Random Thoughts…Our Weekend

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It was a nice weekend. We played at the beach some on Friday, then, when Rob got home from work, he and I (with the baby) walked down to a restaurant for dinner. Baby “R” was so well-behaved! He sat up by himself in the highchair and nibbled on Saltines. Oh and his first two teeth popped through – one on Friday and one on Saturday. When we arrived home, we ordered pizza for the young'uns, then we all watched Monk.

The weekend was awesome! You couldn't custom-order nicer weather. We went on a nice family bike ride on Saturday (I am so out of shape!). You can imagine what a sight we are on a bike ride around downtown! Rob and I and the five oldest children all ride our own bikes, while Rob carries both a child seat for Curly Top on the back of his, AND drags along a double bike trailer containing Baby “R” and Cricket. On the back of my bike is a Trail-gator, hauling Boo on her bike. Yup, we are quite the spectacle!

After our bike ride, which ended with a brief trip to the playground, we visited with the neighbors for a while. They have a niece Sunflower's age and a nephew that likes to play with my boys. They ended up inviting us over for a cookout…and S'mores. It was a nice visit, and a spectacular evening to be outside.

Yesterday the weather was just as gorgeous. I ended up staying home from church with Boo. She had a fever and said she “hurt all over”. Sunflower and Gator seem to have it today. I can't get them out of bed.

The other children are outside playing in the hose, rigging it up to their swingset to make a water slide. I dare say it is almost too hot today. I am burning up, but using the fan because I refuse to use the air-conditioner in January!

I have tried to implement a new schedule, which includes me (Ms. Night Owl), getting out of bed early every morning and going for a bike ride before Rob goes to work. Hopefully I can build up some stamina soon. I was so exhausted this morning.

Obviously, with the mention of cookout and s'mores, I haven't been faithfully sticking to my eating plan. I chose sensibly at dinner Friday night (a turkey wrap and fresh fruit), but I did share a dessert with Rob. Then Saturday and Sunday I really blew it! Cheese & crackers, hamburger with bun, s'mores, and a rootbeer on Saturday…a turkey sandwich, Doritos, and a chocolate ice cream soda on Sunday.

In doing all of the “cheating”, my blood sugar is all messed up again, so today I had to eat two forbidden peanut butter sandwiches to calm the shakes. I am still somewhat shaky. I will have some pie today for Pie Day, (hey! how come no one has posted any pie recipes?) then it's back to the plan tomorrow. Thankfully tomorrow is a whole new day.