Yuck!

I am in bed...sick! Beginning of pneumonia. I have no voice...coughing out my lungs...and today, my nose is stuffed!! aauugghh!!

We had a great start to the school year. Now, we are a little behind, but should be able to catch up rather quickly. We have finished our standardized testing, so those go in the mail, and I will wait anxiously to find out how they did. In Minnesota, homeschoolers have to test their children every year using the same "type" of tests they use in public school. I also have to turn in report cards, and my intent to homeschool form, which includes what testing I'm doing, and my school year calendar. It's not too bad...other states have far more regulations for their homeschoolers.

Okay...so it's starting to feel like fall outside. WHAT?? I'm so not ready for the cold. I like fall, I just don't like what comes after it! And, due to this stupid sickness, I missed the last day of the pool!! Just not right...just not right!!

Kurt and I, along with our close friends have started a competition. We have been doing the "Biggest Loser" for the past few weeks. We are doing an 8 week contest, with a hundred dollar clothing spree for the winner..er, I mean the loser :) So far I lost 2, lost 4, gained 4 (not a good week) and then lost 10! Total so far: 12lbs lost!! Yes!! Everyone is doing well...Kurt has also lost 12lbs. I will tell you my secret...I cut out my pop. Not completely...just waaaaay down..plus I gave up "regular" coke, and have switched to diet Dr. Pepper. I don't like any other diet pop...I will still have an occasional coke, just not every day. Plus, we have not been eating out, and we have been taking walks! I was swimming a lot, but now I'll have to step it up a bit now that I can't do that anymore. I am glad this is the way it's going, because we are not "dieting"...we are just choosing healthier options, watching portion sizes, and trying to be more active...the correct way to shed pounds!!

Okay...fuzzy head...time to rest..AGAIN...!! I don't like this at all!