New MFPer

texann

Hi I am Sheila, I am a stay at home grammy. I keep my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter full time and my 13 year old granddaughter after school and summers. I have 4 granddaughters in total and 1 new granddaughter on the way (due September 18). Shoot even my granddoggy is a girl!!! My oldest daughter doesn't want children but she sure looooves her pooch! I have been weight conscious all my adult life but never realized how thin I really was until I quit smoking and turned 50 all around the same time and put on 30 extra pounds. Im really glad I quit smoking though (I WILL NEVER smoke again), maybe not so glad about turning 50 and certainly not at all happy about gaining 30 pounds. Well I made a few small changes and dropped 10 of the 30 but just couldn't seem to shed the final 20. Until now! My daughter Kerri has been a fitness pal member for about 2 months and has lost an amazing 26 pounds!!!! She raves about the support, encouragement and camaraderie she enjoys here daily. I have been on for about a 12 days, and I thought I had introduced myself (Kerri informed me I just tagged onto someones intro so I am trying again. I have lost 2 lbs in the 12 days. My goal is 20 total and to do it 1 lb a week. I am exercising more, making better choices for eating healthy (my hubby hates it LOL) and getting excited about my life once again. I homeschool my 2 1/2 year old and have for about 2 years. Not really hard core yet but she is one smart cookie. I have been a mom and wife for 35 wonderful years. Since I haven't really decided what I want to be when I grow up I will tell you some of my many careers LOL I taught special education for 3 years drove a school bus for 3 weeks (a funny story I may share someday), owned a restaurant for 4 years before that, drove a catering truck (roach coach to many who frequented them on construction sites and other places) for 12 years before that , managed a womens retail store for 7 years before that and was a mom and wife for 7 years before starting on my career search. I think a stay at home grammy suits me just fine, but one never know what opportunities God has for us around the next bend and I remain open to his will. I am a baby christian; meaning I have always believed in God but until 2 years ago I didn't really want him pokin round in my life too much. I have come to the healthy realization that God is the reason for my life and obedience to Him is what is expected of me and I am all about praying that God will poke into my life! If you would like to be my friend I would consider myself blessed. I am glad to be here and I look forward to making many friends.

anij67

Wow, you've been busy! I homeschooled my 3 daughters and will teach my 2 grandsons soon (1 and 3). My oldest daughter is back home with me ...my baby is 18 and my 22 year old is expecting!! Looking forward to being your friend and encouraging each other!