182.4 It's Late!

I think this is the latest at night that I have written a post for this blog. I had a great day, a busy day, and we just returned home after being out with friends. So life is good even if my weight isn't where I want it to be.

My walking buddy has returned and we walked this morning. It felt great and we are heading out tomorrow morning, too. But before long, Jeff and I will be flying to Boston and my routine will be totally thrown up in the air - in a very good way! We'll be with our east coast family and that is always very special. I think I will be careful about what I eat (lots of great seafood), but wait until we return and then put some serious thought and ENERGY into getting back to where I want to be!

177.8 An Important Conversation

Tomorrow we leave for Boston to meet little Susannah! There's so much I want to tell her about her world. I remember holding my grandsons when they were newborns and having this conversation with each of them. It's about how much they are already loved, how special they are, and how happy we are to have the chance to enjoy them as members of our family. It's about the aunts and uncles (including greats) and cousins who are all so special who want to share their worlds with her. I've got so much to tell Susannah. And if she falls asleep while I'm telling her how excited I am to get to know her in my lifetime, I'll just keep talking. This is an important conversation :).

So, I may write a few posts while we are in Boston. Please keep checking in. There might even be a picture or two!

179.0 I'm Back

We had a great time being with our son's family in Arkansas and then with our daughters and their partners in the Boston area! The wedding we attended in Wellesley was simply wonderful. We saw a lot of friends that we'd known for up to 30 years. Both the bride and groom are students at the Yale Divinity School and were able to serve communion to the wedding guests. There was something very special about being a part of that experience since I'd known the bride since she was an infant.

On a very serious note, I have got to get with the program. I know some of the weight is fluid since even this morning my feet are still swollen. I'm going to head to the Y and the elliptical machine and see if I can't get everything moving. It's good to be back home.

But, we won't be home for long since our daughter Miranda is expecting a baby within the next few weeks. We will head back to the Boston area once she decides she needs us :). Here's a picture taken this past weekend.

175.6 Susan's Gainin' !

But it's okay, I'm telling myself. We spent ten days in Boston eating out often twice a day and so I'm actually experiencing a great sense of relief that I didn't gain more. And I feel like I know what to do to get back down in the 170 range. I think that this is how my life will be now...enjoying my vacations, and eating out with friends and family and then getting right back on track. Last night it was chicken and spinach and fresh berries. Not too shabby, and oh so healthy.

We had a great time in Boston, seeing our family and friends, many of whom we hadn't seen since Miranda's wedding. Today I'm feeling so much gratitude for the friends in my life and my dear family.

174.8 SURPRISE!

Alee and Scott


Tomorrow is my birthday, but yesterday was my big day! Our daughter Alee and her boyfriend Scott flew in from Boston and surprised me! I was busy in the house when our dog barked so I looked up and saw the two of them trying to make themselves invisible as they were sneaking past the front window! I didn't think I could run anymore, but I know I ran to the front door to make sure it was really them! I hadn't seen them since July and am so happy they are here. And, there are more surprises to come. For the rest of the weekend all I know are the times I need to be ready to go and what to wear! Turning 68 is promising to be a lot of fun!

I actually had another surprise this morning as I was walking with Jeff down a residential street when all of a sudden I heard a golf ball thonk within about 6" of me! Maybe I should take up golf again if people are playing so poorly that they miss the fairway by several hundred feet!:) I'd fit right in!

I did remember this morning to wonder at the scale's response to my getting on it instead of worrying about it. I will continue to approach the scale with wonder, but won't be too hard on myself as I enjoy whatever is coming my way over the next few days. The posts may dwindle or disappear, but I'll be back for sure on Tuesday or Wednesday.

And, as I celebrate my birthday I am filled with gratitude for my wonderful family. Even though Ted and Miranda aren't here, I know they have been involved in the planning and are sharing in the excitement.