| Monday, May 15, 2006 |
| The merry month of May |
It was a delightful weekend full of rest, relaxation and lots of laughs. For the first time I can remember, Mother's Day and my daughter's birthday didn't fall on the same weekend/day and I didn't have to take a back seat. Yeah for me :). I received a beautiful card, sugarfree candy and gift certificate. I was quite gassy last night from having eaten so many gummy worms and bears - my favorites.
Life is very different now that my daughter now has her driver's license and car on the road, so I'm out and about alone. I'm at the beginning stages of empty nest syndrome - even though she still lives with me (and says she will forever - URGH! LOL). That had me thinking about my chauffeur schedule being retired, and the time I'll have to do other things (with other people). I'm acutely aware that I have an opportunity to get a life :). What my daughter and I both realized was how blessed we are that we like each other. So many kids at her age are desperately trying to get as far away from their parents as possible, and we're actually great friends. I do try to help her understand that she will desire to have her own life and family one day - without me living in the in-laws suite as she suggests. I suppose this is the result of only having one child and nursing her...lol.
On the food front I had a good week (minus yesterday). My body is still evolving and I'm happy with the changes. One thing I noticed is the illusion that I have a waist now, which has come about because of shaping up my chest and shoulders. This process of reshaping the body has its ups and downs - downs because from day to day, week to week, your body just keeps morphing. Ups because things eventually settle down, or at least stay long enough for you to get a glimpse of your potential outcome. I now enjoy taking strength classes and watching my muscle forms as I lift, flex and extend. Sometimes it's a "wowing" experience. There's so much to look forward to.
I need to do an official weigh in at some point...haven't checked in for two weeks now.
NSV highlight of the week: Friday night I was in the nursery at church and someone I hadn't seen for a long time cornered me, and almost in embarassment asked me if I'd lost weight. I replied yes. She then drew in closer and whispered...a lot of weight? I'm like, yes. She was like, wow, you look great. She then asked me how I did it. I love telling people about the grace of God to eat right and exercise. Her reaction was so funny to me. I suppose she could have thought it may have been from sickness or having it surgically removed or something...lol. The compliments keep coming, and I'm so much better able to take them now. In fact, they inspire me to keep going.
Here are some pics I took with my daughter and sister on their collective birthday weekend.
Happy Monday! |
posted by heavenlydm @ 8:20 AM   |
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I am so happy to about the wonderful relationship you have with your daughter. And Krista is right you sound so happy. Congrats on your continuing success in all areas of your life. Keep up the great job and the pictures are COOL!!
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Ya'll look so happy! Sounds like you did have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Cara
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Glad you had a good Mother's Day. Those photos look like everyone had a great time at the party. I can totally relate to empty nest syndrome. Okay, it's way different, but I too am realizing I am going to have to get a life! I'm trying.
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Thank you for commenting on my blog! Fun moms rock! I hope my daughter can grow up to be as wonderful as yours. Your pictures look fantastic, and you are such an inspiration!
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I am so happy to about the wonderful relationship you have with your daughter. And Krista is right you sound so happy. Congrats on your continuing success in all areas of your life. Keep up the great job and the pictures are COOL!!