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The party was a huge success & the bigger success for me was that I really enjoyed myself, didn't stress out about it, ate mindfully without obsessing about what/how much I ate and stayed my course gluten, lactose & added sugar free. After the family reunion, this baseball reunion party was a breeze & just what I needed to remind myself that I can do this, I have come a long way "baby" and that the important thing about getting off track is getting right back on right away.
One other fun & therapeutic part of the day yesterday was jokingly venting about the party & guests with DH & son beforehand. Several guests RSVPed last minute -- we ended up with about 40 instead of the 30 I'd planned on, but the good thing was that that resulted in few leftovers to deal with & those, especially the desserts, I gave back to whomever brought them. Some guests didn't offer to bring anything, even though the invite was clearly that we provided the burger, dogs & chicken and everyone was to bring a dish to share (and let me know what they were bringing) & their own drinks. And, most guests choose to bring the easy stuff -- I originally didn't think anyone was bringing any homemade salads or side dishes, so made some. So, as I jokingly ranted about this with DH & son and bashed the gang in jest, we all laughed about the menopausal, sassy, b***h I'd become. It really helped take the edge off & set the stage for many laughs & a few inside jokes throughout the afternoon. When I'd had enough at about 8 pm (they'd come at 3), I offered coffee & started picking up & all were gone shortly after 9. A really great day!
And, its Monday again, so back to the routine & life I love. This week though Weds is the 1-year anniversary of my FIL's passing and then on Fri we leave for Block Island for a long weekend. But today, I'm off to cardio interval class this morning & then up to work for the rest of the day. But before I begin this one day, I'll pray --
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
And throughout this one day and each one meal, moment, bite & emotion, I'll pray, breathe, journal & express my way as I'm grateful for each of you & all your support, my wonderful family & friends, a life I love and the health & financial security to enjoy it. xoxox
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