Sad News, 12 Miles, Christmas at my Sister's

Hi friends! I’m sorry I’ve been a bit out of it! It’s been crazy over here… I’ll back up!

Tuesday was my first day of vacay. Nice. I slept in, watched TV, went to the grocery store, walked 4 miles and just chilled. Lovely. Around 7 p.m. my friend/manager Melissa and her husband Jon and new baby Madison came over! So good to see her and to meet her little baby. We had some wine and beer and caught up – she had never seen the house so that was fun, too. Her baby was super sweet and very cute – I can’t believe how much she’s grown in only a month – crazy! I ended up at 1,755 calories, 155 carbs, 36 fat grams and 83 protein grams. Here’s what I ate.

We did get some bad news Tuesday, Austin’s grandfather (mom’s dad) has passed away. He was 93 years old – the one who we went to visit this summer in VA for his birthday. Such a wonderful person; he always had the wisest things to say and was seriously sharp as a tack up until his last day. Could talk politics one second, then ask you about a family member by first and last name whom he'd only met once. Amazing. He was a special person and will be missed. The funeral is Tuesday so we’re making arrangements now…Austin is doing really well though; we’re just happy that he’s lived this long, but of course are sad to see him go.

Wednesday we woke up to other news – Austin’s grandmother (dad’s mom) who has recently suffered from breast cancer has had her cancer spread to her brain. She was admitted to the hospital for radiation to help the swelling go down. The day was a little weird with Austin at work so I just piddled around the house waiting to see about his grandfather’s funeral and about his grandmother’s situation. I walked 4 miles, cooked a bit, made a pie, wrapped a few presents, and then it was time to go visit his grandmother. It was so sad to see her so uncomfortable and in so much pain, and to see her husband who has been with her since they were teenagers so scared. I hated it for the family… we left there after an hour or so, headed home, wrapped the rest of the presents and called it a night. I ended up at 1,750 calories, 237 carbs, 55 fat grams and 68 protein grams. Here’s what I ate.

Today we continued to struggle with arrangements. Are we flying or driving? Are we leaving Sunday or Monday? Can we get off of work? Where will Reuben go? I know it will all work out but am ready to know what we’ll do. It’s just very hard with both of his parents suffering right now and needing to be in two places at once. I again tried to stay busy at home, this time cleaning up a bit, cooking some more and watching Lost Season 5. I went to the gym and walked 2.5 miles and ran 1.5 miles. Then I headed home, showered and went to my sister’s house for our Christmas. It was so good to see her and my mom, stepdad and her husband Zach. We had yummy lasagna dinner, great conversations and just a good, easy time. It was so good to see them and chill out. And of course Reuben had a blast with my mom’s Momo and Buster and with Devon’s Sadie girl! (he loves the pupper packs!) We also had some yummy desserts and got to see Devon's in-laws, the Porters- SUCH nice people. It was so fun to give out gifts this year - I love surprising people! And it was great to get such nice, thoughtful gifts from everyone - i'll have to take pictures! Speaking of... I know this post is sadly devoid of pics – I took lots at my sister’s but haven’t downloaded! I also need to post today’s stats – I’m too tired to do it now! I did want to post though and to tell you guys Merry Christmas and happy Holidays! Take care – looking forward to reading your bloggies soon. :) Talk to you soon!!