Hi Family. Life is good today. I told Dave last night that I can remember over the last couple of weeks actually FEELING a bit of happiness in my body and even recognizing it! Nice, huh?! A few days at Karen's was great. The kids had a blast, as to be expected, and that gave me a bit of time to myslef - or at least time not doting on their every need. Shopping always does my spirit good, not to mention it was all clearance prices!

While I was gone Dave finished the "Wall That Changed Our Lives." The trim and paint and everything. Even the inside of Reese's room is painted. On New Year's Day we took down Christmas and re-organized it all and kept going through the rest of the house. It feels really good. It's nice to have Dave around, and not just around, but around and available.

Karen and I made 30 minute exersize CDs (music). I've tried them both out. I love them. I get my spunky walk going on the treadmill when they play :) For the last two days Sarah Grace has joined me in my cool down stretching. She will sit in front of me between my legs as we both stretch to the sides and forward. It's a nice little routine, I hope it continues.

Yesterday and today my walk actually met the mile. I've been walking, but doing it very slowly. I have upped my pace a bit and with the CD walk a minute or two longer. Between the two, my walk hits the mile marker. I am pleased.

I know we aren't really re-evaluating for another few days, but I have already re-evaluated. I will up my pace so that I get a full mile in my walk.