Got both kids to sleep by 9:30 last night. We all slept in the king sized bed. Around 3:00 I got up and moved to Tagen’s bed. Both kids kept creeping closer to me and I was getting crowded.
I took my shower at 6:30 and then woke the kiddos up. Tagen wasn’t feeling very good this morning but he rallied and was able to go to school. Ellexia had time to eat breakfast before we had to leave.
Got both kids dropped off at the right spot and on time. Both had smiles on their face when they got out of the car so I will call this morning a success.
I went by Sutherland’s to look for new bathroom faucets. They had one but not the right color. I’ll have to look when I get to a bigger city next time. Went back to Michelle’s house and waited until it was time to go to the Senior Center for my tax preparation shift.
I did four returns today. Ran into some new things but was able to figure out how to handle them. I did have one that neither of the experienced people there could figure out how to do it. At least that made me feel better as I was stumped. Not sure how it is going to get resolved and neither of the leaders knew what to do either.
After I was done doing taxes I went out to the country house to do chores. I ate lunch and took care of the critters and then came back into Emporia. Went to the grocery store and got some food to fix for dinners the next couple of nights.
Ellexia got a ride home with her neighbor so I didn’t have to go pick her up. She came in, got a snack and left again to go play with the neighbors. She is to be home at 5:00 so we can have dinner. Tagen went to his dad’s house tonight.
Ellexia brought home a note that Little Caesar’s is having Village School Night tomorrow night and we need to eat there. Guess I know what she is having for dinner tomorrow night.
Today is my one year anniversary of eating the Bright Line Way. Bright Lines represent four things that I will not do. 1. No sugar or artificial sweeteners. 2. No flour or flour products. 3. Limited quantities. 4. 3 meals a day and no snacks. On the year that I have followed this program I have lost 52 pounds. I plan to eat this way the rest of my life so I don’t call it a diet as much as a lifestyle eating plan.
I weigh less now than I did when I got pregnant with Jason when I was 21. It has become fairly easy and automated for me to follow the plan. I learned that wheat and dairy are not my friends. They are both allowed on the plan but I discovered my body doesn’t process them easily. I limit how much fruit I eat as it is too sweet for me. I can handle grapefruit, bananas, apples and berries. I eat lots of veggies and I prefer mine cooked for the most part. I eat nuts, meats, eggs, and beans as well as healthy fats. I am rarely hungry and food has become pretty automated for me. It has been a good experience for me and I am grateful I found it.
Today has been an easy day. The kids were super helpful getting ready for school and telling me where to go to drop them off. Taxes went easy too and I am feeling more comfortable doing them. I even got to see a dear friend at the Senior Center today. My cough is much better although it is hanging on for dear life. I’m not so tired today and feel my energy coming slowly back.
Grateful for successfully getting the kids to school on time and with smiles on their faces this morning, grateful for the rain the prairie received today, and grateful for Bright Line Eating and the weight it helped me lose and keep off.