Day.... 10?

Slowly but surely, I am losing my mind. Just FYI. I feel like my brain is mush... and the best part is, I'm not even writing lesson plans or my portfolio yet! AAAAHHHHH! But the good news: I'M STAYING ON PROGRAM! Hello, usually at this point of my stress level I am eating like there's no tomorrow. I have done really really well! Super, actually! (I've been saying super and writing super on papers all day, give me a break!)

I stuck to my usual small but filling breakfast with instant oatmeal (a new favorite... yummy!). I picked up a cup of coffee on my way to school (black, no cream or sugar for once!). I snacked healthily throughout the day, eating a banana during the kids' snack time, chips during recess, and then my sandwich/yogurt lunch! When I got home I had an hour before I had to be to guard practice, so mom took grandma and I out to dinner at Bob Evans. You know, one of those restaurants where you think you're eating healthy and you're really not. LOL. Anyways, the way I really know I have changed is when my mom tells me she's proud of me at the dinner table. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich (keep in mind, it's on the menu as a chicken club sandwich, but I asked to not have the bacon or cheese on it). Instead of french fries I had a salad with lite ranch dressing, and instead of coleslaw I had a fruit dish. MAJOR change from what I usually order (hello Wildfire Chicken Salad with 2 dishes of dressing and fried chicken, nice to see you again... NOT), which brought on "Erin I'm so proud of you" at the dinner table. Ladies and gentlemen, this is serious! :) Just kidding mom, love you!

So again I apologize for my lack of energy lately. The kids are really wearing me out! But I do get to workout with Julie tomorrow - my cooperating teacher is sick and is taking teacher records day off tomorrow. WAHOO for a day off! :) 4 day weekend, WOOT WOOT!

Side note - the girls have their first performance on Saturday in Wapakoneta for guard... wish them luck!