About a week ago I stopped drinking soda, I usually only drink diet caffiene free so it shouldnt have been that big of a deal, but I seriously was addicted to it I think.  The other day, after a few days of no soda, I saw there was one last can in the fridge and drank it, it didnt even taste good to me!  So I’m hoping I can continue to not drink it, but because I try not to drink sugar, I am limited to drinking water all of the time.   I might buy some splenda so I can make some tea but I think the artificial stuff in the soda was making my headaches worse, I havent had any headaches for a few days now, hoping it was just the soda.

I also have tried to stop drinking junk food.   It’s hard w/ kids in the house, but to compensate I’ve been buying tons of fresh fruit.   I discovered this morning that Zeke likes oranges.  Bo cant have orange because he usually gets a bad diaper rash if he does eat or drink oranges or orange juice.   I’m hoping it doesnt bother Zeke’s belly or bottom, time will tell.   So this morning I had an orange and a peice of toast for breakfast.  now if I can get my but to the gym to today I’ll be doing really well on this new healthy lifestyle I’m trying.  I really want to avoid diabetes and need to lose weight and stay active to do so.   but I’m so tired, it doesnt help that it’s a rainy yucky day out which makes me want to just stay home and veg out!

Dean and I laid out on our deck last night for a bit and it was so neat to be able to lay there in the quiet, look up at the beautiful sky and hear nothing but the nature around us.  It was a nice way to end the busy day.  We’re so blessed to live where we do now.   We took the kids for a walk to the playground last night, the twin girls across the street went with us too.   On the way home we stopped and chatted with some neighbors.  this neighborhood is great for so many reasons.   I’m glad that I can honestly say I feel so at home here.