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What Day is This?

 Well, this week, I definitely was not on track.  I did so well on our trip out of town, but not with having company.  I have no real reason--I think I just was not focused.  

As I said before, my youngest (Jared), his wife (Kari) and kids (Colette --3 1/2 years old and Griffin (10 months old) stayed with us from Saturday until the next Friday.  Along with fun with the babies and lots of trips to the park, we had takeout three days (Mexican, Italian and Chinese).  I also cooked two days--marinated chicken with pesto pasta, then meatloaf with mashed potatoes.  

I just stopped caring for a few days.  After they all left, which was yesterday, I still did not "feel" like getting back on track and really overdid it yesterday.  Today, I consciously cut back on my eating, but I'm not there yet.  I told myself that by Monday (day after tomorrow), I have to be back, but hopefully, even tomorrow I can be back on track.  

I remember how much thinking I did a couple of weeks ago about staying in this weight loss thing for the long run.  I am reminding myself of that and encouraging myself to continue on without letting this "break" last for weeks or months like it did last time.  With that long break I took in January, I have ended up with no weight loss at all in 2020--in fact, I have gained.  Of course, it is 2020.  If that is the worst thing to happen to me during a year like this, I guess I can't complain.  I will be nice to show a loss by the end of the year.  

We really did stay close to the house for the most part except for trips to the park and one trip to the grocery store.  I've eaten at a restaurant once since the beginning of the pandemic, although we do pick up a lot of food.  I'm not afraid to go places; it just seems too much trouble with all of the precautions everyone is taking.  I always do curbside service for groceries anymore.  It is really awesome, and I am definitely spoiled.  You would think that I would want to do my shopping in person to help get in more steps, but I hate having to wear a mask.  

One fun thing:  Griffin is about to start walking at only 10 months!  It's really funny because he's not crawling yet, though he can do a sort of combat crawl for a foot or so.  But within four days, he was learning to stand on his own and actually has taken a couple of steps.  He keeps diving toward his mama, so we can't tell how long he could actually balance if he just stood there.  I'm expecting he will be into everything in a few weeks!

I talked to Diane a few days ago, who had some bad news.  She and her husband have Covid!  They definitely don't feel well, but nothing scary; and she will be in quarantine until the 15th or so.  

Today, I did spend time (while watching college football) getting the house back together.  I cleaned the kitchen, did three loads of laundry, swept, and did some tidying.  That's more than usual for me, lol!  I'm pretty leisurely about it anymore being an empty-nester.  I need to think of a few dishes to cook for the next week.  

I doubt I will make it to church tomorrow.  I guess that's all for today.  


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