Remember to Remember.

After a whirlwind of a weekend I am really looking forward to our short week. Being that the reason for the short week is Remembrance Day I am keeping in mind the reason for this particular holiday carries with it a responsibility to do just that, remember. It is a privilege to be Canadian, and to live under it's umbrella of freedom, and opportunity. So while I am grateful for the shorter week, I am ultimately grateful to those who surrendered their prime years over to fighting a war for not only their families, and country, but for every family that will ever call themselves Canadian. We owe them a place in our hearts, I know they have one in mine. I am grateful.

I am still holding at 180lbs, I have stuck to my healthier eating for the most part I have had a few more "cheats" over the last week. I have to cut that out if I want this weight loss to keep ticking along. I guess it wouldn't hurt to start exercising. Got the eating less happening, just gotta work on moving more. I've also incorporated a few more carbs back into my diet, which I might need to cut back out for a while. It is so hard for this bread, pasta, and potato junkie. But it really helps move things along when I steer clear of them. What do I want more, a big bowl of noodles smothered in sauce, with garlic bread, and scalloped potatoes on the side...or to look good naked? As much as I love me some potatoes, I'll take the latter.

We have to get serious about Christmas around here. I do not want to be rushing around last minute (like every other year). I thought of doing the bulk of our shopping online, that way I can shop from the comfort of my own home, and get some unique gifts for friends and family. I love Christmas, the smells, the sounds, the food (oh, the food!), and the good times with all the people I love. I bought some apples and cinnamon air fresheners, and that smell alone is getting me excited for the season! I can't wait for Christmas parties, rum and egg nog, Christmas carols, the look on the kids faces as gifts come out and go under the tree. So as much as I hate to see Christmas spattered all over the place already, I can't wait for it to come! Fa la la la la la la la laaaaa!