Do y'all hear that? That's the lovely sound of my brand new dish washer cleaning my dirty dishes. Yep, my neighbor came by tonight and installed it for me. He had his 9 yr old in tow, so Jack and he played the whole time that they were here.
Today is a bit of a blur. We got through all of our lessons with relative ease, and the boys got to their Martial arts classes. Savannah and I went to Barnes and Noble for coffee and books( O.K., she didn't get coffee, she got cool, frothy, whipped creamy thing). I made myself finish the book "Abraham" and was less than impressed with it. However, I did learn a bit more about Judaism and Islam and the history of each. But reading the writings of a Jewish guy on the topic of Christianity...........well, lets just say he just doesn't get it. Wow. Anyway, now I picked up a copy of "The Hiding Place", by Corrie Ten Boom. I am REALLY looking forward to curling up with that book tonight. And of course..........I am technically still reading "Don Quixote". I have been reading it for a little over a year now (don't laugh, it's true). I am totally bogged down about 3/4 of the way through! I have been reading the book "Adam of the Road" out loud to the kids. It's pretty good, but so far no where near as good as "Otto of the Silver Hand", which we HIGHLY recommend. There is a lot of really great fiction for the Middle Ages.
Can I just say that I am tired? I am so ready for Race to be home for a bit. I feel like the OTHER mechanical toy( not the bunny) on those Energizer commercials. I am just starting.......... to....... slow........ down. Also, I took the kids to see "The Incredibles" the other night. GREAT family movie! We loved it! But, for me, the evening was marred by an incredible sicko, who took to stalking us from the time we got out of the car.What a freak. Everything ended fine, everyone is safe, I did what I was supposed to do, but you know, that kind of stuff can shake you up a little. I have filled out my concealed weapon permit, and await my husbands return to have it fully processed. It will be nice to be legal ;-).
O.K. here is your warning: COMPLETELY SELF ABSORBED,VAIN, FAT BLOG TO FOLLOW: (Race, if you're reading....STOP.seriously)
I have NEVER had to worry about my weight. Even after kids. It has just never been a problem. Well......It’s happened. They always tell you that it will hit you in your mid thirties. I am forced, as of late, to admit several things:
* My “fat jeans” are no longer my “fat jeans”.
* My old, dust covered scale confirmed what I already knew: I have gained weight.
* Those low-rise jeans are actually more comfortable than you think. They allow excess belly fat to flow over the top of the waist band. Quite convenient.
* My butt has taken to sliding down the back of my thighs so far, that it is no longer recognizable.
* I can no longer continue my current habit of downing several vanilla latte’s or mocha’s a week without it showing.
* I MUST WORK-OUT. This is no longer an option (shudder).
* I am not firm, I am flabby.
* I must get out my……. STEP. I must get out my …(dare I say it) my FIRM tapes (double shudder).
Now, look, I am still a ways off from "fat", but I ask you.....dare I look the other way?? Dare I ignore the tell tale signs of age and a slowing metabolism?
“Ohhh……help. Help. Oh woe is me. Oh damn that slippery, slippery eel called “Motivation”. Will you ever be within my grasp?” Spring……summer….. shorts……. SWIM SUITS!!! Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
O.K. I feel better. I really needed to let that out. AND I have been working out. Which is good. The bad thing is that I can't tell if it is muscle or swelling that I am seeing right now. Can we say, "Out- of- Shape" ? Seriously, it's killin' me. But I'm doing it. Yep, I'm doin' it. I'm hatin' it, but I'm doin it. That's good, right? How do you stay motivated??
Have a great night,
Melissa ( I'm not fat, I'm just big boned.)
5 comments:
"...she was a big-boned gal from southern Alberta...la tata da ta..." I can't remember the rest.
My poor obese sister. Ya know, I didn't want to say anything, but I thought I was noticing you may have put on some weight. I mean, what are you like a size {{TWO}} now??!!
SHUT. IT.
Okay, that was WAY sarcastic, of course. Seriously, you look great. But I applaud you for working out all the same. It's just good for you and makes you feel better.
Motivation? Fear, my friend, just plain old fear. Warm weather's acomin. They'll be no hidin the rolls. Beleive me, you're talking to an expert in the fine art of buttus coverupi, here. Summer's a bad time for us big gals. ;0)
O.K.- Now THAT's funny!!!! "Buttus coverupi" ????? Bwahahahah!!!
YOU GUYS ARE KILLING ME!!! Really, laughing out loud!!
Sad to say I am feeling the same way right now, not so much fat but OUT OF SHAPE! Not sure if my regular work out of wagon-pulling and baby carrying is going to cut it this year. Though with 2 kids, not really sure what to do or where to fit in a normal workout. Q gets really mad if I move my body to ANY sort of beat. He has his father's "love" of dancing. So working out "with" the kids is not an optioin either.
Guess we will all REALLY be making a splash at EI this year! HAHAHA!!
Oh. Please stop. My stomach hurts from laughing. This is SO funny! Funny because I could have written it, but I don't have the fortitude.
I'm w/ Thom, you don't have anything to worry about now. But yes, the fear is a big factor. Charles and I have always wondered how someone doesn't see it coming. "So, um, the last 80 pounds just sort of snuck up on ya, huh? Weird."
Me? I just plan to wear sweaters year round. Yep. Movin' to the Yukon, where seal blubber can be blamed for any ol' bulge.
Dy
Hey, I remember that k.d. lang song about the Big Boned Gal!
Don't feel concern that you're still reading Don Quixote. I've been forcing myself to read it for almost three years now. I just can't get into it.
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