Thursday February 17, 2011 Alone

Today's Good Things:
AMAZING warm temps to enjoy!
Busy grocery shopping with the children made for a nice break
Enjoyed a lovely walk this afternoon
Getting some alone time this evening

Today's Not So Good Things:
Didn't resist a cookie at the grocery store
Still nibbling on the cookies dd made last night. Sigh.
Feeling a little bummed about some items on the grocery list

First, I just want to say how much I enjoy having a little time alone. I'm not sure if all moms of many feel this way or if it's somehow connected to me growing up as an only child. Every so often, I crave alone time and tonite is my night. Bliss.

Second, WOW! What a gorgeous day.  No coats, driving with the windows open, melt everywhere you look. It was fantastic! The sun was shining gloriously and we couldn't help but want to be out in it. What a lovely thing to happen to a family battling cabin fever. I was able to get out for a walk late this afternoon with my husband. It was so nice to hear my feet hitting the pavement instead of the crunch of snow. I even wore my sneakers!!

Third, I lost my battle last night. My sweet dd wanted to make a special treat for the family, especially thinking of me. She's so kind and made my absolute *favorite* cookie (no bakes) of all time. Sadly, I just cannot resist these little babies. I mean, not just resist having one but I can't resist eating the whole batch! I'm hanging my head in shame trying to figure out just what my problem is with these addictive treats. I have no idea how many I ate, but there were some still on the plate when I woke up this morning. *blush*  I would have loved to have eaten the rest for breakfast, but I packed them away quick and then promised them to the children for later. Whew!

Lastly, I'm kind of bummed regarding our menu. I feel so stuck with it. I've made weekly menu successfully for years, but I have not been able to get a grip on cooking lately. My days have been so high stress that when it comes to dinner, my dear husband often will bring home some take out or take us out to eat just to give me a break. That is bad on so many levels. :-(  This week he asked me to buy some convenience foods to deal with this issue. I know it will help in some ways, but I *ached* putting some of those items in my cart today. It was just so hard to do!  I did find some No Sugar Added canned spaghetti sauce....nope, still doesn't make me feel much better.

I keep praying, looking for a way to find the time to make the freezer meals that would make our life easier and still keep us eating the best way we know how. Sigh. I know there is a way to do this. I just haven't been able to see it yet. In the meantime, my family gobbled up the hot dogs and boxed macaroni and cheese for dinner. Even the attempt to "healthify" it by adding half a bag of mixed vegies didn't help. It's just depressing.

The scale is hovering right around the same number I saw at my last weigh-in. I'm just hoping I won't see a gain come Saturday.