Glenn Beck's Personal Note on Gordon B. Hinckley

I found this clip on my sister's blog. It was so touching I wanted to share it with you (even though most who read my blog read hers as well). What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man.

My Big Decision About Weight Loss

Okay, I've decided to get gastric bypass surgery. I know that some have different views on the subject but I have given this a lot of thought. I have listed the pros and cons.

Cons

• I feel like it's the "cheater's" way out.
• I'd have to give up Diet Coke
• My insides would be all re-worked and out of natural order (kind of creepy!)
• It's really expensive if my insurance doesn't cover it.
• I'd probably throw up a lot and I HATE throwing up!
• I'd have to wait another year to have baby

Pros

• I'd lose weight quickly with major results
• I'd be able to exercise without the aches and pains in my joints and feet
• I'd look, act, and feel better about myself
• I can go back to enjoying activities I can't do anymore, skiing, dancing, rollerblading.
• People won't hate me on airplanes
• I could hold William in my lap comfortably
• I can be a healthy example for my kids (it's hard to encourage healthy habits when you are obese)
• Sean will love having a wife that can keep up with him fitnesswise.
• Unless I do something drastic, having a baby could be dangerous.
• I won't be "the fat friend/sister/cousin/etc." anymore
  

I have only had a consultation with my doctor and had some blood work done. I go in next month to discuss my options. I really want to have this done and hopefully my insurance will cover it. I have to convince my doctor that I really need to have this done for medical reasons. I know I'm not morbidly obese but I'm stuck where I am weight wise and even where I am is uncomfortable, depressing, and dangerous. I'm sick of failing when I try to change things about the way I look. This is my chance to succeed, finally.

Spittin' Image

I found Sean's old passport while going through some old files. He is three in this photo but I already see that William is the spittin' image of him. Everyone who sees William says he's a "little Sean." I guess here is the proof.

Tag, Tag, Tag!

I know I've done the "Tag" thing already but this is a new one and I love my friend Krisha so I'm doing this for her.

MY HUSBAND AND I....

~What is his name? Sean Michael Payne
~How long have you been together? 4 years married TODAY!
~How long did you date? 2 weeks in high school (1994), off and on during the summer of 1999 (not serious), then for 6 months in 2003 before getting married in 2004. Ten year span.
~How old his he? He is 29, and I'm the big 3-0!
~Who eats more? I probably eat more when having a meal, but he out snacks me hands down.
~Who said I love you first? I did. I was "ESP"ing him to say it first, but he wouldn't so I did. But he told me he fell in love first.
~Who is taller? Sean
~Who can sing better? We're probably even, although I could listen to him sing all day!
~Who is smarter? Definitely Sean. Although sometimes I think I have more common sense.
Who does the laundry? Me. Sean will load up the washer or dryer but I always fold and put away (unless I need help)
~Who pays the bills? Me, with Sean's budgeting advice.
~Who sleeps in the right side? I do when Sean's home. Right now, I spread out in the middle. Why not?!
~Who mows the lawn? When our lawn grows in, I will have to until Sean gets back, then it's back to being "Man's work."
~Who cooks dinner? Me, unless Sean wants to treat me and do it.
~Who drives? Sean. I hate driving.
~Who is more stubborn? It's a close one, but Sean is more stubborn. I'm usually the one to break when we have a stand off. It's hard to stay mad at him! But when something is really important, I will always stick to my guns.
~Who kissed who first? I'm embarrassed but I kissed him. It was his first!
~Who asked who out first? He asked me out. Quite the gentleman.
~Who proposed? Sean. He planned a very special night with candlelit lanterns in a playground and a blindfold.
~Who has more friends? Me, which isn't saying much. I only have a few close friends.
~Who is more sensitive? That's all me. I hate that I cry every time I am confrontational. I'm such a sissy!
~Who has more siblings? Sean for sure. His 7 to my 2
~Who wears the pants? If we're on a fancy date, or at church, he does. Otherwise, we both do.

Okay, since the last time I did the "Tag" thing there was a minor family drama episode. I'll keep this one to myself and if anyone reading this wants to be "tagged" then go for it!

Messy Messy!

I got home from shopping and put William in his high chair to keep him busy while I was unpacking. I gave him a spoon and some mixed berry applesauce. Usually, he's pretty good about staying clean. I'd have to wash his hands and definitely mop the floor, but I was totally not expecting to see this when I came back in from unloading the car. What a mess!