Hi Sistas--
I haven't posted in a while, been very busy with job interviews for teaching positions (Middle School English/Language Arts). And, of course, getting ready for the transition of my own 2 children finishing up the school year. They have some activities going on over the summer, but nothing starts until early July. That certainly leaves plenty of time for squabbling at home. Truthfully, they have been getting along amazingly well lately. My son is teaching my daughter (5 years younger than him) to play baseball and they spend evenings in the backyard practicing. He is a very patient coach!
My food has been a mixed bag. Generally on track, and I'm within my goal range but I feel a little flabby. I've been consistent with my strength workouts, not as much with the cardio. I push myself when I go to a class (like kickboxing or karate) but if I'm on the treadmill or elliptical, it's a pretty slow pace. This morning I'm going to a boot camp class (cardio intervals combined with weights) so that should certainly make me sweat.
Happy Father's Day to the dads in our lives!
Take care.
Oh well, weekends are my downfall, I do so much better on the weekdays when things seem to be more structured. Ds is pretty much over his chickenpox, just has a few scabbed over spots left. Thank goodness he had a pretty mild case. So he can go back to school today and I hope he doesn't flip out when we get there. Week before last he was misbehaving when I was dropping him off and it was getting very frustrating. I'm hoping that it was just because he was starting to feel crummy from the chickenpox starting and he will be better today.
I said I think that the girl is very nice and it may be more serious than my BIL lets on. I told her I think if he wants to commit to the relationship than as an adult (which he is at 26) he needs to stand up and own his life. I told her the GF thinks he feels he'll disappoint everyone and feels like he has to please everyone. It is a shock. While blended families are the norm these days, it's not something this family has had experience with. My dad's been married three times, to me it's not a big deal. But on my MIL's side I can't think of a single divorce even if I look through all the extended second and third cousins. Any step children came through the death of a spouse. I think it's really crappy of my BIL not to admit that he is engaged. What kind of message does that send to his finace and her kids...that they aren't good enough?...that he is ashamed of them? They are nice people, great kids and if my BIL can give them the kind of home they have lacked then that is great and we will all love and embrace them; it's not like his mom (a third grade teacher) is going to be mean to little kids you know?
anyone? I just got back from the grocery store and really had to pee. So I dropped the groceries by the door and went into the bathroom. I came out and DS had peeled and entire bunch of bananas! So now we're all having a banana snack b/c I have no idea what to do with all of these. At the current prices I hate to waste them, but I am not a big banana fan, so one is my limit. I guess I'll have to make bread with teh last couple or in this heat they'll be really nasty in a few hours.