Day 3 - Memorial Day

I woke up this morning and went for my 1 mile run. I ran about half of it and walked the other half. I was still feeling tired from last nights super long walk around the falls. I probably should have just run tonight but I had a feeling if I waited I wouldn't get my run done so on the other hand I'm glad I just got out this morning and did it.

I ate great today with lots of water until we had our Memorial Day picnic/dinner. I didn't go overboard. I felt like I ate within reason, with lots of healthy things like salad and watermelon. A handful of chips (small handful), about 1/2 cup of potato salad, and 1/2 cup of jello were my splurges. I could tell afterward though that the extra food hurt my stomach because I'm used to smaller meals.

I'm slowly started to get back to the point of remembering how nice it is to eat small frequent meals with lots of water. My body feels so light when I do that. I like that feeling. Also, I'm tired of gaining and losing the same "starter" 5 pounds. I want to smash through that weight and instead lose 20. But I'm taking it one day at a time and not getting ahead of myself like I'm prone to doing.

Aftyn has to go to the doctor tomorrow for her 5 year check up and shots. Poor thing. I talked to her tonight about it to help prepare her since her appointment is first thing in the morning.  She seems to feel okay about the shots but let's wait and see what happens tomorrow. ;)

Tonight after dinner we went to the park and the girls had lots of fun. Aftyn is such a funny girl. She so wants to make friends quickly but is unsure how to go about it. Once she settles in and has friends inviting her to play, she fits right in.  Reed and I were laughing at her and her funny antics. Bronwyn is totally different. She just joins right in and quickly becomes a part of things.

Also tonight at the park, Mirren was sitting and playing in her carseat. The angle was perfect so that I could clearly see two little lumps situated perfectly in the bottom of her gums. It kind of explains how screamy she has been lately. That's the only way I can describe what happens when she gets overly hungry or tired, she has this ear piercing high pitched scream/cry. It sounds like we're torturing her but she's just really mad. And when she cries like that she's usually crying real tears. What a girl.