This is my roller coaster week. My baby son got married on Friday. Today is my first wedding anniversary and my oldest son and grandson returned to florida today. Tomorrow my next son returns to connecticut. My daughter and all the grandkids start school this week and next. And my stepson leaves for college on Friday.
WOW...as a friend commented. I am sad, I wanted so much more for the summer but things happened and it didnt work out the way I planned. I have plenty of happy memories to keep me going until David comes home in December.
I also have lots of projects around the house to do. After all, the empty nest needs a little redecorating...lol
Monday, August 20, 2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
The new Normal
The New Normal
The summer is almost to a close. I have had a very interesting summer. My adult son came home for the summer to live with us. My grandson came up for 6 weeks to stay with us. My youngest son got married. And my step son graduated from high school and is moving away to college. So needless to say, grocery bills were higher, expenses were through the roof and sometimes tempers flew. However, I would not change a minute of the summer. I got to know my son better. My grandchildren are growing up very quickly and my husband still loves me.
So..as the summer comes to a close, my husband and I face the question of what is our new normal. My husband has been on bed rest for much of the summer and since things are healing well, we are considering increasing the time up to something that resembles the old days. Fall is my favorite time of the year and I want us to enjoy life again.
The new normal includes lots of different parts to our lifestyle...new eating habits, new exercise routine, new social events and a return to those things that meant so much like our church and our friends. I am hoping that the "empty nest" will be the beginning of a wonderful time together for us.
So for the next week we will be determining the new normal in our lives. Cant wait to see how that works out.
The summer is almost to a close. I have had a very interesting summer. My adult son came home for the summer to live with us. My grandson came up for 6 weeks to stay with us. My youngest son got married. And my step son graduated from high school and is moving away to college. So needless to say, grocery bills were higher, expenses were through the roof and sometimes tempers flew. However, I would not change a minute of the summer. I got to know my son better. My grandchildren are growing up very quickly and my husband still loves me.
So..as the summer comes to a close, my husband and I face the question of what is our new normal. My husband has been on bed rest for much of the summer and since things are healing well, we are considering increasing the time up to something that resembles the old days. Fall is my favorite time of the year and I want us to enjoy life again.
The new normal includes lots of different parts to our lifestyle...new eating habits, new exercise routine, new social events and a return to those things that meant so much like our church and our friends. I am hoping that the "empty nest" will be the beginning of a wonderful time together for us.
So for the next week we will be determining the new normal in our lives. Cant wait to see how that works out.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Next...exercise
So.the past year has been spent on losing 70 pounds. I am at a weight and in a size that I have not seen for over 35 years. However, I continue to struggle to lose anymore and must continue to watch everything I eat. This is not fun. Then suddenly it hit me, (thanks to a friend)...maybe this is where my body is comfortable. And after all..I have an entire wardrobe of very nice size 6s and 8s.
So, if I am going to be happy at this weight, do I have to be happy with the limited foods I can eat. Another lightbulb moment!! If I exercise, not only will I tone this thin body, I will build muscle which will burn more calories. For those of you still not following, this means I can eat more!!
This year will be focused on actually getting fit and toned. I am excited to find an exercise plan that will work for me. With my busy schedule, I have a hard time fitting in classes. So I am going to spend the next couple of weeks seeing what is around and how I can develop something that will work for me.
I will continue running...I love the feeling that gives me. Maybe next summer, I can beat my 38 minute 5k time.
So, if I am going to be happy at this weight, do I have to be happy with the limited foods I can eat. Another lightbulb moment!! If I exercise, not only will I tone this thin body, I will build muscle which will burn more calories. For those of you still not following, this means I can eat more!!
This year will be focused on actually getting fit and toned. I am excited to find an exercise plan that will work for me. With my busy schedule, I have a hard time fitting in classes. So I am going to spend the next couple of weeks seeing what is around and how I can develop something that will work for me.
I will continue running...I love the feeling that gives me. Maybe next summer, I can beat my 38 minute 5k time.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Crunch time
The wedding is in one week. That means that I, as not only the mother of the groom, but also the officiant is very stressed. And one thing I know about myself is that I am a stress eater. The other thing I know is that there is a very clingy black dress in the closet that I am going to have to look good in in one week.
I am hoping that all the activity and things to do to prepare for the wedding will give me little time to eat. Yeah right!
Well i will at least try to stress eat the healthy stuff and stay away from totally bad things,,,wish me luck.
I am hoping that all the activity and things to do to prepare for the wedding will give me little time to eat. Yeah right!
Well i will at least try to stress eat the healthy stuff and stay away from totally bad things,,,wish me luck.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Working well
So my get healthy plan is working well so far. I am finding healthy recipes and have even bought some gluten free products. My daughter is being tested for celiac and regardless of the outcome, I do not think gluten is my friend. I am eating healthy while I follow the 17 day diet, or my version of it, and have lost 8 pounds this past week. And all without being hungry. Yesterday was the big birthday party and I did it without cheating much. I was up a bit today but the protein shake day fix has already gotten rid of the swelling and I am back down.
The countdown to the wedding is on. I am so excited for Dustin and Becca. This wedding will be unique and I hope special for everyone involved. The kids are going to look so sweet and adorable and I cant wait to have some pictures. I will like these pictures better than the ones from my wedding because I am 40 pounds less and I wont have the foofoo princess dress on.
The countdown to the wedding is on. I am so excited for Dustin and Becca. This wedding will be unique and I hope special for everyone involved. The kids are going to look so sweet and adorable and I cant wait to have some pictures. I will like these pictures better than the ones from my wedding because I am 40 pounds less and I wont have the foofoo princess dress on.
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