Health, Harmony, Humiliation, and Highlights

Total Weight Loss:
Brandon gained .2 pounds, but it's all good. As long as he can stay within 2 pounds of goal weight for 6 weeks, he'll be a lifetime WW member! Whoo-hoo! So, just know that he has lost 46 pounds (give or take) and we'll keep it at that.
Cheryl? Well, I lost 1.6 pounds! Can you believe it? That means I have lost a total of 35.6 pounds. I only have 1.6 pounds to lose until I reach goal weight! Hooray!!
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"Harmonist" just sounds better:

I have this awesome friend. Let's call her Janelle. Anyway, she's awesome. And wise. And when I think about her wisdom, I get happy. Because she is also happy. Anyway, so Janelle is awesome and wise and happy and had this amazing thought that she posted about yesterday, and you can read it here. I decided I like this idea of a Harmonist. It sounds so much better than a Feminist, don't you think? I may have to change my stance and start calling myself a Harmonist. Not just because the idea was so happy and wise (as per Janelle's personality), but because I'm a follower like that. I also have no shame in admitting when I see a better idea than my own. And since I didn't actually have an idea, then it's not really changing it, eh? Still following me? Good.
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Embarrassing story:



So, I have this other friend. I can't talk too much about her because she likes to remain anonymous within the world of blogging. Anyway, she rocks. We met whilst blogging and started emailing each other. After emailing each other five bazillion emails, we decided to take our "relationship" to the next level. [If you are thinking this sounds very "online dating-ish", then you would be right. We thought it was kinda creepy, too. But it's not. We're just a couple of SAHM's trying to find validity in this cold, cruel world. Or something like that.] So, we exchanged phone numbers (yeah, I get it! It sounds weird!) and I called her. We then talked for 3 hours and 42 minutes. Oh, yes! And to be honest, we probably could have talked longer. Isn't this nice? To have a friend with whom one can speak to for long periods of time? Anywhosers, I hadn't thought about the repercussions of the phone call, though. Not until after it ended.

What repercussions, you ask? Why, let me tell you! Brandon and I share minutes on our cell phones. Our land line, which is VOIP (to our UT land line that is unlimited long distance, etc.) wasn't working. So I used my cell phone. Without making this friend one of my Fave 5 first. Oh, yes, dear reader, are you understanding now? Basically, I used 1/5 of our shared minutes in one phone conversation. Needless to say, this did not make hubby very happy. And I don't blame him one bit! It was a very thoughtless and irresponsible thing to do. Especially considering some budget restraints this month (hey, we are moving)!

So, I've been good about not using my cell phone this week. Well, except to call this new friend again yesterday. No worries; we only talked for an hour and a half. Oh, and I added her to my Fave 5 first (had you goin' there for a second, didn't I?). I was responsible this time!

Have you ever done something so obviously irresponsible that affected your hubby and/or your budget? Please tell me I'm not the only one...
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Highlights of the week:

• MIL coming and taking the kiddies for most of Tues and Wed. Also, helping me pack in the evenings and mornings. Awesome woman. Glad she came!
• Going to #1's Open House at her school. Her teacher is quite upset that we're moving; #1 is truly a model student and it's obvious to me how well she is doing when every student and every teacher she encounters compliment her every move. Not sure how she came from me...
• Taking the whole clan (MIL, all four kiddies, and me) to #1's baseball game. She didn't get a hit, but we won the game! This was their third game, and first time they won. Go Pirates!


• Packing, packing, packing until my legs hurt. However, I still have much left. I can't pack clothes, dishes, cleaning supplies, office stuff, etc. when we have 2 weeks still here, now, can I? Nope.


• Brandon coming home...today! Wa-hoo! Love that Brandon. People always ask us why we move so darn quickly when we choose to move (okay, it's only happened twice). My answer is usually the same: I can't stand to be away from Brandon all week long! Sure, his new job will mean more travel, but that's a couple of times a month. Not everyday.

How was your week?

P.S. Coming up on Happy Meets Crazy!

Saturday: Our Savior's Atonement; Sunday: Easter and Spotlight Sunday; Monday: Catch-up photos, etc.