Pics and Such

Ah...last day of the work week.  How happy am I?!  Woke up to Prince this morning..."Kiss" - now that will be in my head all day long.  Better than "The sailors says Brandy...you're a fine one...what a good wife you would be.  Oh, well, DAMN!  What was I singing before?  Oh, right, Prince...Kiss.  Nope...Brandy it is now.  Crap!

So yesterday I managed to look through about 582 Weight Watchers recipes.  I found several that I want to try out.  Probably next week.  Tonight is burritos.  Yummy.  And fairly low cal/low fat.  I put on a pair of jeans today that had felt a little snug in the past and they slid right on and voila...not so tight.  That's good.  I almost wish I owned a scale so I could actually see if I've lost any weight but I really don't want to know what I weigh.  UGH!

Speaking of weight and healthier living...I was thinking in the shower about the changes I've noticed since I've been on this no drinking during the week thing (can you tell I'm obsessed...it is all I talk about?) and here are some things that I've realized:

1. I sleep better.  And not only do I sleep better but I fall right to sleep and sleep through the night (if Zeke isn't panting away or Bubba isn't shaking his head or Jim isn't snoring to wake the dead).  And when I get up (except for the end of the week) it doesn't take forever to adjust to being up and awake.
2. It's about to be "that time of the month" and I've noticed that I haven't had any symptoms until today (due tomorrow).  No sore (chicken) boobs, no night sweats. Maybe I'm grumpy but that isn't a symptom I don't think...that may just be me wanting some wine! 
3. Headaches are to a minimum.  I still take my one pill (naproxen) in the morning but that's just preventative. Other than that - I rarely (knock on wood) get headaches.
4. I'm reading a ton more...because I'm not all in my cups, I guess.  Hee hee.

Now all this is fine and good and I appreciate how I'm feeling better but don't get me wrong.  I wish I could have a glass of wine (or three) every single day...and not feel guilty or fat or bloated or tired etc.  But - that's life and I'm 41!  Need to make it to 51. 

And now for a little "Aunt Kathleen Entertainment Time"!  To explain - I got an email from Aunt K last night.  She's recovering from yet another ankle surgery (repair of a hairline fracture) and is house bound.  She requested pics.  I sent the email to Mags, by the way, so hopefully that bad mom will be a good mom and send some cute pics of the fam (Eva).  Until then - here are some funnies to get you through your humdrum day. 

Isn't this a "terrible" pic!?  (Really though, how could any pic of sweet Eva be terrible?! I just love the complete drugged look).

I don't know when I took this pic of Maggie and Charlie's dog Max.  Obviously that was when I was still drinking wine during the week.  HA!  Who doesn't love a dog in hats!?

And I may have "published" this before but how cute is Sami in bed with her Daddy!?  When I'm not in bed, she's always in my spot.  Loves her!

A sweet pic of Zeke - cuddled up!

Oh, and I was going to post a pic of Dad after his stitches but I can't find the pic.  I saved it at work so I'll get it there and send it to myself and post tomorrow.  Prepare yourself though...it's a doozy (BTW - Dad gave me permission to post).  

K - I'm out and running late...again.  Later!