Ok, I guess it is finally time to introduce myself. My name is Allie. I live in AL, but I grew up outside of Atlanta. My parents still live in the house I grew up in. It was a great place to live, but the Olympics showed the world what a great town it was, and they ALL decided to move there! DH's family lives close by, so this was a good move for us. A smaller town to raise our kids in.
I am 38 years old and have been married to DH for 17 years. I have a DS (13) and DD (8 1/2 and she'll tell you that). I also have two dogs, Shadow and Trixie, (you should remember Trixie from the car locking incident). I am a helper at my church's preschool program. I help the 4 year old class. I help the kids go potty, do crafts, etc. I love this job! It is only 4 hours a day, three days a week. It is a perfect part time job. I am also the 4 year old Sunday school teacher.
I did WW when DD was about one. I lost 28 lbs., and became a lifetime member. Well I have gained that weight back, lost it again, and gained it again plus some. I know what I need to do. I just lack the motivation to do it. I was a skinny minnie growing up. My grandfather used to tell me that I would only need two dr's growing up, a skin doctor and a bone doctor. Well, that isn't the case now. You have all been an inspiration to me. I am not perfect, but I am trying. I know I don't have as much weight to lose as some, but I am struggling right along with you. We can do this together.
Oh, I know some of y'all wrote what you liked to watch on TV. Well, I have Tivo (love that invention), and I watch a lot of reality shows. I love Survivor, Amazing Race, Apprentice (although this new one isn't that great IMO), and American Idol. I also watch ER, Two and a Half Men, Cold Case, CSI (the original one), and anything on Court TV. I also LOVE the Dog Whisperer. I strive to be the leader of my Pack. I don't think Cesar would be to happy with me since my dog locked me out of my car. DH and I went to go see him in person last year. He is AMAZING!
I enjoy watching my kids play in their sports. DS is a hockey player. I LOVE HOCKEY!!!! Jaromir Jagr would be my freebie!
DD is a softball player. Her season is about to start up. Can't wait to see how much she has improved over last year. I am also a room mom for DD's class at school. I volunteer there in my spare time.
I have enjoyed getting to know the rest of you PEEPS! Please help me stay on the wagon.
Oh just an interesting tidbit, my best friend in the whole world has my very same birthday! I met her here in AL, and our kids are the same age, and we are so much alike. Well, at least I won't have to turn 40 alone! We can do it together! Maybe we could come to the Peep meet together? Although she doesn't DIS, she is very understanding of my addiction!
Ok, I guess this has gone long enough. I also love to talk! Can ya' tell?