Approaching the BIG 3-O!

Ohh boy, there really is something about that 30's thing that gets to you! I can't believe I'm getting OLD!!! LOL! Okay, so maybe that's a tiny bit of exagerration, because some of you readers are in your late 50's and you're not old right?!

I was in the nutrition store the other day to stock up on all my supplements, and the owner (who I've become acquainted with over the past year) asked how Will was doing. She's watched him grow from a very tiny and sickly looking 5 pound baby into the much bigger-energetic-bundle that he is. When I answered "he's growing and doing great", she responded "well he sure has a great mom ..a mom who likes to take care of herself. Can you believe some of those crack babies that are out there?". I know seriously! I'm amazed those kiddos do as good as they do regardless of their mommy's habits. Actually, one of my little girls that I love so much is a product of a crack addicted mother. She was born in the car in the hospital parking lot, because her mom was afraid of being caught. Thankfully, she was adopted out to a very dear family (my other mom and dad) and is doing awesome.

ANYWAY-When the nutrition store owner said I was a mom who took care of myself, I wanted to turn around and see who she was really talking to. I know I don't take TOTAL care of myself like I should. But I guess when I thought about it, I do try my best. Maybe it's that whole 30's thing that's kind of kicked me into high gear :) Or maybe it was pregnancy that started me on the right path, (it's funny how that responsibility can have such an effect on your choices) and breastfeeding has just kind of kept me there...paying more attention to the foods I eat, and the drinks I gulp down, or the vitamins on my bathroom counter I choose to endure daily.

I want to do even more. I want to be healthy. I want to live a long time. I have a husband and son that need me around, AND it's for my own good too.

I will however, warn you that I refuse to STOP enjoying a yummy dessert or cup of decaf with lots of cream and sugar! Great mexican food (with homemade tortillas) will still be in my repoitoire, and bread will still be on our table. There are a few moments of bliss that are worth keeping around for sanities sake! LOL! BUT, I am trying to make more balanced choices, eating and drinking MOSTLY was is good for me :)

P.S. I dropped 3 more baby pounds!!! I attribute it to walking more in my new neighborhood, AND taking more fish oil :) Woohoo!