Wow, what a few weeks it's been. One week ago today, my little darling baby (ok, toddler) was admitted to the hosptial for pneumonia. It was a scary and stressful time, but all is well. He was only in over night and is now almost back to his old self. My poor baby!! Thank goodness he is feeling better. As I sat in the hosptial room rocking him to sleep, I thought about the children and parents who are in and out of the hospital all of the time with serious health issues. Serious, life threatening illnesses. I held Josh close to me and I cried for him and his sick little self. I cried for all of those brave, tired, sick children and their parents that won't get to go home the next day. Even in the hospital I understand I am lucky. Lucky that Josh was receiving such good care and luckier that it wasn't something more serious.
Ok, I know, I was a little emotional. No sleep and tons of stress will do that. It will also "make" you eat pizza. Oh yea.
So, I'm up 2 lbs. Sue me.
Next Thursday, June 11, is my 1 year surgiversary. I will go see Dr. Bell on June 12 and show him my progress. In the last year I have lost 140 lbs. I would love to lose, like, 5 more lbs before next week, so I am working hard. But, really? Who can argue with 140 lbs?? Not me! But you can argue even LESS with 145!!

I am including in this blog my click protein shake recipe, which is a slight offshoot of the most fabulous Cleopatra_Nik's click shake recipe (found here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=d5qtrcz_4cf2wpf8v)
Click "frapp" shake:
2 scoops Click Espresso Protein powder)
10 oz water ( I like a slightly thinner shake. For thicker, use milk, or less water)
1 1/2 "pumps" of S.F. Raspberry syrup
1/2 "pump" of S.F. Vanilla syrup
1/2 "pump" of S.F. chocolate syrup
1 packet Diet Swiss Miss Cocoa
4-5 ice cubes.
I mix this up in the Magic Bullet. O. M. G. It is the most amazing thing you will ever drink. Tastes better then a Frappacino from Starbucks. Seriously. I am drinking one every morning.

Things are changing all around. My job especially. I will update here when things become more clear. It's a good change, at least emotionally. But finacially - well, probably a different story. We shall see.