A Dull Winter

I'm sure you have noticed the total lack in posting.  Like the title of this post said, it has kind of been a dull winter.  I always get anxious once the new year hits.  I want to get out in the yard and start digging around and planting.  That is no different this year, especially because we have some pretty big projects planned, as money allows. Ah, if money were no object.

After not really seeing much of Andrew in December since he was out playing Santa for UPS and delivering packages, we have been spending some much needed time together with the dogs.  I'm sure Maya thought Andrew was never coming back, she gets so sullen when he is gone too long.  Buddy is happy when Andrew is home, but he is more concerned when I am gone for any long period of time.  Speaking of Buddy, our old man celebrates his 10th birthday next week.  As of next month, he has been with us for two years!  We actually had to stop and think the other day about how long he has been with our family.  He has become such an important part of our life, we can't really remember what it was like without him.  We had his annual checkup a couple of weeks ago, and the vet heard a heart murmur.  Of course, we didn't want to think anything was wrong with our little Buddy, but we continue to keep an eye on him.  He hasn't really slowed down at all.  He bounces around like a crazy man and loves to do a dance for us when we pick up his food bowl. 

On the diet front, I have been trying to keep up with my workouts.  With the holidays, it was hard because I wasn't at work to actually workout.  I workout in the gym at work, so on the days I'm not at work I really don't want to drive all the way into work to workout.  I think I did pretty well.  Of course, holidays mean sweets, and I have a major sweet tooth.  I haven't stepped on the scale since sometime in December.  I keep putting it off, but suppose I should come clean with myself at some point so I can assess the damage.  Earlier in December I was getting really sick of not dropping any weight, so I went back to the doctor to discuss it.  I have to say, I was actually really frustrated with the visit.  The advice I got was to speak to a dietitian.  I know it would likely be beneficial, but it still frustrated me.  It isn't like I'm double fisting cheeseburgers for dinner.  I'm actually trying harder on this diet and weight loss goal than I have any other time I have lost weight and I'm seeing far fewer results.  A lot of it I'm writing off as stress, which I'm working on resolving at the moment.


So, there you have it.  As I said, a dull winter so far. I hope things pick up soon!