boys, birthdays, and big glasses of lemonade.

Okay, so whats been up lately.... a lot. My master cleanse is over, unfortunately I didn't make it ten days. let me explain what its like. the first couple of days are the worst. the first day, i had terrible migraines and i was SUPER crabby. DH was on my last nerve (and I on his) and the kids were scared to talk to me. NOT a good day. the next day wasn't so bad and it kept getting better from there. i cheated a couple of times (for shame!) but i drank the required amount of lemonade mixture and i could tell it was working. as soon as I started eating food again, my stomach felt like i swallowed hot boiling acid. it was terrible. and NO, i didn't 'ease out' like i should have, and maybe that's the reason. I also started breaking out and getting a flare (eczema) the day i started eating again. could be a coincidence, but i think not. but at least I know what NOT to do next time. and there WILL be a next time, I WILL finish the 10 days and then some. I got some interest from a few other ladies, and maybe the next time i will have someone try it with me. it wont be so bad if i have support. I know its not meant to be a weight loss aid, but i would be lying if i said i didn't hope to lose some serious L.B's. this freaking plateau I'm on is getting really old, and fat. anyway, my little bros were in town recently as well. I love when they visit, i feel like I'm missing out on their lives by living so far away. they're 10 and 12 years younger than me, and they were pretty young when i left home, so we don't really get to 'grow up together' like most siblings. anyway, brennon was so excited! he loves his uncles so much. and i appreciate the fact that they genuinely love spending time with him and the other kids. which is more than I can say for other members of their family. but that's another story. My dad and his girlfriend Debbie surprised him by visiting on his actual birthday, and he thought that was the best gift ever. Dad surprised me by giving me a antique vanity that he refurbished. its beautiful! i love old fashioned things. so overall its been a pretty good week, looking forward to brennons party this Saturday. I love having people over, especially when it is for such a sweet occasion! hope to see y'all there :)