easing the pain

My plan was to start my new exercise and diet regimen next week along with the new year. Being in physical pain from sore muscles and mental anguish from seriously scaling down on sugar, refined flour and most things from McDonalds just sounded like too much at once. So I started the exercise program this week. Now after I limp down the stairs, I can still grab a handful of peanut M&M's.

It's a good day

I am happy today on the 24th of December. In years past I have been cranky, stressed and on the verge of crazy. So I thought it would be nice to remember why this year is different.

1. I took Boo on a walk and felt snowflakes melting on my face.

2. I spent hours wrapping presents yesterday.

3. I was at the mall at 9:00 a.m. to get the last thing I needed. No lines or crazy drivers in the parking lot.

4. Stopped at McDonalds to get the kids breakfast and left my favorite employee a Christmas tip. (Don't ask why I have a favorite McDonalds employee).

5.Cass and I listened to Pandora Christmas station, while cleaning until we couldn't stand it anymore and switched to "Glee" station.

6. Baked a cheesecake.

I have a great children's book called "The Gift of Nothing". The last pages of the book reads "So Mooch and Earl just stayed still and enjoyed nothing and everything. It kind of sums up how I feel today. Merry Christmas all!

Balmy

The past few days it has been too cold to take Boo on a walk in the morning. Four degrees is too cold. This afternoon the sun was out so I loaded on boots, fleece pants, a smart wool shirt, puffy coat, beanie and gloves and took Boo into the foothills. It was beautiful, and at 21 degrees felt balmy. I actually had to shed the puffy.

Decisions

During the week of Thanksgiving we were in Puerto Vallarta, these were the kind of decisions I had to make.

1. Should I shower today?

2. Is it time for another ice cream cone?

3. SPF 15 or 30? Sun or shade?

4. Ocean or pool?

5. Magazines or book?