December 12, 2005

Today is my mom's birthday. For those of you that don't know, my mom passed away two years ago, in October. I have had mixed feelings all weekend. It was a very busy weekend, as Friday night, we went to a Christmas program at church. Saturday morning, I made brunch for my bridesmaids. And Sunday, I had my first shower! To top everything off, Chris moved into our new house this weekend. The weekend was truly wonderful, in visiting with my friends. I loved having the bridesmaids over for brunch. I was happy for them to all finally meet and for us to just spend some time together. Saturday afternoon was the first time I got really sad about mom not being here with me. (for the wedding stuff). I was thinking about the showers I had attended in the past and the showers I had hosted and how the bride's mom always gave the best gift. And, it was very sad to me that my mom isn't here to do that for me. I guess in planning, I have tried to do things that I know she liked or wanted me to do (because you know she had it planned a long time ago). So, the planning part hasn't been too difficult without her, because it's like she's been here all along. So, anyway... The shower was great fun with many friends and loved ones. And best of all it was a Christmas theme, and I LOVE CHRISTMAS! :)

Well, for an update on the weight loss... I am at a total of 20.2 pounds with 4.8 left to meet my goal. I don't think I'll meet the goal by the end of the year, but it shouldn't be too long after that. And honestly, I am not that disappointed in not reaching it by the time I had intended. I guess because I am so close and have made such wonderful progress.

School is going well, the kids are nuttier by the minute, but that's to be expected with the craziness of the holidays, anticipation of Santa AND the excitement to be out of school for two weeks.

Well, lots to do, so I am off to run errands!!!