44-20-25-0-13 (Day 80)

And today's numbers are 44-20-25-0-13

44 - We picked a bucket of blackberries and made jam.  #44 is complete!  It was an interesting experience.   I have always known how to pick and wash berries, de-seeding them however, is another story. I ended up with 30oz of wonderful blackberry jam, and purple stained hands. Twice in the last couple of weeks, I have  hauled the boys and some friends to a U-pick blueberry field in an attempt to perfect my new mad jamming skills.

20 - Today marks 20 days of no soda pop (see #9). Zero, Zip, NADA!
I have 10 days until I will be able to guzzle a glorious Diet Coke.

25 - Last week I bought enough fabric to make at least 10 bibs for Pregnancy Aid.  I am excited to get started on this project (see #25).  Pregnancy Aid is a great non-profit agency that helps families by allowing them to pick out children's and maternity clothing, toys, furniture and bedding. The women (most of them great grandma's) who volunteer at Pregnancy Aid are fantastic and truly care for their clients.  If you would like more info on how to help out, just let me know.

0 - This is the number that you get to see if you miss one day of  "continuous" walking (see #5).  I was doing so well, and then one evening before going out for my walk I decided to just take a minute and watch a little TV... At 2:30am I hauled my toucas (and Brent's) off the couch.  Although I would like to, I just can't justify walking from the couch to my bed as a "daily walk"  :(

13 - To be truthfully honest with you, I am having a love hate relationship with this number.  13 is the number of pounds that I have lost.  I love the fact that 13 pounds are no longer attached to my body, but I hate the fact after 2 1/2 months of trying (or at least sorta, kinda, sometimes trying) to lose weight I have only shed 13 pounds.  I want to get into shape and lose weight, I just wish that I could do it from the couch with a bowl of warm gooey deliciousness.