A happy day. . .

I finally weighed in on Tuesday, or was it Wednesday? ? ? Hmmm. . . I don't know now, but it doesn't really matter. I LOST 5 more POUNDS! I'm now down 56 pounds. I am so excited. Can you tell?

Today was a fun afternoon. My husband and I headed to the city and the kids decided they didn't want to go! A day with no kids. . . what is that like? I don't know, I had forgotten until today. lol. . .

We returned some Christmas gifts that didn't work out right and then I bought some new shoes. What was so cool was I was able to bend down to try on these shoes instead of dropping them on the floor, and wiggling my foot into them to get them on. YES... that means I can bend over easier too!! Amazing, huh? All these little things some folk take for granted, aren't little for me, they are great accomplishments.

I bought some ankle boots and a pair of nice heels. My dream shoes aren't really shoes, but thigh high boots. . .*wink* Yeah, sexy huh. *grin* I then bought a new outfit, to go with a pair of my new shoes. What did hubby buy? Well after we ate lunch at Logan's, we headed to Gander Mtn. (I changed into my new boots) *grin* He bought some books and a goose horn. Which he blew in the van. *ouch*

We came home and he left again, but is back with some wine for me. *yippee* Though I admit I can't overindulge because it doesn't tale a lot of alcohol to do me in now, since the surgery. I absorb liquids faster than before. *eek*

Anywhoooo... New Year's Day is coming up soon. We'll be celebrating at home, which is the norm for us and that's okay, I don't mind... (well too much)

I hope you all have a wonderful New Year!!

Red. :D

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Wow! I am almost two months into my surgery and wow, what a difference it has already made in my life. I am breathing easier, moving easier, laughing more, and feeling better. My blood pressure is normal and I'm off medication! I have been on it for years!

I have lost 51 pounds so far. . .YEAP! 51 POUNDS!!

The kids have noticed, the husband has, the immediate family has too. I am walking 2 miles a day, 5 days a week with my mom. We walk the mall (2 laps). I'm looking forward to the changes that are coming, but like I said I already have experienced several.

Sliding into the booths at restaurants, instead of cringing and praying the table isn't screwed to the floor and I can scoot it to give myself more room. . .WELL... I can slide into those booths already!!!!! YIPPPPPPEEEEEEE!!!

Ohhh and I love hot baths, now I fit in my tub with no problems and when I get up I am not afraid I am going to fall. I walk out of the tub, instead of looking for a way to balance myself like I did before.

I will admit I crave Mt. Dew, and I long for bread. lol. . .No bread till October 24, 2007 and Mt. Dew, not until 3 mths, or 6 mths, depending on how my body responds to carbonated beverages. I won't lie. . . I really want that Mt. Dew. :D

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and I'm going to get my rear back in gear and get this blog back up and running. . .:D