A lot to catch up on...

First things first. I have to give a big shout out to my friend Jen whom Zerrin referrs to as Jennifer Bulkeleys, which is so cute. Anyway, this is a picture of her and her three boys I stole off of her blog. Aren't they cute? The reason this goes out to her is because she saved my life and is basically the catalyst behind all the great things that have been going on for me and my kiddos the last little while. Besides being a great friend who is always willing to bail anyone out in a crisis, she is fun to be around and visit with. Our kids play great together and lately they have been doing a lot of that.

Jen and I are doing a babysitting swap, so every week we each have a day when we can run errands without kids. It is so fabulous! Not only has it been great for my personal sanity (I did tell you she saved my life, right?), but it has been so good for the kids to have friends to play with. Whether it is at her house, or I have her boys at my house, the kids always have a great time.

Jen also convinced me to join Jazzercise. We have been going for a little over two weeks now and I love it. It's great for me because:

1. I'm finally working out again (and starting to see some good results)
2. I can relive my high school glory days and pretend I can dance.
3. It gives me a place to be, something to do everyday (every other day).
4. It has helped me realize how much I do enjoy being fit, and exercising. I actually look forward to going every day.

And it has been great for the kids because:

1. They get to play with and make new friends.
2. Brynne is less clingy and is finally used to being tended by someone other than Daddy or other people we have known forever.
3. We get up early to go, so the kids go to bed earlier...it has helped us keep a more regular schedule (saved my life...again!)

So, here's to you, Jen Bulkley. Thank you for saving my life. See you at Jazzercise in the morning!