1 Day x 100= 100 Days Down

Yesterday was the 100th day since starting my new weigh of thinking.
Whenever I see a 100 day anything I can't help but think of Kindergarten 100 day celebrations. I think every school does these. On the 100th day of school they have a party. The kids make/bring in 100 of something. Sometimes it is pennies taped to cardboard in the shape of 100 or candies or something really creative. I am a hands off homework kind of mom which has served me well for the most part but let's be fair. There is only so much a 5 year old can do by themselves. I give Leah credit for reminding me, nicely asking, reminding again and encouraging me to help her with this project. The day before the project and time was running out we decided to make 10 paper chains of 10 chains a piece and staple them to a straw hat that she wore. I love my little girl (who is now 16 and driving). Very creative and she didn't even roll her eyes at her mom. She is such a good sport. She knows I love her but I don't do very motherly things. She obviously loves me for me and not my mothering skills (dad cooks and does laundry).
 Let me give you a final example. Leah was in Brownies. She had a zillion patches and the pile kept growing. When KellyAnn was in Brownies I fabric glued them to the sash. It was ok but not great so I wasn't going to do that again. Leah chose a vest. The first year in the parade and her little vest had 0 -zero- badges on it. They were in a pile at home. The second year-0-zero patches on the vest. The third year the troop leader (who I have since become friends with) told Leah that she could not march in the parade unless her badges were on her vest. To quote a favorite movie line "Nobody puts baby in the corner".  I did NOT take that news well. Anyone who has met me knows NOT to challenge me. You want her badges on the vest. You tell my 8 year old she can't march with her troop. Well I will put the badges on the vest (Dianne style) and so I did. Put them all in a baggie and stapled them on the back of her vest. And my darling daughter marched in the parade with her friends. The troop leader was not amused. I think she has since learned to be more specific. Perhaps not.

-19 pounds since starting
+101 days

37 days to Graduation, 98 days to 21st birthday and 265 to Leah's birthday