Vitamin C

Today my hubby and I are "down and out" with a horrible cold. Our heads are achy, our noses full, our sinus hurting and the thought of exercise is just out of the picture :( I haven't gone on WII fit today and don't plan on it either. Today is a day of rest and Vitamin C

Larry's boss is gone for the week. It's crazy that he's fallen ill again. This time however he can work. I find it so ironic, that when the Cat is gone the mouse gets sick.

Preston too has come down with something. He's irritable and very unhappy. He's normally such a happy go lucky baby. Both times that I've come down with a sore throat, he ends up screaming for over an hour. Poor little man. He seems pretty relaxed today, but last night was a "stressful" evening.

I hope that all of you are keeping healthy and in wonderful spirits. Life is so much fun, you never know what the next day will bring.

I honestly don't have much to write today and my head feels a little muffled. I am waiting now for my children to return from school. Hoping for good reports for Bennet.

Signing off.

Thought of the day "Vitamin C" is our friend!

Kozlofhenhoff

Fear is not Fun!!!

Okay. It's taken me a few days. When I did my weigh in on Friday, I was UP and was very frustrated. I didn't want to tell the whole World that I was UP again. So I took a break on weighing myself and worked HARD with my eating and exercise this week-end. I was very reluctant this morning to get on the WII fit. However, I'm determined and and know that I'm on a journey that's not always going to be "good news". I went on and was just under 230lbs. I was over joyed, such a good feeling to know that I'm down 6lbs since I started this journey- 4lbs to go to hit 10lbs. Very very happy!! I must not be discouraged but keep going. 29lbs to go before I get my outfit from my Mom. I CAN do this. To my followers who are on this journey with me, KEEP going!! Don't give up. I won't if you won't!

My Mother's Day was fantastic. My little school aged children brought me home gifts that they made at school. Sooooo cute. Larry wouldn't let me do housework, even though I helped to laundry. We then went to visit some friends for the evening. I was missing my family yesterday. This visit was MUCH needed. I find when "special" holidays or days occur, I tend to get a little "homesick" I know that we are called to Smiths Falls and I LOVE this town and our church family. On these days I tend to get homesick. Reason is that most families in the church have family get together's, which they are allowed. However, due to the fact that our family lives so far away from us, we end up hanging with ourselves. Which I'm not complaining because I am blessed to have my family, don't get me wrong. I just really MISS our families on days like yesterday.

I am a blessed girl and am thankful for the life I have. Who would have thought that I'd be married to a Pastor. Who would have thought that I'd be a mother of 3 beauties. I am extremely blessed and want to shout out a THANK YOU to my father in Heaven.

Dear Alanna..
Maybe when I hit my goal. I'll have to do "the thing" that you waited 29 years for. I do remember my Marl lake adventures, but I don't think that I could do this today. However, if I hit my goal. I just possibly may. :)

Be blessed everyone

Thought of the day

"Life is too short to worry about the food we eat and the clothes we wear. Life is but a mist. Enjoy everyday like it is your last. Worry is overrated anyways"

Love you all

Kozlofhenhoff

I actually Ran Today

Hello World... I was thinking back to when I was in Grade 7 and 8. I used to Cross country run. Why can't I do this now? My walking buddy came today and has decided to "push" me past my comfort of just walking. The last 100 meters (I know not that far.. but for me was far enough), I jogged. It was great the first 50 meters but I began to feel horrible the last 50 meters. She kept pushing me, "you can do it Heidi, you can do it" I kept going, complaining, but kept going. Then we cheered when I completed the run. It felt good, and shameful that I was sooooo out of breath. I told her how embarrassed I was, yet excited that I could do this. I hope I can do 200 meters next time :)

We have been seeing signs all over the place that say "Where is Franktown?" This is an annual run 1km 5km or 10km run for the Christian School in this area. Our goal is to do the 5km run next year. I am confident that with learning how to "breath" while running, I WILL and CAN do this. I'm excited about this journey!!

This picture is a before shot. I put it on to remind me to keep going. I was .4lb up. I'm stuck on 231, but I know with lots of work, I WILL get below the 230 mark within days. I'm eating well and am excited b/c Dairy Queen has a "fudge" bar that has I believe 35 to 45 caleries. So when I'm craving ice cream, I now have a treat that I too can have. Just not every day or the whole box in one day!!!

Do want to know what I think is really amazing. I know that 2 of my followers are in this journey with me. I want you all to know that IF you are on this journey. WE CAN DO IT!!!


The thought of the day (which I don't do everyday.. I really should though) is a Verse that keeps going on in my head is "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

Thanks

Heidi Kozlof

I am the Same

Hello World.

I'm hoping all is well with everyone. Yesterday was an uneventful day. We awoke early with our little P-boy (I bet he'll hate that nickname), I did my morning routine. I am the same, no weight loss. I've been up and down all week. My first little "rut". I'm sure this will pass.

Today I was down a little. I'm ALMOST at 5lbs. It's taken a while to get to the 5, but I'm OH so close.

I've been watching some of my friends on facebook, who seem to be in a journey themselves. They look fantastic. I almost didn't recognize the husband. It's so encouraging to see others in a journey like mine.

Bennet's teacher called today. He wasn't having a great morning. It was very discouraging. Bennet is having insomnia and can not fall asleep. He's not getting a good night sleep, which makes it hard for him to function. I pray that whatever is going on with him, that I have the guidance and wisdom on how to help him.

I have a little vent today. Every person is different from each other. We all have different personalities. It hurts me when people don't realize this. Some people are "shy", this doesn't make them a "snob" or "stuck up"- This makes them "shy". Let us not be so quick to judge others, let us be quick to "Get to know each other", then you may realize, that this person is actually an amazing person, who loves God and loves others.

There I feel better now.

Thanks for reading. Hope to have more time tonight. As soon as I get started, Preston starts a screaming.

Bye for now

Missed day and Missed morning

O.k, so I've missed one day.. I know.. I'm bad :( Where to begin...

Today is a special day in my life, today is the day I celebrate my anniversary with my dear hubby. We've been married 8 years today. I couldn't ask for a better husband, father and best friend. I hope he feels the same. I do have to admit that I may not have treated him with Love and Respect at 3:00am this fine morning. Preston wanted to feed, and then stay up. I wanted to feed him, then go to bed. These two actions, just don't work. I began feeling frustrated as my "AMAZING" husband was sleeping. Then I thought to myself,
"If I can't sleep, then he shouldn't either" I must admit, I was being very selfish at this point. I awoke him with an abrupt.. "WAKE UP" He was confused, and probably not amused all at the same time. He asked me if I wanted him to take Preston. Then I huffed and puffed and became very irritated because I didn't know what I wanted to do. I actually did want Larry to sleep, as I knew that it was an early morning for him, but I too wanted to sleep. What do I do? How do I answer? Was I pleasant? Not a chance. Does my husband Love me?? Yes and boy am I blessed. I ended up getting Preston back to sleep for a little bit. Then at 6:00am, Larry took him out to the living room. Preston didn't want Daddy, he wanted Mommy. I was a little bit calmer then before, and was able to cuddle with my little man. Poor Larry. What do I expect?? I think sometimes I can't make up my mind at what I want that it leaves Larry guessing. Then when he guess incorrectly, I'm upset. I don't get me!! He probably doesn't either. However, I do have to say, I am 100% blessed to have a man who Loves me, but Loves God even more. He's everything that I prayed for and more. I know I'm getting all "gushy" but honestly, "The best 8 years of my life" I can't wait to spend the next 50+ years with this man. I wonder if I'll still be grumpy at 65 or 70. "Larry, wake up you old man"!! I can just hear me. Larry if you're reading this "I love you so very much. Thank you for handling my grumpiness, thank you for loving me no matter what I look like, Thank you for making me feel beautiful. You are my best friend and I Really do treasure you. I hope you'll forgive me for my grumpiness at 3:00am this morning.. Love you"

O.k enough about Larry and our marriage. On to my journey. Well yesterday I was down .4lbs. I haven't weighed myself today. I will tomorrow morning. Food wise is well. I'm excited b/c the kiddo's are going to have "whole wheat Pasta and sauce" and Larry and I are having Spaghetti Squash and sauce. Great veggie and feels like we're having Pasta when we're not. I have had some "cookies" today. They were there and I didn't stop myself. Which I'm okay about,just as long as this doesn't become a constant habit. Life is great. I feel blessed. Thanks for walking with me on my journey.

Dedication Day!!!

Today was a special day for Preston and our family. We dedicated him to the Lord in front of my parents and sister and our church family. This is a special day for us as we make a pledge to teach our son in the ways of our faith. We love this tradition as it makes us accountable as parents.

We had a nice lunch with one of our teens that have moved away, and my family. I behaved too and had a "turkey wrap" and salad. I think I've done pretty well. I have had some ice cream this week-end. And I didn't weigh myself today. I am really hoping I won't be up tomorrow morning ;)

Not much to share today.. Just hanging with my family watching Alvin and the Chipmunks 2.

Be blessed

Kozlofhenhoff

Down!!

Well I awoke this morning in anticipation of getting on the WII and doing my body test. As I got on I closed my eyes and prayed, "please be down, please be down" and to my surprise I was back down to where I was before I gained the last 2 days. So I'm very very happy with the results. I was a little surprised though, because last night we had a "surprise" celebration with the youth, for 2 of our leaders who just had a baby boy. I decided I wouldn't Pass on the ice cream cake, b/c I would later "crave" it if I did. Diary Queen should be called DEVIL Queen!! LOL

Last night was a really neat night. Our youth group met at the church and did a photo scavenger hunt and then ended at our house to surprise the two new parents. It was a smaller group that showed up, but really neat to see them connect with the other leaders. One boy was in a head lock (play one) with one of our guy leaders. Just to see them bonding was extraordinary. I love how our youth leaders are passionate about the teens. I pray that this Love will rub off on them and they too will "pass it on". Yet as I was observing our youth, what a World we live in. Two of them were texting each other back and forth, while sitting beside each other.. WHAT IS THAT?? IT makes me laugh, and I just don't understand the concept. I guess I am getting older, I am creeping to the big 3-0.

The big 3-0. Wow in 5 months I will no longer be in my twenties, which I guess is why I really do want to get healthy. I remember when my Dad was 35 he had some "heart" issues and I just don't want to go down that road. My Dad is doing well now, but it still rings in my mind, what he and our family went through when he was rushed and stayed in the hospital. I remember that Dad didn't want us to visit him, because he was hooked up to monitors and all the equipment to keep him healthy. I remember Dad walking for hours afterwards, getting his heart back into shape. I remember this and realize that I am now entering the age bracket where he became ill. I MUST keep going, I MUST stay healthy for my self and my family!! I WILL do this and I'm glad you are all on my journey. It's great having some accountability. I just love it!!

Well I hope you have a blessed day. I know that I will. I'm just waiting for my parents and sister to arrive.

Kozlofenhoff (Heidi)