Well that was fun!

Just got kids off to school this Am & wanted to share with you a little thought about yesterday..
We had a pretty good storm system hit the coast here.. & we were among the many who lost power.
I gotta say-to be honest...It was FUN!
Ok now that might sound a bit weird but it was... I was off work so I guess that makes a huge difference in my perspective. But really it was a great time.

it meant that in the afternoon when the rains started pounding & the winds really started pickin up.. I got smart & cooked dinner ahead...Got the rice cooked in the cooker & put the chicken in a sauce & into the gas oven. & well...since I had time.. made some homemade chicken potato soup in the slow cooker.
So by the time I walked over to the school to get kids .. Everything was well under way.. Our walk home was an adventure.. Watching the kids open their coats to try to "fly" & lean into the wind walking down the hill home..I had to just giggle since these are the things that childhood memories are made of!
the walk home continued as I hurried all the neighbourhood kids that were walking home along through the path under the trees ..when I heard a few cracks!! AKKKK ...Ok OUT from under the trees Gang! MOVE IT!

Safely thru the "forest" we got home where a warm snuggly fire awaited us..
The only thing that surprised me is that the power didn't go out & till almost 4.. So by then we had MOST of the home work done... Steven had kept getting up & looking out at the greenbelt trees behind us.. What a show!

The remains of the afternoon were spent lighting candles every where & finding the camping lantern when Jamie came home .
Dinner was a lovely candle lit affair & Jess decided we needed to have the soup as part of dinner ...since soup is what you eat on "stormy" days!
After dinner Jess asked about making something else "warm" for a special treat.. so she & I made stove top pudding & a sortof cake in a cast iron pan..( ok word to the wise... You have to peel off the bottom! ~lol~ put it all together & we had a a Yummy chocolate dessert ! Yep.. Having a gas stove does have some unique benefits!
later after cleanup where I got told that it's NOT as fun to wash dishes in COLD water.. We all wandered out for a few minutes in the hot tub..which without power.. is basically a big warm bath & that's all! Then back in & into pj's we cuddled up on the couch for some reading time under the blankies by the fire . Then finally up to brush teeth by candlelight & tuck everyone including our selves into bed..
So a night with no TV .. no computer , no lights was probably the nicest we've had in a long while! Sometimes it's good to remember the simple things like just spending quiet TIME together :D

Hmmmm ok different.. but Good :)

So I've had sucessful week of avoiding the sugar monsters...Yay Me! & part of that is in direct relation to what else I've been doing.. which is really cutting down on my carb intake in general.
I decided to try this when I went earlier this week in to the hospital for a bone scan on my ever annoying foot..Yes I AM finally doing something about it & being proactive instead of just moaning about it frikkin hurting all the time!
So.. that added to the fact that whether it's the weather or , just overuse in general.. my foot has been aching pretty much 24/7 lately.
AND... I HAVE NOT been to the Gym ALL week!! Geees this feels like going to confession...How many Hail Mary's ( or Bill's ) ( or Arnold's) or the Deity of your choice.. do I have to say??!

Ok .. so it's not really that bad ..but it's felt weird..but I have got lots of shoppin for my trip & or the kids & Jamie done! ~lol~

Any who... some of you ..especially those (Cherie) who have tummy issues..might be interested to find out that my experiment with cutting out pretty much all simple carbs has resulted in my lower tummy area "changing". The skin seems looser.. like the fat underneath has gone..somewhere..
Ok so maybe I'm totally out to lunch but it does!!
Has anyone else had this happen when they radically change what they are doing diet-wise??
any who that's where I am.. trying something a bit different since I am not able to go to the gym & do the cardio that I ususually do.

Now of course my brain wonders...if I DID do cardio as well as this , what might I be able to do?


Ah...It's Friday.. & in our house if I'm home..that is "play day" or "Free day" or Sqisheeee day" tee hee..so I'd better go...

Ok Nuff of that !

Well it's still raining...in fact we're expecting record rainfall in the next 24 -48 hrs & apparently some Huge winds along with it... so we'll see what that brings! Yiikes~!
I've decided that it's time to "step AWAY " from the candy & get my brain & bod back in gear as of the AM.. So wish me luck ! ...& PLEASE if you're around ..feel free to check on me or give me a kick or a poke!! I'm gonna make sure to sign in to both Messengers it's time to quit hiding & DO something!
& just 'cause they are fun..here's another more interesting ,cheery test!

Your Dosha is Pitta

You have a quick mind, a gift for persuasion, and a sharp sense of humor. You have both the drive and people skills to be a very successful leader. Argumentative and a bit stubborn, you have been known to be a little too set in your ways. But while you may be biased toward your own point of view, you are always honest, fair, and ethical. With friends: You are outgoing and open to anyone who might want to talk to you In love: You are picky but passionate To achieve more balance: Be less judgmental of those around you, and take cool walks in the moonlight.

What's Your Dosha?

just cause they are fun..here's another more interesting ,cheery test!

Yep kinda blue today..

Not sure what to write..since it seems that it's kinda quiet around blogville anywho...
Halloween was Great, kids had a wonderful time.. but now it's over & I'm left with the rain & too much damn candy! ( NOT good in the middle of a very emotional PMS week! )

I should be all gettin hyper about the fact we are goin away for a week at the end of the month ...but somehow I am just not all excited as I should be.
I really haven't got into this trip like I should... Don't know if underneath I'm worried about something happening ..or just I feel like a big fat blobby so staying home & hibernating seems like a better idea..

Your Aura is Blue

Spiritual and calm, you tend to live a quiet but enriching life. You are very giving of yourself. And it's hard for you to let go of relationships. The purpose of your life: showing love to other people Famous blues include: Angelina Jolie, the Dali Lama, Oprah Careers for you to try: Psychic, Peace Corps Volunteer, Counselor

What Color Is Your Aura?