8. Thank you Italians for Tiramisu

My sweet husband surprised me a few days ago with the ingredients to make Tiramisu. We did it together and it was very easy. Not exactly sure why I have been so intimated all these years. Although I must say, next time I'll make just the cream and skip all the rest.

47. See 1 movie in the theater a year

I waited last minute to do this one for this year. I loved the movie. It's gotten some mixed reviews, but I thought it was very good...especially if you don't compare it to the book (which you really should never do since it's just so rare to have a movie rival the book).

If you've seen the first 2 Narnia movies and liked them, go see this in the theater. So worth the money (especially when it's not your own)!

100. Use Plaster of Paris

Although this picture is not of my experience with Plaster of Paris, I did hear myself saying: You will not defeat me. You will NOT defeat me. Some did end up in the trash. I can't show the creation I did since it may end up as a Christmas present to someone.

So, here's what I've learned from this:

1. I don't enjoy Plaster of Paris. Especially with a toddler around.
2. I'm not a patient person. Alright, I already knew that one.
3. It's not something I'd spend money on. Glad I got this for free.

41. Locate all 50 States on a Map

Using this great program, I can now locate all the states in the US...something I never learned in school. Yes, it's the beginner level...but I can get them. I can tell you where Colorado is. I can tell you which one is Vermont and which one is New Hampshire. I know where Nebraska, Idaho, and Missouri are.

And like school - I can now forget.

29. Update Baby Books

Morgan Alysabeth, 11-5-04

Ava Grace, 2-19-07

Kennedy Noelle, 4-22-09

Finally got to updating the girls baby books. I figure it needed to be done before the new baby comes in April. Looking at their pictures makes me remember how different Ava is from the others. It's a good thing she looks just like Matt...otherwise I may have had some questions to answer.

While this will be an ongoing thing, I'm up to date as of now. And I'll just say sorry now to Kennedy and this new baby. I don't have that many pictures of you. I'll try to do better :)

96. Watch a Slap Stick Comedy without Complaining

Mall Cop. Netflix called this Slap Stick, so I watched it tonight. Wow. That's all I can say until after I blog so that I will actually be able to check this one off.

30. Eat no sugar for a week - Day 1 + 1 +1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1

Day 7: It's Over!!!!! I did it! Here's what I learned from this experience:

• I have more self control than I think I did
• I have a new appreciation for women who have had gestational diabetes
• Sugar is in so many things. I already was a label reader, but will now read HOW much sugar is in a product.
• I will never do this again.

 

Day 6: In honor of the 6th day, here's a list of 6 things I'm proud of today at Festival in the Park.

1. I did not get the sample of the maple cotton candy they were giving out...even when my children did.

2. I did not drink any lemonade...even when I held it for my 17 month old to drink some.

3. I did not buy any funnel cake. 

4. I did not taste any Dippin' Dots...even though I fed a whole thing to my daughter.

5. I did not accept the sample of fudge being shoved in my face.

6. I did not even look at the Kettle Corn being served...even though Matt knows the owner and stopped to chat a while. 

The hardest thing was the lemonade. Perhaps because it was 1000 degrees outside today. But, I'm over the worst. Tomorrow's my last day and then I will celebrate. With sugar.

Day 5: Let me just say: I'm so proud. No sweet tea at Salsaritas. I didn't even steal a sip of my moms. I didn't even bite off a piece of my daughter's chocolate chip cookie. Day 5 was a success. Stay tuned to see how miserable I'll be tomorrow...my dad's coming to town and we're taking him to Festival in the Park. Which means funnel cake and lemonade. I may be willing to ruin 5 days for funnel cake.

Day 4: So, today was a good day. Not hard at all! However, I'm anticipating tomorrow being hard. My mom is in town and she always take us to Salsaritas. Their sweet tea is so good. But, water it will be. I'm not ruining 4 days of no sugar over a cup of tea.

 

Day 3: Stupid. Stupid. Stupid. That's what I am for putting this on my list. And I'm also realizing how difficult #37 will be (drink nothing but water for 5 days in a row). I'm doing just fine without dessert. I don't even miss it. I will, however, be going on a coffee and tea binge this coming Monday.

Day 2: Tonight I had planned pancakes, eggs, and fruit for dinner. Not happening. The definition of torture: watching your children eat pancakes smothered in real maple syrup when you can not.

So, it's sherry chicken, boiled mini potatoes, and a salad. That sounds yummy enough to get my mind off of maple syrup.

Other than the disappointment of no pancakes, I've done well today with no sugar. Eaten a lot of raw green beans. And good thing mac and cheese has no sugar.

Day 1: So, here's what I've learned so far: I love sugar. Oh no wait. I knew that already. What I've really learned is that most of my sugar in a day comes from drinks and sauces. Desserts were easy to not eat today. My iced coffee was not. I got sick of water, milk, and juice. I wanted sweet tea and couldn't have one. But, it did force me to drink more water. And I wanted BBQ sauce on my Mahi Mahi tonight, but couldn't. Stinks.

Also, I cheated a little. But not knowingly. I ate a pb and j for lunch and realized afterward that I should have looked at the bread ingredients. Yes, brown sugar. So, if I want bread this week, I guess I'll make my own.