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...yes, the snow is falling again.  When is it going to stop?  No one knows.  And frankly I don't care...we are snuggled here nice at home with nowhere to go.  Granted, it might not be quite as exciting for others who must venture out in such conditions.  So accept my apologizes for the enthusiasm.  But living here on the west coast, doesn't usually permit many days of low temperature  that allows snow to fall...so it brings back memories of my childhood in Ontario where snow and winter fun go hand in hand.  Some of my best memories are in the winter months of...cross country skiing....toboganning and snowmobiling...mom's homemade baking and hot chocolate after a long day outside.  Now, it's my time for building memories with my children.  And this December has brought many a "memory making moments"...wow, that's a tongue full of  M's!  Oh well...it had to be said that way.

Yesterday started our year off  with  Anika who woke up with the Chicken pox....today she is covered with them.  Poor girl is so itchy and high fever.  But she still did the dishes (to surprise me) while Ethan and I went out to shovel the driveway. Great bonding time for mother and son. Not to mention a wonderful daughter with a self-less act of love.

Speaking of shoveling...it has come to my attention through stars in the eyes, dizzy in the head, sweat running down the back, huffing and puffing.... that I am out of shape.  Yes, that' right your's truly is majorly, horribly, terribly  out of shape.  Now, being the one NOT to make New Year's resolutions only because I never survive more than a day and resolutions and goals change for me like the wind.  But having spoke of dizziness, I realize that at some point the message must come through and register in this head of mine that...."I Connie am out of shape".  When one comes to terms with this, one must contemplate the realities of it all.  And the reality that is yelling at me says I must  do something about it.  So, with that out in the open for everyone to read, there is only one conclusion...and that is, "I must spend 2009 getting into shape".  This must be more than just a long term goal.  It must be a life style goal and a goal that I work on daily.  Because my personality is as such, I change goals or accomplish a simple goal and then must move on to other things quickly even if goals are not accomplished because they are too far in the future.  Goals that seem long term for me fizzle out because I cannot live so far  in  the future through my mind....I can live only in the present and with each waking breath...and my present tells me that, " I'm to young to be this out of shape". 

So, possibly, probably or most definately,  be prepared to read some of my ramblings on my  blog in 2009  about the success and failures of each day.   And yes, you might even read whinings and such as my body goes through a period of adjustment.  But I will wake up every morning (Lord willing) with a renewed sense of  "health thoughts" and I will direct my day as such.  First and foremost, God comes first in my day, but God also gave me this "temple" and unfortunately, it's needs a major renovation.   So, bring on the "sledge hammer".

Friday, January 2, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
If you want an accountability partner, let me know, as I need to get back in shape too!! We can moan, whine and pass the A535 around together!
Love,
Ellie

Saturday, January 3, 2009 - Your not alone

Posted by browns71280
don't feel too bad about the hokey pokey feelings while shoveling snow. I too go through them from being idle during the winter months. Today I will go out AGAIN and shovel more snow, like yesterday. Our roof tops have to be cleared off pronto. We are getting a peak of sun this morning so maybe that will help. Haven't seen the sun for about a month now.

Debbie

Saturday, January 3, 2009 - AMEN!

Posted by Hisirishgem
First of all, Happy New Year Connie! :O)

I loved the Christmas photos. What a selfless young daughter you have. I recall my own experience as a young girl with chicken pox. I had the blessing of my gramma next to me as she told me little stories of her life.

My own out of shape story is like yours...with shoveling...but would you believe my Dr. revealed the other day that I had lost 9 lbs?! What a blessing to hear as it has taken a year to finally lose something.

My sugars are out of control and I'm feeling pretty bad there, but I am looking forward to 2009, with hopes that I may get back in shape to lessen the symptoms of diabetes and hypothyroid.

I know you can do it dear friend! All you have to do is try and NEVER give up! Getting healthier just starts with the lifestyle as I'm sure you know.

I look forward to cheering with you as you find Victory in getting back into shape....physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Rebekah