Perspective
I have a difficult time with keeping things in perspective. I complain about how I get stuck at a certain weight and can't seem to move lower, yet I daily see changes in my body that tell me that what I am doing is working.... even if I am not wearing baby tee's and size 2 jeans!
I know that my health is improving, my running stamina is improving, my general well being is improving, my MOODS are improving (mostly 
) I just haven't been looking at this whole thing right! I mean, sure... it would be great to be back to my pre-pregnancy weight... and if I work hard, I can achieve it... but there's no reason whatsoever to concentrate on that to the point that I stop enjoying the journey!
Working out is FUN for me. I love it! I love the feeling of muscle exhaustion and weak, tight legs after a long run. When I stop enjoying it, as I have lately... then it's time to remember why I do this and put it all back into perspective.
Okay, so on to another subject... We went to an even at a local church over the weekend, where they build an acutal "Bethlehem" and people walk through to see what it may have been like when Jesus was born. While we were waiting for our turn to go through, we were waiting in the church sanctuary while singers performed. One singer wanted to call a child up on stage with her to sing a carol, and she chose my 8 year old from the audience. She went up and sang "Away in a Manger" in front of a crowd of probably 700 people.... at least. It was awesome, and I was so proud of her. We have been saying for years that she is going to do something with performance one day,.... acting, singing.... she is so outgoing!!
Anyway, almost time to leave work. Have a fabulous Monday