All Systems Go

It’s been all systems go lately on the whole weight loss front.  I’ve been quite determined to lose the IVF weight and to get healthier.  It’s been almost two weeks, and I’m down over six pounds.  I’m thrilled and working hard.  It’s been difficult to squeeze it in, but with some creativity I’ve managed it.  I’ve turned Braden into my little workout buddy.  He now knows where  his thighs are.   I think we have Bil.ly Bl.anks to thank for his learning that one.  He knows how to do a proper squat.  That is courtesy of G.illian Mi.chaels.    Not only am I getting healthier, but I’m teaching my son a lesson as well. 

Those of you on Facebook that I’m friends with know that my air conditioner died over the weekend.  We’ve suspected problems for two weeks.  The unit kept freezing over.  A friend of ours works in the industry.  He took a look on Sunday.  There is a hole in the unit, condenser and coils need replacing, and was out of freon completely.  The model is six years old, but is no longer being made.  There is no fixing it.  It will cost us $2,500 to get a new air conditioner.  Fun.  We put a few pounds of freon in it, and it should last us a few days while we figure things out.  Once it’s gone, our home will resemble a nudist colony.  Let’s hope nobody rings the doorbell!

Things have been a bit crazy around here, but we will manage.  The little people that reside in this house have been extremely entertaining.  We have started potty training.  Every time Braden pees on the toilet, we do the potty dance for him.  Imagine dancing in circles waving their arms all about while singing in an overtly happy tone, “Braden did peee peee on the potty!  Braden did peee pee on the poooootttyyy!”  This is perfectly fine at home, but beeeeyond embarrassing while in a public restroom, and rest assured he will make you do so.  The things we do!  The only thing more amusing is when he expects everybody in the room to do the dance.  Over the weekend, my parents, Justin, and I did the dance at the same time.  If only there were a hidden camera.  I’m sure it looked absolutely crazy!  Although, he does now do the same dance for me when I go and even claps!  Oh yes people, I get cheered for now when I pee.  Life is good like that!

Miss Genevieve has finally decided to have a personality.  That sounds terrible, but she has pretty much done nothing but eat, sleep, and poop for the past (almost) four months.  She is finally alert, moving her arms and legs, smiles, and coos.  We were starting to get a bit worried there!  However, now that she is awake, we are firmly aware that we will have two very entertaining children. 

We’ve been busy grilling in the backyard, swimming in the pool, going to the zoo what feels like every to every other weekend, and keeping busy.