Monday November 14, 2011

Today's Good Things:
Dressed, bible and journal this morning
Stayed vertical most of the day
Helped with making dinner!
Made some good choices for snacks and meals
Met a good friend for coffee/tea tonight. (it's been too long since I've been able to do that!)

Today's Not So Good Things:
Caved and had a donut
Super slow and crabby day for the whole clan. :(
Couldn't stay focused and motivated this morning

Today was a very difficult Monday.  Everyone was slow moving, unmotivated, distractable and crabby. One is sick, so feeling extra whiney.  Another was over tired from the weekend, so basically no self-control.  And this Momma was about as impatient as she can get.  And I did it. I caved in to my stress and ate a donut as an escape. What a dumb thing to do.  Of course, I didn't escape anything. I didn't actually FEEL better. (though, that moment the chocolate hits your taste buds...mmmm...ahem.)  I likely made my ability to deal with the stresses less effective.  Sigh.

But, it's done and we move on, right?  Tomorrow I have a Plan of Attack to get us off to a better start, complete with family exercise. I know we could all use the fresh air and activity to give us a better handle on our day. 

I enjoyed a lovely evening out with a friend tonight. I've been staying home from my weekly night out with friends because I've been feeling so awful.  But, tonight was lovely and I'm so grateful I was able to go again.  I've missed the break and the wonderful friendships I'm blessed to have.  The break has already left me feeling refreshed and more willing to face the day tomorrow.  It' amazing what a little change of scenery and some uplifting conversation can do for a person.

Praying for a better report for tomorrow!