Year Three, Day 122: Grandmahood

I have grandbaby fever! She had another good night. She had at least a 3 hour stretch of sleep from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. My daughter and son-in-law looked very well rested this morning. They are adjusting well to new parenthood. It helps too have a really cool little kid! I am so blessed to be included in their lives. :)

I am happy with three good hours of sleep as long as she is happy!

Plus, she had a pediatric appointment in Portland this morning right about the time I had to be at my church office job. So my son-in-law, daughter and Baby Grace drove me to my gas station to get my morning coffee and then to the church. I was even early, so I was able to get in my beloved hooping!

Day 86:

I will be spending the night in Vancouver about 3 nights a week. I am toying with the idea of bringing my hoop to Vancouver. It comes apart.

I miss my hoop when I am gone!

I stepped on the scale this morning and did not scream. I am still at 179. Thought I would have gained weight.

So this week I am going to calm myself down and go back to my healthy eating. I will be focusing on fresh fruits, vegetables, yogurt, nuts, a bit of chicken, fish, the occasional red meat. Staying away from wheat, corn, sugar and processed food. Drinking lots of water and tea. And morning coffee as needed.

Want to get away from obsessing on food. Just eat healthy, don't binge, or snack or eat at night. Exercise everyday. Focus on work, family and God.

Sounds like a good way to live, right?

It's all about balance, focusing on the positive, keeping close to God in prayer, and prioritizing.

I got this!

Sorry about the short blog. Busy day. Just finished at the office. Meeting son for lunch and then have students this evening. Then an appointment with my bed for a long, uninterrupted sleep! That's one wonderful perk about grandmahood!

Happy Monday!

Talk to you tomorrow,

Zita :)

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