I have to just say that my lasagna I made last night turned out really good. I'm very impressed with the recipe I used and of course my cooking skills. I just ate some leftovers and it is even better today than it was out of the over. Now that is a rare thing for me since those who know me well know I hate leftovers. Even though it's great I'm kicking myself now for making it because I can just see myself gaining weight. I have lost a whole bunch of weight just by giving birth and now weigh a lot less than when I started out with the pregnancy. I just don't want to gain any back. I want to continue to lose weight. My goal is to lose 35lbs. I think I'm going to have to bansih myself to just eating a bowl of cereal for lunch and dinner. Yuck.

I got so tired yesterday afternoon during the game. I had spent all morning working on the lasanga sauce, cooking the meat, boiling the noodles, cleaning the kitchen, vacuuming the den, cleaning Jackson's room, etc. I almost fell asleep during half time but my neighbor Maria came by the house to see Avery. I know she was excited to finally see her. I meant to have her come by sooner but things just have gotten hectic and I haven't been that motivated this week to have people over. I am glad that she was able to come over. I love Maria to pieces and Mackenzie loves her kids Stella and Emily.

If I can get enough energy and motivation together I think I am going to Carter's outlet to exchange a few of Avery's outfits that are size 6 months so I can get a few more pieces in Newborn size that actually fit her. I feel as if I'm constantly washing the 4 outfits she has. I need just a few more items. Now when she finally moves into the 0-3 month cloths she'll have plenty to wear. Until then we're not working with much. I never imagined having a baby that couldn't wear the 0-3 month clothes right away.

I have to say I just love my family. The kids are so wonderful and loving. Yes, they do drive each other crazy (and of course me too) but they love each other and are so compassionate. I cannot imagine having better kids. I can imagine having them a little calmer some days but that's beside the point. Jackson and Mackenzie absolutely adore Avery and aren't the least bit jealous. I am so amazed at how receptive Jackson has been of her. I think it's a good thing she's a girl and not a boy. If it was another little boy I think he'd really have a problem. They are constantly begging to hold her and feed her. It's really sweet. Exhausting but sweet.

I cannot believe that today is Sunday. It means it is the last day of being able to sleep until we wake up. I hate alarm clocks. Especially ones that go off at 7am. When Lee starts working again and is out of town for those 10 weeks I am going to dread having to get up and take her to school. I enjoy being semi lazy. I am sure that will change but right now I enjoy not having to get ready for anything specific until much later in the day. It actually makes me feel a tad bit lazy because untl I stopped working this summer I have always had to get up and get going every morning. It is nice though to have a break from it all. It gets exhausting having to always be on the go.

I know my last post got a little personal regarding our families financial situation. I did not post that for anyone to feel badly for us, etc. It more than anything was to just show that we are having a hard time and could use everyone's prayers. It also might give some insight to any frustration I've shown in my posts. It has been very frustrating and it might come out in other areas of my life.