And so it begins.....again

Today is the start of not only a new week but also a new lifestyle at the Williams' house. Mark has been on a diet since last Thursday but today I joined in on the fun. :) When I got pregnant last month I had in my mind that I would have 9 months or eating whatever I wanted...at least that is how it went with my first two kiddos. So I had that mentality when we lost our baby and I had to work out of it.....so I am back on the weight loss wagon. Sad to say when I weighed this morning I was 169.8...went up some from before the pregnancy so I am going to have to make up this week if I am going to meet my goal of 150 by June 2nd....I sure hope I can make it! I am also trying to figure out a time where I can fit in a run so I can train for a 5k (don't know which one yet). Mark's schedule doesn't give me many options and I am just not sure I can do it at 6 am... :) We shall see I guess. I know I need to fit it in somewhere...it would be much easier if I had a treadmill in my house. Working on that one. =) I have been doing a Jean Stockdale bible study on Proverbs and am in the 3rd week now. I love Proverbs. There is such great wisdom in that book..not that there isn't in all of God's word, but for every day tidbits of wisdom, Proverbs is the place to go. One thing that really caught my eye today in my study was how important making my home a place to "hang out" is. Not only will it allow me to keep a closer eye on my kiddos but it will give me the chance to love on other children as well as maybe help point some to Christ. I made that my goal today that as my kids get older I want them to feel comfortable inviting people over and not only that but want to! I know I have a few years to go on that one but it gives me time to work on it!