Not dead!

HEELLLLLOOOOO Ladies!  I am here, and I am not dead!  WOOT!  Just been super busy and then this AM, well, the bug finally got us.  Oldest was the first one sick then I got queasy but I took acidophilus right away and even gave some to younger.  I am hoping that he doesn't get sick since he is so small he won't understand not being able to have a bottle.  Oldest now understands that if he eats, he will immediately get sick so he's fine with avoiding it.  I swear I think he curses some when he thinks I'm not listening.  I would -- I hate the stomach bug!  AARGH!  BUT, I am very thankful to have made it this long and then through the holidays.  I feel we were blessed to have gone this long!

So, let's see what has been going on?  You know about the car and all that jazz, but I have to tell you how much I love my car.  We got a Ford Flex Limited (used) and I tell you, I am in LOVE with it.  I loved my Durango, but holey moley is this the ultimate car for me.  I never thought it possible to truly enjoy a vehicle the way I do and I feel so blessed to have gotten it!!!  Thanks to a good hubby who took off TWO whole weeks at Christmas.  It was AWESOME.  I know he needed it and we needed him.  I got somewhat spoiled, though.  I hope I can adjust back pretty quick.  LOL  He went back to work tonight due to a call-in.  I hope his associate is OK.  It didn't sound good.  :(  Still waiting on news.  Oldest is still out of school until next week, so I'm not sure what all we will do.  But I hope we can do something!

Christmas and New Years went great here and were a TON of fun!  The BEST in YEARS.  Just missed my nieces and nephews.  We did have a bit of family drama, but I won't get into that tonight.  Too much to deal with all in one night.  LOL

Weight?  Oh yeah.... WEIGHT!  I checked to see what the damage was this AM.  196.5  I'm thinking that is probably pretty accurate, but I will do an 'official' weigh-in on Sunday.  I meant to last Sunday, but ended up sleeping in and forgot.  Oops!  But oh well, it is what it is.  And honestly, I'm trying to be better about not sweating the small stuff.  Ya know?  If I gained 5lbs, I gained 5lbs.  I own it and that just means I gotta make sure that 5 doesn't turn into 10.  It was a nice break, but I'm ready to get back.  I've been cutting back since Monday, I think.  I need to keep cutting back until it's natural again.  Most of the day is pretty easy already so I'm happy with that.  Then I need to find time to workout.  I am hoping that will be able to happen if we ever get a chance to finish downstairs.  You see, we've been doing a lot of purging and WOW has it made a difference!  I plan on staying on the 1600 4square plan.  I think it's the best way for me to go and I have been happy with it.

Well, I guess I don't have much to write about right now.  Just wanted to touch base and start reading some blogs.  I've checked a few, but not many people are on.  Probably trying to get back in the groove, too.  But Didi, jelbelle, ellie, pepa, I WILL read up on you and comment soon!  I've missed everyone.  :)