Day 113 from France: Sunny Promenade

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Weigh In Week 16 - The Day R2D2 Went To The Dark Side

Karen - Day 112 - Burbank, CA

Weigh In: Week 16

Goal: Lose 35 pounds in 6 months the French Skinny Way.

Lost 1 pound this week.

Total lost so far: 14.5 pounds

Our day started out with a beautiful breakfast at De Bell Clubhouse.

It's very pretty, the people are nice and they don't mind a rambunctious 4 year old.

I had ham and eggs. Ate about half and took the rest home.

Then 4 and I were off to Jack Knapp's birthday party,

If you haven't met Jack's mom, mymomsanerd.blogspot.com, then you should go right now. She just dropped a bombshell yesterday.

This is the beautiful cake she made for Jack.

Take a good look. By the end of the party R2D2 will have gone to the dark side and I will have realized that I'm "one of those" people.

It's not pretty, people.

Everything was perfect.

The decorations.

The house.

The food.

4's creation. (Eaten before we left because they were delicious.)

I was enjoying a little tiny diet coke (first one since I started this), chatting with Smacksy. Bob, Jack and my kid were playing with balloons.

Suddenly there was a noise in the kitchen. There may have been a scream. That's the way I remember it. We rushed in.

R2D2 had slid off the plate and gone to the dark side.

Jack's Mom joined him on the floor in solidarity.

Once she was up and on her feet again she was saying "Keep Jack out of here until I fix this!"

I blurt out "Didn't you use dowels?"

She shakes her head no. I nod my head knowingly.

(When I was doing research for my planet cake I found out that if you're making an intricate cake you have to use dowels to secure them or they might.....well do this.)

I don't know what kind of crazy battle went on but the carnage is still on the wall.

She puts the candle on what was left.

Luckily Jack Knapp had no idea what had happened and cheerfully blew out the candle.

When we came home I showed Hubby the pictures of what happened.

Hubby:"You didn't start talking about dowels did you?"

Me: "Well....yes."

Hubby shakes his head and walks away.

Then it dawns on me.

(Gasp) I'm one of those people.

How could I have started talking about dowels at a time like that? What a horrible person I am! I send an email (and copies of the pictures) to Jack's Mom apologizing for being "one of those people."

I have no excuse. I'm just terrible.

Later I had baby carrots and some peanut butter.

This has no effect on the shame cloud.

Homemade chicken soup with half a freshly baked roll and real butter for dinner.

I know it's cliche but it did make me feel better.

Organic popcorn with a little butter while watching TV.

I'm pretty much over it now.

I believe she has forgiven me.

At least that's what I'm telling myself.

Day 112 from France: Left Bank

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The Mechanical Rainbow

Karen - Day 111 - Burbank

"The Mechanical Rainbow"

(Dot paints on photo paper because Supermom ran out of regular paper)

So apparently I'm not very good at math. After tomorrow's weigh in I only have 11 more weeks of this experiment not 14. My hands and feet start tingling. If I had to stop today what would I have gotten out of this?

1. I can eat bread.

2. I ate more than I thought I did.

3. I probably won't walk miles and miles in 6 inch heels like my friend in France.

4. Indoor cardio is more fun than outdoor cardio. (If you know what I mean.)

5. I never, ever, ever want to spend 4 hours a day away from my family walking and doing stairs.

6. I can eat bread. (Deserves repeating)

7. Big walks and day trips with Hubby and 4 are some of the happiest times of my day.

8. I can eat cheese.

9. Blogging is fun.

10. Slow down and pay attention to my life.

Today I made crepes for everyone.

Today I played trains.

Today I made Croque Monsieur for lunch.

Today I laughed with a friend.

Today I missed my dad.

Today I tickled my kid just to hear him giggle.

Today I made roasted chicken with mashed potatoes for dinner.

Today I flirted with Hubby.

Today I listened to my 4 year old say his prayers.

Today I paid attention.

Day 111 from France: Bridge Serenade

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Café de L'Enfer

A hell themed cafe in France.

Café de L'Enfer for more goodness.....well, you know what I mean.

Happy Sunday

The Shoes

Karen - Day 110 - Burbank

When I woke up this morning I had no idea I would enter a world I've never really understood before. Shoe envy.

The day started off nice enough with a breakfast picnic.

Then 4 and I walked to the store and brought some sushi home.

There's a lovely sushi stand at the store I shop.

For dinner, Hubby grilled some fresh veggies. We're enjoying some French bread and cheese with that when the phone rings.

Shaboom's on her way over. She has to show me her new shoes.

I chuckle a little because although I enjoy a nice shoe or boot I've never really had "Shoe Fever".

And then she shows up.

With these.

Now I know in my Mommy life there is no need for these. I have 2 pair of running shoes that serve me well. But aren't they beautiful? I really really love them. I quickly do the math.....one pair of these are a few mortgage payments. If I cut out all luxuries like eating and get a second job I could buy these in ......

"Mommy, are you okay? You look funny."

"I'm trying to figure out how to get these pretty shoes."

Then I imagine walking to the store in these. Possibly stepping in a mud puddle or 4 spilling milk or juice on them. I get sad for my new pretend shoes. I put the calculator back in the junk drawer. Take a deep breath. Watch Shaboom put the shoes back in their own little bag and say goodbye.

This was a tough day.