I have been thinking for a while, despite my uncooperative computer(s), that I would like to start a second blog.  I have a few things dear to my heart, and I would like to have a blog about homeschooling, and keep a separate blog for “those other things.”  It’s probably going to take me a while to get it going, but I will let you know when I do.  My biggest goal right now is to get on every day and actually post – you know, like I used to.  Well, for a while anyway.

Today is bright and sunny…and cold.  Winter is long with us, I’m afraid, and this week I have not been coping well with that reality. 

I AM, however, working on a few things to help combat the depression that haunts me.  I signed all the kids up for activities in the fall, when I felt more like getting out (though still it isn’t my favourite thing to do), so that I would have that commitment of leaving the house at least twice a week.  Monday and Thursday are the days we have taekwondo and dance classes.  I’m also still active with my band.  We are doing two concerts in the next week for Haiti. 

Also, a dear friend gave me a package to a weight-loss clinic in town.  I have been forbidden from using the word “diet”, because I am not dieting, I am becoming healthier.  Last weigh-in, after 2&1/2 weeks on the meal plan, saw me at a loss of 7&1/2 lbs.  I’m very happy with that.  Weight was never an issue for me until my last couple of babies.  I like having the accountability with Sherri, my coach, and she has provided a great plan, with delicious recipes.  I do believe I will be at my goal weight well before summer. 

Still waiting on news about the refinancing…hopefully by the end of the day tomorrow we will have an answer.  I don’t do waiting well. 

The weekend is near.  We have plans with a friend