Fell/186/Not too old, not too late... This is the year!

So it has been a while since I wrote on this journal, and sorry to those who come here to read something so I am going to see if I can catch you up on things.
Lets see Monday night I fell and banged up my knee, that was our night to clean the house, Joshua said I would do anything to get out of that, he was only kidding, and those of you that know me, know that I LOVE to clean and have a clean house, so that night I was down and in bed early. Tuesday, my knee was sore but that was about it thank the Lord. I took Tyler to the doctor, to make sure he did not have an ear infection, and thankfully he just had the crud going around. It seems my boys are passing this “crud” back and forth to each other. Parker is doing better still coughing like no ones business but over all is doing better. Tyler is finally sleeping through the night again, and getting the sleep that he so needed, and is doing better. So I did not “get out” of cleaning this week we cleaned Tuesday night and finished up the washing the laundry. Wednesday nothing really exciting happened, I went to work and got home we had fish sticks and mashed potatoes, it was a real hit with Tyler, so you know what that means.. yeah more fish sticks for sure. It is nice to have a change in menu choices. We are trying out a new schedule in the Hansen house and I think it is working, it is very general but making sure everything gets done that needs to be done. Joshua has really been helping with more household stuff and that has REALLY been helping me. Thursday was an interesting day, Tyler and I butted heads A LOT, boy is he STRONG WILLED.. We had a rough morning but after a trip to the cure all Target he was better, plus I dangled that possibility of going to the library if he acted like a good boy the rest of the day. That worked, Thursday afternoon we all jumped in the car and took a family trip to the library. Tyler loves going there, to play with puzzles and getting to pick out dvd’s and books.. and I love the look on his face when he like anything just priceless. Oh, so after the rough morning I had I decided to do that crazy thing of weighing myself.. drum roll…. LOST 2 more pounds so that makes it what? 186… and dropping  I did pretty good at working out this week, better than last,, I walked a total of 7 miles, looking forward to that number going up each week!
On a side note, Tyler is really becoming his own person and at times it is really difficult but more times than not I catch myself looking at T wondering where all the time has gone.. he is growing so fast getting so smart.. and well just plain funny and pure boy, sure do love that kid. Parker is doing well too, he has eaten some cereal but mostly still bottles, we are still waiting for him to roll over by himself, I know this is coming.. just hope I am there when it happens you know. With Tyler I was there for all his first, well most of them, and with Parker since I work P/T I might miss some things but I am praying that the first happen when I am around, and when we are at home, so Joshua can see it too. Thursday night was bible study, we are starting a Beth Moore study called Inheritance it was really good. Really hit home with me. She was asking ,” is this your year?” and you know I really think this is my year. Seems like I have finally woken up to life and hearing God, I know that might sound where but seems His message to me is everywhere.. Thursday night, it was is this your year, wanting a wild ride for life, last night was a word from God saying “it’s not too late, your not too old”.. that REALLY hit home. You know what I am not too old, what better day than today to start what I have always wanted to do. I KNOW there is stuff in me that needs to get out and I know that once I tap into that it will just keep coming I have this burn in my hear to get closer and closer to God and can’t wait to find out what is there.. So excited.. and you know I am just excited about life.. in our life group we are reading “When God’s people pray”, and it is really good. I have realized how important prayer is. Yes I grew up in church and have always “prayed” but the question in have I pressed in to hear from God, to wait upon the Lord to hear what He has for me.. well not really. So here we go, PRESSING IN, ROCKIN out of Jesus!!!
NoW we had a great turn out 90 plus people there and most importantly God was there. We just gathered as God’s kids and praised Him, it was GREAT and such a blessing it really was a great time.
Last night my kids stayed at their Papaws and Grandma’s house (J’s parents), and Joshua and I got to spend time together last night after NoW, we watched the DVD session for this weeks life group, it was a struggle to get through we were both so tired, but I am glad we did it for sure.. Today I got some me time, to pain nails and just chill. Joshua went to the Men’s Breakfast at church and after I get ready we are going to IHOP then to watch Avatar, so looking forward to more time with hubby.. Tonight hanging at Luis and Kim’s house, can’t wait to get to know them better they are so rockin cool, just really great people.. and love them… there is your shout out Kim and Luis if you read this.

ROCK out for Jesus/ Talk is cheap, time for ACTION

Love this pic.. Me and Tyler being crazy.. I want to be that crazy Mom more.
Hello all Wow what a weekend!! Boys are still sick I “think” Parker is getting better, Tyler not so much, I am going to call the nurse today on Tyler and see what is going on with him, wondering if he has an ear infection, hope not.. that is for sure… anyways.. the Hansen house is still being sprayed with disinfectant all the time and I am trying to kill those germs, and pray each day for God to get our family well… in His timing right?
So this weekend Friday night, I went karaoke with some friends of mine.. and I sang a song I have not sang in at least 3 to 4 years.. and let me tell you.. I will say I rocked it.. I realized how much I miss that, how much I miss the rocker that is inside me.. why should I settle for the coffee house kind of thing when that is just not me? And no I am not saying there is ANYTHING wrong with coffee house style. I know there is a rocker inside of me, and that is what I realized that night, that I need to start on that path of well Rocking out for God.. who says Christians can’t rock, I know I sure don’t!!! So I have made yet another goal and looking forward to this.. I Krizty Hansen will ROCK for Jesus!! I am going to work on this from the inside out.. watch out world!! And if you want ask me about this, so you can keep me on this path and motivated and well in check.. I need that… I don't know I just feel like there is something shut up in side me, been there for many years.. just pleading to come out... Scared what might happen, I will say a little bit, but you know what.. God has my back, not only him but my family and friends do to...
I am going through a lot of growing it seems, and it hurts at times.. you realize things that are hard to realize and God helps you take a long look at them and figure out how to get pass some things..In my quite time I am really learning how to pray and feel a connection to God, that He is actually there and hears me.. OH WHAT A FEELING!!! Right now I am STILL wondering why I have had this dream for well as long as I can remember and I am sitting at a desk, as an admin.. maybe I should be admin by day and rock it out by night… hum …. But seriously, my desires of my heart is to be at home with kids and to be a musician and somehow get paid for it, do I want to be on a huge stage and be the next Third Day.. not really, that would be cool, if that is God plan SWEET!! I just want to do something I enjoy and have the passion for. I don’t like being away from my kids doing something I don’t really have passion for… So all that being said.. time to get off my “bump” and start doing something about this—practice, sing every chance I get, and network. I guess I am just tired of talking about it.. and I know people are tired of hearing about it… well right here right now, if you are reading this, know… God put this passion in my heart for a reason it is time I do something about it. Talk is cheap… so time for some action!!!!
You know when you look in the mirror and you want to see what is inside you just ready to burst out.. you are just scared to take the steps? Well when I look in the mirror I see someone who is just walking through life at times. Yes God is working on me, I am changing, and loving this journey now, but I still at times have this feeling that there God has something more for me out there… Don’t get me wrong, I am so thankful for my family, friends, and job and such… I just really feel a change coming on and can’t wait.. I am ready… what I need to do is focus on what I can do now about what I want to do in the future. When my kids are in school I don’t want to come back to an admin job for the rest of my life.. I want to do something I am passionate about I know there are may different ways of doing this, I just need to hit the ground running.. I pray God keeps me motivated and I don’t get distracted my LIFE, may I use my time wisely and keep this fire burning in me.
I am not even sure this post made sense but when I started this I made a promise to myself I would post everything… including rambling thoughts..
As for food and weight, have not weighed in today.. did work out,, walked two miles! As for food, kind of lost that battle this weekend but you know what today is a new day..!! I need to focus my emotions on my music and other things than food… so an emotional eater it is NUTS!!! More tomorrow..!!!
Krizty’s thought for the day – When you look in the mirror and you don’t see what you want, who says you can’t change that? You have God on your side, what else do you need?

You are such a pretty girl.. What?

I thought I would get my blog out early in the day so here is goes.. as you see below on the last post the update on Brandi, what a trooper she is.. Props to you Bran. I would like to wish my dear friend Amanda happy birthday..home chick is not even close the 30 and stressed out about it… to all my ladies that are there and well over.. we might think.. you will be okay..  Happy Birthday Amanda hope you have a great one.. oh and Happy Anniversary to Chad and Melissa Smith.. So happy Chad picked you Melissa.. love you both so much!
This week has been a rough week with working out think I have only worked out twice, if it was not just being simply too tired or my kids being sick I could not seem to peel myself off my bed.. I know it is sad. And the fact that I am going to bed in the wee hours of the night is not helping I am SURE of it. So right here and right now that is going to change bedtime for Krizty Hansen is at latest 10pm on the weekdays, so okay that said moving on. My eating habits I think I have done well, I have not been “counting” calories but been watching them, so we will find out on Monday if I actually lost more weight.
So the news in our house, our boys are sick AGAIN!!! I am so frustrated.. I just got them both feeling better. Parker has a cold, might turn into RSV or bronchitis will know this weekend, the docs say it will get worse before it gets better but we should start seeing improvement Sunday and if he is not showing improvements by Monday we have to take him in to the doc again. (on a side note I LOVE our doc that we usually see, but I don’t like to keep the paying their electric bill, meaning we have been there a lot since the first of the year). With Parker is so sad he has a bad cough and you think he will not be able to recover, but he is a trooper… oh here is something funny… I took him to the doctor on Wednesday (it was a new dr., our reg. dr. was not available) So anyways, she is looking at Parker and says, “What a pretty baby you are. You are such a pretty girl, she is so pretty.” Now at first I thought, well long day I am losing my mind, someone just called MY SON a girl… WHAT? So she kept going.. and I stopped her and said, “Ah, yeah Parker is a boy.” She said “Oh, well you can never tell with just the diaper.” I thought.. umm LOOK AT THE CHART!! I know he is pretty but really? So that is how the appointment started and from then to the end I just thought wow, I am pretty sure she does not know what she is talking about.. Amazing how a person says one thing and from them on you are thinking.. hum yeah… anyways… And my little Tyler, he has a runny nose and is congested that started yesterday, so I have him on Vicks rub, and Vicks humidifier… Yes both boys have humidifiers going, both are elevated when sleeping, we are washing hands like crazy, and I am disinfecting the house every chance I get… So please pray that the boys get better.. I am bummed they are sick and bummed we had to move plans for Tyler’s first sleep over….. I know there will be another chance someday.. but still. Hope you all have a good weekend. Not sure I will post this weekend unless something crazy comes up and I need to share.. Monday is weigh in day (so not looking forward to that, hoping for a loss.) Stay tuned.
Krizty’s thought for the day: Is time really on our side… ?

Latest on Brandi

Hope all is well. I just heard from Brandi, (my cousin)…well the tumor was stage 3, she is meeting with her oncologist next week to discus options. She/We are praying for not only healing but that her body to be able to handle the chemo so there will be no need for radiation. She is in GREAT sprits and she is such a strong woman… Her family is well John (her husband) is getting over an ear infection please keep him in your prayers for healing on that.

Thank you all so much for all your prayers and thoughts.. please keep them going.. I will keep you posted…

Time/Burrito/Water/Salsa

“You have time, it is what you choose to do with it…” That is what my husband told me last night when I was complaining about not having time for practicing my guitar and writing, just me time.. and you know what it really hit home with me. He was so right, I complain about not having time, but I make time for my TV shows not my passion.. Something wrong with that? Well yeah I think so.. so I am going to be more mindful of what and who I spend my time on and see if that works. OH.. before I forget Joshua and I are getting baptized together, well at separate times but on the same morning.. We are so excited and can’t wait.. if you are around come and join the celebration and public comment. We want to make sure to leave the old life behind us and start the new life, what better way than to do this together!! YEAH… oh date is March 7th at the 11:15am service!
So today my cousin is going to find out what stage her cancer is, Dear God please be with her and John today and give them peace and understanding, no matter what the outcome is. That is one tough chicka… Brandi. She is so great, her humor is top notch and she is one of the strongest women I know. She takes care of her family while going through all that she is going through.. she is VERY smart and does her research on all the options for her treatment. She does not just listen to what doctors tell her but she goes out get 2nd opinions and does her own research so she can me up on all the lingo the docs use. I have known Brandi well all my life  we are six months apart she is so dear to my heart, I love her so much.. not sure if she reads this blog but want to let her know I am thinking about her and praying for her.. for strength to fight!!! And I am there with whatever help she may need. Love ya chicka!
So I did it, I went to Taco Cabana and got me a breakfast burrito… some of you might ask, “Wow, does she know how many calories that is?” Yeah I do.. 400 something, but you know what as tired as I am was well actually as tired as I am, I did not really care, at the time. So I am at work opening the bag and to my surprise there is a HUGE container of hot sauce, and I thought, “Finally, they got it, When you ask for extra hot sauce they give you a big container of it… JACK POT..” Yes I know the simple things in life.. So for the rest of the day I need to keep my calories in check for sure to make sure I don’t go over, I think I should be fine though…
I did not get up to work out, my workout buddy Amanda did, at 5:30am there was a knock on the door.. I thought, “Oh CRAP”.. Because you see I was still in bed. Not only did Tyler keep me up most of the night (he is not sick, just think he could not sleep), but my alarm did not go off. So Joshua so nicely opened the door and told her sorry but Kristy is still in bed, she was up late with Tyler (at least that is what Joshua told me he said ;) So I would like to say sorry Amanda for not showing up this morning.. won’t happen again…
Today I am going to organize one of our engineers office, that required A LOT of label making, and I am okay with that for sure.. Love making labels!!!
All is well with me besides finding time for things I WANT to do not things I have to do those are getting done.
Krizty thought for the day: Unplug the TV!
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Update on Brandi

Pic of Brandi and her son Sam
My mom just heard from Brandi's Mom, Karen..
She said that Brandi and John are on their way to Houston. She gets her stitches out tomorrow and meets with the new neuro-oncologist to find out what stage the cancer is and what they recommend as a follow up treatment. Next week she meets with her Dallas neuro-oncologist to see what she recommends for treatment. They feel sure they will recommend chemo but not sure about radiation. Hopefully, she won't have to do radiation. She is doing okay but tires easily. I'll let you know when I hear anything else. Thanks again for all the prayers.

Good day

Today was a good day... I worked out walked 3 miles, did some house work, spent good time with both boys, and got some clothes watched.... AND I got to hang out with Jen and Amanda.. so so enjoyed that... been a long time..
More tomorrow I am sure... I am in a hurry right now... later.