Morning Everyone!
Another absolutely gorgeous day here in IL. It is sunny and going to be in the 70's again--thanks to some cool air coming in from Ruth and Lorraine's part of the world.
I didn't make it in yesterday--I just had one of those down in the doldrums, felt too tired to do anything kind of days. Even my DS commented on it--he's not used to seeing me just kind of lolling around here I guess.
The day before was a really run around kind of day. DS went with me down to my school about 50 miles from here and we helped out with the Summer Reading Program. Since I am a bit of a "drama queen" I was in charge of reading out loud to the groups, and my son was in charge of the game room. There is one boy in particular who really looks forward to my DSbeing there. He is autistic and one of the neatest kids I have ever had in my room. He is now 13, but just as neat as he has always been. Is mom is an absolute doll also. Anyway, this boy just LOVES to school my son at chess every time we come--and then always consoles him with "you'll be better next time"--DS just laughs cuz he knows that chances are he will NEVER be better at chess.
Then we went to a friend of mine who retired from teaching a couple of years ago for a visit--she is also doing Atkins (successfully) and she made grilled chicken salads. After that we had errands to run and when we got home DS had just enough time to change into his basketball clothes and we headed up to the highschool to help truck the team up to their basketball game. Took the LONG way around the cities and kind of came in the back door so that we avoided the construction. Had heard it was backed up across all of the bridges for miles. Tell me why do they do construction on every bridge at once???? Anyway, my son's team ended up beating the other team in OT by one point--very exciting--they are a school with a population about 4-5 times bigger than my son's school. Plus, neither of our coaches were there so the boys basically did it on their own.
We got home about 8:00 that night and my butt was really ready to find the couch. I had a Carb Solutions chocolate bar and a glass of wine for supper. Not a very good one, but it was a dry wine so maybe not too many carbs.
Today I am going to clean out a closet, go grocery shopping and then DS and I want to see "The Hulk". It came out today in the theaters.
Ruth--sorry it is cold there, but the Canadian air is refreshing us down here in IL. I think it was you who asked where I was in the U.S. We are in northern IL and to get to the big city it requires trying to get across the Mississippi when EVERY bridge is torn up.
Lorraine, Welcome and Congrats on that weight loss!!!
Jif, hope your cold is better soon, but in the mean time enjoy your rest.
Pooky, sorry that Miree didn't pass that swim test, but what better reason to hang out at the pool all summer.
Robin, I hear you on the pizza, wings and wine--I did that same thing last Friday--like turning to an old friend for comfort--unfortunately it didn't make me feel any better.
I just had to start all over the next day. You can do it, good luck with the next two weeks.
Okay, better get going and get started on my stuff. Take care all.
The TGIF Cluck - Friday, June 20
G;ad to hear you lost so much on Atkins--that's wonderful! And aboutthe apple--you can have one in a couple of weeks--think you can handle it?
