First Milestone Met-Goal Met?

Graduation was wonderful. Toms parents, his brother and family and my mom made the trek to MO for this wonderful celebration. Saint Paul Lutheran High School in Concordia, MO really know how to put on an event. Baccalaureate was wonderful. Graduation was wonderful. The lunch in between was wonderful. So welcoming. I also got to meet some of the parents of students that I have not met before. For instance, Michelle from Taiwan. She has stayed with us a few times and she is the sweetest thing you will ever meet. Her mom and dad were there. So proud and gracious. It was wonderful to meet them even with the language barrier. The graduates gave roses to people and I got one from Joshua and one from Michelle. Leah got 2 from seniors whom she is friends with. The teachers had armloads. So special.
So this was the first milestone of my journey. Did I fail because I only lost 20 pounds and I wanted to lose 25-30? Nope. No failure. I am watching what I eat but have not been militant about it. 20 pounds is good.

I am still working out and drinking water and that is all good. I honestly think I can do another 20 pounds by KellyAnn's 21st birthday (the baby is due 11 days after that). It's 3 months away and it is summer time. I always do better with eating fresh veggies and fruit and exercising more in the summer months. So there you have it. 20 pounds in 3  months is 7 pounds a month and they are long months. Not like wimpy February with only 28 days. I am going to need all 31 days in May, July and August and I can deal with June being only 30 days. I am ready. And really if you are honest with yourself that is half the battle.


-20 pounds since starting
+141 days

58 days to 21st birthday and 224 to Leah's birthday - Graduation Complete