A Birthday and A Goal

Well, I turned the age that no one really believes you are--29.  No really I am 29 this year and not 30.  That party will be next year.    I was able to spend the day at the cottage.  It was the one cool day, so we really didn't do a lot.  My in-laws did stop by on their way home from camping in Pentwater.  We went for ice cream at Jones in Baldwin, which is a great treat.  Later that week, my mom made sure I got my favorite dessert--strawberry shortcake.  Joel had to work, so he didn't get to be with me on my birthday.  But, he did get me a gift early--I absolutely love it.  I have been pestering him for this for awhile and I seriously didn't think he was going to get me it...

It's my mom necklace.   I love it!

My parents got me a fun apron and a gift card to Kohls.  My in-laws gave me some money.  I think I am going to save the gift card and money to do a little shopping for myself.

However, I don't want to get anything new right now--I first want to lose some weight. I'm saying this here, so I am more accountable.  I know I am not huge, but I also know I am not at a healthy weight for my height and body. After I get back from Seattle, in July, (I'm in a wedding and do not want any extra alterations done on the dress), my friend and I are going to join weight watchers.  I have done it in the past and it worked.  I feel motivated to do this and now a little more accountable since I am putting this on the blog.  Besides eating healthier, I want to start exercising more.  Any suggestions for exercise with 2 kiddos and a husband that is at work a lot?   Although, I really dislike running, I might be willing to give it a try...the thing holding me back besides the dislike is my asthma.  Any asthmatics out there that run?  Other things I would like to do, is start swimming laps and perhaps a Zumba class.  The things with those is cost at this point.  But, I know if I pay for something, I am more motivated to go and get my money's worth.  (Which is actually another pro to Weight Watchers, if I am paying for the program, I want to make it worth my money!)  There you have it, my goal for my 29 year old self is to lose some weight and get back to a healthier self by eating better and exercising more.