On the go...

I have had so many people ask why I decided to get off of facebook. There isn't really one huge reason, nothing happened- no drama... But I guess I just figured that with the other changes I was making, being of facebook would be another good one to add to the list. I spent so much time on there. As Colton was playing with his toys, I had my left had supporting him in case he fell back and then I had my right hand being occupied by my phone that I was busy scrolling down the newsfeed on facebook with. When Colton was napping, I was perusing facebook instead of tidying up the house, or getting some much needed exercise in. The decision to leave facebook for a few months has really turned out to be a good decision. To tell you the truth, some of the things that I had been reading on there from time to time became a real negative mood changer. I asked myself every now and then why it was that I was letting things that I read on facebook get to me so much? I have the solution- it was because facebook had become a real big part of my life. Wow-- typing that out, hearing it in my head and then reading over it again really made me realize how pathetic that really sounds. I don't mean to put down anyone else who feels as though facebook has become a large part of their lives, but for me, that's not okay.

Once I decided to start this blog and sent some text messages out to friends in hopes that they would check it out, I received a lot of responses like "ha ha, you're trading one addiction for another??" And you know what? That is exactly what I would think if I were on the other side of the text. But in all honesty, this blog will not, I repeat WILL NOT become an addiction. A perfect example is the fact that I planned on doing this blog each and everyday, but yesterday, I was just too busy that I couldn't manage to get on and write a post. And really, that's a great thing, I would say.

So, "notes from facebook rehab" in summary are that things aren't as bad as I would have thought. The withdrawals lasted only about 2 days, I wasn't in any pain and surprisingly, I'm still keeping in touch with a lot of friends. :) ha ha!

(I've helped myself! :))



Yesterday was a really good day for me because... I finally ate some food!!! Ha ha! I decided to stop the master cleanse early, like I said in the last post. I'm eating healthy and exercising. Colton and I met up with Kelly and Rachel at Daily Ranch at 8am for a pretty dang good workout!!! It was the first time that I had done that walk, and the first hill was a true wake up!! I need to get my butt back into gear!! I could barely talk while I pushed my 19lb Colton up that hill. It felt great, but then again, it really made me realize how very out of shape I am. Colton had a good time and was all bundled up. Once we got to the end of trail, before we decided to head back, I took a picture of him in the stroller-- he doesn't look as happy as he was! ;)

After our walk, we came home to get ready again to meet Pappy (my Dad), and BFF (Chelsea) for breakfast at Denny's in Mira Mesa. This was the first time that I ate in 6 days!!! I had to be pretty careful about the first thing that I tried to digest... So Chris helped me decide on a egg white, veggie omelet with no cheese. At Denny's, I decided to also add some turkey bacon for some protein! It was absolutely phenomenal! DELICIOUS!! It had me wondering why I hadn't always chosen something healthy like this in the past?!

Colton took a little nap on the ride home from Mira Mesa and got charged up again for a couple errands that we ran with Chris. We went and visited Uncle Jason and saw Annie and Lucas while we picked up Chris' paycheck. Then we dropped Chris off at Escondido high school so that he could suck it up at hitting in the cages with Mike. ha ha Just kidding! He just said he was a little "rusty"... I'm thinking about asking him to go another time this week so that I can get a few swings in and try and show him up! ha ha. (kidding again!) After dropping him off, we met Chelsea at the mall! We had so much fun seeing the puppies in the windows, and then riding in a toy car! He actually had so much fun in that car which kinda makes me nervous-- I don't want a little NASCAR driver son to worry about in the future! (as much as Chris' family would just love that!) :P

After the mall, we stopped by target to get Taryn a graduation gift and card. Then we quickly came home and got ready to head over to their house for the party! Chris had a lot of fun smoking everybody in beer pong. I have to admit, it was hard on me to see everyone playing and drinking. I wanted to participate, but then again-- beer=fat! So, Colton and I got to socialize with everyone instead! :) Colton ended up passing out at the party and then I nagged Chris for an hour to go home. He reluctantly said his goodbyes around 10 and we headed out. Congrats again TARYN!!! I loved your alma mater! :)


Sunday (today) was just as fun filled! Woke up and decided to create my own egg white omelet! It turned out great once again! Unfortunately for Chris, he got all yolks and the cheese and extras that I would have added to my omelet in the past! :) But hey- with his hard work that he puts in everyday at work, he can stand to put a little fat in his stomach on the weekends! BUT! He has decided to start eating healthier along with me during the weekdays!

After our breakfast, I ran a few errands while Colton took a short nap. Then Chris got him ready while I got ready in my best 80's attire. I had borrowed some from Suzie but didn't end up using any of it because her stuff was like 80's party style. I needed 80's workout! Jane Fonda- ya know?! :) Then Colton and I headed to Miramar Lake to meet up with my fellow Healthy Hot Mamas to get our walk on! Turned out great and we got a great workout!! Thanks again girls-- especially to Priscilla who came through a looked like just as big of an 80's idiot as I did through the whole 5.5 mile walk around Miramar Lake!! Colton was soooo tired and fell fast asleep on the way home. Now it is time to wind down the night with this blog re-cap and then a nice warm bath for Coltie!!