I can't sleep....

I am tired, yet I can't sleep!  I got up this morning at 6:25, and it's 11:18 now.  I just watched a rather disturbing "Law&Order SVU" and I'm not able to fall asleep.  Dang it!  I just love that show.  I don't know why, it's just good.  Hubby makes fun of me every time I have it on.  For those who have seen it, or the others in the "Law&Order" series, you will recognize the "DUN-DUN" that accompanies each change of location.  So, if we go from "Assailants Apartment - Tuesday, November 3" to "Interrogation Room - Wednesday, November 4", you will here the "DUN-DUN" sound.  So, of course when dh comes into the bedroom and finds me watching it, he has to do the "DUN-DUN" as he walks from hall to room, room to bathroom, bathroom to closet, closet to room, then finally to bed.  He thinks he is hilarious....I think he's annoying.  The first time it was funny.  The second time, mildly amusing.  Now, it just gets on my nerves. So, since I can't sleep, I went to the girls rooms, checked on them, put away some dishes, and now I'm here on the computer.  Hmmmm, let's see....what to talk about.  Well, tomorrow I was supposed to get a haircut, but I cancelled because dd needs to go to the eye doctor.  Her contact prescription ran out, and they wouldn't give me any more until she saw the doc.  So, I couldn't see paying $45 for my hair, then $85 later on for her checkup.  I wonder if my dh realizes what I give up to save him a few bucks!  Now my hair will be out of shape and unruly for the next week or so.  But, he wants me to grow it out, so I suppose he will be happy. My youngest dd told me today that she gave the boy that she likes a Christmas sucker.  He asked her, "Are you sure?" and she said, "Yes, take it."  So he did, and then she said as he was leaving the classroom, he looked back at her and smiled.  She told me, "It was beautiful Mom."  I said what was?  and she said, "His smile!"  Oh man, I am not looking forward to her dating years!  Well, I am getting sleepy now, so I guess I will try to go back to bed.  Good night all!  "Sherry's Bedroom - 11:32pm - January 7....DUN-DUN!" 

Brrrrr......

I can't believe how cold it is!  It's 38 outside right now at 7 am.  My oldest dd was leaving for the bus stop at 6:30, dressed in jeans and a sweatshirt.  She mentioned how cold it was, then started putting on her shoes.  I asked her where her coat was, and she said she didn't need one.  Excuse Me?  It's freezing outside, and you are going to walk to the bus stop in a sweatshirt?  Well, as you can imagine, that lead to an argument.  We went to her room, she tried on the coat and said it looked "gay".  Then she stood there telling me that she didn't want to wear it, why does she have to wear it, come ON Mom....so finally I said, whatever....freeze your butt (although I might have said a$$) off, get a cold, I don't care.  Of course by that time, it was late and I had to drive her to the bus stop.  (It's about a 5 min. walk).  My youngest dd was practically sleep walking to the car, wrapped in a blanket.  So, as we got to the bus stop, two of her friends were there.....with jeans and sweatshirts on.  I should have known.  So, I told her she didn't have to wear the coat.  Am I weak?  I don't think so, because she spent another 2 minutes asking me if it was really okay to take it off....do I hate her for not wanting to wear it....am I sure she didn't have to keep it on.  I know she knew what she should have done....only now she can't blame me when she starts sneezing!

2-4-6-8-I hate losing weight!!!!

Okay, I know it's only the first day of the diet, and I know I should have more than 24 hours of will-power....but I don't!  I hate being on a diet!  Of course, my title is a bit misleading, as I have never actually lost weight....or at least any significant amount.  I'm such a wimp.  I equate food with every emotion that I have.  The smell of a freshly brewed cup of joe=comfort and happiness.  The smell of a bakery=childhood memories of mom in the kitchen, the house warm with love and a feeling of security that will never be matched again.  The smell of maple syrup and pancakes=well, I think it might be what Heaven smells like.  I know I am an emotional eater, and that is probably the worst kind.  But it's true what they say....food won't let you down.  It won't judge, it will never leave, and it is always consistant.  My usual excuse is that life is to short to deprive yourself of the good stuff.  I still believe that, but I also want to feel good and look good.  I'm not huge, I am a size 14/16, which isn't bad, but I am not comfortable with it anymore. My husband says,  "Let's diet together, so we can be skinny one more time before we are old." Gee, what an uplifting thought!  I say, lets try to "get healthy" so we can "get old".  Anyhoo, I just needed to vent.  I feel better now.  And on the upside, I stayed within my point range and managed to do the 2 mile walk this morning.  At least my eating is done for the day....and breakfast is only 12 hours and 32 minutes away! 
 

I am a soon to be loser....

Well, I went and did it....I joined Weight Watchers.  I checked online and they are running a special.  One week free, then $59 for three months and $14.something a month thereafter.  I figure, I would have probably spent more than that, trying to buy healthy food on my own, so I might as well spend it on something that might actually work.  So far, it looks pretty dang good.  It's true what they say, you can eat anything you want, as long as you stay in your point range.  And according to mine, I can eat 4 McDonald hamburgers a day with all the diet soda I want!  LOL....not that I would, but it's nice to know I could if I wanted to!  The coolest part is that they will give you a meal plan every day to follow, and it isn't some strange "tofu-stir fry with sprout salad".  There is REAL food on the list.  I have a feeling I might be able to stick to this one.  I sure hope so.  I would like to get back to my pre-baby weight....which is a mere 50lbs. away.  Sheesh!  That looks terrible in print.  I am going to go into this with a positive attitude....and hopefully come out with a beautiful bod. (By the way, mrscheesestix, I could have 3.5 Krispy Kreme's as my food for ONE day....I think I will be giving them up!)

I feel like a traitor....

During the fall this year, I was having a very hard time adjusting to the weather.  Halloween has always been my favorite holiday, and I love to decorate with pumpkins, leaves on the windows, etc.  However, it's just not the same when it is 80 in October.  My holiday spirit was gone.  My kids thought I was ill, as I didn't decorate anything except the front walkway.  Thanksgiving day was a hot 80 as well, although the day after was in the high 60's, which kind of made up for that.  December came, and we had to wear mittens and winter coats to the bus stop on most days, and the week before Christmas, I drove my dd to the bus stop every day because of the cold.  Then, something happened.  I don't know what it was, but I started getting irritated that it was cold.  What the heck?!  I am a NW Indiana girl.  I grew up where it started snowing in November and didn't stop till March.  I love sledding and the beauty of the first snow fall.  There's nothing like the smell of wet scarves on a cold, blustry day.  But....I am kind of getting into this warm weather thing.  Is this wrong?  Today was absolutely gorgeous.  It got up to 82, no humidity, the sun shining brightly, God is in his Heaven, all is right with the world.....so help me I was enjoying it!  I actually suggested that hubby and I take a short drive on the motorcycle.  When I asked him, he looked at me as though I had asked him to run naked around the block....and then ran outside to get the bike ready.  It was a gorgeous ride, and he stopped at the park, and we walked onto the pier that overlooks the river and the marina.  It was heavenly.  Now, don't get me wrong, I will always be a snowbunny at heart.  But, I feel my disdain for perpetual summer melting away....and it's a strange feeling.  I suppose it was bound to happen eventually.  Oh well.  I suppose I should just get over it and enjoy the weather.  I just checked the forecast for my hometown, and they are in the middle of a snow storm....9-10 inches expected. I guess they won't be grilling out tonight....but we will! 

Good Morning....

Since the holidays are over, I am returning to my original color....which I think this is.  I can't quite remember, but it looks about the same!  My daughter's friend is safely home again....which I am thankful for!  Her flights were great, as they upgraded her to first class on both legs of the trip!  Not bad for $285 round trip!  For some reason, our reservation didn't show up as having any seats picked for her (although I did pick them), so they chose for her.  She called when she got home and was so excited.  I asked her what the difference was between first class and business, and she said she had more room, a blanket and pillow, and was eating crackers before they got off the ground!  I had to laugh.  Only a teen would say that the best thing about first class was more crackers!  LOL.  Anyhoo, yesterday I took down the 4 remaining trees and cleaned out the house.  Our poor garbage men will have sore backs tonight!  I tell ya, I got rid of tons of things.  I still have a lot to do, but I've made a start.  I was watching one of those organizational shows and they said that if you haven't used/worn it in a year, toss it.  So, I went into my dd's room, and put that theory into practice. I've got two huge bags for the GoodWill, and that's not even clothes!  Well, I should get my butt up and doing something, so I will say goodbye for now.  Enjoy your day, everyone!

It's 2004!!!!

Well, another year is here....and so are we.  So, I suppose we should all be thankful!  We didn't do much partying last night.  We ordered Chinese food, then sat around watching tv.  My youngest went to her friend's down the street and spent the night (they even got to do fireworks!), my oldest and her friend sat in her room talking on the phone, and revving up for the sad "goodbye", as Melinda will be flying home today. Hubby ended up falling asleep in the family room watching tv, and I did the same in the bedroom....around 10:00.  I know, I know, you are all thinking, "Boy, what wild people they are!"  Well, next year I promise to tone it down.  I have to go....time to head out to the airport.  I hope everyone had a safe and fun NYEve!