I’ve been reading Chris’s Love Thursday posts for a while now and always wished I could do the same. It just didn’t feel right to me, so I never joined that particular bandwagon. But tonight, after deciding to exercise again, the SECOND day in a row (!!) a lightbulb went off and I figured out my Love Thursday. Self love Thursday. I think that many moms have trouble putting themselves first especially when The Children really “should” come first. But I think I finally got it when I started doing Yoga; I liked doing something for me and finally, my youngest was normally able to do without constant mommy attention for the hour it took me to do yoga. Last year I also did a lot of walking, but I have not yet been able to stick to something. And that is where Love Thursday comes in.
In the spirit of Love Thursday, I am going to hold myself accountable for the past week of self love. It seems somewhat hopeless exercising after consuming mass quantities of Halloween candy (DAMN that Sugar Sprite!), but I convinced myself tonight and did it. 30 minutes of pool exercise. 10 minutes of leg exercises and 2300 running steps in the water. Tomorrow I hope to add yoga to the mix, but for now, my immediate goal is 30 minutes a day. And I hope YOU will hold me accountable. And that is my Love Thursday.
I took an “accountable” picture tonight and even covered up the naughty bits, but I’m not sure I’m ready to share yet. We’ll see. Honestly, you DON’T want to see it but it will hopefully motivate me.
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1 Natalee // Nov 2, 2006 at 7:00 pm
Ironically enough, my “Love Thursday” post last week was about learning to love yourself. If you’d like to check it out, here’s the link:
http://justgottahangon.blogspot.com/2006/10/learning-to-love-yourself.html
I have self-esteem issues, in addition to weight problems, so I’m trying to boost myself up. I’m also starting an exersize regimine at the Y, so hopefully I’m headed in the right direction. Good luck to you!
2 Janet // Nov 2, 2006 at 10:04 pm
Oh my gosh Kathy….. Where are you sprouting the sprouts? and where is the yogurt maker…. ????I swear I knew you back in the 60’s! LOL
We are in San Felipe … your Mom and Dad have generously allowed me to jump on to their satellite . I wasn’t able to connect by myself but you ever so patient, Daddy got me up and running! (I LOVE your parents)
John and I are parked up against the fence. Tucked into this corner I have missed all the shrimp “peddlers” and am quite disappointed as I have garlic, shrimp boil and cocktail sauce at hand. Everyone here has been alerted that we are looking for shrimp so I expect to have vendors lined up tomorrow!
It would be fun if you and your crew were here too. John and I plan to make it a yearly event!
I particularly wish that Sissy were here…. we have feral kittens on our palapa ROOF. I have no doubt that she could coax them down.
Love to each of you!
3 Dr Paul // Nov 2, 2006 at 11:58 pm
You might remember, Kitty, that I quit smoking cold-turkey one Thursday on a train you, your Mother, and I were on as we traveled North to Santiago, Chile. (Does THAT bring back memories, girl?)
For several years after, every Thursday I rewarded myself for quitting and staying quit by taking myself (and your Mother) out to lunch.
So good for you, girl! Take care of yourself every Thursday. Moms DO deserve it! Especially cultivate the positive in ALL you think and do….that way lies sanity…
much love, dad (warm BIG BEAR hugs to all)
4 TaTa // Nov 3, 2006 at 4:24 pm
Loved the newly posted pictures! Thanks!
mom
5 MB // Nov 9, 2006 at 4:25 pm
It’s been a week - are you alive?
We’re camped out on the beach at Jalama, thinking of you often. I’ve taken to reading your archives, as we now follow in your tracks around the west coast.
Lots of love and good thoughts heading toward the frosty Midwest.
6 jody // Nov 10, 2006 at 8:11 pm
Helloooooo up there in the great North.
Is all well and good with you?
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