30 before 30...

Mick and I had a great date night on Friday night, to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary. We went to Alexander's, ate way too much, and went for a walk around The Shoppes. We discussed alot at dinner and looked back over our last 5 years of marriage, 9 years if you include dating, and could not believe how fast these years are passing by. We talked about some goals for the next year of our marriage, and of course the usual came up; to be better with money, to be a better mommy, to lose weight, etc....And so to that end, I have decided to embrace one of them and really work on it. And to steal an idea from a super friend of mine, Kate, my goal for the next year is to lose 30 pounds before turning 30. (Plus, I wanna look super HOT for my surprise 30th birthday bash!) So, Saturday morning, I got up and went and signed up for Jazzercise. It had been exactly 5 years since my last class there (the day before our wedding!) and I was super nervous. They had a great deal going on, so that made it a bit easier too! I went did my first class that morning, and got my butt beat, but was also encouraged, as I remembered alot of the moves and it felt really good! Sunday we took the dog with us for a picnic at Detweiller park, and hiked up a trail that kicked my butt. Mick even took over carrying Emily for at the 1/2 way point, because I was huffing and puffing like the big bad wolf! I decided that counted as a work-out for Sunday. This morning I got up and was back at Jazzercise at 8:00! It was awesome again! I recognized aton of people that were still there from back in my skinny, hot, pre-married, pre-baby Jess days! But, I do not think they recognized me. (My face must be to puffy!) LOL....Anyway, so I was back there again and I have my clothes all laid out for my work out tomorrow morning at 5:30!! I am super excited, as that is that same time I did classes 5 years ago, and was hoping they still offered it. Plus, the kids will still in bed when I get home at 6:45, so I can shower before they get up. So wish me luck on my journey of 30 before 30, and do not worry, I will keep you posted on my progress!

In other exciting news, Mick wanted us to attend the Memorial Day services that were held downtown this morning. So I ran home from Jazzercise, showered and we headed out the door, in the rain, to the GateWay building, and sat down with all the other 80 year old people and waited for the services to begin. Once we adjusted to the scent of moth balls and Avon perfume that surrounded us, we got the kids settled in and waited for the ceremony to begin. The hour long event was slow going, but Emily and Luke liked the band and Emily eventually fell asleep in her stroller. Luke liked that he was able to stand up with daddy when they played the Navy song to honor the Navy boys in the crowd. Luke also really liked the Rifle Salute that was done at the end, Emily even slept thru it! (Seriously, she slept thru 3 rifles going off 3 times and some loud applause and music, but at home she wakes up when the phone rings??? Whatever.) It was nice tho, and I know my hubby really wanted us to go with him, and that is what is important.

In other exciting news: We are going to the circus this Friday night! Just Luke, mommy and daddy! Em is staying at Grandma's house for the night so we can make it a special Luke only night! Saturday we are meeting up with some friends at the new Zoo Africa opening for members only, so that should be fun too! Oh and on Thursday (I know, out of order, sorry!) we are heading to the Cherry Fest for the concert sponsored by WCIC! Fun filled summer week ahead of us!




{ Jessica Dobra, Independent Marketing Executive }