Time Flew

Again.

Meh, no one can complain. You either no longer blog yourself, never blog or rarely blog. I think I represent the median population element in this as I do in so many areas. And I'm ok with mediocrity. IF such a thing as past lives exist, then I believe I was too wealthy and famous and I died tragically in all my past lives. This one is about enjoying to the fullest the souls around me and making small, positive differences where I can. When I don't get too wrapped up in myself like I've been known to do. See November posts.

Anyway, Christmas was lovely, low key and predictable. I bought my own gifts so I was happy with what I got and even happier with what I gave. Control freak much? Yeah, but whatever. We were nearly snowed in with the Dec 23-Dec 25 tons of wet, heavy snow that is still making MN roads an icy mess and every few inches that get added periodically just camouflage the underlying danger further.

And despite the snow and very cold temperatures we are destined to stick out the entire winter here at home this year. It is not an Escape-to-someplace-warmer year. Hopefully that will happen again next year. So, I'm dreaming of warm sand beaches while I wear my second pair of wool socks over the first pair tucked into my boots and try to keep my fingers toasty enough to type.

Abby did sign up for ski club again this year so Wednesday night I got to risk my bodily extremities as a chaperone on the slopes. Happily Abby hasn't lost any ski ability and has gained confidence so she's started the year in good shape. I do enjoy the few minutes of mom and daughter time as we ride up the chairlifts together. I appreciate the way there is nothing like housework and errands that need to be done to distract us from just each other and what we're doing. That really is the best part of the activity.

I'm still being active selling shoes at Macy's and NOT exercising while I eat real foods. Current weight loss is at around 15 pounds and 2 inches from my waist. I expect that the loss will level out here or within another 5 pounds. I plan to just live la vie Français, and end up wherever my body is comfortable.

Now if only I can get my dad and Kevin to get more on board. Kevin's coming along when he listens to me (which is rare) but Dad's being primary care giver at home and that in itself poses all kinds of meal planning challenges not to mention the patient's demands. But, I will keep promoting Dr. Will Clower at every opportunity as this has been the best change ever for me.

Happy New Year! Hope to talk to you or type at you all again soon.