Sunday, December 28

The Week after Christmas and Anticipating Change


I can hear you. I can hear you ask, "Why don't you write any more?" And the answer is things have been crazy busy in the Faux-Toes department getting everybody's holiday photo on for size. And taking care of Amy's twins on Tuesdays and Thursdays and then it was the week before Christmas when running errands becomes a cruel joke of survival of the fittest. It is the hardest thing to keep focused on the real reason for the season. It's easy to get caught up in the wrapping paper and tape and ribbons and bows. Not to mention the bank account. I don't know how we would have gotten through Faux-Toes crazy season if Don hadn't been home these last few months. Soon everything will be changing in our world. Don goes back to work after seven months at home. Seven months in the eyes of toddler is as far back as she can remember. I'm excited for change but I want to do better, be better and set some attainable goals: Like real weekly dinner planning and working out on a regular schedule to be fit and have energy and lose the weight that's found it's way to my hips over the last stressful time. I have joined Beachbody as a Coach to add accountability on this front. Would love to have you join me on the path to fitness. Ask me how! I have big goals for my Faux-Toes business, too. We're planning a shoot tour and hopefully my sidekicks will be able to travel, too... Houston, Dallas, Nashville and Boston. Other locations are under consideration. So if it seems like an overhaul on goals and ideals, well it is... but after 2008 and the craziness that ensued... it's the least we can do for 2009. I'm taking tips and recipe ideas for homecooked dinners. So post your ideas now... don't be shy! :-)
Here's to what is sure to be the most amazing year yet! Hang on to your hats!!

2 comments:

Cheryl said...

Here's a recipe I stole from Weight Watchers. It's mostly homecooked but its so easy it feels like cheating.

Delicious Gumbo
Mix 1 bag of frozen soup vegetables and 2 cans of diced tomatoes and heat.
Cook up 1-2 chicken breasts. Dice and throw in with veggies.
Add cajun spices as desired.
Make up some brown rice.
Serve with gumbo over rice and salad on the side.

It's easy, healthy and yummy. Happy New Year!

Cheryl said...

Ooops! I forgot, mix in a chicken broth bouillon cube and a cup of water if you want it more soup like.