Happy Monday:)

I quite agree Munisha. I didn't learn anything new about my children after spending 31/2 hrs at conferences today. I did run up & down the stairs about 20 times in the Middle School, so at least I got some exercise! But I too will be back next year, just in case something momentous happens that I don't notice.

Had a frantic search of Monday night Yokohama for bananas and apples, which made Darren laugh. Still, when a banana is the highlight of your dinner it becomes of great importance to have a fresh one! And yes Corry - I didn't think about it too much, but I have never before considered a grilled fish as a treat. How things have changed.

 Did my jump rope around an empty tennis court while everyone played tennis this evening. It was most refreshing,  looking at the moon from various angles, and jumping my way round the court. I think I will do that more often.

Thanks Maki for delivering the new exercise sheets. I did find those wicked kick squat things VERY difficult - major thigh burn!

Small lapse

Had a slight lapse last night as Darren came home relatively early and we all went out to dinner. Haven't seen him all week due to him being completely swamped at work . He was a bit stressed I think. Anyhow, I had grilled fish with Thai spices and veggies, so not too bad. Loved the burning mouth  spicey -ness. It made a wonderful change from my delicious egg whites!

Back on track today, and feeling re energised. Managed to put together some IKEA drawers without cursing, so I must be feeling relaxed....

Have cake and ate it!

Yee Haa I got up this morning & decided to do many things, the first of which was making my cake. So there I was at 9am mixing up a storm in the kitchen. I even finished my curtains while it was baking. Sat down later with a nice cup of tea and a moderate slice and enjoyed it soooo much. Can't believe it took so long to get my act together.

Actually I felt a bit stuffed, but I coped well. Had a game of squash this evening to work it off, and now my legs are a bit sore, but it was great fun.I do love thrashing that little ball round the court!

Late again - ho hum.

 

Give me cake!

Oh no- it's late again. I can't seem to get to bed early. Darren's not home ( some financial crisis going on ), dog's at my feet after enjoying his egg yolks. Just spent 1 1/2 hours talking to my sister who is about to give birth. It was so funny listening to all her gripes and groans.She was on the couch, with major back ache, eating a piece of cake - which by the way is what I should be doing.

Missed Corry's class this morning because  I was at a class coffee morning & didn't realise how time flies when you're having a good chat.Anyhow, it was good fun, and the cakes looked wonderful, but I'd just eaten my huge breakfast, so wasn't tempted.

Just figured out how to add pictures! This is my lovely Oliver winning the cross country race yesterday  - He's so proud of himself.

Aching legs....

Painful thighs this morning thanks to our new double legs routine. Oh and my tennis session, which was not gentle. Couldn't even do my usual 2 lap run of Negishi with the kids for cross country.

Still can't do those v-sits without crumpling, but we will persevere....

I am now so full of fruit and egg white that I can't sleep, so I'll have to talk to Darren who has just come home!

Can't wait for more fun thigh burn with Corry tomorrow - except I have a class coffee morning first  at one of the major bakers of Yokohamas house - I'm just going to have to eat my big breakfast at the crack of dawn, so I can't fit anything else in.

Still no indulgence - maybe my time has run out??? Didn't have any eggs left yesterday when I felt a baking urge.

One Month gone...

Oh dear, another weekend gone and I haven't even sat near the computer. It's a fight with all these children claiming priority - mine, and all the waifs and strays who slept over this w/end!

I feel great after the workout this morning, but I think I'm going to have difficulty climbing the stairs tomorrow, with all those lunges and jumps. Just cleaned  my disgusting house (come back Cora....)so that's another workout.

Haven't even had my treat - how sad is that. I didn't get time to make my cake, and now the urge has gone. Maybe later.... oh maybe I'll go & do it right now.

Put on my very old and a bit tight jeans today - and wow - I have  excess fabric on the backside. That made my day - something is working!

Weird super Mum

Missed a few days- not sure why, but I seem to be doing stuff all day, then kids activities, dinner, homework - no time left. I just read Makis post, and weirdly I have become demon Mum in the kitchen. Homemade granola bars, full of natural goodness, lots of veggies and freshly prepared delicacies for dinner, even if I can't eat it myself. It's become a pleasure rather than a chore. My kids think it's great. Even the bars were popular in the lunch boxes.

Also just read the email about having a treat. I haven't really felt like eating anything too gooey, but I might just have to make my fav. chocolate cake tomorrow, and have 1 slice with a cup of tea. Aahh - now that is worth waiting for! Martha Stewart eat your heart out. I'm even making curtains - is this really me????