So far, so good...

2012 is already a vast improvement over 2011. When I force myself to think back to where we were at this time last year, ugh... we are in such a better place.

I've gotten myself back on the WW track. I won't lie, it's not been easy. But life isn't easy and I refuse to get fat so... hard work is where it's at right now. I have been spending my evenings busting my ass around my house. Whether it's cleaning and organizing or making lunches and planning meals, or going out in the god formotherfuckersaken wind and rain for a run, I have been falling into bed at the end of the day exhausted. I must say, my sleep hasn't been this deep in quite some time. I'm hoping with continued improved sleep, the dark circles and bags under my eyes will start to dissipate.

Eating cleaner and healthier (and less) is actually quite enjoyable (it's the prep work that's the pain in the ass).  I have been actually enjoying my food and looking forward to it.  Actually feeling hungry before I eat is something I haven't been experiencing all that often in the past few weeks of indulgence.  It feels great to actually feel like you deserve your meal.

We're also working on getting the kids sleep habits fixed up and although it's another big battle that I don't always feel like fighting, both Ruby and Lincoln have slept through the night for the past 3 nights. It's been a bitch getting them actually to bed and asleep each night, but we've been persevering and refusing to give in and it's starting to pay off. I fully realize that I have now jinxed myself by writing about it and both kids will be up nine times each tonight.

I got myself an iPhone. Oh, Lord, how I lived 36 years of my life without it is a mystery to me. As most of you who have already been in the 21st century for some time already know, this phone is life changing. The things it can do for me! One of my favorite things though (besides the Weight Watchers app and the banking app) is the photography! Who knew that a "cell phone" could take/make such cool pictures? After only a week, I utterly adore it.

I've been super crazy busy at work lately, and balancing life/work is a challenge for me.  I'm a pleaser and I feel the need to prove myself over and over again to my boss.  There's been quite a bit of overtime over the past few weeks, and having to find care for my kids has been challenging and at times frustrating and guilt inducing.  I'm hoping things will settle down a bit for January and we can get into a bit of a better rhythm.   

I'm really wanting to join a gym right now.  Those nights when the wind is blowing and the rain is sheeting or the cold is bitter, it would be so nice to get inside a gym and get my exercise there as opposed to running in the elements.  The gym would also offer more of a variety of exercise as opposed to just running.  However, I'm a proud woman and I refuse to be among the masses of people who join a gym in January.  I don't want to be one of "them".  Also, gyms are insane busy in January and that would just piss me off.  So for now, I just keep on running outside.  Maybe in February I can reassess the need to attend the gym, and my pride. 

I have been drinking tea and eating oatmeal for breakfast each day this week.  But since today is Friday (woohoo!), I'm treating myself. 

How's 2012 treating YOU??