Our first weekend in our new house surrounded by all of our "things," many of which are still in boxes was wonderful. We did absolutely nothing. Chris and I cooked together, watched a movie/tv in our bed while the kids slept, I enjoyed a nap with our girls each afternoon, Chris played a math game with Claire while Mya and I decorated their room, the kids played in the freshly fallen snow and invaded the privacy "that man," who I later met while checking on my children from a 2nd story window was in fact our neighbor Tom. It was wonderful. We weren't in a rush to go anywhere. No schedules to keep. We stayed in our jammies until after 10:30 each day and finally, in our own time, unpacked some boxes, hung some pictures, and ran our errands. It was simply perfect. I love happy, relaxing, family time. It definitely warms my heart. These are the moments I cherish most--the ones that allow you to savor each minute, step outside yourself and see how perfect life is at that very moment, and see your family for the amazing people they truly are. I am so very blessed.
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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