On New Year’s Eve, my boyfriend surprised me with an engagement ring. My stepkids were home, and right after midnight, just after we toasted with our sparkling grape juice, my boyfriend and the kids dropped to one knee and popped the question. I was so happy he included the kids in it. We have been together over nine years, and I have watched the kids grow up, so them being a part of it just seemed right.
Oh, and I said yes 🙂
The holidays, moving, and the kids being home have really thrown me on my butt. I’ve gained at least 10 pounds since the end of November. I did nothing but gain in December. And now that I can get back to a more normal routine, I feel stuck. I’m struggling and just keep sliding right back off the wagon.
This morning, I looked around the bedroom as I was getting ready for work, and I thought to myself, there are so many happy and exciting things happening right now. We just bought our first house, we just got engaged. I can’t do this to myself right now. I can’t blacken this by continuing to gain weight. Wouldn’t it be awesome to continue the happy streak by losing this weight, once and for all, and still reach my goal weight before my birthday in April?
And besides…I have wedding dress shopping to do now!
Sweat & Sparkle 