As you are aware, the last few weeks have been horrendous for planning ahead. This past week has been no exception. This past week, my brother in law and sister in law were in town. Great for me because little meal planning needs to be done during these times since we get together as much as possible as a family which usually means meals. I do enjoy not having to plan meals out. Not only does it take pressure off me, but it also sparks new ideas. Different families eat different things. I like that. I can get out of food ruts just by someone else dreaming of something good to eat!
I am proud to say that I during all of this madness in the preceding weeks, I have managed to keep the weight off! There is the silver lining in this mess!!!!!
The 2012 school year is coming to a close. My tutoring will be winding down, leaving another evening of the week to spend with Brett and the kids and more playtime with two doors down neighbor and her son. Woo hoo!! This will officially start the summer groove! I still haven't decided on whether or not I will sign Ty up for more swimming lessons or if we will just use that time to hit up the pool and let him get used to the water that way since he is too young to be in swimming lessons by himself not to mention he can't follow directions very well. Swimming lessons usually take up two days a week and are usually during suppertime, which is a lethal combination for Ty because when he's hungry, he is HUNGRY. Not to mention owly and naughty.
I probably don't have to tell you that I don't like to eat on the run if I don't have to. I also really think there is something to be said about eating as a family in a leisurely fashion. Ty is a terror when we are on the go too much and don't get the quality time together that we usually get. Even if we are doing something together, he is much better behaved when things are more laid back and less on a schedule, like going to swimming lessons at a specific time. Now, if we had our own pool and could get my sister's bff over here to teach Ty to swim, we'd be in business! So, if anyone would like to lobby for me on that note, please feel free to contact Brett in writing and don't forget to include a self addressed, stamped envelope so he can tell you "hell no" with a lovely handwritten note. Call it memorabilia.
With all these small schedule changes, including Brett's golf league once a week, upcoming vacations, day trips with Ty, sitter on vacation, etc etc. it makes it pretty difficult to plan more than a few days in advance because there is an element of flexibility that I need to have. I do know one thing for sure, with summer scheduling, it will be imperative that I get my workout in EVERY morning. This will ensure that my attention is undivided after work for all the fun outdoor things that we will be able to do. Ty loves going to the park. That is probably his favorite thing to do. He wants to go all the time. I hope he is as enthusiastic about going to the pool this year.
I'm tossing around taking one weekend to cook a multitude of meals and put them in the freezer for later. This might set my mind at ease if I'm not throwing meals together because we decide to do something fun after work instead of sticking around the house.
Wow, this post is really random! Sometimes it helps to get a rough map of what we are headed towards to just so I can see all my random thoughts to begin sorting it all out. Or maybe I just want to share my misery with you all! Ha! Who knows!
Signing off for now, to all of you near and far and to those of you getting a grip on your summer schedules, until next time...
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