densy

Although my blog (or lack of) has seemed to indicate that I have officially fallen off the face of the earth, I really haven’t.  We have been sick, yet again, and nothing beyond the absolutely necessary stuff gets done when we’re sick.  I haven’t exercised much (like 2 times last week) and haven’t done a phenomenal job of eating the things I should be eating, but I  have maintained my loss.  I haven’t pushed through the plateau yet, but I fully intend to accomplish that feat when Spring finally arrives and I can get outside and run around for hours on end.  Surely by that point I’ll be back to normal health-wise as well.  It’s something to look forward to, I think!

Now, as for the title of this entry, I’ve got some explaining to do.  This week, provided my kiddos are healthy enough for me to leave them with my parents for a couple days, I have an event to attend where I will get to show off my weight loss.  As a stay at home mom I am rarely dressed in anything different than jeans and t-shirts/sweatshirts.  The banquet we are to attend on Thursday night requires a formal (which I have) and I really hope I get to wear it.  It’s is absolutely beautiful and quite a change from my normal attire!  I honestly feel “hot” in it, and that’s a real change from where I was just a year ago.  It’s not just this event, though.  I am ready to dress like a girl!  I want to look feminine again.  I don’t need to hide my body anymore.  I want to show off my curves.  I want to wear dresses once in awhile just because I can.  I look forward to this summer as I plan to be toned enough to wear sleeveless dresses when on vacation or any other time I want.  I’m ready to show off my progress.  I’m ready to achieve my goal and then maintain forever.  I’m ready to show the world what I have and can accomplish when I put my mind to it.  Now, if I can just keep everybody healthy for awhile so I can work on it!