If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.....

Iwas so busy yesterday, I had no time to blog. Here goes two days worth.

I got on the treadmill and "bumped it up a notch". I felt really good, so today, I ran for about 2 miles. Now, my left knee hurts. It's actually the area behind my knee. I am gonna take some Advil, walk tomorrow, and get in the hot tub tonight. If any of my running friends have knee related stretches that I should do before or after running, please let me know.

I was thinking about how good I feel,other than my knee pain. I haven't worked that hard in a loooong time, but today I have more energy. I am happier. I WANT to make good food choices today. I found myself at Whole Foods today because I am craving a really good butternut squash. I was reminded of the children's book "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie". It is about a little mouse who gets a cookie and then wants milk to go with it, and then something else to go with the milk, and then something else to go with that. I think the running is that way with me. If I run, I want to look healthy. If I look healthy, I feel good about myself. If I feel good about myself, I want to stay that way. In order to stay that way, I need to prepare healthy foods. If I prepare healthy foods, my whole family is healthier. You get the picture. It reminds me that I HAVE to exercise. Just like I HAVE to breathe. No choice in the matter.

My orchestra club is a smashing success. Last Wednesday, I had 22 kids. A bit more than I am comfortable with, but a nice number just the same. The little girl who wanted the violin was a "no show". I e-mailed her, but no response. Not quite sure what to do now. There is a second orchestra on the horizon for me, but we will see what happens.

Laura did really well on her final exams and I think we are over this first quarter hump. She is a bit more organized. I think the charging thing has helped.

Becca has a half day at school today. She has two playdates planned, so I better stop for now.

Happy day all!!!!