Love

This is just randomness and it really touched my heart today.

I work out of multiple hospitals on a daily basis, today I happen to be at University Hospital running around like a mad woman. On my way back up to the Oral Surgery floor, I was behind an elderly couple, the woman probably in her early 60's and man in his late 60's early 70's. They were walking kind of slower, which I didnt mind. Like I always do... I eavesdrop and kind of pay attention to people, I am a definite people watcher. While I was walking down 1st Street (yes, all the hallways are named to help people find their way) behind this couple they were talking quietly to each, that conversation I couldnt hear, but as they were talking I could see the passion that was there. As we got midway down the hallway, they kind of slowed down and adjusted some things they were carrying. I saw the man look at her and grab all of her things in one of his hands and grabbed her other hand and held it tight. That almost put tears in my eyes... there they walked all the way down the hall and to the registration desk hand in hand. I can only hope that my husband and I are doing the same thing when I am their age... hopefully not in a hospital, but you know what I mean. True love is so rare, I believe, and I really think that is what I saw today. Of course, you never know, she could have been yelling at him in the car on the way there... :) but for that moment it touched someone's life that doesnt even know them!!

Weight Loss

You know, I have never been the type that had to worry about weight. My family used to tease me because no matter what I ate, I was always sooooo incredibly thin.... I mean I remember when I was dating an ex, I would go visit him every month and eat like a flipping champ; at the airport a Cinnabon there (which BTW is about 1200 calories for 1, count it, 1 roll!!) and the way back and going out to eat every night I was there... well that all changed about 5 years ago. When you get in a relationship you get very comfortable with the person you are with. You eat all the time, you just kind of hang out... and drinking beer is a downfall :) This is what happened with my husband and I. Then, of course, when you have the opportunity to bear a child you suddenly come to the conclusion... I gained 25 lbs but only had a 5 lb baby, WTF!? :)

I always harped on people who made New Year's resolutions to lose weight, I mean who doesnt say that. Well this year it happened to me and I was going to make it happen!! I started thinking about it after my husband said he needed to go on a diet and lose weight. I instantly was ready and I really think it has helped that we have done it together. Everyone that has seen me can tell a major difference, but I am happy to write that I am now 26 lbs lighter to date... 10 more lbs and I am at the point where I can wear my skinny, skinny jeans again!! WOO HOO!! My husband, being that men drop weight like a hat, has lost 30 lbs. I was thinking the other day... I probably should have done this before my wedding, but whatever. I am with the person I love and we are both fit and fabulous.

You may be wondering how I have done it... it's simple. I use this wonderful website, caloriecount.about.com to log all of my food and exercise so I know exactly how many calories I consume a day and how many I burn. You could say it has become an addiction, but hey, if the shoe fits wear it. ;)

Nothing at all!

I just wanted to post some cutie pie pics of Grant because I am one of those proud moms ;) hahaha Enjoy!

Everything happens for a reason...

I know, no doubt this phrase has been used time and time again and lord knows I have said this to friends and family over and over again. It never gets old to me, although very cliche... it is so very true.

There are things that happen in your life that you sometimes wrap yourself around and cant see how it could possibly be different, and then like a mack truck it hits you and you become devastated! I know, I have been there several times over. It didnt matter whether it was jobs, boyfriends, friends, but without fail, with time, I understood why those things happen and where I am today is the result of those actions.

Sure, I am not a millionaire and I dont live in a fancy house.... but I am exactly where I need to be because of the "everything happens for a reason moments..." I love my job, I am so thankful for my husband and son and especially my family and the select friends I call true friends. Sure, you are going to have those, "what if" times, but overall this is the good life... and I am living it! :)

The first one...

Like people dont have enough ways to see what I am up to, how I am doing and to see cutie pics of Grant. I thought a blog would be absolutely wonderful for my friends and family to get even more information about the Suter's and what we are up to! I mean our lives are pretty darn interesting, wouldnt you say??

So I always told my husband that when I get my blog up and going I want to tell a funny story about his experience and fatherhood with Grant. For those of you that know us, you have undoubtedly heard this story before, but it is always good to hear it again. :)

Back in the early fall my husband was off from work (he works 4, 10 hour days and gets off alternating Wednesday's and Friday's). Now mind you, whenever daddy is home by himself, something is going to happen... it has just worked out that way. Well I am at work and it is about lunch time so I head over to Riley to pick up a wrap when I hear my phone go off. I can always tell in the tone of his voice that something has happened, he is irritated etc. So I answer and he just starts off with "hey" (LONG PAUSE)... "whatcha up to"... (LONG PAUSE), as I start to answer he says, "you know what your son just did." With a little boy, the possiblities are endless. Apparently daddy had laid him down and didnt put any pants on, just his diaper and a long shirt. As you might have guessed it... this curious little 14 month old decided he did not want to take a nap, so as quietly as he could he took his diaper off and spread poo EVERYWHERE. It was in his crib, on his sheets, on his body, in his hair, you name it, he managed to get it there. Poor Scott, I tried to be a loving wife and supportive mother as he was so irritated, but I could not help from dying laughing, once I realized everything was ok. He claims to me, just wait until it happens to you.... (just as a follow up, not but a few weeks later daddy had to deal with the same thing, except it was VOMIT:). He had to clean everything up by his lonesome and for the record we are now less 2 safari sheets ;)

I hope you enjoy my opening story... I know are lives arent the most interesting, but with parenting, it doesnt come with a manual.... so everyday is a new story and new adventure! Enjoy!!

Amanda Lynn Suter