This and That

I have officially finished my desktop publishing class. I got an A. I learned a lot, but mostly I learned how much I have to learn. I am currently taking introduction to Java Programming. So far I am loving it, but it is only week five. Next term I am thinking about taking two classes instead of just the one. The second in the series of Java programming and the first in the series of website making. I already know a little about html so I thought this might be a breeze. However, the scholarship I use only covers one course per semester and so this would come out of pocket, and two classes is a lot. But, all my classes will be out of pocket at our next base so who it is either now or then. Unless of course by some miracle we get another overseas assignment and that base offers a 50% scholarship as well. Everyone says oodles of money is coming our way now that Jeff has made Master sergeant, we will see.

Lily turns three this week on Friday. We have decided to have a little party just the family. I bought several pre-made cake mixes that are free from wheat, egg, and corn. They are most definitely the most awful thing you have ever tasted but at least we will have a place to stick the candles.

We are currently working on potty training. Working hard, not making any progress. Lily is so sweet, but she will not go in the potty. Never has, never will. We tried naked, but she just cries and cries, I feel bad making her be naked when she is so uncomfortable. So we are doing the underwear and pants. She keeps looking for places to go - so she doesn't go on the carpet and make a mess. Behind the curtains, in the bathroom next to the potty, on the exercise bike in the guest bedroom. She can hold it for more than four hours. She can pull down her pants and sit on the potty all by herself. She wont actually go in the potty. I have even tried bribes. Well we are keeping on keeping on. My thinking is that if I keep trying all day everyday and if I am nice about it she will eventually relent. Or not. She loves having all her babies go potty. I don't know if she doesn't understand the concept yet or if she is being stubborn or if she is uncomfortable with the concept.

Next weekend we are hopefully going to a huge festival with a bunch of friends and then camping in the area. This is at a big lake, with fireworks and sounds very fun. Very excited we are.

And finally. During the six weeks of the Biggest Loser contest I lost 15 pounds, I worked very hard at it everyday. Since the contest I have been a complete slacker. I haven't been going to the gym more than a little bit here and there. I have been eating too much etc. So today begins my new resolve to get back on track and hopefully loose another 15 pounds in the next 6 weeks. For me a 6 week push seems easier than the concept of a year on the diet. So back to the gym, back to only eating what I need and not eating for fun or pleasure. I told my family, and said I was sorry if I was going to be grouchy while I get used to being without sugar again and they all said, what - you are always grouchy I am sure we wont even notice the difference. And they wonder why their dinner was burnt.