It feels strange to have spent the last 10 days (not counting yesterday because he went to work) with my monkey and then suddenly he is going to be gone for four days. It actually sucks beyond belief. It is sad when you can't even be away from someone for four days. Fortunately, I will be distracted as his mother is coming to stay with us.That will make it easier on the children too. We are going to go to Orlando to see the new baby of the family tomorrow through Thursday. The van has been cleaned yet still reeks so that should be a painful four hour journey each way back up and down the road.

I am determined that this whole separation thing will help me get going back to my old ways. Vacation was not kind to me as far as weight control goes. I pretty much threw out all the rules and we just pigged out all week. I am paying dearly for that mistake. I am uncomfortable and bloated and my middle physically feels bruised from all the abuse. Both of us just complain and whine after every meal we have eaten in the last two weeks. It is plain stupid. I stocked the fridge last night with spring water, fresh fruit, and juice. Hopefully, with the cheez doodle and pizza eating bad influence away in New Orleans, I can find my discipline and get back on track. No dairy. Low carbs. Have to have my oatmeal though. Minimal meat, if any at all. All properly combined. Think I can do it?

Posted by gwendolyn on November 28, 2001 at 10:27 AM