Obsessed??

So, last night, my hubby spent a little time here catching up on my blog. He says to me, "you crack me up, but it's like you're obsessed," (Meaning with the whole food, Weight Watchers thing.) Obsessed? Well, maybe I am. I mean I've always been an all or nothing personality type so why would this be any different? When I had a baby, I immediately decided to have another... in for a penny... in for a pound right? When I decided to be a stay-at-home mom, it lasted for seven years. When I do go shopping, I GO shopping.

That's not to say that being an all or nothing person hasn't bit me in the butt, exhibit A the aforementioned having kids one right after the other. When you're in the habit of jumping feet first into the pool, you often look around and wonder why no one less is totally exhausted from all this wading around? Often times, others are on the side, with looks of pity in their eyes, asking, "what was she thinking? Poor, poor woman."

Obsessed? I bet if we were talking about sex and not food then my hubby wouldn't think I was obsessed. I'd be dedicated! Triumphant! Eye on the prize kinda stuff! Obsessed... plllease.... it sounds so negative. I'm not about to embrace that as my identity, even if there is a grain of truth to it, no let's just agree to say (what's the politically correct phrase I'm looking for here) oh, yes, conscientious! Consistently conscious, yes, that will do.

One Step Forward...

I made it. I didn't subcomb to the Krispy Kremes. But, currently, I'm munching on M&Ms. Two steps forward, one step back. The call of the chocolate was too much to resist. I don't think I could live in a world without chocolate.

It just occured to me that all my posts this week have centered around food. That's not entirely suprising. I would say that a good 80% of my life revolves around food. Buying food, preparing food, throwing out food, listening to children whine for more food. Growing up, food was the center of every get together. It still is.

Practically everyone I know is currently on Weight Watchers. (I had to sneak the M&Ms down the hallway for fear that someone would reveal how many points they're worth.) The amount of will power they exhibit as a group is admirable. They are actually achieving REAL results. Maybe... just maybe... I'll consider adopting some of their ways. Of course, I need to get through Easter first and then there's always Mother's Day. Who wants to diet through the holidays?

I know that I'll do better once I can get into the garden. Home grown tomatoes, strawberries, watermelon... yum. If only it would stop raining-freezing-snowing all the time. I'm ready for Spring! I did notice two tulips bloomed today but they are no doubt under siege with temperatures in the 20's tonight.

Sorry, rambling along here. Ah, yes, M&Ms....