Swim meet went really well for the most part. This was DD11's first big meet and she kept spinning between really nervous/I don't want to do this/having a blast! She did well though. DD12 was last in 500yd free, but didn't care. One of her ISPE goals is to compete in a 500 yd free event and she did it - that is all that counts.

She also got a "B" time (good) in her 50 yd backstroke event (another ISPE goal) so she was really excited about that too.
I drank gallons of water (literally!) since it was so wonderfully hot in the desert. Eating wise I did better than I had thought I would. For breakfasts I had a raisin bagel, apple, and LF yogurt. For snacks I ate granola bars and/or almonds. I didn't do so good with lunches. Friday was BK, but I only ate two chicken fries (too stressed out about the @#$$% traffic and making it to the pool on time). Saturday lunch was late (2'ish, after the morning swim session). We went to an excellent Mexican place where I ate too many chips and guacamole and yummy fajitas. I also enjoyed a couple of margaritas (needed these after spending all morning keeping DD11 from falling apart!) Then we went and saw "Happy Feet" on the IMAX screen - very funny! After the big lunch and popcorn at the movies, I wasn't hungry for dinner and just skipped it. So I guess that compensated a little. Sunday lunch was late again - chinese food on the road. I ate about 1c orange chicken, 2/3c chow mein, and 4 cream cheese wontons

. I skipped dinner again - this time because I have finally fallen victim to the kids cold crud.
I felt the cold coming on last week. There were a couple of days that I just could not get warm, and several times I knew my throat was sore, but I did not have time to be sick. We have a low key week this weke and so I guess my body decided it was ok to be sick now. This has happened before too.

I'm crazy busy, then when things slow down a bit, I get sick ...
Off to make some chicken noodle soup now ...
Anna