I'm sure this is true at all offices, but if one person is in a foul mood, it takes over the entire place. I'm sure this is more true when there are only 4 people at work! Anyway, I have been trying to figure out if I am in fact grumpy or if someone has turned me down this road. I really wasn't in a bad mood until I got here! One of life's great mysteries I guess.
I took Connor on our first walk through the park yesterday. I checked out the map and the trail we walked turned out to be right at about 2 miles. I felt really good afterwards and hope to get back out there today or tomorrow. The best part was when you get about halfway out, it is nothing but peace and quiet. If I hadn't been exercising, I probably would've been sitting on the bench out there just sitting. I think I'm going to take Bethany and Connor out there today so we can continue walking. I am really hoping to have a big week in the weight loss department, so I need to keep it up!
-Lithgow
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
Do I have to?
I couldn't help but feel that way as my alarm went off for the 20th time this morning. Do I really have to show up to work to get paid? That is some BS arrangement! I have got to find a gig like that.
I have to say I had an awesome start to the crazy busy August. Our nieces came over and spent the night on Saturday. We went to a drive in movie theater Saturday to see G Force. I was pretty unimpressed by the movie, but it's just because there are so many good kid movies out there.
On Sunday, we took the girls to a park that is close by the house. I had always seen people walking this trail and I wanted to give it a try. I took off with Connor in the stroller. It turns out that this course is about 2.5 miles long. Who knew going in? I walked about a third of it and had to turn around and go back because I realized I didn't bring my cell phone. All I needed was to be that far out from Bethany and the girls and not be able to be reached. My goal is to stop there 3 times this week for walks. We shall see.
-Lithgow
I have to say I had an awesome start to the crazy busy August. Our nieces came over and spent the night on Saturday. We went to a drive in movie theater Saturday to see G Force. I was pretty unimpressed by the movie, but it's just because there are so many good kid movies out there.
On Sunday, we took the girls to a park that is close by the house. I had always seen people walking this trail and I wanted to give it a try. I took off with Connor in the stroller. It turns out that this course is about 2.5 miles long. Who knew going in? I walked about a third of it and had to turn around and go back because I realized I didn't bring my cell phone. All I needed was to be that far out from Bethany and the girls and not be able to be reached. My goal is to stop there 3 times this week for walks. We shall see.
-Lithgow
Friday, July 31, 2009
What is this?
I am surprised I remember the login for the blog. Things just seem to get busier and busier around here, which takes away from time I can sit here and write. My wife told me yesterday I wouldn't get back to it today, so naturally here I am.
I figured I would go ahead and update the weight loss challenge. I am currently very happy to be in 2nd place overall. This is the first week that I have not been winning. Our business manager came back from vacation and had rocked some serious weight loss. I am down 13.5 pounds for the first 5 weeks which I am just thrilled about. I have a feeling that when I get to the end of this thing I am going to be in an awkward clothes stage. Right now I wear XL tshirts. I just know that at the end I will be at the point where a large is still too small but an XL is too big and will look like a dress. Let's hope that's not the case.
I have such a busy month of August it isn't even funny. We are either going somewhere or having someone come over every weekend, so that eats up any time to do anything productive. I can't complain though, because I know that August will be a blast. Our nieces are coming over this weekend to stay at the house. Next week is Celebration, week after is our anniversary vacation, then my buddy Jared comes over from Michigan, and then High School football beings and we go North to meet our new niece or nephew that weekend.
I'm exhausted just typing all of that. I WILL see you here back Monday. Be good.
-Lithgow
I figured I would go ahead and update the weight loss challenge. I am currently very happy to be in 2nd place overall. This is the first week that I have not been winning. Our business manager came back from vacation and had rocked some serious weight loss. I am down 13.5 pounds for the first 5 weeks which I am just thrilled about. I have a feeling that when I get to the end of this thing I am going to be in an awkward clothes stage. Right now I wear XL tshirts. I just know that at the end I will be at the point where a large is still too small but an XL is too big and will look like a dress. Let's hope that's not the case.
I have such a busy month of August it isn't even funny. We are either going somewhere or having someone come over every weekend, so that eats up any time to do anything productive. I can't complain though, because I know that August will be a blast. Our nieces are coming over this weekend to stay at the house. Next week is Celebration, week after is our anniversary vacation, then my buddy Jared comes over from Michigan, and then High School football beings and we go North to meet our new niece or nephew that weekend.
I'm exhausted just typing all of that. I WILL see you here back Monday. Be good.
-Lithgow
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Booyah
Back after a long blog vacation weekend and feeling really good. I am currently winning the weight loss challenge by fractions of a percentage point. I am currently down 11lbs in the first 3 weeks. My goal is to be down 15 after five so we will see if we can keep it going!
There is a good chance that the blog may have to take a backseat for a week as my boss Tara is on vacation. That means that I have to slide in and take care of alot of the stuff she normally handles. I will do my best, but as I always sing to myself..."and I guess your best wasn't good enough".
I'm doing my best to be positive every day, but today I really could've used a Mountain Dew on my way to work. I have stayed up quite late the past two days, last night watching the home run derby. Tonight, I will probably do the same thing watching the All Star Game. I have avoided the green can so far...it's a struggle! I wonder if it would even taste as good anymore. I had a little bit of Pepsi over the weekend and it didn't do anything for me. It was really strong! I don't remember that being the case! Damn this lifestyle change deal!!!!
-Lithgow
There is a good chance that the blog may have to take a backseat for a week as my boss Tara is on vacation. That means that I have to slide in and take care of alot of the stuff she normally handles. I will do my best, but as I always sing to myself..."and I guess your best wasn't good enough".
I'm doing my best to be positive every day, but today I really could've used a Mountain Dew on my way to work. I have stayed up quite late the past two days, last night watching the home run derby. Tonight, I will probably do the same thing watching the All Star Game. I have avoided the green can so far...it's a struggle! I wonder if it would even taste as good anymore. I had a little bit of Pepsi over the weekend and it didn't do anything for me. It was really strong! I don't remember that being the case! Damn this lifestyle change deal!!!!
-Lithgow
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Take the good with the bad
I have to admit that yesterday was a swing in emotions. Some parts were very good, others made you want to just give up and go back to bed. Let me explain. I got invited to go out to the Fireside restaurant inside the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel and try out their new menu before they open tomorrow. I had a pepperoni pizza which was very good. I have to admit here on the blog, that I set aside the lifestyle change (diet) for a day and had a piece of chocolate cake. The thing that got me was that it had white chocolate on top which was AMAZING! I gotta give it up to the people at the DCCH. Doing very good things there.
The bad part of my day comes soon after. I return to my wife's parents' house to see everyone. Bethany was giving Connor a break from his bottle and he was sitting on her knee. I did a couple of things and then went to see him. I picked him up as I always do which means I lift him up in the air just over my head to say hi. As I am opening my mouth to say hi, Connor barfs and wouldn't you know it streams perfectly into my mouth. No joke. I immediately spit it into his bib and ran to brush my teeth.
Later that day, I am holding him once again. One of my other favorite things to do is put him on my shoulders and let him sit there. As soon as he sits down on my shoulders, what do you know pukes right on my head. 2 for 2 for the little boy. So once again I run and jump in the shower. Luckily, those were the ONLY bad moments! It's great to be a dad!
-Lithgow
The bad part of my day comes soon after. I return to my wife's parents' house to see everyone. Bethany was giving Connor a break from his bottle and he was sitting on her knee. I did a couple of things and then went to see him. I picked him up as I always do which means I lift him up in the air just over my head to say hi. As I am opening my mouth to say hi, Connor barfs and wouldn't you know it streams perfectly into my mouth. No joke. I immediately spit it into his bib and ran to brush my teeth.
Later that day, I am holding him once again. One of my other favorite things to do is put him on my shoulders and let him sit there. As soon as he sits down on my shoulders, what do you know pukes right on my head. 2 for 2 for the little boy. So once again I run and jump in the shower. Luckily, those were the ONLY bad moments! It's great to be a dad!
-Lithgow
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
MJ
I was at home with Connor yesterday after his doctor appointment and decided I would sit down and watch the MJ memorial. I am not a huge Michael Jackson fan. His biggest hits came out when I was an infant so it's hard to say it influenced me greatly or that I really knew a lot about what he had done. Sadly, more of my knowledge of him comes from his legal issues.
Watching the memorial, there were two things that had to at least touch you a little bit. The first was Jermaine singing "Smile". I can't imagine trying to perform at an event like that. I had to have some respect for him. The second was when his daughter Paris got up to talk about her dad. If you are a parent, that hits you. For me, as a father, I just had to think about my son being in that situation. Kudos to them for not making it a circus yesterday. Although, John Mayer I have to say makes the weirdest faces when he plays guitar. Go back and watch it. Weird....
-Lithgow
Watching the memorial, there were two things that had to at least touch you a little bit. The first was Jermaine singing "Smile". I can't imagine trying to perform at an event like that. I had to have some respect for him. The second was when his daughter Paris got up to talk about her dad. If you are a parent, that hits you. For me, as a father, I just had to think about my son being in that situation. Kudos to them for not making it a circus yesterday. Although, John Mayer I have to say makes the weirdest faces when he plays guitar. Go back and watch it. Weird....
-Lithgow
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
no blog today
Wouldn't be worth trying today. I'm a bit of a Grumpy Gus today. Better to just leave it alone and come back tomorrow with a smile.
-Lithgow
-Lithgow
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