Runs for Cookies: Wednesday Weigh-In: Week 133

It has been a really emotional few days. I’m making an attempt to simply let go of the incident with Eli’s surgical procedure, and I am ensuring to not harp on it out loud at house, however I am simply so indignant on the dentist (and employees) for treating us so poorly. And now I’m tremendous anxious about Noah getting his knowledge tooth pulled, which must occur quickly.

Clearly, we cannot be going to that dentist, which suggests I’ve to discover a new one. And after what occurred with Eli, I’ll doubtless analysis it to loss of life and nonetheless really feel like I can not make the appropriate choice! Noah’s an grownup, and may make his personal choice relating to this, however at 19 years outdated, I really feel like one would are likely to depend on their dad and mom to assist out.

I’ve additionally been emotional about Noah transferring out. He is transferring on Friday! I want I had extra time to organize for this. Jerry and I’ve each been feeling the influence of getting grownup youngsters (nicely, Eli shall be 18 in a number of weeks). Good grief, simply typing that introduced tears to my eyes.

Whenever you’re pregnant, everyone tells you that the years are going to fly by and you may want you’d targeted extra on the current every day whereas the children are rising. And now I really feel like that’s the greatest recommendation to present new dad and mom; they usually’ll nod and smile at me, like Jerry and I did to those that gave us that very same recommendation, after which they’re going to give the identical recommendation in 18 years to different new dad and mom. I hate that we do not actually notice how briskly it goes till the children are grown and their childhood feels prefer it glided by within the blink of an eye fixed.

Okay, sufficient about that! I’ll maintain this quick as a result of I am serving to Noah pack his issues and holy cow–he’s received much more than you’ll assume.

There is not a lot to report so far as my weight goes:

Final week, I used to be at 141.2, and right this moment I used to be at 140.6. I’d like to see it go down sooner, however I do know that I am making good decisions, in order that’s all I can do on my finish.

I bear in mind once I labored at Curves (a health heart) the ladies there would discuss how arduous it’s to shed some pounds after 40 years outdated. I by no means actually purchased into that (in fact, I used to be in my early 20’s on the time) and I do surprise if it is true. And whether or not it is from way of life or simply ageing and hormones and perimenopause and all that enjoyable stuff. In all probability a mixture.

Nonetheless, I do not really feel like I am at that time. Earlier this 12 months, I had no drawback losing a few pounds. I do know that I have never been practically as energetic as I was, although. For a number of years, I used to be always engaged on massive tasks in the home. It wasn’t intentional train, however I used to be lifting a whole lot of heavy issues, going up and down the ladder one million occasions over, strolling backwards and forwards to the storage, and many others. I’ve nonetheless been engaged on issues, however on a a lot smaller scale they usually aren’t as energetic.

Now that Noah is transferring out, I will have the spare bed room to work on. I do know I need to put my craft stuff in there, however I will in all probability paint and probably change the carpet. It is a fairly small room (I feel 9’x9′) so it is not going to be completely overwhelming. Nevertheless it’s form of enjoyable to consider the chances. It jogs my memory of when the boys had been little they usually shared a room with bunk beds. (right here come tears once more)

So far as my weight goes this week, I am simply going to maintain doing what I have been doing, for essentially the most half. I have never been consuming sweets and I am engaged on portion management. I nonetheless run each morning (despite the fact that it is solely across the block). I might be doing extra, however for the second, with all I’ve happening, I’m pleased with what I am doing.

Effectively, I higher get again to packing earlier than I make dinner. I am undecided how a lot I will be posting within the upcoming week or so, as a result of with Noah transferring, I’ll be busy–and very emotional, haha.