was dry, and I haven't botched a diaper change in a long time so it most definitely was not. my. child's. urine.
So Jackson's butt was covered in stranger pee, and I put my nose up to his butt so my face had stranger pee on it.
I have no idea who peed on that damn slide, so Jackson got a bath immediately after we got home.
This isn't the first time I've dealt with strange pee, back when I worked at Starbucks there was an incident, but this time made me feel so gross.
So parents, check the slide before your kids go down them because you never know if someone has chosen to use it as a urinal.

#momlife

It's a rainy day here in Roseville and it seemed like a good day for writing, so that's what I'm doing!

I used to use writing as an outlet when I was a teenager since it's so cathartic, and have a huge box filled with journals.  

I find myself needing an outlet like that more and more these days, and what better place to do that than with this blog?

As a mom, so much of our lives are wrapped up in the kids, so sometimes we get overlooked, which is why I'm writing about me today.  Selfish, I know, but it's my blog so I do what I want.

A huge part of my life lately has been Weight Watchers.  I started last July and as one lady on Connect puts it, I've failed my way to losing 15 pounds.

Sometimes I beat myself up over that number, but I know I'm human and I haven't given up which is huge.

I've *tried* other diets before, mainly counting calories, but I never followed through, usually stopping after a few weeks.  I'd have a bad day and eat more than what I was "supposed to" and throw in the towel.

Weight Watchers is the only thing that I've EVER stuck to, and nine months and some change later I'm proud of what I've accomplished.

The main reason I joined is because I really felt like I needed to learn how to eat, if that makes sense.  Counting calories only takes you so far.  What I love about Smart Points is the points are calculated using fat, calories, sugar, saturated fat and protein.  Foods that are lower in points are actually better for you, sustain your energy and keep you fuller longer.

The people behind Weight Watchers are right, calories don't tell you the whole story.

I beat myself up over the fact that I've only lost 15 pounds because I know I'm not always entirely honest about tracking my points, and I have a tendency to snack at night and not record it.

I only get 30 points a day, which isn't a ton of food, peeps!  But I'm slowly learning ways to efficiently pack those points in.

I still have 20 pounds to go, and I will get there!  

I love meetings, and I think a big part of that is my awesome leader.  I really picked a good day and time to go.  She is funny, engaging, caring and very motivating.

I also love that my mother-in-law attends with me, which makes it even more fun!

Weight Watchers is a huge lifestyle change, and sometimes it's hard wrapping my brain around the fact that if I want to stay at a healthy weight this is the way I'll be eating for the rest of my life.  But it's completely doable.

I've also been working from home a little bit, freelancing for a local lifestyle magazine.  It's pretty awesome because I get to pick what I write about, usually light feature stories about businesses and mom life.  My other baby has been my Perfectly Posh business, but if you want to know more about that, visit www.myposhadventure.com.  I've been doing a lot of Facebook parties, which are super fun, and I'm hoping to do some vendor events in the future.

I love being able to work from home because I love staying home with my kids, but I found myself needing something outside of them to call my own.  

I'm still trying to figure out how to strike a balance between working from home and keeping them entertained, so if anyone knows, clue me in ;-)

I hope everyone is enjoying this rainy Friday!  Bye for now!