February - Getting Older & lots more stuff!

Well, as I sit and contemplate what to write, the first thing I think of is how very blessed I am with another year of life! Just a few weeks ago, the good Lord allowed me to turn 43 - and I had a wonderful birthday... week! :) For the 2nd year in a row, I got to spend my birthday with my oldest sister and helped her celebrate her 50th birthday earlier in the month as well. Miki, my other sister, got to spend some of that time with us in celebration-which was great - all 3 of us together! These days, even though we're closer in distance - it's somewhat of a chore for us all to get together for one reason or another.

It's also the month of love - and so to the one I love and have given my whole heart to - Larry, I love you more than you could know! I cherish the years we have together, look forward to the ones we will have together and covet your time and attention! :) To my Sons, Danton and Hudson - you make me want to be a better person so that I can be the example I need to be in front of you. You two make my life complete - and completely insane as well! LOL I am loving these times when Danton comes home and I hear laughter in my house again. I'm so glad God gave you 2 to me and your Dad!!!

This month is also the month that I have been dreading - the month I find out whether or not I have new health insurance and *drum roll please* I DO!!! The only problem is that they have put a 20 % increase on the monthly premium because I'm "overweight." Define "overweight! Yeah yeah I know, I can stand to be more mobile and less chair-bound! I know, I can stand to eat less speghetti and more salads.... I know, I know, I KNOW! Geesh~ but when you're surrounded by all the Valentine chocolates - this is a difficult thing for a woman in her 40's who CRAVES chocolate and has determined in her mind that chocolate MAKES ME MORE LOVABLE~ or at least makes some of those I am in contact with more bareable! LOL OH and it helps even more so that I'm helping plan a school reunion that will span 2 DECADES for cryin' out loud~ coming up in August! SO.... I go on the diet - but which one? My vote is for that ever impossible diet of eating what you want - with some excersize incorperated - and the pounds just shed off! *BY THE WAY... why do all the diet pill commercials on television have models who have NEVER weighed more than a slab of ribs on them???*

February has also opened my eyes to some possible home improvements needed in my humble abode. I've become mesmerized by the shows on DIY "Sweat Equity" and basically ANY home improvement shows. Watch out Larry, you may be waiting for turkey season, but I bet I can keep you busy until you go out huntin' for ol' TOM!! :)

Thus, begins March - I will march my way to a smaller me, march my way to a healthier me, and march my way into some fun home improvements that hopefully will make my stay on this planet and in my little house, a little more enjoyable - at least until I get my mansion... in Heaven! :)