Elizabeth met Grandpa this weekend. The mask is because he still has MRSA (another day or two and he'll be cleared) after his recent hospital stay. He was SO happy to see her. He cried. I cried. It was emotional.Through all the craziness and fast food and pizza and lack of exercise, I've still managed to lose a pound in the last few weeks. But not enough. And today I look at this picture and realize that my father is FAR too sick for a 64 year old. And I will NOT do that to Elizabeth or my future grandchildren. I just won't. It was a concept before.
It's a REALITY now.
And so, taking Ambers suggestion (who gained 7 pounds during pregnancy TOTAL and is already down 20 since) - I'm starting today slowly - going back to the EA Active workouts. Focusing on losing 10 pounds in the next three weeks. Getting back to using Wii Fit. Doing things HERE at home so I can stay with them and help out. And as Elizabeth gets more settled and Amber needs a LITTLE less help (and is getting more sleep) I'll go back to the gym, and follow Byron's example...
I'll be there - January 2011. And Elizabeth and Amber will be with me. And we'll be CELEBRATING health, life, and fitness.
And today we're starting back on that road.
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Good for you, I know you can do it!!! Believe me, I know how hard it is to face stress without a cookie in your hand but I think it can be done and Kevin and I are trying to change. We ordered a Wii finally (and Wii Active)! We are going to have to do it in the craft room in front of a 15” Sponge Bob TV until we get the living room finished but we are going to do it. We are still going to work towards doing the WDW Half in 2011. And congratulations on your loss Amber!! It will be easier if you both work together on this.
ReplyDeleteKeep focused and you can do it!!! Elizabeth is a real beauty!!!! Thanks again for all the pictures.
Dana
Sounds like a great moment that you shared with your Dad and Elizabeth. :-) That's what life is all about.
ReplyDeleteI have my pompoms all ready to do some cheering in Jan for you! You can do it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful picture! I'm so glad grandpa got to meet Elizabeth - it's so important and so special. Remember these moments always!
ReplyDeleteIt's a real wake up call isn't it. I lost my parents at 64 and 61. My Dad was disabled the year I was born so there were extenuating circumstances and my Mom had some health problems but I lost her unexpectedly. Trust me - that was a wake up call for me. I understand where you are and I don't have kids of my own to think about in those terms.
I'm very proud of you for not gaining weight through this - that's very important. Congrats to Amber too on her weight loss.
Remember to take it slow and don't overwhelm yourself, but do get out the Wii and start using it. Make it part of your routine again. You can do it!
I can't wait to meet you all in Jan 2011!
Good plan, Jonathan. Elizabeth will need a healthy mom and dad for a long time to come, so hop to it!
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