Brain Potpourri

Here are a few things running through my head right now.....

*** You know when you have little ones and the older ladies come up to you and tell you to enjoy every minute of it because your little ones will be big soon?  Well, I know why they are telling to enjoy it..... because one day they will be teenagers and raising babies and toddlers are soooooo much easier.  Teenagers and their problems will wear you slap out.  I promise.  I actually think I'd rather be sleep deprived from feeding a baby or comforting a toddler than losing sleep over teen problems.  I remember being a teen..... it's worse the second time around and you have to watch.

*** I wish I had unlimited race fee funds.  Signing up for races certainly keeps me running and I like to have something to look forward to.  I wish I could do a 10K, 15K or Half Marathon a month..... not one of each..... oh and I guess I'd need some travel funds, too.

***  I finished my 21-Day Challenge and had sugar the first day I could.  It was so yummy..... and all I could think about once the sweet stuff was coursing through my veins.  I'm assuming that's how crack addicts feel..... constantly thinking how they are going to get their next fix.  Yep, that's how I was with sugar yesterday.  I couldn't get if off my mind.  So, today, I'm off sugar again.... and I feel so much better already.

*** Speaking of what we put in our bodies, I 've been thinking about the chemicals we put in our bodies.  See, I've been reading labels lately and I'm so amazed how there are so many things I can't pronounce that I've been poisoning (probably) my body with.  You may not be old enough, but I can remember when a certain red food coloring would come with a warning... that it may cause cancer.  Oh, and sacharine was the same way.  Now I believe it's just common-place to accept that food is a bunch of chemicals.  Well, I'm trying to pay more attention now..... and bug Hubs to give up his diet soda ways.  I mean, if I had to give my my cancer sticks (cigarettes) then he should have to give up his chemical water (soda), right?  All those chemicals could cause cancer.  Sure, I don't know if there is any scientific proof, but I have a hankering, that's all.

*** I've been in a funk lately.... sorry if I've been negative..... I'm really trying to stay positive..... but you gotta learn from the bad times and they help you appreciate the good times more.

*** I ordered two yoga dvd's from Gaiam and they should arrive on Saturday.  One is by Trudie Styler and the other is by Rodney Yee.  I can't wait to try them out!  I just hope they aren't too advanced for me.... I'm still learning and really do love it!

*** Today I was surprised with a visit by my favorite daughter and a couple of friends during lunch..... apparently they have 8th Grade-itis and would rather sit in my room than at the lunch table.  Elizabeth decided to sit in my chair and wouldn't get up..... this was the result.....

..... I thought it was funny.  Oh, and it was accessory day at school for Catholic Schools Week.... don't you love her hat?

What's on your mind today?