Yes, it's a rare thing for me to be blogging on a Saturday night but no time like the present. Also, tomorrow morning sees a local 5k trail run which we are using as part of our triathlon training. There will be an update posted on my other blog after the event hopefully.
I haven't run a 5k in a very long time so it is going to be a challenge.
So, this week has been pretty full on. I have spent lots of time with my daughter and her babies and I went to see Psychic Sally with another daughter as she had bought me tickets for the event for Christmas. To be totally honest, the show was about as bad as it could get but it was good to spend quality time with my middle girl and mummy of 4 of my gorgeous grandchildren. She makes me laugh and we always have a good old natter. We had noodles and a glass of wine before the event and had coffee and Malteasers during it. We stayed until the end regardless of how awkward it all was and then we had another natter on the way home.
I've continued to go to Weightwatchers with youngest daughter and this week I lost another 2lbs. I have no idea how...and that was after the chocolate, noodles and coffee. I think stress is playing a major part in it to be honest. However, losing over a stone in 7 weeks or whatever it is is good enough for me. I have actually had to stop wearing my trusty black trousers which fit me whatever size I go up to and which I have had for years because they no longer stay up and, quite frankly, they look ridiculous.
Daughter lost another half a pound but was a bit annoyed because I had lost more. Her weight loss is much more steady than mine and she is much more likely to keep hers off as she is losing a little every week. It won't take much more that a 'normal' week for me and I will be putting weight back on again.
Tomorrow is Mother's Day and, yet again, I am reminded just how much I miss my Mum, especially now when there is so much going on. I could really do with a hug from her right now and a few words of wisdom. I'm sure that if I think hard enough I can imagine what she would say to me but I can't imagine the hug. It's always the same...when the chips are down we all just want our Mum.
I am doing the very best I can to support everyone and, to be honest, this week I have overstepped the mark. I have got so caught up with trying to help and be supportive that I have not considered people's sensitivities and privacy. I think I may have put people in difficult situations without thinking my actions through properly and so apologies have been needed and been forthcoming.
It has always been a failure of mine that I go crashing into situations without thinking of the consequences but it's always with the best of intentions. I think that I get so caught up in the moment that I don't think clearly. I really need to learn and remember for next time that I go blindly jumping in with both feet.
So, tomorrow, on Mother's Day, I shall be up and getting ready to run. I shall have two of my four 'children' in the house as they are running with me. I shall have my usual banana pancake for breakfast and I will open the present that I already have waiting for me from my eldest daughter. Yes, of course, even though she has 5 week old twins and one with extra needs, my daughter has gone out and got me a present with a balloon attached for Mother's Day. Honestly, that girl!
Happy Mother's Day to all of you mummies reading this. I hope that you have a lovely day and are shown love and appreciation by your children.
Here is a very old photo of Mum who I miss everyday. I love you Mum and I wish you were here xxx
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