Half Way There

Yesterday I hit a huge milestone. I have lost a total of 20lbs. This is a huge deal for me. I feel strong. I feel like this is something that I'm actually going to be able to over come, my weight. Another great thing about today is that I am no longer obese, I'm just over weight. I am so excited.

Today is a gift because I am no longer obese.

Fresh Paint

I decided that while Brent was gone to Goblin Valley with the scouts that I would paint my kitchen. It was a dark brown, which was painted by my husband several years ago. I wasn't excited about the color, but got it any way. So I did something about today. I painted over that depressing, repressing, cave like brown with a beautiful creamy yellow. I love it. It completely opens up the space and is so much more cheery.

Today is a gift because of fresh paint. And because the paint is yellow.

Sore muscles

My muscles have been sore for almost a week now. Yes, this is a good thing. In fact it's a GREAT thing. Sore muscles mean that I am working harder every day to get the body that I want. Sore muscles mean that I am changing my body from fat to fit and trim. Sore muscles make me more aware of the strength that my body is capable of. Makes me more aware of muscles that I've forgotten about, or neglected for a while.


Today is a gift because of sore muscles.

Blessed Sunshine

I have been waiting for several months now to feel the sun on my face. I mean, really feel the sun on my face. This afternoon while sipping water and reading a magazine I had to move into the shade because the sun got to warm for my face. Wow, it's always so surprising when it happens, but also a blessing when it does. That sun means there wont be snow for another 8 months. The Lord truly does love us because he gave us the seasons. The seasons are like highs and lows in your life. The good times would never feel so good if we didn't have to experience the bad. The sun on my face in spring wouldn't be so sweet if I didn't have to suffer through the harsh winter months.

Today is a gift because of the sun.

Free Days

Yesterday was Sunday. Sundays are my free day in which I get to eat what ever the heck I want. Some days are good, and some days are bad. Yesterday I went to bed with the biggest tummy ache I have had in a super long time. I literally thought I was going to throw up. I abandoned my husband and baby downstairs and ran for my room. I quickly got ready for bed and crawled under my new, clean sheets. Ahhh, my free day is over. I no longer feel sick. The only feelings that I have now are resolve to have a GREAT week.

Today is a gift because it is no longer my free day. It's a new day full of hopeful new beginnings.

Clean Grout

Yesterday I worked for 4 hours scrubbing the grout between the tiles in my kitchen. It was back-breaking work. Although my back was sore this morning, it was such a treat to wake up to such a clean floor. I still need to mop it and shine it up a little. Hard work is so rewarding.

Today is a gift because of clean grout.

Early Mornings

I love the energy that I have in the early morning hours. I have the drive to clean, the drive to exercise, and the drive to be positive. Nothing beats the early morning hours of peace and quiet. You can think and plan out your day with no interuptions.

Today is a gift because of my early riser, Grace. Thanks to her I got a head start on the Saturday cleaning.

Quiet Time

Christmas break was particularly hard for me. It was just one thing after another that I just wasn't prepared for. Why I didn't remember quiet time sooner is beyond me. But it was the serenity that I needed in a house full of chaos. Grace was able to get a descent nap, I found some peace and quiet and time to gather my thoughts back into my brain. It was great for the kids too. They had time to cool down and chill out.
I am so thankful for quiet time and the serenity it brings. I need to remember to conduct quiet time during the summer.