May 9th

Happy Mother's day. I have just spent an awesome weekend with my mom. Saturday was my sister's baby shower my mom and I hosted here. It went very well. I didn't get the best night sleep last night but today was pretty good. I have to admit I was quite disappointed when I saw my mother's day gift that Marc purchased with the kids consisted of a bag of six half a fist sized truffles and a huge chocolate heart. It hurt a little that they couldn't think of something more heartfelt and meaningful. I felt unsupported in what I have achieved and towards the goals for my health. Despite that the girls and I had fun with my mom. We had hoped to go for a hike to Hilton Falls conservation area and register for the "Footsteps for Trees" program. However it was quite windy and cold and Elizabeth really didn't want to go hiking. Instead we ended up going bowling, a wee walk and feed the ducks at Paletta, and out to Sushi Asano by my house. The food was really good. Not too fond of the eel though, it was a weird texture but I tried something new.

I just finished an hour on the elliptical and I feel really good for it. I am going to have a bath with the lavendar vanilla bubble bath a client gave me. That should send me off to a solid night sleep. I can't wait. Juliet was making fun of the bags under my eyes today at dinner.

This week is an extremely busy one from dawn to midnight. I am finding it more difficult doing it on my own but it is getting done, and getting done well. Marc will be home on Friday night, I teach all weekend and then a fresh not as busy week begins. I just need to get through this with a strong, steady, happy pace and be proud of every accomplishment along the way. I know I can.