OK, so I thought I would try a different venue blogging my diets, exercise, races and other stuff since the website and my typing took decades to work. So far, so good... seems to be typing WAY faster.
Christmas Thoughts: last evening was our annual Christmas Dinner with my family. One brother chose not to come, said it was because he worked that day -- one sister-in-law had to work, a niece was in AK and my Dave was with his dad -- the house seemed odd -- only 29 people as opposed to the normal 38 - 40 (yes, a few other regulars were also missing). It is our last Christmas in this house (more on that later). Today was a lazy day and Jenna left this morning for her dad's. Kyle is on vacation and we have the next 72 hours (almost) without the big kids. We went to a friend's house for a Christmas party tonight and had a good time...until Emma got bit by one of the dogs. She was just loving on him and he had had enough -- turned, snapped and got her nose and upper lip. She is sleeping peacefully now but it added drama to Christmas day that I could have done without. My friend is beside herself about it -- it's totally out of that dog's character to behave like that -- just a freak of nature thing -- I don't blame her or the dog (really) but the situation just is what it is -- Emma is fine, we will just watch and do all we can to prevent the wound from scaring. Just stinks as an end to the day. And adds to how off center this Christmas feels. I am contributing a lot of my off balance to Dave being gone.
More motivation for the year coming ahead: my brother Max has an ulcer on his foot from his diabetes. He has been low end diabetic and was on glucophage (although, not taking it regularly) and then this wound ended up on his foot. After blood work, his glucose levels are in the 200's and his A1C is 9 (yes 9). I have enjoyed the holidays and have endulged a bit much...then I slack off...thank goodness, only resulting in about 3 lbs up.
New Year's resolution: To continue on my new life resolution to get and stay healthy. We are already trying to get as much organic in the house as possible and cut out even more preservatives -- those things are crazy. (Even more why I am excited about the farmhouse and having a garden).Ok, now on the farmhouse: Kyle meets with a gentleman in the morning to finalize and lock in a "deal" for a farmhouse on 2 acres. It is approx. 2500 + square feet, 4 bedrooms, will be 2 bathrooms, 3 car garage....lotsa room for the kids and for a garden (yeah!!). It has been empty for a while (like 3 -4 years) and needs some repairs. The bones are great, though. Kyle will be repairing and updating the house as payment for rent. An answer to prayer, really. I wanted a house that I could raise my kids in that gave them a place to learn, a big yard to play in and safety -- this provides all of that. I have been in the house we live in since May 2000. My starter home -- now can be someone elses. We will be puting it up for rent or God willing, selling it.
All in all: I feel very blessed. My kids are happy and healthy. We are about to move into a home that some might find a nightmare, I find a dream. We are refocusing on goals and getting healthy. I have a husband with the skills to provide a home for us in a not-so-conventional fashion. And it appears I have found a place to blog this craziness I call life in a much more timely fashion.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Closing the Year - 2008
Dec. 31, 2008
Last year's goals didn't quite finish but plenty of progress was made. Overall, 11 races were completed, 28lbs lost (then 13 gained again), our home has less processed foods and a beginning has been paved for a much healthier future.
I spent a big part of yesterday copying my journal entries from the original website to a word document -- I still have much editing to do as it copied a lot of extras (symbols & junk). I skimmed some of my year as I copied and found much to be proud of. Last year is not something to be down playing by reminding myself that I didn't lose all of my weight. Rather, I am personally still in some sort of amazement that I did one race let alone 11 -- and that hanging next to my computer are 3 medals that were earned. Two were for placing 3rd in my age division in races, one was for completing a race and then I have a trophy to come in the mail for placing 1st in my age division in my race just this month. Just this time last year I struggled to get 2 miles in on the treadmill in an hour -- now I get over 3 miles done in that time frame and still have plenty of room for improvement. I still want to pinch myself. I look at who I am today and who I was just a few years ago....amazing difference. Just imagine what 2009 will bring. Just imagine!
Stay tuned to this blog -- lots of happenings will be written here...not just races but information on our new home and other great lifestyle changes we are planning.
Well, I am off to prepare for tonight's festivities. Not a perfect menu but not a horrible one. Cheers to your New Year....here's to another year of healthy changes!
Last year's goals didn't quite finish but plenty of progress was made. Overall, 11 races were completed, 28lbs lost (then 13 gained again), our home has less processed foods and a beginning has been paved for a much healthier future.
I spent a big part of yesterday copying my journal entries from the original website to a word document -- I still have much editing to do as it copied a lot of extras (symbols & junk). I skimmed some of my year as I copied and found much to be proud of. Last year is not something to be down playing by reminding myself that I didn't lose all of my weight. Rather, I am personally still in some sort of amazement that I did one race let alone 11 -- and that hanging next to my computer are 3 medals that were earned. Two were for placing 3rd in my age division in races, one was for completing a race and then I have a trophy to come in the mail for placing 1st in my age division in my race just this month. Just this time last year I struggled to get 2 miles in on the treadmill in an hour -- now I get over 3 miles done in that time frame and still have plenty of room for improvement. I still want to pinch myself. I look at who I am today and who I was just a few years ago....amazing difference. Just imagine what 2009 will bring. Just imagine!
Stay tuned to this blog -- lots of happenings will be written here...not just races but information on our new home and other great lifestyle changes we are planning.
Well, I am off to prepare for tonight's festivities. Not a perfect menu but not a horrible one. Cheers to your New Year....here's to another year of healthy changes!
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