2/25/09

We had a super busy weekend around the Pillstrom house. Friday, Brady had a friend from school spend the night. Then Saturday, Kaden and I went to a birthday party...more on that in a minute. And then Saturday night Brady and I had a date. The first pic I'm posting is of us before our date!


My friend Teresa's twins turned one of the 15th. They celebrated their party on Saturday. It was a two peas in a pod party. They are so stinking cute!




I have a ton of pics but I will let their mommy post those.



Brady had his pine box derby at Boy Scouts this weekend. This is a picture of him and his car! He didn't win but he had a great time.

We also played "Apples to Apples" but I didn't get any pictures of that because I was fighting Kaden off while Brady was freaking out because he was touching the cards the whole game! Other than that...we ate a little, slept a little, and went to church!

2/13/09

I'm sitting here, just one day away from being 34. Can you believe it? I feel so old! I'm posting a few things tonight. The first is the other way I can wear my new hair cut. I really like it best messy.

This hair cut has been so much fun!
This next pic is me a month ago. I had just gotten home from the gym. Don't worry, I usually work out with a shirt on. But Tony was watching "Biggest Loser" and I got the idea that I needed a "BEFORE" pic. So, sweatiness and all, I had him take the embarressing pic!

This picture is aweful! I can't believe I got to this point!
But, here we are, one month later and I'm well on my way to a success story!

Yes, I'm wearing clothes, but I think you can tell that I'm getting in shape! I've lost 7 lbs and have dropped a pants size. I'm working out 4-5 days a week and really watching what I eat. I've been drinking tons of water and I am thinking of cutting out soda. My goal is to lose 40lbs and I think I can acheive that goal if I keep it up! Please pray that I won't get back to that aweful pic.

2/8/09

Well, I finally got my hair did! (That's how my students would say it!)


For some reason, I can't seem to get Tony to budget in a hair cut. So, I've been dealing with the thickest hair for a few months. Finally, he said I could go! And man did I need it! The lady who cut my hair spent an hour cutting about two inches off. It was so thick she spent all that time thinning it out. It's a lot cuter than the picture shows. I'm still trying to figure out how to style it. It's also really cute straight which is how I plan to style it today. I'll post a pic.

Last night, my cheerleaders had their final competition of the year. They dropped two stunts so we were a little worried. But, thanks to the difficulty of their stunts, they received first place! It was well deserved! Those girls have worked their tails off this year and it was so nice to end on a win!

And last but not least, Here's a pic of Paige and me. She was one of my students last year and we developed such a wonderful connection. She's like having my own little girl wrapped in a little sister! She comes to my class and helps me with things I have to do! I'm so grateful for this girl! Plus, I wanted to post this pic because I think you can tell that I'm actually losing weight! I have started hating pics of myself, but I think this one looks ok!

2/6/09

Well, Kaden is on his way to recovery. He's still not eating much and though he's drinking a lot, he hasn't had a wet pullup in about 24 hours. We'll see how tomorrow goes.

Now to the funniest story I've heard in forever! My dad called today and said on Monday, my step brother mentioned that he was thinking about breaking up with his girl friend. He wasn't looking forward to this but he felt it was something he needed to do. He's in high school. Well, on Tuesday morning, dad said that my step brother was walking from the kitchen to the bathroom and as he passed my step mom, he said, "I hate Life!" My step mom freaked! She went right to my dad telling him this was a call for help! Something was wrong. What were they going to do? So, dad calmly went to the bathroom where he was getting ready and asked if everything was ok. My brother asked why and dad mentioned that he said he hated life. Then my brother said, "LIFE cereal! We've been eating it for three weeks and I hate it! Can we get something else?" OMGosh! I was cracking up! My parents were freaking out and all he wanted was some new cereal! That boy is so funny!

2/5/09

What a long night we've had here at the Pillstrom house! Last night, around 11:45, Kaden decided that he needed to puck and poop until about 5 this morning. I stayed up with him because I have more days to use than Tony. He finally went to sleep about 6 this morning and slept til noon. Then he woke up with a fever and decided to throw up again! So, as we speak, Tony is at the doctor with him. I have cheer practice so I couldn't take him. But I'm thinking that I will still stay home with him tomorrow! Poor baby! He's so pitiful when he's sick...but then again aren't we all!

SNOW DAY!

It's finally happened! My first snow day as a teacher! Can I just say that I was totally looking forward to this? It's always such a tease in this part of the world! They will say it may snow but we never see it! Well, the boys were glad to wake up at 8 and realize that we were staying home today!
So, we got dressed and went outside before the snow melted all the way. I mean seriously, there's not enough to really play. However, they made the most of it!




Brady wanted to have a snowball fight. Kaden just wanted to run around and throw snow everywhere! It was just too cute watching them have a great time! So, our plans today consist of the gym, lunch, nap, nothing! I don't even have a book to read! Maybe I'll clean something, but then again it's a snow day! Aren't we supposed to wrap up in a blanket and just watch movies all day?
I will say, I had already gotten up and gotten ready for the day when we found out. So, I went back to bed. It was nice to wake up clean with my face and hair fixed! Wouldn't it be nice to wake up that way every day?
I hope you enjoy the snow day!

1/20/09

I have to brag on my child...Brady is awesome! I know that all mothers say this about their child...but wait until I tell you what he said today! Ok...let me back up a little bit. After the election Brady was pretty upset that the guy he picked didn't win. He actually cried. He was upset because someone at school told him our new President didn't believe in God. Well, of course I had to say the mom thing and tell him that we don't know for sure if he believes and that it's our job to pray for him. Also, that no matter who won, he will be our leader and that God wants us to support him. Also that it's unpatriotic to talk bad about our president.

So, today, I brought home the newspaper with Obama's picture on the front page. I told Brady I had a surprise for him. When he saw it he got all excited talking about our new president and he was excited to have this paper. I asked him why he was so excited about his new president since it wasn't the guy he wanted. He said..."Mommy, you said we support our president no matter who he is." Oh, I am so proud. That was one of those moments when my heart just smiled. I can't believe he is so grown up. He's my baby...well not anymore but still!

1/13/09

so, I'm sitting in the living room last night watching tv and I start to notice that Kaden is awefully quite in his room. I hear him cry a little bit and then before I could go back there he was quite again. Well, in an effort to not bother him I waited about 10 more minutes to check on him. I started wondering what was up when he never came out and he was wearing real underwear. I thought I'd better go find him and make sure he hadn't had an accident when I walk into his room and find this.......
The lighting was pretty bad for some reason so here's what he looked like when I got in the room....

I couldn't stop laughing! I know it's mean that I made him sit there and endure the humiliation but I couldn't not make a video of it! This is priceless!

1/12/09

Today, I walked 10376 steps! I wore a pedometer today to school just to see how much I actually walk. Now I have to admit, I did take a few extra steps today just becuase I was wearing it...but I guess that's the point right? I'm still working on my goal of losing 40lbs by June. We'll see if I can acutally do it! But I have to admit, I'm trying really hard.
So far, I've lose 5 lbs. I think that's pretty good for two weeks. I'm counting points with weight watchers online and I'm working out 5 days a week. I learned today that a couple of people at school lost 7 lbs and worked out 7 days. I guess I need to step it up if I want to win this competition. Acutally, there's a double bonus. I'm joining the church weight loss challenge. It's a $20 joining fee and they give weekly prizes plus overall prizes. I think I really have a chance to win part of this competition becuase I have such motivation. I will post a weekly update to let you know how I'm doing.

1/6/09

Ok...check it out! Yesterday, I was interview about a Health Challenge at my school and I have made the news, paper, and the DCS website.
www.desotocountyschools.org
Check out the link and be on of the many who hold me accountable!

1/3/09

It is so incredibly weird typing '09! This past year went by so fast. I will spare the recap and just talk about what's been goin on in the world of the Pillstrom Family these days. Let's see...Christmas was awesome. The boys got more than enough. I've already posted that. I've fallen in love again. What you ask?

Edward and Bella! That's right...I gave into the teenaged man and read the most popluar young adult book this week. Well, not really week...it actually took me less than a day. Yes, I sat down and read a whole book in less than 24 hours. I know I'm crazy. And the worst part, I'm addicted! I have been dying (no pun intended) all weekend to get the second book. I will be borrowing it from a friend tomorrow when I go to see the movie! I can't wait! I will totally recommend this one! I loved it!
We had some friends over for New Year's Eve.



These pics don't do the night justice! Amber was a hoot on the drums! Poor Kaden just wanted to have a turn! The kids actually stayed up until about 1:30am. I was shocked! They slept in until 9 the next morning. It was awesome!
Then last night......craziness!



A couple of games of Pit and then some Spoons. It was a party for the She ministry. That's where my heart seems to be these days! I love these ladies and I just love serving in this ministry!
Now...I'm just a day away from school starting back. I can't believe how fast the holiday went by! I'm glad to be getting back into a routine!
I got a new camera so stay tuned and I will try and update a lot more this year!

12/29/08

I have been a scrapbooking psycho latily! Mom added a digitial scrapbook program to our new computer and I'm loving it! I have been posting my pages on a site www.tallyscrapper.com but I thought I would post some of my favorites on my blog!

This is Brady and his teacher Mrs. Goff. He just adores her! He talks about her all the time and I am so grateful for what she has been teaching him this year! I love her because she loves Christ and it shows in how she loves her students! She is a wonderful teacher!

As you know I got a stress fracture earlier this school year. I had to document the 12 weeks I spent with this boot on! Yes, I blinged it out because I was tired of it being so ugly!
Tony and I at Chuck E Cheese! This is our expression when we are there!
This is my favorite page I've done so far because I love the colors!
Well, that's it for now! I have to go to the gym...my class I'm taking starts in 15 minutes! If you want to see more check out the page I was talking about!

Merry Christmas!

I know it's a complete shock that I'm blogging on time. But we were just sitting here waiting to go to lunch and I thought I would post some pics from this morning.

As you can see, the boys racked up the loot this year! Brady woke up before everyone else. He quietly went to the living room and just sat looking at his presents while he waited on everyone else to wake up.
Kaden ended up in our bed sometime over night so we woke him up. We thought he'd run straight to the jeep but he went to the kitchen instead! He has been "cooking" for us all morning!


Brady had asked for so many things and was super excited to see that Santa got him a DS. He also got a new robe, Wii games, Connect 4, Battleship, a camera, a sleeping bag, and a race track.
Kaden got a Jeep, kitchen, laptop, Little People plane, an MP3 player, a robe, and a doctor's kit. I'm sure there are many more things I can't seem to remember right now!
I got a new iPOD and some gift cards. Tony got some Wii pajamas......
and a lot of other things!
Well, I have to get the kids ready to go to my aunt's house for round two!
have a Merry CHRISTmas and I'll add more later!

12/22/08

So, I have been waiting by the mail box everyday for the past week on my results from my test. As you know, I have taken the Praxis 2 six times and this test is the only thing that stands in the way of my teaching career. Well, today, I called the company and asked if I was ever going to get my scores. Well, come to find out they have been available online for more than a week now. No one ever told me they wouldn't be mailed anymore. So, I checked today, and.....drum roll please.....I PASSED! Whew! I can't believe that the sixth time is the charm. I am so grateful to God for passing this test!

I have tons of pics of the boys to post but I'm tied so I will do that tomorrow!

12/17/08

I can't believe that Christmas is just a week away! Where has the year gone? Maybe before the year is over I will do a year in review blog. But for now, I will just update you on what's going on at the Pillstrom house. This week has been very eventful. We got out of school early on Monday because of the possibility of snow. We thought we would be out of school on Tuesday but to no avail! Tuesday night, we learned that Tony's grandma died. She was 90years old and lived a good Christian life. We are sad but also happy that she's now with Jesus and her beloved husband.
We will be traveling to the Fort this weekend for the funeral. I originally had planned on going to a cheer competition but we have learned that you must be flexible in life!
This weekend was our small group Christmas party. Kaden actually sat in Santa's lap and didn't freak out like last year. I'm sure you all remember the picture. So, here is a picc from this year.
I was so proud of him! I am also proud that he continues to do well with potty training as long as we stay on top of things. He will go if you make him but he's still too busy to tell us he needs to go. He usually tells you after the fact.

Here are the boys with Lanah. She is such a cutie. She's three and though you would think she would beKaden's girlfriend, and he thinks she is, she says that she's Brady's girlfriend. That's so sweet. She was looking at Brady but the picture snapped too late.

The of course, what would a blog be without a picture of the boys and me..taken by of course...me! They love taking pictures like this.

In case I don't get the change to blog again before Christmas, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

12/7/08

I set a goal for this past summer that Kaden would Kaden would be potty trained before I went back to school. Unfortunatly, that didn't work out like I wanted. But he has been working hard to be potty trained because he wants to go to Cheesy Cheese (Chuck E Cheese). We took him last weekend and he had a blast. So, this week he has been really good about using the potty. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and today he has worn big boy undies and used the potty with no accidents. Until today, at church he had an accident. But none the less, I had to take some pics of him on the potty.


I know you probaby don't care but this is actually this morning and he poopooed in the potty. Of course, we had to sing and dance. Last night he got a tattoo for doing #2. I'm really proud of his progress.

These pictures are from last night. Kaden was on the arm of the couch looking so cute. Of course, by the time I got the camera out and took the picture, this is what I got. That boy! Brady had to mimic and his is perfect as always!

11/30/08

I got a new camera! Mom gave me my early Christmas present this weekend! What an awesome weekend it was! My brother PJ cooked an awesome Thanksgiving meal. We hung out and had a really good time with our family and a few friends. Of course on Friday, mom and I went shopping with all the crazies! Then on Saturday we went scrapbook shopping with a friend of mom's. Sunday was church and then to Chuck E Cheese. Kaden has been using the potty all weekend and actually poo pooed twice. Including tonight! He's really getting the hang of it and I'm so proud of him. I'm attaching a few pics from Thursday and one of my brother and me from today!

Today on the way home from the sitter's house, we were listening to Christmas music! Trans Siberian Orchestra came on and I turned it up really loud for Kaden to enjoy. Of course he starts yelling "Ah-tar, ah-tar" which means "guitar" in Kadenese. He starts rocking out! It was awesome. I was driving and was thinking, "I'm totally going to miss this!" So, I grabbed the phone and stuck my arm in the back seat to record! I love it! He is so stinking cute. I love how he's moving his fingers like he's really playing the guitar. He also has a great ending that goes right with the music! This kid is so talented and I'm so proud of him! I can't wait to see him when he really is a rock star!

We finally took family pictures! I love them! This picture was taken two weeks ago by our friend Nick Trentham. He is a wonderful photographer! It was so hard trying to get Kaden to pose for more than a second! Kim brought candy and bribed him.

Not much has been going on around here! I've been sick for the past two weeks. It started out as a sinus infection and for some reason it has continued dispite two different antibiotics. I didn't have a voice all week. It's really hard to teach 14 year olds with no voice!

Today we went to Starkville to watch the Hogs lose! I'm pretty disappointed since I've never been to a losing game since I became a fan. Maybe we can redeem ourselves next year when I get to go the Ole Miss game. Oh well, you can't win them all!

We're so excited about this week being Thanksgiving. Mom, Jim and PJ will be in town early Thursday morning. This year PJ is actually going to cook. He usually refuses because it's his vacation. I'm super excited about him cooking this year!

That's pretty much all that's been going on around here.

11/04/08

As much as I have tried to keep from doing it, it's time for me to blog my political agenda! I'm sitting at school on an inservice day...there are no kids here! And I'm wondering how this day will conclude. Will my guy win or will he lose? I have no idea! But what I do know is this, at the end of the day...no matter what day it is...God will still be God! I've really struggled with this latily! I've wondered how the race will end and if it's not my choice why God would let something like that happen. And then I have to remind myself, HE has a plan. I know that I can't see the whole picture right now...but God can and he's ok with his decision.
Incase you didn't already know, I am very conserative! Before I had kids, I know that I was very liberal. But now that I'm responsible for someone elses life, I know the importance of a Good America. I want my kids to grow up with the freedom to choose their religion (granted it better be christian!). I want them to choose to have a gun, vote for president, support causes they want to support. I don't want to see them be left behind in education because we make more money than the national poverty level. I want them to understand that nothing is free and that you have to work if you want to have money to have nice things. I want them to have jobs that they love and have the freedom to thithe their 10% to God...no one else!
But I'm worried! I'm worried that so many people have on their blinders and can't see what's really going on! I'm worried that our country will be dupped in the end and everything we have fought against will be!
So, I ask you this...please pray for our country. This is the day the world is watching! They are just waiting for us to self destruct. It can and will happen if we take God out of our decision today!