gift

Today was one of those rare gifts that surprise you when they come along. No particular reason for feeling good; just poof, there it is.

Spending the night with kids is always an adventure, and while last night was no exception, there were enough rest breaks, love snuggles and giggles that I was still fairly rested when we got up. We had breakfast, played a while, went to the Y for some awesome cousin fun, had a snack and went home by noon.

Then I proceeded to have a totally relaxing day, watched a movie, did some laundry, made a pot of ox tail soup, did some chores; essentially did whatever I felt like, in that order!

I did much better tracking today and continue to do fairly well with my intake. I have been trying mostly to not read, watch tv, or be on my tablet while I eat. That way it's more difficult to mindlessly munch down more than I planned. It seems to help, so I think it's worth doing.

"I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you." Joyce Meyer

"Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God." Leo Buscaglia

...and my favourite tonight;
"You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them." Desmond Tutu

Love, elly