I feel like every time I post on here it's about how busy we've been, but at least it's honest.
Lately, things have been pretty much the same. We work our tails off and are still so grateful we have such great jobs. That occupies much of our time of course and when we're not working well we're trying to live life to the fullest because really, there's nothing wrong with that right? I think I got that advice when I was like 15 or something and it hasn't slowed me down yet, even at the young married age of 27. ;)
WW - I finally hit 40lbs a couple weeks ago, it was a huge accomplishment. I'm finding it harder to lose the weight. Not only because we have tons going on and I have officially realized I'm an emotional eater, but because the weight is coming off a lot slower. However, I am not done and I am still tracking, but haven't been as active lately. I'll touch on why in a minute. Nicole is still around 30lbs, and doing about the same as I. We're hanging on, not falling off, just not making great strides like we were, but again that doesn't mean we're done. :) In this I find we're learning how to really use the lifestyle change even if we're not as successful with weight watchers because once we get to lifetime we won't have weight loss to be our main source of motivation. Anyhow, last week we missed our first weigh in ever because we were out of town, but we are looking forward to going to our meeting on Tuesday night even if it doesn't prove to be a loss, it's about the support and finding that motivation and what not.
Exciting news - we bought a 2007 Honda Pilot!! It was our first choice vehicle and we stayed really patient. We got the one we wanted which happened to be at the right price. During the 3 weeks we were looking and without a 2nd car mostly, we found a ton that would be perfect except the prices weren't so much perfect. I love our Pilot, our payment is practical, our interest rate low (8% less than on the Exploder I might add) and has all the utility we wanted such as 3rd row seating, roof rack, 4WD, leather, big enough back for both boys and it's comfortable!! No more bounce bounce bounce for us! Like I said, it's perfect for us and we are very happy with it to say the least. Oh and about that activity, well I was riding my bike to work as you know and this last week with having the new ride I couldn't leave it sitting all day so I didn't ride my back and well I didn't do anything else either! haha Except we did do some walking when we were out of town and we went (all 4 of us) for a walk tonight, so I guess I've (we've) been at least getting some walking in. Hoping soon enough I'll pick up the bike riding because I did log 75 miles in the month of May and I really enjoyed it.
This week has also been a little tough on me because unfortunately, I am afraid my Father has "gone out again"... just 4 days after getting out of a 90 rehab center and cleaning up his record. I'm hurt, upset, sad, angry, disappointed etc.. too many feelings to really grab hold of. I can't say I didn't see it coming, but really, less than 1 week after a successful 3 months in rehab, really? Ugh, disease, addiction, poor choices, weakness, etc.. whatever you want to call it, it has clearly gotten the best of him again and I'm worried. I am worried for his health, for others he may be putting in harms way and worried I'm going to get an awful phone call all over again and it sucks! Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers that he gets over this outing before it's too late.
Today, we went to a celebration of life for a very sweet lady, Carolyn Nelson, who used to be our neighbor. I was honored her son called to inform me of her passing and to invite me to her service. It was a very touching service and we were so thankful we could be there. I'll never forget her smile and just how sweet she was, she'll definitely be missed.
That's all for now... it's just about time to go to bed with the most amazing woman in my life.
~ Jen
