Throw me that bone ...

Thank you Universe.  I finally had some stuff steer my way.  (We'll talk later about the lovely cold sore on my lip - one last poop on my week - not cool!!)

The big thing is a visit coming from our old next door neighbors and friends from VA.  They are some of our favorite people!  We got to see them about once a year when we headed to VA for visits to our eldest at school (until he graduated), anniversary trip to DC, etc.  Trips on our end have wrapped up now - no big pull to head that way.  They have family down here so they are making the trek - awesome!!

The visit is FANTASTIC, the timing was nail-biting.  We WILL drink when we see them.  It's what we do.  Not obnoxiously, not crazy ... but we open wine and enjoy.  IF they came during this Whole30, I would break it.  I just would.  Period.  This visit is SPECIAL ... my Whole30 is not special.  This is my 5th one.  They are coming LATE July - perfect, perfect timing.  Thank you Universe.

My nails look great.  A nice pick-me-up this week.  Clean, pretty nails make me happy.

Jack is staying for a few more days at the vet - healing totally.  That's great news.  I'm enjoying just my boys and it's so much easier.  They deserve a break too.  We will love on Jack the moment he's back!

In Whole30 news ...  yesterday's meal timing was off.  I ended up eating dinner late (right before bed) and that didn't feel as good.  I had a much better day, so cravings came in HOT.  After lots and lots of crappy days, succeeding through those days, I want to RELAX and the first place I look is FOOD.  Very bad habit.  One I don't know if I'll ever break for good.  I went straight to bed to avoid any snacking issues (even compliant ones).

Today is another boxing day.  My legs are tired.  Even after the rest day.  I still want to go, but I'll dial back some effort if I'm too tired.  During Whole30 exercise is tricky for me.  Do I need another rest day?  Is this Whole30 related?  Is this boxing related?  Can I push through?  Should I push through?  I'm on Day 13.  The energy slump should be over and I should be able to push again.  But, I'm tired!  As in walking-up-the-stairs-requires-an-extra-breath-and-a-rest-from-leg-burn TIRED!  It could be the newness of boxing.  The 60 minutes is HARD.  Honestly, the worse part is the 15 minute "warm-up."  It's an entire workout in itself!!  I don't know.  Today I'll box and I'll re-evatulate workout for tomorrow.

My dinner was late because I took my big guy to meet the nieces last night!  Everyone got along, but not friends yet.  They'll meet Duke on Sunday - oh boy!  I love this picture!!

The week is cruising ... next stop ... WEEKEND!  Have a happy Thursday.  Later gators.