Thursday GREAT - Friday - CRAPTASTIC

Even with all the abundance of good food I shoved down my gullet, I still managed to lose 0.6 lbs to make my 20 lb total weigh loss. Yay, I was so happy to get that. I got my 4th star and just couldn't believe how much better I've been feeling. Even though I am not eating perfectly, I am choosing better foods and less of the worse foods.....until today...

Today could be summed up in one word. CRAPTASTIC. I miscalculated the date that state paperwork is due to the state, by a full week. My supervisor's supervisor, BMOC, fielded the first e-mail and after that it was all downhill. It won't be totally over until Monday, because, I get to drive me (and the kids) up there to hand-deliver the paperwork, that will hopefully be done tomorrow.

So, while I am struggling with the aforementioned political crap while struggling to get out of the house with 2 kids that are testing Mommy's limits, I drive all the way to Canby and realize, I left my purse at home. And, the car was on Empty. I broke down, not for the first time today either.

As a surprise, I made my husband a pan of Baklava. Now, if you have never had Baklava or don't know how it's made, let me tell you the ingredients - phyllo dough (pure white bleached flour), butter (and lots of it), nuts (high fat stuff) and home-made syrup (sugar/honey). That's it. It is heavenly good and therefore, high in points (6 points for a full piece, thankfully, I cut my pieces in half).

I got the station, gave my sweetie pie his Baklava and proceeded to nosh on 3 pieces (10 points). It was the best pan I've ever made. I didn't plan lunch, so I had a 10 point grilled cheese sandwich. On the way home after everything I needed to get done was done. The kids were hungry, cranky, and McDonald's was RIGHT there. 12 more points down the drain.

So, its been a really crappy day and I want it to end. So, I am going to bed. I will hopefully put this day behind me and tomorrow will be better. (But, it probably won't be)