Things have been crazy ever since coming home from Pennsic ( Read more... )

1. Where are you camping ( Read more... )

Was a rough night last night. Had to go to the funeral home for my cousin. Her week-old grandson died. He was very premature. It is amazing that he lived for a week considering how early he was. It was very sad and heart-wrenching ( Read more... )

- I can see through that pretty exterior to the "not so pretty" inside. You really aren't who you are pretending to be so just knock it off ( Read more... )

So, it's been one week of trying to become more healthy. The scale is down more than I expected. I've lost 10lbs. I realize that is mostly water weight and such. But it is encouraging ( Read more... )

So the weekend presented some challenges and was met with moderate success. Went out to dinner on Friday and put half the food immediately into a to-go box. That wasn't that bad. We worked around the house alot this weekend and I didn't eat as good as I should have, but I really watched the portions and while I didn't "walk" I did keep busy and ( Read more... )

Made it through another day. Woo! Instead of being lazy last night, I dragged everything out and helped Fintan re-set up the archery range in our back yard. We shot for about an hour. Took another walk yesterday at lunch. Not quite as far as that first day, but almost. I have a pair of those tennis shoes that are supposed to help tone your legs... ( Read more... )

So, I have at last decided that I need to start taking better care of myself. Meaning... diet and exercise. Made it through day 1 with success. I avoided the office donuts, took a walk and had a well balanced dinner ( Read more... )

So why is it on the day I am inspired to start watching what I eat, not one, not two, but three people bring in donuts and sweets. I must remain strong or Ruin Stone Hill will kick my butt!

So, the last couple of weeks have seen a revelation in my relationship with my daughter. It's been such a nice change. We are actually talking and laughing and sharing things. It's the relationship that I had always wanted to have with my girl. But somewhere in her preteen years, I became the "MOM".... and therefore NOT the person to talk to. I ( Read more... )