Well...I haven't had much to complain about which is why you haven't heard from me! :) Just kidding...I know I complain a lot (especially about the weather) but I am trying to get better about that! So, I will begin this post by saying all my earlier whining paid off. The rain went away for a while and we've had STUNNING fall weather. Today it was so warm I could have gone for a walk without a coat. It was just unbelievable. We did have our first "frost" the other morning but it warmed up and has been sunny and beautiful. I can't remember such a nice October and it was so nice to finish up our soccer season on such a dry note. Speaking of which, soccer was over a week ago. We came in 4th out of 6th. We'll take it!! We were all ready to be done but look forward to next season. Not sure if we'll coach or not but I am excited about seeing the kids and watching the games again.
Jacob has been playing "catch up" at school. About 2 weeks ago he brought home a progress report that was less than stellar. His dad has been working very hard at helping Jake make up assignments. He's perfectly capable of getting good grades (as you already know) but has just been a little "preoccupied" with other things. We have a parent-teacher conference coming up so we will get to the bottom of it. Part of it is just staying on top of him and making sure things are getting done and turned in on time. Sigh...when does the micro-managing end????
Work is VERY busy right now. I am in the middle of an audit and it's making things extra crazy. I did get some good news yesterday, however, and that is the fact that we won't be taking over the other mental health agency in town. Not sure if this is public knowledge or not but I'm sure the word is out by now. This is such a relief...I can't even begin to explain how hard it would have been for our entire agency to take on such an endeavor. I am very relieved that I can now move forward and put all that worry and angst behind me. I, for one, was not thrilled with the idea from the get-go. But that's just ME...and the older I get the less I like change. Enough said.
So, I'm not doing well at getting back on my diet!! Every day I try...perhaps it's time to get back on the scale. I know I will do it...of that I have no doubt. I've even finally made an effort to eat lowfat yogurt in order to have another option when I want something "yummy". I've never been a yogurt eater...never liked it. Well...I have discovered "Yoplait". It's been fun discovering all the flavors...Orange Cream and Blueberry are my fave. Lemon is good, too. I feel like I'm really getting something naughty when I eat it...and that's the whole idea people!! When you are trying to be good...you have to find ways to trick your mind into thinking you are being "bad". It's mind over matter when trying to lose weight.
Well...I better go. It's getting late. The last few mornings have come very early and tomorrow won't be any different. If we could get just a few extra hours a day...wouldn't that be awesome?!? Oh...what are y'all watching these days???? One of my faves is Biggest Loser as you know. OMGosh...can you EVEN believe they didn't vote off Tracy last night??? I am still having a fit over that one...SIGH. That woman brings out the ugly in me!!!!!!!!!
Night, Y'all........Love, Nan XOX
The display on my kitchen table...thanks to PartyLite!
Jake and I carved "scary" pumpkins this year. His is the vampire on the left. Mine the creepy one on the right. It was fun...another October coming to a close. Tomorrow is the whole kit and kaboodle. More pics to follow. Jake is into being "scary" this year. I'm not thrilled with his costume but he LOVES it...Sigh. It's amazing what you do to keep your kid happy!! LOL!! More tomorrow after the tricks and treats! :)