Well today, February 28, 2011 is proving to be an adventure. It started early with dragging my tired self out of the bed and going for a walk/run. My definition of run goes something like this: walk fast, pump arms, walk faster, faster, look like an old woman who is running, huff and puff, nearly die, breathe even heavier, desperately try not to pee your pants, slow down to a really fast walk, walk a little slower but still pumping arms, walk without pumping arms, breathe heavy, stretch in front of the house, finally and drag yourself up onto the porch and flop into the wicker chair and wait till the breathing slows!
Now granted, I am doing something and I am definitely sweating but hopefully this description will change as I continue to drag myself out of the bed in the morning. There had to be a start though and today was the day. I have got to get my body back into shape and this is just one way to begin the process. I’ve been saying for months now that I was going to get back on my diet in February…guess the last day of the month qualifies and keeps me from being a liar.
After my morning exercise I got the kids up and moving and out the door, got my shower and then headed to Sarah and Ben’s house to watch Bryson and Eli. I did 3 loads of laundry, loaded the dishwasher, picked up the play room, folded 2 of the loads of laundry plus one that she had washed, played with the boys, read to the boys, fed the boys and stuck to my diet all the while. (Yeah I know, you wish I watched your kids…babysitter who does laundry!)
Now I am sitting in the Honda dealership with my van having the front brakes replaced. I however have lots more to do today. I still have to make sure that Nathan does his homework, get everybody to the chiropractor, make dinner, get Jonathan to do his homework and get at least one late assignment done, and finally take Jordan to the chorus booster meeting. When I get home tonight I do believe I will collapse.
I am committed to NOT doing anything tomorrow because some days shouldn’t be such an adventure!
