Jan. 28, 2006 - Battle of the bulge!! and other interesting issues in my life.

I am two weeks in the South Beach diet.  I have lost five pounds and have at least seven more to go.  I am so tired of protein and veggies!!  I need a muffin!!!  I like the way I feel when I eat right but I sure hate eating right!  My tongue definately disagrees with my bodies choice of foods. 

DH says I am on edge.  I know it is a combination of things...first, I have decided to get involved in church ministries and I am happily up to my chin in responsibilities, second, I have committed myself to being organized in our home school, third my back is killing me and fourth, of course, the diet!!!  The combination of these things is driving my moods a bit hay-wire and my poor hubby is suffering the brunt of it all.  Bless his soul. 

My son wants a hamster.  My husband says no way.  He thinks they stink. I think it would be a great home schooling type experience.  He's ten now, I think he is ready for a hamster.  My husband just doesn't like a fuss or a mess and sometimes it is hard for him to let go of his control and let the boys be boys.  He is improving, though.  :)

Katelyn is coming home this weekend and wants to bring her boyfriend!!!  YIKES!!  I can only imagine what folks will say to that.  What would some of you guys do if your college bound daughter had a boyfriend she wanted to bring home?? 

I have been considering returning to speech therapy.  I have been offered a job, although I as of yet know all the details.  But I do know it pays real well.  I am considering calling the head hunter and asking some detials to see if it is tempting.  I would need to make enough to cover food and my gas as well as a place to put my little ones two times a week.  I really don't know why I am thinking about this.  I guess, sometimes I just want to feel important again.  My job as a speech therapist was great and it paid well.  I could and would never give up homeschooling but I do know families that homeschool with both parents working outside the home.  It isn't impossible, but could potentially be stressful.  I guess I just need to pray about it.

Well, I guess that is about all that is going on in my life for now.