A couple of days ago I was in the car with the 14 year old, having picked her up from cheer practice. Both of the girls are in competitive cheer, the older one in her 4th year and the younger one in her 3rd year. When I pick up the older one, it is just the two of us, and it is nice to have the talking time. She was complaining (again!) about taking care of the bunnies, and her younger sister's part in it. She commented that she wanted the bunnies, but she didn't think they would live very long, kind of like goldfish. The rest of the ride home I just couldn't get over that tidbit. Like goldfish? We've had the bunnies over a year and a half now! So, I told her bunnies live about 5 to 7 years, and she looked horrified. As we talked, she doesn't want the bunnies to die, but she would like to give them away (Who is going to want 2 adult bunnies? Besides, they are our bunnies, and they would be sad to leave their home). They have been here long enough I guess. And Patches, whose picture is to the side, loves the older one. He always runs to her and wants to play. Like goldfish. It still gets to me! She really is a smart kid, but I think something happens to teenagers, and for several years there are holes in the thought processes. Like goldfish...
I have managed to get on the treadmill 3 days straight, and for 2 of the days I made it a mile! Baby steps, and they all count. My goal is to treadmill 5 days a week, and if I can on weekends, all the better. I do think the new arthritis medication is making a difference, but I have only been on it a week, and I'll give it more time before I give a final verdict. I am just amazed I have made it 3 days! And, I joined SparkPeople, which is a free weight loss site with a lot of tools and forums to help lose weight, track goals, and give support. I used it when I lost weight before all the back stuff started, and it was really helpful. And free! Free is especially great since I am not working.
I hope everyone has a great weekend, and as always, I Love My Vanilla Life!
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