Catch-up

I've been a bit slack on the blog front recently. I just haven't gotten 'round to it as it's a very busy time of year for us - in our personal and work lives. I've had the intention, but not the inspiration.

I started on my mini weight loss effort just before New Years. It's more of a healthy lifestyle thing than a weight loss thing, as I only want to lose about 4-5kg. I always feel great when I eat well, and as well as the gym every morning and walking Ruby, I now do the Wii Fit every afternoon. I mostly just do yoga and a few balance games, and sometimes cardio and strength exercises instead of the gym. It's great!

Yesterday was Brad's birthday and it wasn't the best of days :[ We were going to have breakfast at the Samford Pub with his Mum, Brenda, and Kieran. We got a call yesterday morning from his Mum saying she was feeling dizzy. Brenda and Kieran (both paramedics) drove her to hospital and we met them there. We spent all morning at the hospital. Dizziness isn't such a big deal, but Brad's Mum is nearly 67, so it's more of a worry now than if she was younger. She is fine though. Brad was a bit sad he didn't get the great day he was looking forward to :[ We had a great day today instead!

I was feeling a little stressed yesterday due to Brad feeling unhappy about his day - I so wanted it to be a great day for my boy!! He works so hard, he deserved it so much. Today we had a yummy home-made brekkie, then had lunch with Brenda and Kieran at Nando's - and they brought a caramel mudcake with them for Brad for his birthday - to make up for what we'd missed yesterday - it was great! Then this arvo I went to my sister's place and all my family was there (Brad stayed home to rest up for the big work week ahead). I find when I visit my family it is a great de-stresser. Even though there's 12 adults and 2 children under the age of 5, and it is quite loud and chaotic, I find it wonderful! My family is home and will always make me feel at ease no matter what :]

Tomorrow is my gorgeous niece Ella's first day at school. I can't believe it! I am going to Rachel's in the morning as a support so she isn't too upset - she is a pregnant lady afterall, so I think she'll need a bit of support as I know she will be a bit teary hehehe. I can't wait to see my little cherub in her school uniform! xxx