Milestones

It just doesn't feel like I have any down time anymore. I guess that is what I get for going back to school. In the long run it will be worth it, but I am tired all the time. Work, school, take care of the house, bed, work, school.... and so on. Well, I am going to take advantage of it now - I rather be busy then bored!

I went out to a restaurant for the first time yesterday! We went to perkins for breakfast! I did so good! I couldn't eat my whole breakfast, but I made smart choices. Fruit instead of potatoes, veggie omlete with some ham, and whole wheat toast not just white. I really wanted something other then water to drink, but I couldn't right now. Maybe later down the line. I was a little nervous because I have tried some stuff lately and got sick... but for the most part I am doing well. Really trying to get my protein in. Then I went to a family party last night and was able to actually eat! I took a little of everything and couldn't finish my plate! I even tried some birthday cake. I ate maybe a 1/4 of a teaspoon of frosting, and then ate most of the cake part. But I didn't have a big piece at all. I did very well - I am feeling good. Last week I made the 50 pound mark - so I am on my second goal of 50 pounds. It will be a little harder - but I go to the doctors tomorrow and get cleared to excersize.

School is going well. I am half way through my first class. So far I am doing well. It gets harder each week and more reading and more papers. But I am liking it. Learning from each other is a great feeling. People from all over the world who have different experiences you can learn a lot from.

Eric hit the one year mark last week for quiting smoking. I wasn't sure if he could do it, but now - he won't even go near it. I just can't believe he used to smoke for all those years. But I am very proud of him for making it through year one. Especially doing it cold turkey! Now on to year 2!