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Back on the wagon....

We just returned from New Orleans where we celebrated my wonderful Grandmother’s life. I will post later with a true tribute (what I am capable of) to her. As for my eating….I was in New Orleans and did not do so well. But, today I am back on the wagon again.

Breakfast:

2 pieces low fat string cheese 4 points

Snack:Mixed Vegetable Melody 0 point

Lunch:

Turkey Soup 3 points
Orange 1 point

Snack:

Baby Carrots 0 point
Fat Free Sour cream w/onion soup mix 1 point
Persimmon 2 point

11 points used.

For dinner last night we had Albondigas Soup…..it is traditional Mexican fare, by you and I it would be considered Meatball soup…..it translates to 7 points. I also gnoshed on olives that I will count as three points. Putting me in a good spot for the day. (I didn’t eat my banana or orange, so I have to re tabulate my totals.)

01/03/08

Breakfast:Oatmeal 2 points
Orange 1 point

Snack:Peas 2 points

Lunch:Turkey Soup 4 points
Small Apple 1 Point

Snack:Broccoli 0 points

In an effort to jumpstart motivation in 2008, I am going to include in my blog a daily post of my eating healthy efforts. Today, I have packed my breakfast, lunch and snacks for the day….just like I do for Gia.

Breakfast:
1/2c Slow Cooked Oatmeal 2 points
1 Small Orange 1 point

Snack:1 Banana 2 points

Lunch:Lemon Chicken Soup 3.5 points
Green Peas 2 points

Snack:
Orange 1 point

Used 11.5 points. 9.5 points remaining. I will blog about dinner tomorrow morning as well as any “activity points” that I earned from the night before.

I really don’t want to “lose” as much as make healthy choices all around. Being an example for Gia is my number one priority.

Happy New Year to all!

Book Exchange

My little lovey

Well, the Lord has been throwing many challenges the Talamantez family's way as of late. A re cap....Gia's one year check up.....10 ounces in 3 months. Back to the specialists to see what is wrong. Seven specialist in one week. Three surgeries perscribed (which are all happening on Friday, because Mommy's win when they fight NOT to have little lovey's put under more than once) back on the CF train (sweat test, which I CAN NOT schedule....only the good Lord knows why) a severe rash over her entire body from the Measles vaccine and on a much lighter note, the holiday book exchange with all of our friends.

Needless to say, Christmas shopping is not complete....luckily Corina and I are giving the family a Chrismas party this year as opposed to gifts. So much of the shopping stress was not present.

Just trying to make it through. If you have a moment, please lift up a few prayers for my little one this Christmas. A few for her mom and dad too would be appreciated, but for her most of all.

Merry Christmas to all and may you be blessed with a healthy, happy, wonderful new year!

Thank you!

Give thanks, give thanks, give thanks!

I can not explain to you how much I have to give thanks for this year. Tears well in my eyes as I let my mind wander back to our first Thanksgiving with Gia. In the hospital, having just completed a platelet transfusion. Doctors wondering if she would make it and what on earth was wrong.

Fast forward one year…..the most vibrant, petite, adorable little girl on the planet. That sings and claps and makes funny noises. Thanksgiving was spent with my adorable husband, loving parents and of course, God’s most precious girl, Gia.

The bird was amazing. Simply decadent. The dressing was just spicy enough, cream peas just right. This year we added roasted corn and mashed potatoes. I am beginning to understand that these are “traditional” Thanksgiving favorites. Growing up in the Zansler family however, they NEVER graced our table. They were a wonderful complement to our menu and really helped fuse the uniting of two families.

Having my parents here for nearly two weeks was such a God-send. I was able to rest more, have a cleaner home, and meals that are much better than I could have ever cooked….all thanks to them. Gia’s birthday party would not have been possible with out Meezer’s help and the Thanksgiving bird would never have been so plump and decadent.

The best part of the whole thing was that Ralph and I were able to get away for an overnight stay. Just in our backyard, but an evening at a hotel and dinner together (ALONE) was just what the marriage doctor ordered. We returned from our overnight jaunt refreshed and full of enthusiasm for our marriage.

Things I am Thankful for:
· The most amazing brown eyed girl that I am the luckiest to be her mommy.
· A fabulous, impeccably dressed, ambitious, loving husband.
· A mother to help guide and cry with me throughout my journey of life.
· A father that has instilled the ability to negotiate and stand tall and proud in my beliefs.
· Turkey, dressing and creamed peas.
· Advent.
· Papa’s orange peels and cinnamon sticks brewing on the stove leaving the house with the most delicious aroma.
· All of the good things that God has bestowed on me.
· My ever evolving education.
· Much, much, more!

Gobble, Gobble!