Today was a good day Lil Gary didn't want to go to the "Y" today so I just did my Windsor Pilates workout. I did eat very well. I am having a hard time on some days eating all my points again which is where the trouble starts. Tuesday I couldn't eat all my points I wasn't hungry but then yesterday I wanted to devour the devour the house. Again today not really that hungry! I think I may have gone over my points yesterday by a few!but it is balanced out with not eat them Tuesday! I am really doing well and staying focused!
I would love nothing more than to be down 40 lbs by my high school reunion in November! I have 17 weeks at 2lbs a week would be 34lbs! I would really like 40! Not as healthy a weight loss but who cares I want 40! Off to bed soon! Checking in again Saturday or so! I weigh in on Tuesdays stay tuned I may actually ost my weight! I will maybe even do pictures as I go! It could get scary!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Back on the Bandwagon!
In more ways than one....Decided to really get a good go with this Blog! I was posting only funny things and sometimes sad things about being a mom of two! My Dad was my biggest fan literally on here and in real life! My Dad died in March though, and I have been ignoring this and so many other things in my life!
I desperately need to lose about 80lbs! NO LIE! NO JOKE! Physically I am in decent shape I can run, jump etc but the extra poundage is NO GOOD! I lost A LOT of weight after Lil Gary was born. I then got pregnat miscarried and got depressed. I gained it all and then 10 more back. I can not blame it on children! Seriously, I lost all my pregnancy weight both times in two weeks or less! This is just me! Big Fat ass me! I workout not every day which I am going to stick to doing at least 5 days of absolute hard core exercise a week right now. However, I over eat! I love food shoot me! It is amazing! I can cook like no other and I work in a freaking restaurant!
I have decided to start counting and blogging and exercising. I am going to take you all along this journey with me. I am not going to eat just to eat or because I am bored, stressed, sad or happy. I am only going to eat when I am hungry for real hungry. When I feel hungry I will drink an 8 ounce glass of water before shoving something in my mouth and be sure I am actually hungry and not just thirsty! I want to be thin, I want to be a MILF and most of all I want to be healthy and a good example for my children.
SO grab your oh shit bars people and come along....Watch me change forever!
I desperately need to lose about 80lbs! NO LIE! NO JOKE! Physically I am in decent shape I can run, jump etc but the extra poundage is NO GOOD! I lost A LOT of weight after Lil Gary was born. I then got pregnat miscarried and got depressed. I gained it all and then 10 more back. I can not blame it on children! Seriously, I lost all my pregnancy weight both times in two weeks or less! This is just me! Big Fat ass me! I workout not every day which I am going to stick to doing at least 5 days of absolute hard core exercise a week right now. However, I over eat! I love food shoot me! It is amazing! I can cook like no other and I work in a freaking restaurant!
I have decided to start counting and blogging and exercising. I am going to take you all along this journey with me. I am not going to eat just to eat or because I am bored, stressed, sad or happy. I am only going to eat when I am hungry for real hungry. When I feel hungry I will drink an 8 ounce glass of water before shoving something in my mouth and be sure I am actually hungry and not just thirsty! I want to be thin, I want to be a MILF and most of all I want to be healthy and a good example for my children.
SO grab your oh shit bars people and come along....Watch me change forever!
Sunday, March 14, 2010
In Honor of you Dad!
This was and will forever be one of the hardest things I have ever written. Nothing prepares you for this and I only wish I had remembered everything great about my dad to list. If I had though there may not be enough room anywhere for me to write it! RIP Daddy! Dance with our Lord!
Paul "Scooter" Trgovac 6/30/56-3/4/10
YOUNGSTOWN – Paul “Scooter” Trgovac, 53, passed away on the evening of Thursday, March 4, after a hard battle with a sudden illness.
Friends of Paul and family may call Sunday, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Scooter was born June 30, 1956, the son of Paul Trgovac, Elizabeth Martin and Robert “Pepper” Martin.
Scooter graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1974.
He later went on to marry the love of his life and woman he adored and cherished, Joan (Martinez) Trgovac on May 26 1979. The two resided in Youngstown. Together they were an example of how you make a marriage work. Through sickness, health, rough, and happy times, they always pushed on, teaching their children what staying committed meant.
Scooter was a well-known area bowler in the early and late 1980s, and also won The Warren Master’s in 1982.
Not many people get to say they truly enjoy their job, however, Scooter was an exception to this rule. After completing an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Trumbull Business College, he went on to use his love of sports and numbers together. For the past 14 years, he worked as a freelance statistician, and TV Broadcaster, for many well known sports networks. Scooter also worked sporadically as a freelance writer for The Vindicator.
Before his career called him to travel, many knew him as The Voice of the Campbell Memorial Red Devils, with his trademark “It's Football/Basketball time in Campbell.” He also worked as the statistician for The Red Devils Football, and boys and girls Basketball teams, before passing on the torch to his daughter. He also spent many days and nights during the spring and summer months at Bob Cene Park, taking score and stats for Class B and little B baseball along side his sons.
Scooter truly epitomized the phrase “sports fanatic.” His children often, joke that their dad could watch eight different sports shows, on one TV, without missing a single minute of action. His love for sports was passed on to his children who have each followed in his footsteps one way or another. His love of bowling will live on through his sons. He always rooted for the underdog and any local high school team in the playoffs. He loved to see the success of area athletes and boasted full of pride whenever he would see their accomplishments on television.
In his spare time, Scooter enjoyed caring for his two young grandchildren. He would often babysit them at his residence so that his daughter could work without placing her children in day care. Scooter was a kind, gentle, man with a love for animals. He adored his family, and taught his children about hard work and always, finding a way to provide. His children never felt without anything growing up. His favorite teams were the Cleveland Indians, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the “old” Cleveland Browns. His second favorite baseball team was, “Whoever beat the Yankees that day.”
Scooter leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife; three biological children and a son-in-law he loved as his own, Philip Trgovac (29) of Austintown, Roberta (Gary) Castor (28) of Struthers and Mark Trgovac (23) of Austintown; and his mother, Elizabeth Martin of Struthers. He leaves his two beautiful grandchildren that were the apples of his eyes, Gary Castor Jr. (4) and Cara Castor (21 mos.), both of Struthers. He also leaves behind many cousins, aunts, uncles and extended in-laws.
Scooter was preceded in death by his father, Paul Trgovac and his dad Robert “Pepper” Martin.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions go to Angels for Animals, 4750 State Route 165, Canfield, OH 44406.
Paul "Scooter" Trgovac 6/30/56-3/4/10
YOUNGSTOWN – Paul “Scooter” Trgovac, 53, passed away on the evening of Thursday, March 4, after a hard battle with a sudden illness.
Friends of Paul and family may call Sunday, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Scooter was born June 30, 1956, the son of Paul Trgovac, Elizabeth Martin and Robert “Pepper” Martin.
Scooter graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1974.
He later went on to marry the love of his life and woman he adored and cherished, Joan (Martinez) Trgovac on May 26 1979. The two resided in Youngstown. Together they were an example of how you make a marriage work. Through sickness, health, rough, and happy times, they always pushed on, teaching their children what staying committed meant.
Scooter was a well-known area bowler in the early and late 1980s, and also won The Warren Master’s in 1982.
Not many people get to say they truly enjoy their job, however, Scooter was an exception to this rule. After completing an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Trumbull Business College, he went on to use his love of sports and numbers together. For the past 14 years, he worked as a freelance statistician, and TV Broadcaster, for many well known sports networks. Scooter also worked sporadically as a freelance writer for The Vindicator.
Before his career called him to travel, many knew him as The Voice of the Campbell Memorial Red Devils, with his trademark “It's Football/Basketball time in Campbell.” He also worked as the statistician for The Red Devils Football, and boys and girls Basketball teams, before passing on the torch to his daughter. He also spent many days and nights during the spring and summer months at Bob Cene Park, taking score and stats for Class B and little B baseball along side his sons.
Scooter truly epitomized the phrase “sports fanatic.” His children often, joke that their dad could watch eight different sports shows, on one TV, without missing a single minute of action. His love for sports was passed on to his children who have each followed in his footsteps one way or another. His love of bowling will live on through his sons. He always rooted for the underdog and any local high school team in the playoffs. He loved to see the success of area athletes and boasted full of pride whenever he would see their accomplishments on television.
In his spare time, Scooter enjoyed caring for his two young grandchildren. He would often babysit them at his residence so that his daughter could work without placing her children in day care. Scooter was a kind, gentle, man with a love for animals. He adored his family, and taught his children about hard work and always, finding a way to provide. His children never felt without anything growing up. His favorite teams were the Cleveland Indians, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the “old” Cleveland Browns. His second favorite baseball team was, “Whoever beat the Yankees that day.”
Scooter leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife; three biological children and a son-in-law he loved as his own, Philip Trgovac (29) of Austintown, Roberta (Gary) Castor (28) of Struthers and Mark Trgovac (23) of Austintown; and his mother, Elizabeth Martin of Struthers. He leaves his two beautiful grandchildren that were the apples of his eyes, Gary Castor Jr. (4) and Cara Castor (21 mos.), both of Struthers. He also leaves behind many cousins, aunts, uncles and extended in-laws.
Scooter was preceded in death by his father, Paul Trgovac and his dad Robert “Pepper” Martin.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions go to Angels for Animals, 4750 State Route 165, Canfield, OH 44406.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
God is GREAT!
A few weeks ago as many of you know I posted many times for prayers for my dad. In 2001 he was diagnosed with Cancer. (to protect his privacy specific type will be left unsaid) Through the course of surgery and removal of a pelvic lymphnode it was determined that he was cacner free. I believe for 2 years after he had cat scans to keep and eye on things. They said he was in complete remission, would always need some antibiotic meds and sent him on his way.
Drastic measures were taken by my dad and he made decisions to alter his body in a way that would forever change him. I remember asking him why and how he decided to do what he did...He said, "well, Bubba (his term of endearment for me) I've had my fun I've had my children. I still feel there is a lot I'd like to live for. I would love to see you graduate school, get married, and meet my grandchildren. I remember thinking wow he lived more for ME than for himself at that moment. I did go on to graduate, marry and have children obviously....
In the middle of the summer my dad began having some problems and I could see in his eyes he believed his cancer must be back. After fighting and being basically forced he saw a few doctors here in Youngstown. Late Septemeber his urologist did a Cat scan and read the results and met with my dad again, and told him he would need to be seen in Cleveland ASAP. the week crreped by and my dad never opened the manilla envelope from the doctor here to the doctor in Cleveland. I have since read the report which stated. Massive Metastatic Mass in Inguinal and pelvic region. Metastatic masses noted in thoracic region. ****NOTE THIS SCAN IS GROSSLY ABNORMAL*** The Doctor in Cleveland revealed these things to my dad on a Friday. He was rescanned in Cleveland and would receive results the following Monday with a course of action. The doctor told my dad that there was probably no course of action though if there were indeed such large tumors in his chest area.
I asked for more prayers and even stated I believe in miracles. I wanted nothing more than to have the scans be clear and to not worry about losing my dad. It hurt to try and not act scared and to even be strong for my children. Lil Gary told me one day Papa's sick mama!?!? I had to answer him yes, and he said will he die like Uncle Rocky did. I told him to pray and pray and pray and ask Jesus to let him stay here and be healthy with us for a lot longer time. He said ok.
SO I asked for lots of prayers and everyone must have really been on those prayers for me. That same weekend Big Gary and I had a just husband and wife trip to Cedar Point scheduled. My parents said to still go, and we decided just in case things may get crazy in the upcoming weeks we'd take one more moment to reconnect. Sleep was minimal all days, and I went to pick up the children from my parents Monday morning. I dropped Lil Gary at school and went back to wait with my dad for the doctor's call. The call finally came around 130pm I believe and the doctor said "he thinks the machine in Cleveland must be way better because there was no sign of new masses or growths on the scan. The scan was the same as when he was cleared of cancer in 2001-2002. TOTAL Relief. The course of action to just scan and monitor every 3 months.
At 3:30pm Monday I went to pick up Lil Gary from school. I put him in his car seat walked around and to my seat. As I was pulling out of his school parking lot he began this conversation.
Lil Gary: "Mama?"Me: "Yes, Baby!"Lil Gary: "Mama, who was in that Jesus Costume?"Me: "Gary, hunny what do you mean?"Lil Gary: "In that Jesus Costume I saw someone I saw their eyes!"Me: "When did you see someone in this Jesus Costume?"Lil Gary: "Yestermorning" (his way of saying yesterday)
"Yesterday" had been Sunday the day he was at my parents while we were at Cedar Point. The day before the results were given. I do trully believe and know in my heart the Lord must have healed my dad that weekend. I can never thank him enough for this wonderful miracle. I am always working and striving to continue to be the person he wants me to be and strive to always live to glorify him. Praise the Lord though because he is GREAT!
Drastic measures were taken by my dad and he made decisions to alter his body in a way that would forever change him. I remember asking him why and how he decided to do what he did...He said, "well, Bubba (his term of endearment for me) I've had my fun I've had my children. I still feel there is a lot I'd like to live for. I would love to see you graduate school, get married, and meet my grandchildren. I remember thinking wow he lived more for ME than for himself at that moment. I did go on to graduate, marry and have children obviously....
In the middle of the summer my dad began having some problems and I could see in his eyes he believed his cancer must be back. After fighting and being basically forced he saw a few doctors here in Youngstown. Late Septemeber his urologist did a Cat scan and read the results and met with my dad again, and told him he would need to be seen in Cleveland ASAP. the week crreped by and my dad never opened the manilla envelope from the doctor here to the doctor in Cleveland. I have since read the report which stated. Massive Metastatic Mass in Inguinal and pelvic region. Metastatic masses noted in thoracic region. ****NOTE THIS SCAN IS GROSSLY ABNORMAL*** The Doctor in Cleveland revealed these things to my dad on a Friday. He was rescanned in Cleveland and would receive results the following Monday with a course of action. The doctor told my dad that there was probably no course of action though if there were indeed such large tumors in his chest area.
I asked for more prayers and even stated I believe in miracles. I wanted nothing more than to have the scans be clear and to not worry about losing my dad. It hurt to try and not act scared and to even be strong for my children. Lil Gary told me one day Papa's sick mama!?!? I had to answer him yes, and he said will he die like Uncle Rocky did. I told him to pray and pray and pray and ask Jesus to let him stay here and be healthy with us for a lot longer time. He said ok.
SO I asked for lots of prayers and everyone must have really been on those prayers for me. That same weekend Big Gary and I had a just husband and wife trip to Cedar Point scheduled. My parents said to still go, and we decided just in case things may get crazy in the upcoming weeks we'd take one more moment to reconnect. Sleep was minimal all days, and I went to pick up the children from my parents Monday morning. I dropped Lil Gary at school and went back to wait with my dad for the doctor's call. The call finally came around 130pm I believe and the doctor said "he thinks the machine in Cleveland must be way better because there was no sign of new masses or growths on the scan. The scan was the same as when he was cleared of cancer in 2001-2002. TOTAL Relief. The course of action to just scan and monitor every 3 months.
At 3:30pm Monday I went to pick up Lil Gary from school. I put him in his car seat walked around and to my seat. As I was pulling out of his school parking lot he began this conversation.
Lil Gary: "Mama?"Me: "Yes, Baby!"Lil Gary: "Mama, who was in that Jesus Costume?"Me: "Gary, hunny what do you mean?"Lil Gary: "In that Jesus Costume I saw someone I saw their eyes!"Me: "When did you see someone in this Jesus Costume?"Lil Gary: "Yestermorning" (his way of saying yesterday)
"Yesterday" had been Sunday the day he was at my parents while we were at Cedar Point. The day before the results were given. I do trully believe and know in my heart the Lord must have healed my dad that weekend. I can never thank him enough for this wonderful miracle. I am always working and striving to continue to be the person he wants me to be and strive to always live to glorify him. Praise the Lord though because he is GREAT!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
I believe.....
I definitely believe in miracles, and I know for a fact I have been given two from the Lord that are asleep in their beds as I type this. I have been crazy busy with my life, however, I will get you all up to date soon. One GREAT Fantastic story I have involves my Dad and a HUGE MIRACLE from God. Stay Tuned!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Day 2 of Regular Season play....
Parents: 2 Children: 0. We walked down the steps at 8:10pm this evening. Noone has cried or ventured down the stairs. Another victory. Wouldn't you like to know what we were doing with our free time together.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Opening Day!
Well if you didn't know I am a server, and have been for almost two years now. Such a great accomplishment from a College Grad! Yes, I am being sarcastic, but honestly the money is good and the hours minimal. I also have began my own business. Yes, in the middle of a recession I became MY OWN BOSS! I want to make money! If you'd like to know more ask me. HINT: I promise you one day I'm driving a Pink Car! Back to my story....
In the beginning Lil Gary went to bed at 8-830p.m. every night. He was bathed massaged and rocked to sleep. I would do his laundry fold, roll and color organize every thing. I was Miss Perfect. Then one day I got pregnant and gave birth to baby number 2. Boy I thought my life was crazy before. I never knew what was in store for me until I was graced with the beautiful presence of Miss Cara Joan. Being Gary went to bed early he was always up no later than 6am. Which back in the day was a really good thing I was after all finishing College. I was up by 530am myself getting ready and organizing things to be gone for the day learning all the necessary things to one day be that wonderful Seafood Expert at Red Lobster. (Still being sarcastic) So a week before graduation I get offered a job at Red Lobster. Not knowing what was in store I said sure. I took the job and began working the evening dinner shifts. Lil Gary was still going to bed at 8 or 830 Mommy was getting home most nights 1030-1230 depending on the night. By the time one unwinds from being on their feet running around it can be near 2am. Do you see where we may have an issue with this yet?
Yes DING DING DING! I just told you Gary would be waking up at 6am! A few weeks of not enough sleep and you begin to go nuts. I started asking Big Gary to push Lil Gary's bed time to a later time, so he would sleep a little bit more in the morning. This was a success and we had a boy going to bed at 10:30-12am. It worked well! I got sleep, he slept no harm, no foul. Fast Forward 19 months!
Being Gary is now in Preschool, and ABSOLUTELY does not nap during the day he is very tired come night fall! For three weeks now we have gradually practiced getting the children to bed earlier and earlier and in their beds. No they didn't co sleep with us but Gary would fall asleep on a couch or floor and we'd carry him to his bed. Really not an acceptable method for sleeping. After the past three weeks of spring training games we have finally reached Opening Day in the Castor house. The plan this evening eat dinner, family time, baths, and then children in their beds at 8:30. Parents were to be hanging out together on the couch after.
Around 7:30 I headed for upstairs, put some of my inventory away and got things in order for bath time. Everyone joined me upstairs and Daddy retreated to the couch for some much needed rest. I bathed both children. While nursing Cara, Gary had his play time in the tub alone. He then got himself out (he insisted there was a bug in the tub with him. NO bug was ever found!) Gary kissed his sister good night and she was laid down and asleep in 1 minute. Through quivering lip and slight panic I convince Lil Gary he indeed was big enough to sleep in his room alone with a movie on! He was comforted by Daddy tucking him and affirming he didn't NEED to lay on the couch. Kisses and hugs good night and parents walked down the steps to the living room. Time on the cable box saying 8:03. Yes you heard that right! We'll call it the 10 run mercy rule. The division record so far Parents 1 Children 0! Woot! Woot!
On a side note though at 8:37 pm on the cable box I hear the gruffle and snorting of my sweet Big Daddy's snore. I am still claiming this as a success!
In the beginning Lil Gary went to bed at 8-830p.m. every night. He was bathed massaged and rocked to sleep. I would do his laundry fold, roll and color organize every thing. I was Miss Perfect. Then one day I got pregnant and gave birth to baby number 2. Boy I thought my life was crazy before. I never knew what was in store for me until I was graced with the beautiful presence of Miss Cara Joan. Being Gary went to bed early he was always up no later than 6am. Which back in the day was a really good thing I was after all finishing College. I was up by 530am myself getting ready and organizing things to be gone for the day learning all the necessary things to one day be that wonderful Seafood Expert at Red Lobster. (Still being sarcastic) So a week before graduation I get offered a job at Red Lobster. Not knowing what was in store I said sure. I took the job and began working the evening dinner shifts. Lil Gary was still going to bed at 8 or 830 Mommy was getting home most nights 1030-1230 depending on the night. By the time one unwinds from being on their feet running around it can be near 2am. Do you see where we may have an issue with this yet?
Yes DING DING DING! I just told you Gary would be waking up at 6am! A few weeks of not enough sleep and you begin to go nuts. I started asking Big Gary to push Lil Gary's bed time to a later time, so he would sleep a little bit more in the morning. This was a success and we had a boy going to bed at 10:30-12am. It worked well! I got sleep, he slept no harm, no foul. Fast Forward 19 months!
Being Gary is now in Preschool, and ABSOLUTELY does not nap during the day he is very tired come night fall! For three weeks now we have gradually practiced getting the children to bed earlier and earlier and in their beds. No they didn't co sleep with us but Gary would fall asleep on a couch or floor and we'd carry him to his bed. Really not an acceptable method for sleeping. After the past three weeks of spring training games we have finally reached Opening Day in the Castor house. The plan this evening eat dinner, family time, baths, and then children in their beds at 8:30. Parents were to be hanging out together on the couch after.
Around 7:30 I headed for upstairs, put some of my inventory away and got things in order for bath time. Everyone joined me upstairs and Daddy retreated to the couch for some much needed rest. I bathed both children. While nursing Cara, Gary had his play time in the tub alone. He then got himself out (he insisted there was a bug in the tub with him. NO bug was ever found!) Gary kissed his sister good night and she was laid down and asleep in 1 minute. Through quivering lip and slight panic I convince Lil Gary he indeed was big enough to sleep in his room alone with a movie on! He was comforted by Daddy tucking him and affirming he didn't NEED to lay on the couch. Kisses and hugs good night and parents walked down the steps to the living room. Time on the cable box saying 8:03. Yes you heard that right! We'll call it the 10 run mercy rule. The division record so far Parents 1 Children 0! Woot! Woot!
On a side note though at 8:37 pm on the cable box I hear the gruffle and snorting of my sweet Big Daddy's snore. I am still claiming this as a success!
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