Week 6, Day 4

Today I got some unexpected exercise in!  I knew we were doing the Terry Fox Run at school this morning, but I didn't realize it was 4 miles long.  Had I known, I would have brought my running gear.  As it is, I'm glad I at least brought my sneakers ;)  Since I had on my dress clothes I just walked, but it was a nice brisk walk.

Tonight we had a BBQ at Nathan and Hannah's school, so I had hot dogs with white buns for supper.  Definitely not on-plan and I am paying for it tonight - I'm starving.  I'm really noticing when I eat foods that make my blood sugars jump and crash.

I didn't entirely cut out Diet Coke yesterday - I had probably the equivalent of a can.  I had about half a can today, and am hoping for none tomorrow.  I only had one cup of tea this morning, but still had my 'Super Pump' drink tonight (I imagine that has a bit of caffeine in it).

Thoughts from the rest of my life the past two days:

• I think I won the worst mother award two nights ago.  Hannah and Abigail were awake from 11:30 pm - 1:30 am.  I was not pleasant or patient with them.  I really need to learn how to give them grace even when they're driving me crazy.  I've read lately how it's easy to live a thankful life when you're all by yourself and I can so see that!  It's when we have to rub up against other people's lives that the ugly starts to come out.  One tip I've read (from the book One Thousand Gifts), is to give thanks out loud in these situations.  Now if I can only remember to *do* it!
• Hannah runs to meet me each day when I get home from school and often tells me how much she misses me.  It breaks my heart and makes me even more thankful that this is a temporary season for us.
• Mom taught Hannah the song 'I love you, a bushel and a peck ...' while we were home earlier this year.  She must sing that song every night and there's nothing more special than singing it with her - her eyes dance while she sings.
• I'm more used to my classes now.  I had to teach a new one today and it was so much more stressful!  It almost felt like coming home when I had my period 5 class that I've had since the beginning of the semester.
• My students all told me that I smile a lot in class.  That made me feel great - I'm glad I come off confident and happy.  I asked them if they could tell that I was terrified the first week that I taught them and they said no way.  I was also told that I was a way too awesome teacher to fail my internship by one student today :)
• We took some family pictures this afternoon after I got home.  I love them all and will likely share more in the coming days.  Here's one to start:

It's getting late so I'd better end here for tonight!  I can't wait to post my workout calendar for September - it's very colourful :)