home at last

okay, so a quick update. I just got back into town after our 2 week road trip, so I have a million and one things to get done today and the next few days. But I just wanted to check in and be accountable! :)

First off, I have to say, the road trip was a huge success. I can see huge differences in my son's behavior already. But beyond that, we had a fabulous time! Thanks to all our family and friends who let us come visit/stay with them. We really had a fabulous time. I thought for sure I would come back from the trip ready to disown my children, but that was not the case at all. In fact, I had to take the oldest three to their dad's house as soon as we got back into town, for his two weeks summer visitation. I usually really enjoy the first few days at very least that they are at their dad's, it always seems like such a great break, but this time, I almost cried when I drove away and I have been missing them ever since. So, I guess you can say that we really bonded on this trip. It will for sure be one of those experiences that we will all remember for a lifetime. The only thing that could have made it better is if my husband was there with us. I missed him dearly and couldn't wait to get back to see him. The night we came into town he was working, so the two youngest girls and I went by his work to see him. On the drive there I had butterflies in my stomach and it felt like a first date of something... according to my mother-in-law that means that I really love him .. I know that she is right! :)

Well, onto the purpose of this post. While I was gone for the two weeks, I managed to exercise all but 4 of the days. I also managed to eat pretty well most of the time. Towards the end of the trip I got a little bit lazy and got tired of working so hard to eat right when everyone else was eating fast food etc. But I am happy to report that I lost 2 more lbs. while on my trip. I know it is not a huge amount, but I am still extremely proud of it. Sitting in the car for more than 41 hours (over 3000 miles) and eating fast food etc. I am impressed that I lost any weight at all.

I am ready to get back to it full force now that I am home and on my own schedule. I plan on hitting it hard this week and have already started today. So, we will see what this weeks efforts will bring!