My Week

This week I've been busy cleaning out that room in our house that is named the I'm Not Sure What to do With This Right Now So I'll Leave it in Here Room. You know the one. The one where the door is usually closed. The one where no guest has ever been in. The one that is where guests are suppose to stay when they visit. The one that scares me the most. Well I'm tackling those fears and cleaning it out because on Tuesday we're getting a sofa delivered so guests can actually stay there.

This week I've also been busy eating like a PIG. It's been just gross. I feel disgusting. My clothes still all fit and the number on the scale really hasn't moved, but the difference in the way I feel about myself is remarkable. I'm sleeping poorly, I'm more headachy, I feel out of sync. I guess that's a good thing so it will be able to put this week behind me and more again in the direction of healthy eating and exercise. It's amazing what the connection is between my eating and my mental/physical state of being.

This week has also been an eye opener for me. I realized this morning that I really, really need to have a plan for the holidays. I've attacked the Halloween spirit full board and I know I'll do the same with Thanksgiving and Christmas if I don't make a realistic plan of action now. I'm not sure what I'm going to do, but I know that I have to do something.

Why We Stand In Line

Check this out.

'nough said.

Best in Show

Not to seem too much like a proud parent, but is this not the cutest thing ever? (Albiet a little on the sex pot side of things?)

This is a homemade, although not by me, costume a friend of mine designed and made last year for her daughter. Luckily for me, The Little Miss is little and she was the recipient of this hand me down.

All I have to say is my crafty sewing friend is a beast and totally rocked this costume!

Only A Few Days Left

Wouldn't it be nice if everyone exercised their constitutional right and voted? There are people in this world who live in places where they don't have a choice. There are people who have died for the cause of voting rights. We have mothers and grandmothers who didn't have the opportunity to vote, simply because of their gender. We have the right, it's our turn to speak up and be heard. Please, go vote.

Eating Like a Champ

It wasn't long ago when I was bemoaning the fact that The Little Miss wasn't really eating much. I worried about her protein intake and a bit scared she just wasn't taking in enough calories. She's always been long and lean and I never got to enjoy those rolls of baby fat the moms and grannys love to pinch.

Although she is still a skinny girl, things have taken on a big 180 degree turn in the eating department. She's eating like a pig. Ever since she started pre-school 5 days a week, she's been a champion eater. I pack lunches that seem unreasonably large, expecting at least half of it to come back with her at the end of the day.

Our pre-school teacher carefully packs up any uneaten scraps so we know exactly what our kids have eaten or rather, not eaten. And everyday, I am amazed at what I don't get back. All that comes back are the zip lock bags and Tupperware that was once loaded with food.

I'm learning from her this is a probably a really great way to eat. She has a good hearty breakfast, usually fruit and cereal or or a whole wheat waffle, fruit and some OJ. She wakes up hungry and ready to eat. Then her lunch consists of a serving or 2 of protein, 2 or 3 servings of fruit and veggies, crackers and/or nuts, a string cheese and water. Around 4 o'clock she has a snack and around 6:30 it's dinner time where she'll graze on whatever we're having for dinner. Her biggest meal by far is lunch and other than that she has small meals and small snacks throughout the rest of the day.

I worry and I hope I am teaching The Little Miss about healthy eating patterns and good food choices. So far things seem to be working well and this just goes to show if you eat right and are busy all day you really can eat 1/2 your body weight in food each day. Well, not really but with all the food she eats at lunch, that's what it seems like.

A typical lunch: cottage cheese, peaches, plum, snap crisps, crackers, pretzels, cheese and a PJ and tofu sandwich

What comes back...empties.

Feeling Lighter

Here's one way to lose some weight...

A Close Call

So it nearly happened. I almost had to go to Chucky E. Cheese... I dread that day. It was our friend's daughter's 3rd birthday and going to that evil place was one of the options. Luckily, we bribed them with alcohol, into having a little party at our house with lots of adult beverages, balloons and treats.

And, do you ever wonder why would any food establishment have a rodent as a mascot?