April 5th

Happy Monday. This morning I got up and did my lower body strength training. Had a yummy breakfast of flax seed oatmeal, with protein powder and bananas, I was very pleasantly surprised how good it was, chased with green tea. Out shopping all morning with the girls, spent a lot of money but necessary expenses. Lunch was a big yummy salad. Tonight I got a fair amount of stuff done. I wanted to get in my Latin dance DVD but that didn't happen. I was feeling pretty exhausted, just wanting to snuggle up with Marc and a glass of wine and hide under the covers. But Elizabeth's hair was an absolute rats nest, it is getting worse and worse the longer she grows it. So I needed to brush it out. As it has been for the passed three weeks she cried and told me she hates me and that she will not cut her hair despite how much it hurts to get it brushed, and I really am being as gentle as I can. Once we finished I was so frustrated and she refused to kiss me. I wanted to bury myself even more, but instead I decided the best way to deal with negative emotions is to exercise so I hopped on the elliptical for 30 minutes, got a good sweat while Marc sat on his butt and tucked into some wine, mine has been breathing and now I am definitely going to win. I am so excited 10 minute back rubs every day for 6 months. I will be so relaxed. I can't wait to get started.