Happy Valentine's Day

I'm spending it alone with the boys because Tim has a big dinner at work tonight. The day is lasting forever!

Lots of new developments. A few weeks ago, Max's teacher pointed out that she didn't think his meds were working very well anymore. I noticed at home too, but I attributed that to me just being tired and cranky all the time. Anyway, I called his psychiatrist and we changed him to Focalin. Well, that didn't work either. He was horrible on it and didn't sleep at night. We lasted a week and I had to call back because we were miserable. This time we are trying Straterra. I've never wanted to go that route because I am a fan of the stimulents, but with Max being so little, we don't have many options. He still only weighs 38lbs which is what he weighed at his 4 year check up too. Anyway, the Straterra was making him sleep in school, and not so good at night so they recommended we give it to him at night instead. We still have not noticed it helping, but he has only been on it a week and we have to give it at least 4 before deciding it doesn't work. The next 3 weeks are going to be the longest of my life.

Alex is moving up to the next classroom at daycare in the next few weeks. I'm really happy about that. He is one heck of a bullyl lately and I'm so afraid he's going to hurt one of the younger kids. He's doing really well there, though, and Tim said it has been much easier lately to drop him off in the morning. He still cries for me, but I'm sure it's because he'd rather I not leave.

Tim has been working a ton this past week and they are trying to make cuts at his hotel. Luckily everyone loves him so his job is pretty secure. It's stressful for me to work at night, sleep during the day, and deal with the kids so much on my own, but I'll survive. The older Alex gets, the harder it gets because he is quite the little demon! He gives a whole new meaning to terrible twos. Max threw tantrums, but Alex screams, says NO, hits, and has no reservations about anything at all. He'll jump from any height and climb on anything he can. He can pretty much kick Max's ass at this point.

I decided to start making some changes. With the few days of warm weather that we just had I kinda got a bit of spring fever. I'm starting a Homeowner's Notebook to have handy around the house. Addresses, phone numbers, tracking bills, to-do lists, home improvements that we want to make, emergency info and stuff like that. It's a long project but it gives me something to do to fill the time.

I've also decided that I HAVE to start working out. On one of the message boards I read, the women have been discussing kettlebells. I had never heard of them before, but people were saying they noticed a difference in the first 2 weeks. Exactly what I was looking for. Even if I don't lose weight because I gain muscle, my flabby self is ok with that. I ordered one from Amazon and it arrived this morning. Holy shit am I sore!! I only did one of three workouts on the DVD that came with it and I feel like I can barely move my arms and legs. I guess that means it's already working though. I'm hoping to do a little each day and build up to doing longer sessions. I'm thinking if I was physically healthier I might be happier with myself.

I'm also trying to get a budget going. Unlike many people today, we both have pretty stable jobs but I hate the debt that lingers. We were doing so good for so long until we moved. My goal is to live like we don't have any money, get rid of the debt, and then we'll finally be able to live with the money we do have! Not sure if that even makes sense, but it does in my own head ;)

I guess that's about all I have for right now. Alex is jumping on me and it's making typing a little difficult. I had Max take a before picture for my workouts. I'm not posting it now, but if I do start seeing changes, watch for it because I'll definitely post it then.

Peace out and have a good Valentine's Day!