A Little Bit of Everything

I am seeing physical success that I can measure! I am down a pant size. I was so excited when I went shopping! I have finished the first week of the couch to 5k running program. I start the second week today. My husband cheers me on every step of the way. I am planning on running the Dow Run/Walk in May as my first race. This weekend I was invited to a leadership retreat for Premier. I need some encouragement since my business has been so slow. I am starting to feel discouraged, but I know that I just need to get some shows booked and meet some new people and things will be better again. We are supposed to bring snacks (something sweet and something salty) to share with everyone, but I have already told one of the coordinators that due to food allergies, I will just be bringing my own. It is way easier that way and I also set myself up for success that way. I am planning on bringing some fruit (apple, banana, grapes) and some Nut Thins and GF pretzels. I may pack some nuts too. I will have my reusable water bottle and Stevia on hand too. The past week or so, my two year old has been very trying. He's gotten mouthy, he has an attitude, and he has quite the temper. After a horrible day that left me in tears, I prayed for wisdom. Since then, I am more gentle in my responses to his bad behavior and it is working much better. He responds better to me and goes back to better behavior much more quickly. Yay for small victories! My best friend's birthday is coming up this weekend. There isn't a day that goes by where I don't miss her. I usually leave her flowers on her grave, but since I will be gone, I may have to do it early. I miss talking to her the most. She was my one sister who I could tell anything to. Talking to her while sitting on her bench just isn't the same. This week, I had to pick out pictures of my buddy and his mom for a Mother's Day brunch. The kindergarten teacher puts together a slideshow for all the moms. I chose a couple pics of AJ with his momma and a couple of him and me together.