Today is a big day. We will finally find out if we are having a boy or a girl. Chris and I have been talking about this day for so long that it is hard to believe it is actually here. Because our insurance is ridiculous, this is a one shot thing. No second ultrasounds (unless there is a complication), so it is important our child cooperates. We have joked about this and what kind of a predictor it could be for the upcoming years, if he/she fails to cooperate today. Chris and I are fine with whatever we have. Jessica, however, ended our conversation last night with "hope for no penis." I wonder what she wants it to be? I guess we will see.
Yes, indeeedy do. 0.0 is exactly the amount of weight I lost this week. Irritating! Here's the breakdown: number of times I cheated on my diet--ZERO! number of times I worked out--FIVE!! (running, no less). Now that is a mean, mean slap in the face. After I picked myself off the floor and resisted the urge to throw the scale through my window, I've come to realize that it is time to call in the big guns. There will be no messing around. Through a very valuable (HA!--sense the sarcasm) inservice this year, I've learned that I am "Green," meaning logical, research based, problem solver, mathmatical thinker. I am applying the same thought and strategy to my 'get fit' adventure. There will be no relying on the treadmill to tell me how much I've burned. That thing lies, LIES, LIES!! Take for example, the fact that each time I worked out, I burned at least 300 calories--most often 350, my pulse was around 87 (which is pretty much a near death resting ...
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