You remember that I skipped my weigh in on Monday, because of my trip to Madison. Well, by yesterday morning I was dying with wonder... (I would take the scale out. Look at it. Put it back. Repeat three times. Silly!) Finally, I just gave in. Against my better judgement. I jumped on that sucker and weighed in. (Eeeek!) I just couldn't hack not knowing- especially since my eating has been SUPER CLEAN.
The result: 3 lbs LOST! :)
This is good. Very good! My time has been really precious lately, so I haven't worked out as much as I want to. Between working more hours, our soap business, my side jobs, Cole's homework and tutoring, taking care of the house day-to-day, and my huge project (which I'll get to in a minute) here at home, I'm tired! But I have made an excellent effort at eating well and moving as much as possible during the day. Read: I don't sit. Small efforts.... They really do add up!
Also, I'm excited that it's mid February, because that means spring weather is coming. I cannot WAIT to get my bike back out on the door! I have serious pavement envy. I dream about flying down the open road with the wind at my back... I ever dream of climbing hills and sweating half to death. Bike torture therapy. I LONG FOR IT! Soon, people! Soon! (And remember, our cycling club is starting the first week of April in Chilton! We will meet Wednesday nights at Morrissey Park.)
What are you most looking forward to once warm weather hits?
She wants to go FAST!
Aside from all of that, I've been spending a huge amount of time de-cluttering our house. Yeah, yeah I know. That's horribly boring to talk about, right? If you were reading this blog back in January, I mentioned that this year I was making a pact to clean out every nook, cranny, and closet and either sell or donate the items we didn't use anymore and downsize. Well, that has been quite the process! You don't realize how much stuff you have until you start organizing. Good Lord, I feel like I need those 1800 Junk people from the Hoarders show! (At least they'll be tickled that my house is actually clean!)
A large amount of the rest of my time has been spent with my kiddo lately. He was so sick for so long and we are unbelievably grateful that his life was spared and that he beat his cancer! Being home in our own beds has been....awesome! I've spent a lot of time just hugging him, telling him I love him, and playing together. As he's gotten older, his workload homework wise has really amped up, so we spent a lot of time at the table working too. He's such a kind, responsible not-so-little guy. Growing up... Do you know he's almost as tall as I am now?
When he feels stressed, he blows bubbles. Because it makes him happy. I love that.
All that said, it's the weekend! I've been volunteered to make dessert for our family dinner tonight, so I'm headed to the kitchen to bust out gourmet cupcakes. I'm never really thrilled to make desserts, because I have NO self control and "tasting" wracks up the calories quickly. However, I am very good at it. I have my grandmother's hand in the kitchen, and I'm very thankful for that. Those lucky folks are going to wolf down what I'm making! (I will share photos next week!)
What's your favorite dessert to make for family gatherings? Are you excited for spring? Do you have any goals for 2013?
Sarah
P.S.
If you haven't registered for my Healthy Living Cooking School ticket giveaway yet, jump on that! Since I've had so many entries, I'm thinking of adding some additional prizes! YES!
1 comment:
Can't wait to see your cupcakes!
Congratulations on your loss!!
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