Housework and play

It was floor washing day today, not because I wanted to or because its on the schedule, but simply because they were in dire need of it. After a weekend of working in the garden, mowing at all the chores, there was plenty of mud and dirt tracked into the kitchen. I still am amazed at my choice for a white kitchen floor. No idea what I was thinking at the time we choose that color. Brown or gray would have been a smarter choice.

Miss Mei-Ling came to visit her grammie, giving me a good excuse to put the mop away for a time. She was dressed so cute, the camera was out before she could blink, but she was not too anxious to be photographed, she wanted to eat and then sleep. By afternoon, both momma and baby were napping on the sofa. I remember those days of sleepless nights and how good a cat nap felt.
I have started back in earnest eating smaller amounts. Taking my time to eat, enjoying the flavor of the food and eating mindfully. I really want to be thinner. For health reasons and of course to look better in my clothes. Vanity is alive and well, a functioning motivator to get some of this extra weight off.

Once again I am re-reading French Women Don't Get Fat. Its my favorite book about diet, because its more about eating right, than eating wrong. Its livable, doable, and has an element of class and chic-ness that makes it fun to live. Besides that, watching my daughters and husband eat this way, proves it works. They have eaten "the French Way" without ever having a label to it. Small bites, slow eating, small portions, satisfied with one chocolate or one cookie. Walking places, and not snacking. They are thin and healthy.

Plus the recommendation to have some wine each day is a real plus for me. I love wine, and its good for my heart. I deserve to look good, I deserve to enjoy my meal time and I deserve to reach my goals !

Miss Mei-Ling

And last but not least, Mei-Ling and Melanie sound asleep, nap time for both