Catch up

I realized that I didn't talk about my unreasonable expectations, after it was the title of my post. Eating 1200 calories is not going to give me the rate of weight loss that my 900 calorie program did. Having realized that it was unreasonable, I'm now much better with my rate of loss, and it's much more important to me to be able to maintain the lifestyle changes than to have rapid loss. All is well.

I don't think the bike has been serviced for several years, as it hasn't been used. I noticed a little rust on the chain when I first picked it up, so I got some chain lube to apply, but did nothing else. I have indeed noticed some shifting incompleteness, but rather than start with adjustments, I decreased the chain and sprockets, washed it, rinsed and let it dry. It already seemed easier to move and I will reapply the lube before taking it out tomorrow. If there's still a problem, I will probably take it in for a service and ask them to adjust it.

I didn't get out on it today, as Em and I were quite busy. I found an unspent gift card for chapters, so we bought some new games. We sorted all the games and toys and cleaned up a bit, had manicures. Then we went out for supper, because her parents were to bring supper tonight, but they decided to have a date night instead.

She's still doing 3 hours every day at her sewing camp and this pillowcase and lunch bag are her projects completed so far.

This sweatshirt is the tie dye project we finished today, that she's really happy with!

I just love this special time with her and it is such a blessing. Even though I had a few of her fries and part of a piece of bread, I was within my limits...quality!

I'm grateful! Love, elly