Last night was one of the best nights ever. I have been explaining to my husband for what feels like FOREVER that I am overwhelmed. Things stink at work, I'm always doing all the housework, the cooking, the errands, the kids stuff-ya know the same as every other mom. But there are times that I crack. When it all gets so overwhelming that we have to have a come to Jesus meeting. The down side is they don't really work. He will help out for a little while, but it doesn't last long and things go back to the way they were. Kind of a vicious cycle.
But recently he's been super sweet. I asked him if he was dying-then I asked if I was dying! LOL. He is a sweet guy, but he's usually not as verbal as he has been. Ok so to the shout-out. Over the weekend I came up with a schedule that I read out to him with things for him, myself and the kids to do. He had a glazed over look so I totally did NOT think he heard me. Well, I was wrong. When we got home yesterday he had thrown in a load of wash, emptied Maddie's back pack, helped her with her homework and packed her backpack. I know it doesn't sound like much but even if it only lasted that day it was great.
Exersise Plans: My youngest sister, the skinny bitch, is studying to be a phys Ed teacher. She is also getting her spin instructors and personal training license. So I decided that I should reap the rewards of her fancy education and she is going to train me 2x a week! Tomorrow is the first day. I'm excited......I hope this will help keep me honest. I want to lose 15 by the end of the year-
Ok, I have talked enough for now!
Jenny!! LOVE you!! I think "honey do" lists are essential because husbands need to pitch in and get a dose of what the wife has to do all the time! How sweet that he listened and helped you out!!
ReplyDeleteAnd Im so jealous of your personal trainer sister!! I would definitely take advantage of that! You can be down 15 by the end of the year no problem!
You can totally lose those 15 lbs by the end of the year!
ReplyDeleteMy husband sounds very similar. I typically have a melt down, he helps for a week or so, and then bam..back to the way it was before. However I have to remember that he does tons of things that I don't do. But how hard is it to fold some laundry! :) Gotta love em anyway!
What a nice hubby you have! I think we are about due for a "come to Jesus" meeting in my house too!
ReplyDeleteDon't you love when you think they're not paying attention, and they actually do what you needed them to??
ReplyDeleteTotally jealous of your built in personal trainer :) Those 15 do not stand a chance!
I adore husbands who get it! I would so use my sister to lose the 15 lbs. You go girl!
ReplyDeleteI love that your sister is gonna train you. Nobody can taunt you the way a sister can, so I predict you will drop those 15 in no time! Glad your husband is pitching in to do his share.
ReplyDeleteHey, I think your end of year goal is GREAT! And yeah, totally take up your sister on the training, that is an amazing opportunity for you to get to do that! I hope the hubby helps out. I'd have a daily honey do list of a few simple things, just to get him used to reguarly helping with VERY simple things! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI would HATE to have my sister as a trainer. I need some motivating me...not just getting back at me for ruining her favorite shirt in 10th grade. I think men needs the lists and the stuff spelled out. Most are very linear thinkers.
ReplyDeleteI was just talking to my hubby about the same thing the other day. That I do EVERYTHING and get sick of it. We don't have kids (yet). If we did, I would have probably already been committed to a padded cell by now. :)
ReplyDeleteNothing beats having a family member as a personal trainer!
ReplyDeleteI have the meltdowns as well...it gets overwhelming! I always end up being the crazy one yelling! SERENITY NOW!
having your sister train you will be great because she'll really know how much she can push you
ReplyDeleteUse and abuse that sister of yours! Working out with someone is a major plus especially when that someone is your sister! You can easilly lose 15 lbs by the end of the year. Thats 5 lbs a month! That is my goal too by the way:)
ReplyDeleteSometimes even just a day can give you a nice break... of course it be great if it was more often - but way to appreciate when you get the help!
ReplyDeleteYep time for a CTJ meeting in my house too. Thanks for the reminder. But I have to brag a bit I raised 3 sons and my daughter-in-laws thank me because they all help out.
ReplyDeleteYou can so meet that goal...that's about the same as what I want to lose by then.
ReplyDeleteSo glad your hubby is helping you out!! I hope it continues!! I feel ya I to have a skinny bitch sister!!
ReplyDeleteThat's great news that hubby is pitching in. As he should! Good luck with your training.
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