Wow, things are busy around here and about to get even busier. I don't know why I put our irons in so many fires. The kids are involved in a lot. If dance, for both girls, Girl Scouts, for both girls and basketball for Keely wasn't enough things are going to get CRAZY! Cookie booths start in mid February, Jack and Ashlynn will start T-ball in February also and Keely will start soccer in March. I love that they are all making new friends and having a lot of fun. We should really enjoy our Sundays now because soccer will occupy those days soon.
I've been dealing with a lot of personal stress lately on top of our busy schedule. It seems that that is starting to calm down, thank goodness. It's been one of the hardest times in my life but I am getting through it. I'm not saying I've gone through this all cheery like I would have liked, my mask of happiness has cracked and shown my emotional side. A lot, lately. And instead of doing something positive to release my stress like exercising I've been eating. Not good. Even though I feel like I've been a pig I lost weight when I went to my Weight Watchers meeting this week. Whew! I am commited to get myself BACK on the right track. I've been cutting down on late night snacking. I find if I have ice to chew or suck on then I trick my mouth. Does that make sense?
I'm learning that through tough times in our life the world doesn't stop. I can't sit around feeling sorry for myself any more and self medicationg with food. It's time to get my behind in gear and really make the change for a healthier me. Not just for myself but for my children and husband. I need to take the time to smell the roses. I need to stop and admire what's around me. Slow down and take it all in. You get the idea. On Wednesday I get to go whale watching with my sisters and a couple friends. I hope I can find some peace in the animals which at one time I wanted to dedicate my life to. I wanted to be a marine biologist and Wednesday, I will be, even if it's just in my head for a few hours.
Well, I need to be honest with you hon. You have TOO much going on. Getting the kids involved is great-but NOT several things at one time. It can burn you out REAL fast. Them too. Take time to BREATHE...and have some Cindy time. It's also a good way to decompress and re-prioritize your life. Even just a drive somewhere alone, or meeting with a friend, or simply taking a walk. When you decompress and de-stress, the desire for comfort food will wane, and you'll be able to say 'no' and mean it.
ReplyDeleteI know you can do this. It's just a matter of reorganizing, and getting into the right frame of mind :)