The proverbial roller coaster

We all make promises to ourselves. I have made many promises to myself that I have broken through the years- which is funny because I pride myself on keeping my promises to others.

Last year, I fought hard to get control of my weight and I was doing it! I had lost 64 pounds and was so proud! Well, I went to the doctor today and I have put 40 of those pounds back on. I promised myself I would never see 200 pounds again- well, I have said hello to the not so good friend that I thought I had bid a permanent farewell to.

What is it that makes weight loss successful? I have the excuses- thyroid function is non existent, I don't do change well and a big move occurred, blah, blah, blah!

Hopefully this year, I will find the secret. Funny thing is, I know where to find the secret- it's inside me- it's just hiding very well at the moment!

Already a year??

What a year this has been! I can't believe we've been in NC almost a whole year! The kids have liked it- Trevor has already started marching band practice for next year. He's going to be in high school- that's a little hard for this momma's heart but I'm hoping his experience is great. Jon still travels although he has been home for the past several weeks which I have enjoyed.  

Our house in Mississippi has finally sold and we close in 16 days! I'm so excited as this will be such a relief! 

This year, we also got to welcome a second grandson. Luke Alexander Mitchell was born on June 9 and weighed a whopping 10.2 lbs. seeing both him and his brother come into this world have truly been 2 highlights of my life!