A new version of escape.....

For Christmas this year, Curt and I decided to not really get each other gifts, but to make an effort to streamline our eating well/ weight loss. So we joined the Wild River Fitness Center in town. We started our membership Jan 5thish, and have had fun attending together, apart, classes. I also am trying to eat better, less mountain dew, and lots more water~

But, last Monday, I awoke with a work injury and was unable to my neck to the right. Following a week of rest, meds, chiro and Physical therapy, I can now successfully turn my neck to the right (yipee!). So today, I decided its time to get back to the gym. As much as I wasn't looking forward to it, I actually was.

And I have learned that an empty gym is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. I walked, run, climbed, lifted, and stretched. And it was so amazing. It felt so good to be back. I didn't realize how much I enjoyed it, or missed it for that matter.

And the bonus................?

The shower at the end. ( TMI)
No 1 year old, and no 3 year old outside, or inside the shower. I can wash, shave my legs without discussing it with Red. And to a busy Mom, that is the icing on the cake.

I am not working out to lose weight, but to be healthier. I want be the example for my girls. If I expect them to not drink pop, I need to not drink pop too. They already eat more veggies and fruits daily then I do, but I need to improve that. I want to live to see their graduation, wedding, and babies be born. I HAVE to do this for them. And for me. I deserve this.

As I write this, I do hope that you my family and friends, can help remind me.

And if nothing else, remind me to go for the shower at the end. And the peace :)

PS: I have not been forgetting to post, I cannot find my way to post more pics yet.......... :(

PSS: House is progressing apparently. That is literally what I know, but good news none the less :)

House update

Well we haven't heard much of  anything on the house in a few months. What we have heard it's still in process many many times though. Got served with renters protection papers Friday, and notice today that a sheriffs sale is scheduled for Feb 19th ( UGH!) So what does that mean for us currently?

• Our short sale is still in motion. Our offer, put in July, is the primary offer and been accepted by the seller. The hold up has been the bank, and the sellers bankruptcy filing. With the HUD papers served last week we are covered to stay here up until any action is taken as official "renters"

• The law firm dealing with our short sale firmly believes the short sale will finish out in the next 7-10 days, with closing approx 20 days after that. Right about when the sheriffs sale is scheduled. Lovely huh? 

• The sheriff sale should be postponed due to pending sale (US!) But more then likely it will appear in the news papers etc. Which is why I wanted to let you our family and friends know before you read it/hear about it!

• We are still here, we are planning on staying here for a very long time! When we went into this contract for deed for this house, we never imagined this course in a million years. But it has happened, and so we must bravely push forward. We, Curt and I, with the help of our families are fully ready to purchase this house tomorrow if need be. 

• We are still planning on having Zoey's birthday "Puppy party" Feb 17th at noon. Worse case scenario (insert deep breath here) We will get eviction notice for 30 days, and the party is scheduled for 41 days from today. So we will send out official invites once we hit the 30 day mark. 

So I do ask that if anyone is talking about seeing the sheriffs sale notice or anything pertaining to us, please direct them here, or set em straight! It isn't us that caused this foreclosure, but we are hoping to Best case scenario buy it here in the next 2 weeks, and be fully celebrating our new home purchase at Zo's bday party!!

We appreciate any thoughts/prayers in the coming weeks that this fully resolves. I cannot wait to be able to breath, not be so crabby, and get a good night sleep. This stress is KILLING me :)

B

Believe it or not, this is the house of my dreams. I cannot wait to start making it "ours"