Family Update, Movie Review, Mom's Birthday, 8 Miles

Before I back up I want to thank you all so much for your support! Me and Austin really are doing well – we’re just trying to be there for his parents and family. His grandfather’s funeral is on Tuesday in Virginia, so we’ll be heading out Monday and returning Wednesday. His grandmother is stable, but is still in ICU and wasn’t able to come home for Christmas. We’re “roadtripping” to VA with his parents and two brothers so that if something happens back here in GA his dad and bros can drive down and be here, and we can attend the funeral and fly back later. Such a hard situation when you can’t be in two places at once, but they are really making the best of it and trying to keep the family together! Thank you all again for your sweet, thoughtful comments. I really appreciate you! :)

Backing up as per usual. :) Thursday’s stats (aka Christmas at my sister’s!) I ended up at 1,693 calories, 154 carbs, 56 fat grams and 82 protein grams. Considering that I had a small piece of snickers pie and rotel dip and chips I’m pretty pumped at the total. :) Here’s what I ate.

Friday we woke up early and headed to his grandparents for dinner. We all thought his grandmother would get to come home so the “kids” (AKA 17 – 28 year-old cousins) set up a bed downstairs. Then the hospital said they would bring a bed…. Then she couldn’t come home so we all went to the hospital. Then we went back to his grandparents and visited, had a few drinks and decided to postpone Christmas/presents until later in the week. Long, sad day – I just feel so bad for them! I ended up at 2,379 calories, 228 carbs, 93 fat grams and 91 protein grams. I didn’t eat well – lots of cookies, wine, lasagna and pizza – eek! Here’s what I ate.

Saturday we were woken up around 5:30 a.m. – Austin’s grandmother was having seizures and it was time to go to the hospital. We arrived with the family and she slowly stabilized. We stayed until almost lunchtime, then headed home, showered, took naps and went our separate ways – me to spend my mom’s birthday with her and my family and Austin to his grandparents house to be with his family. I met my mom and sis in Decatur to see It’s Complicated. What an amazing movie. I laughed, I cried – SUCH a good movie with wonderful actors. I loved the story, the scenery – just such a feel good film. I recommend you all see it to brighten your days! After the movie we went to my sister’s house and picked up my brother-in-law and stepdad, then we were off to The Flying Biscuit for a yummy celebratory dinner. Here's some pics!

I had such a great time with them laughing and visiting. They have been so supportive of us during the holidays and we appreciate them so much! After dinner I headed home, met Austin here around 11, and passed out. I ended up at 1,621 calories, 243 carbs, 32 fat grams and 68 protein grams. I also discovered a new wrap: The 3B Chicken Wrap. Basically – you use grilled chicken/lettuce/tomato/mayo in a wrap, but stuff in 3 B’s – Bacon (turkey bacon), basil and bleu cheese crumbles. Amazing! Here’s what I ate.

Today we slept in, did laundry and I headed to the gym for 5 miles. Then it was time to work since I’ll be out of the office until Thursday for the funeral in Virginia. I worked, got lots done and then headed back to the gym for 3 miles. I normally wouldn’t do 8 miles a day but the year is running up short so I don’t want to miss my 1,000-mile goal! After the gym I worked a bit more, and am now planning to pack, cook dinner, and spend some time with Austin and Reuben. I'll post today's stats later this week. I'll also post Christmas pictures - I still haven't downloaded and want to get some from my sis!!

I hope you all had safe and happy holidays! Can you believe it's almost 2010? What are you doing for new year's eve??!