One word...........TIRED!
DD17 is officially graduated. It was a very long day yesterday and yet, it wasn't long enough. All went well and we had a lot of people come through for the open house. I had purposefully planned it to start about 1 hour after graduation was done, so that I had time to throw the food on the table and be ready. Of course, I knew family would be here before hand. Well, let's just say by the time my party was ready to start, it looked like it was over because my food table was almost picked clean (and I had a lot out)! We had a lot of family that had traveled a good distance and this was their lunch and supper. So I was rushing to get the table replenished and had to send a few people out for a few more items. I think I went through 2 batches of punch in an hour! Oh well, at least they all enjoyed themselves and if the food is gone then you know you did well. I have lots of leftover fruits and veggies which will be great for me today and tomorrow.
The whole event was surreal. I almost cried when DD17's father was here with his other 2 children. She didn't know for sure that he was coming and she did not know that he was bringing her siblings. It was a good time though and she had fun. My only regret is not enough pictures. I had very little help with serving food, that once I mingled a little, I didn't have time to do pictures. DH was called to the store for business a few times and DD15 was too busy running around and giggling. I really wanted to take a picture of DD17's display table, where she showed off her awards, but she took it down so fast when we were cleaning up. Oh well. I guess I will take more pictures in London.
All in all, she is glad to be done and ready to move on. I am very proud of her and got complemented by many people on the great job I have done in bringing her up. Why does it feel that there is so much I wanted to teach her, but didn't get the chance too?
Food............After breakfast, I don't recall everything I ate. Here is the best that I can remember. 4 ham rolls (equals 1 slice ham, spread cream cheese and chives), about 10-14 sm Tostitos, 1 cup of taco dip (refried beans, hamburger, cream cheese, tomatos, lettuce, cheese), 3 strawberries, 1/2 c. canteloupe, 2 oz hard cheese, 1 piece cake, 2 c. punch, 2 c. tea, no water (I just plain forgot to drink much of anything), about 1 T. of mixed nuts. I can't remember if I had any veggies. Didn't eat alot, but ate in stages. All in all, I think the calories were not too bad, but very fattening.
Exercise? Probably all the running I was doing in heels. Of which, my feet didn't hurt and feel great today. Losing weight and moving alot more has really helped.
Breakfast: 1/2 slice 7 grain w/ smidge butter, 1 c. strawberries, 1 egg omelet w/ fresh chives & sprinkle cheese, 1 c. milk
AM snack: veggies (gonna take them w/ shopping)
Lunch: Ham, fruits and veggies
PM snack: yogurt
Supper: Leftovers. Probably the taco dip/salad
Goals for day:
1. Shop for London trip
2. Bookwork caught up so I can leave
3. Bills pd so I can leave
4. Pack!
5. Get my eating back on schedule (more consistent timing)
6. Get some good sleep
Oh my!!! I am leaving tomorrow! There is so much to do before I can go. Who planned this trip so close to graduation anyway?
BTW, weight is back to pre-TOM. I better get going. Will check in later.
