Great time with the 4 boys. I am totally pooped! Mom's house is clean and all the laundry is done and put away. I did all my laundry so I don't have to take home anything dirty.... Can't wait to slip into my own bed tonight. 4 nights away from my hubby's warmth sucks. Went to see Nacho Libre ( def. kids' material, entertaining anyways... ) Spent a fair amount of time at the pool (always good stuff ) Grilled out one night and spaghetti another (by request) Jay's b-ball team is still undefeated. Sunday's score was 17-4. All in all it was a great weekend.

OK, now food wise...Um...Really good week...OK Saturday and really bad Sunday. Started (.) on Saturday (total surprise, early by a week ?!) My cycle is so screwy right now it's no wonder I can't conceive.

So, hopefully I didn't do so much damage that I can't still lose at least a pound this week. My original BIG date was July 4th ( hubby's 20 yr HS reunion) BUT if anyone but me hasn't noticed... that is this weekend!!

So new goal date... August 20 for our first wedding anniversary. I NEED to do this. The good news is that I haven't gained in 6 mo. but I haven't lost anything either.

I have found that it is an unfortunate side effect from being happily 'involved'. There are more friends to see, more things to celebrate, more moments to 'share'.... all around food!!

But I wouldn't trade it for those d@mn 15 or 20 pounds. Matt is what makes my world go 'round. Without him I would be working 3 jobs and not taking any time to 'smell the roses'... he is my 'grounding' agent.

I know I can have the best of BOTH worlds... I just have to stop being so crazy about stupid food and focus on the people around me more and less on the food.

This is my own little pep talk today... Sorry you have to endure.

So no running today, I really needed that hour of sleep this morning. Stay within net cal. Drink all my water +, and walk as much as possible at work.

Tonight we are painting the shed..... and working in the yard. Time with the hubby.

Hugs to all. Love, Rebekah

noon*** I have renewed motivation... It is warm but cloudy and chance of T-showers so in an effort to commit to it I have logged a few miles to run tonight... If I don't do it I will take it off the diary later... D@mn Mom and her invite to Cosi's for lunch!! ****