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  29Apr
  Categories: Blogger Archives Comments: 3
  I read something that really … reached me today. Gray over at Gray Matter Matters is feeling undervalued, unappreciated and unrecognized for the things she does daily to get her family through the day, the week, life in general.

  This is for all of us that feel that same way. That cross that same desolate, cold pond wondering if they’re doing it right or doing enough to make the difference they want to make….

  THANK YOU

  Thank you for raising your children with values.

  Thank you for giving them discipline, love, attention and time.

  Thank you for dealing with your spouse and their foibles deftly and smilingly.

  Thank you for being involved in your family.

  Thank you for making the world a better place through what you do and what you teach.

  Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

  You make it easier for the rest of us to do the same and you let us know we aren’t alone in our efforts or our struggles.

  Here’s to all of us:

  

• Weight Loss Wins, Woes and Wishes

  29Apr
  Categories: Blogger Archives Comments: 1

  

  Today was my OFFICIAL Weight In Day for the week. After eating 800 calories a day for 7 days, I lost a total of 10 lbs.

  Yeah. You read that right. No additional weight loss for the 2 nd half of the week.

  Initially, I was kinda pissed off. I mean… DAMN. WTF was I starving myself for, right? Then… I flipped my perspective.

  I LOST 10 LBS IN A WEEK!
  I proved to myself I can monitor my food intake without relying on “points”.
  I proved to myself I can monitor my food intake without eating junk to satisfy my cravings.
  I busted that ever loving plateau I’ve been on for MONTHS.
  I realized that 800 calories a day really ISN’T enough. By the end of the week I was much less active due to fatigue, hence, no additional weight loss.
  I realized I really do HAVE to exercise in the pool to loose weight.
  I LOST 10 LBS IN A WEEK!

  Heheh. Sorry. Kinda stoked about that one. *ahem*

  Today I go up to 1000 calories a day. I actually ate, gasp, BREAKFAST. I had 2 slices of bacon and one Light Thick & Creamy Yoplait Yogurt for a total of 190 calories. There’s those extra 200 calories.

  I have a doctor’s appointment with my physician Friday. I’m sure she’s going to yell at me but then she’ll adjust what I’m doing and I’ll go forward from there.

  I’m excited about this weekend, yet, dreading it a bit. It’s going to be difficult to get by on 1000 calories while in Fort Worth, eating in restaurants. Meh. I’ll figure it out I’m sure.

  My goal for this week is to make it through the weekend with out totally undoing my 1000 a day plan. Send up a lil prayer for me if ya think of it.

• Weekend Warrior No More… Almost

  28Apr
  Categories: Blogger Archives Comments: 1

  

  This weekend Husband retires from military service.

  He was full time USAF for 13 years. Once Shecky was born he got out. He didn’t want to be gone as much as the military required. He didn’t want to miss that much of Shecky’s growth and love. He joined the USAF Reserves. He was based out of Fort Worth for 7 years. One weekend a month. Two weeks a year.

  As of this Sunday, May 4, 2008, he will be officially retired. No more weekends playing war games. No more trips hither and yon. No more worries about his unit being called to action during a war. A pension and health benefits waiting for us when he turns 65. Fond memories of his days serving our country and some not so fond…

  It’s the end of an era. The close of a very long chapter. Congratulations Honey. You did it!