Day 11: Where have all the squirrels gone?

Yep, that's what I am wondering...where are all the squirrels? Don't they know I am trying to make these walks educational for my daughter? Today we only counted 5 of them suckers. Last week we were at 19 one day! I know, pretty lame, all I've got to talk about is missing squirrels today.

Well, I guess I could talk about how I am feeling like a much better mother already. I feel like it's good for me to be showing my daughter that I am trying to get healthy even though she probably doesn't understand. I am spending more time with her, taking her out into the fresh air. I've been more consistent in doing her physical therapy. I'm enjoying our time together more as well. For a while there I was kind of in a funk. I felt somewhat bored/burdened (not sure what the right words are exactly) taking care of her day in and day out, doing the same routine everyday. But I guess I've come to accept it more, that that is what my job as a stay -at-home-mom entails. I've got a new outlook now and I am trying to make the most of it. I've decided to get off the couch and move! That alone has inspired me to change my attitude and be a better mother. We do so much more together and she is just blossoming. I guess I am too. :)I am grateful to have this time with her as I know many other mothers are not as blessed by getting to stay home.

Did well on my diet again. Here's what I ate:

BREAKFAST:
-strawberries with Splenda
-lo-carb strawberry yogurt

LUNCH:
-leftover grilled chicken
-carrots
-cucumber
-ranch dressing (to dip the veggies in)
-s.f. pink lemonade w/soda water

DINNER:
-2 fish tacos w/cilantro lime mayo, cabbage, pico de gallo & salsa verde
-small amount of black beans
-1 apple