The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

Wow, I bet that title caught your attention!! I will start off with the bad and ugly first!! This afternoon we loaded up and headed to Sedalia, about a 20 minute drive, to Tyler's dance studio to pick her dance recital costumes. We get there to find out that the costumes were stolen. Yes, unfortunately you read right!! I am sure they are on EBay as I type this!! The police are trying to find leads but new costumes have been ordered and should be here by Thursday. Did I mention that the recital is on Saturday? We have dress rehearsal on Friday night!! I was very ticked when I heard this news. Then I had to explain this to my four year old. Tyler was with me when I got the news so the questions started coming. Poor Tyler was heartbroken. She could not understand why someone would steal her dance costume. Why do I have to teach my 4 year old a life lesson like this? After explaining to her what happened I told her that I was very sorry. Tyler looks at me and says, "Mommy it isn't your fault. It is the bad people's fault and the police will find them and lock them in a cage for a long time." Four year olds can be very perspective!!! But still, why did she have to learn this at the age four?

Now the good........
It is week 3 on Weight Watchers and I lost another 2lbs, which is a grand total of 7 pounds!!
So here is your recipe for the week:

Crockpot Mexican chicken(yes, I have posted a Crockpot chicken but this one is even better)

Chicken Breasts
1 package ranch dressing
1 package taco seasoning
1 large can of crushed tomatoes

Cook on low for 6-7 hours. Serve with brown rice or reduced fat tortillas!!

Weekend Update
Tyler and I went to see the Hannah Montana 3D move on Saturday. We had the best time!! Tyler was amazed at how everything was coming towards us. She said over and over, mommy this is the coolest!! At least for the hour I was mom of the year!! Then we did a little bit of shopping. Tyler isn't too big on shopping. I really cannot wait until she is a little older and doesn't mind shopping, but at the same time I love this age!! Then we met David and Landon in Warrensburg to buy Landon some new tennis shoes. Landon picked them out all by himself. Just what I need, another kid obsessed with shoes!! Luckily the pair he grabbed was on sale, he is my son after all, and they only had his size left!! I will try to get a picture up of him in his new Nikes. They are too cute on him. He looks like a big boy!!

Week Two

I lost 2lbs this week so that is a total of 5lbs!! I was really excited because we went to Chuck E Cheese on Friday and I had 3 slices of pizza anda coke and I still lost weight!! YAY!! Mondays are my weigh in day so I will post on here my loss and then also post a new recipe that I have tried that is low in points. Last night I made chicken and potato soup!! It was delish!!

Chicken and Potato Soup
8 cups of water
3/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 can 98% Fat Free cream of chicken soup
1/2 stick light butter
3 medium potatoes, cut in one inch cubes
salt and pepper to taste

In large pot, put water with, salt, chicken and onions. Cook until chicken is done and then remove chicken from water. Add potatoes to same water and boil until done. Shred chicken put back in pot with cream of chicken, pepper and butter. Simmer for 15 minutes before serving to thicken.

ENJOY!!!!

Week One

Today marked my first week of Weight Watchers!! I lost a total of 3lbs. I was a little disappointed because I cheated and got on the scales on Wednesday and I had lost 3lbs by then. But after going on weight watchers website it looks like 3lbs is the average weight loss on week one. I only made it to the gym twice last week so hopefully I can make it more this week. I have been good at resisting all the temptations. David even made hamburgers on Saturday night and I made a small baked potato and a salad. It was very yummy!! I am learning that I can still eat good food and it is healthier for me than a cheeseburger!! Now it is on to week 2.

Easy and Low Points Recipe

Mexican Chicken

Chicken breasts
1-2 cups of salsa
1 can of corn

Throw it all in the crockpot on low for 7-8 hours. It was very yummy!!!

I know I am not supposed to look at the scales until after a week but I had to peak yesterday. I needed some good news for the day!! I lost 3lbs already. Yes, I know it is more water weight then anything but who cares!! I only care what the scales say!! I know I will be able to see a difference in my clothes shortly. I gotta start somewhere!!

We did have a little excitement last night. Landon did try to get his knees under him while lying on his belly. But after two tries he gave up and started rolling around to get where he wanted to go. I can't blame him, why mess up a good thing!! We had his appt yesterday at Children's Mercy in Kansas City. We do not know anything on the allergies yet. They could not do the skin tests on him because his eczema is so bad. So we had to do the blood tests once again. Then we will go from there. It sounds like it is going to be a long drawn out process!! UGH!! Why can't things me quick and easy? But they said that no matter what the results come back as that we need to keep him away from eggs until he is two and any kinds of nuts until he is four. Children with eczema as bad as his tend to have false positives or even negatives!! And they also tend to have reactions to eggs and nuts so it is better to delay introduction of those foods!! After the results come back next week then we will decide the next step. We may start eliminating foods one by one for a week or they may have him come back and offer him foods to see how he reacts. They are telling his PCM that he needs to be seen by a dermatologist. Maybe the clinic on base will listen to a professional since I am getting no where with them on that one. But they did give us lots of ideas to try on him. We now have to give him a 10 minute bath twice a day!! Only once we have to use soap. After his nighttime bath we have to apply his steroid cream, then his lotion, then damp his pajamas with warm weather and put them on, then put dry pajamas over his damp pajamas. This should be challenging. I will admit, we didn't do it last night. We were a bit worn out. But the doctor said it may be best to start it this weekend so we can do this all night and all day!! Whew, I am exhausted just thinking about it. But I will do anything to make my baby feel better. They couldn't believe how happy he was during his appt. He was in the best mood, so it made the appointment so much easier.

After getting lost for 30 minutes in Kansas City we are in the market for a GPS for the car!! Yikes, they are expensive. But with all the traveling we do, we know we will get our money out of it!! Allison, you may want to invest in one before you move to KC!!

OH , and please continue to pray for my Pap. I know you are asking what for and I am not giving any answers. I am just not ready to talk about it and there are not a lot of answers for the questions I will be asked. When we know more I will let everyone know!! THANKS for understanding!!

Walgreens

I went to Walgreens and saved $18.81 today!! Heck Yeah!! Not too shabby for my first go round!! I spent $24 and change but here is what all I got:

• 2 jumbo Huggies diapers for $16 and free Huggie wipes plus I had a $1 off Huggies diapers and 75 cents off of the wipes.
• Buy one get one free Revlon makeup tool plus I had a $1 off coupon.

I had several other good deals but I left my receipt in the car and it is freezing out there!!

On another note, I finished my first day with weight watchers. I am really excited. I will post some good recipes on here after I try them out. I am really excited about this!! Who wants to join with me? I know you are thinking that you don't have time to go to the meetings? I don't either, I am doing it all online!!