Happy Belated Birthday, Jay!

I started the year off well by keeping up with the blog, but I've slacked off the last few weeks. Sorry! Week before last, Jay and I were both extremely sick with an upper-respiratory infection. We actually had to call in sick two days, which we never do. It was horrible, I felt like I was dying! The Dr. said it was the worst case they had seen in years (going around, not ours specifically). But we got on antibiotics and are feeling much better. Both of our coughs have stuck around though, which is annoying. The weather has been amazing this last month, I really cannot believe the cold weather has stuck around for so long. I will take it for as long as possible, since I know how hot it's going to get!

On a random side note, I got a new bible! I am so stoked about it. I have been using my large Teen Study Bible for years. I felt kind of weird carry it to church with me (since I am no longer a "teen") and thought a deserved a grown up bible. I went to the local Christian book store a few weeks ago to see what was available. I found one I loved, but was shocked when I looked at the price. $40!?! So I promptly came home and searched online for it. I got it from Amazon for $28.39 with free shipping. Score!! It arrived yesterday, and I got to take my big girl bible with me to church today!! :D Here is a picture:

Since I haven't been posting, I missed Jaysen's birthday. He turned 28 on January 31st! He says he feels old now. I told him he's not officially old until he turns 30. :) Bailey went shopping with me and helped me wrap his gifts (he got new leather flip-flops and gym shoes). I didn't have any manly wrapping, so Bay and I decided to be silly. We wrapped them in lime green paper with really girly bows. He got a kick out of it! She was so proud of herself.

Our 2nd anniversary is coming up March 3rd and we are trying to decide what to do to celebrate. Since it falls on a Tuesday, there's not much going on in south FL that day. Here's our options: go to Orlando for a few days, take a 4 day cruise (they are extremely cheap right now, go to the local fair (cheesy), or just dinner. I mentioned a trip to St. Augustine since neither of us have been there, but Jay didn't seem interested. I'm going to keep pushing for that since we've done Orlando and cruises multiple times. Any suggestions for something inexpensive???

Exercise update: I slacked off of the gym just like I did blogging the last few weeks while I was ill. But I started my routine again the middle of last week and I'm feeling good. I actually lost 2 more pounds during the two weeks of slacking. So I down a total of 18 lbs since August. I am excited and finally beginning to notice (I am back in a pair of jeans I haven't been able to wear for about 6 months), but I wish it would come off a little faster! Please pray for me to stick with it.

I hope everyone has a blessed week!

DLJ

It keeps getting colder... current temp 42.4 degrees!!

Have I said yet how much I love this cold weather?!? Oh, I have, like 4 times? Sorry! I just can't get over it. Every day I expect it to start gettting warm again, but the temp keeps going down! We probably should have turned the heater on last night, but we love the fact that the a.c./heater hasn't been turned on in over a week and we don't want to break the cycle. (To be honest, I don't think the heater has ever been turned on.) So instead we wore more clothes to bed and snuggled close. I had to put a sweater and fleece pants on after my shower, before even leaving the bathroom, becuase it is so cold in here!!!

Work has been good. Yesterday and today I am working in St. Lucie West, which is about a 30 minute drive. The good thing is is that I get paid for my travel time AND milegae. So that rocks! And this particular store is realllllly busy but there is always at least 4 techs and a pharmacist. So it doesn't feel that busy.

I received a package Monday from Jenn!!! It was unexpected and I was so excited!!!! She sent me this adorable purse she found at a craft fair just for me!! And also another book for me to borrow. We love to read!!! This book is called "How Starbucks Saved My Life". Thats right up my alley. I can't wait to read it!! Thank you sooooooo much Jenn! She is so thoughtful!

About last weekend, Saturday night Bailey and Wayne had a sleepover here. It was going well until dinner time. Wayne's favorite food is meatloaf and I got a Pampered Chef stone loaf pan for Christmas that I'd been wanting forever (they make the yummiest, juiciest meatloafs), so I decided to try it out and make it for dinner. The kids and I were excited (not sure about Jay lol) and it turned out perfect! We were all enjoying our dinner until Wayne got this strange expression and told me he had to go "poo poo" (apparently he doesn't know the difference between poopy cramps and nausea). I could tell by the look on his face it was something else, so grabbed him and took off towards the bathroom. As soon as we got right outside the bathroom door, he vomited. Luckily the majority of it went on the rug, so that we easy clean up! But it was dis-gust-ing!! The weird part is that this happens a lot. So I know it wasn't my dinner. Something else is going on in that little tummy. So Adrienne is going to be taking him to the pediatrician to get some answers. Please pray for him!

On the same note, I have started the job hunt again. I am not happy with my current job situation and I feel maybe this is God telling me there is something else better out there for me. So please pray for me! I have a hard time noticing when God is speaking to me or if it's just my own unhappiness.

The Lord says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you." Psalm 32:8

Hope you are all having a great week,

DLJ

Current Temp 51 degrees!

The beautiful weather has continued! Yay!! We've had our A.C. turned off since Tuesday night, so that will be nice for our electric bill! I am really enjoying this chilly weather. God is good!!!

Work seems to be getting better. Thursday I worked in Hobe Sound and had a fairly easy day. Jay and I went to my parents for dinner that evening. Yesterday I got to work with Greg and we had a pretty good day. We've learned that there is going to be a rush between 3-7pm so we are able to prepare for that. Last night Jay and I got Chinese take-out and went to bed at 9:30pm! Today Jay is working so I am being lazy this morning. Then I am going to see Marley and Me with my mom and some other friends. I am very excited; I haven't been to the movies in a few months! Tonight Bailey and little Wayne are having a sleep over at Aunt Dani and Unlce Jay's. That should be fun. :/

I hope you all have a lovely weekend!

"Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!" 2 Corinthians 9:15

DLJ

A chilly day off

I had the day off today since I've been working 10 hour days. I woke up to a beautifully chilly morning. I opened all the windows and then got some stuff done around this house. It was great! I left to run some errands and saw that at 11:00am it was only 60 degrees!! I had to stop and get a Starbucks so I could get the full winter effect! haha I babysat a few hours in the afternoon, went grocery shopping then came back home and did some more housework. Then Jay and I went to his parents for dinner and now we're back home in our usual spots.. him in bed and me on the computer.

I really needed a down day, and I am so thankful that it was a gorgeous day!

"In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and He heard me." Psalm 120:1

God bless,
DLJ

It keeps getting better and better

Yesterday was another crappy day. It started out good, but ended not-so good. Bailey spent the night with Jay and I Sunday night (because Aunt Dani and Uncle Jay are so much fun!). We woke up at 6:00am to get her ready for school and were out the door at 6:50am. We had to go back to my parents because she had packed clothes that did NOT match (think turquoise and brown plaid shorts with a lime green polo) and I was not going to let her go to school like that! So we got her changed and to school by 7:25am. I didn't have to be to work till 9am so I went to Wal-Mart, then Dunkin' Donuts (no Starbucks nearby) and got to work at 8:10am. I figured I would get some grocery shopping done since I knew I wouldn't want to after work. So I bought a bunch of stuff, got it all into my car and back inside to punch the clock at 9am. I was very excited because I was going to be working with Greg, my former boss, who I hadn't seen in over a week. Well at 9:10am we get a phone call from another Publix pharmacy about 10 miles south (Hobe Sound) saying their tech called in sick and they had no help for the day. Since there were going to be 2 techs at this store (which will now be known as Kanner Hwy, my new "home" store), one of us had to go. Guess who it was.... yup, me! So not only was I bummed I had to get back in my car and drive for 20 minutes, but I wasn't going to be able to spend the day working with Greg! I was totally bummed out. But the day at the other store wasn't to bad.. it was busy, but not horrible. Jay and I made homemade chicken quesadillas for dinner and went to bed early.

I was a good girl and went to the gym this morning before work. I worked at a "slow" store today, also known at Cove Rd. It was a decent day; I got to work with a pharmacist I really like and we work well together so that was a plus. I had left a recipe and all the ingredients out for Jay to put into the crockpot (he was off today) so I came home to a finished dinner! We ate and then cleaned the kitchen together. He went to be at 8pm (have I mentioned he's weird?) and now here I am. The good news is that I am off tomorrow!!!! Woo hoo!

Wearily me,
DLJ

Weekend!!!

Friday was another horrible day at Publix Pharmacy. I worked 9am-7:30pm with no lunch break! It was one of the craziest days I've ever had at work. I keep hoping it will get better, but no, it's getting worse. Friday evening Jay and I went to his parents for dinner. We had a wenie-and-s'mores-roast over a campfire Jay and his dad made in their backyard. They weather was perfect for a fire. We had a really nice time; it was a welcome change from sitting at a table for dinner.

Saturday morning Jay and I got our tree put away. (I had last Wednesday off so I had already gotten all the Christmas stuff put away but I was to tired by 4pm to actually take our artificial tree apart.) So our house is back to normal, sadly. :( After that we went to his parents house to continue project "Get-rid-of-all-the-crap-the-Johnsons-have-packed-away-from-the-last-30-years". We've been working on this for about 3 weekends now. They have 2 sheds, 2 attics and a garage full of "stuff". Mostly antique furniture and EVERYTHING Amanda, Jay and Meg ever owned/made growing up. It was fun to see all their childhood stuff but there was a lot to go through. Thankfully we were able to throw a lot away and a huge portion will be going in a yard sale in 2 weeks, which I am in charge of. We are pretty much done cleaning everything out, now we just have to organize the yard sale stuff and price it all. Fun! Anyway, after that I went to babysit from 3-10:30pm. It was a productive Saturday as usual.

Today my parents and I will be going to church and most likely to lunch, then back to their house to relax for the rest of the day till Jay gets home from work.

Hope everyone has a nice Sunday!

DLJ

Oh, and one more complaint...

On top of all the other things I've just told you about, I gained 4 pounds over the holidays!!! Ugh, please pray for serenity for me!

Much love,
DLJ