That Ahhhh moment -

I had one of those moments that makes you soo happy yet so sad at the same time - my son (who is 12) came up to me and hugged me out of the blue. Then, he said wow, mom, I can now get my arms all the way around you. I hugged him again and it was pretty bitter sweet. On one hand, I felt happy that he could do that and then sad too that I for most of his life I've been at a size to where he couldn't. But, of course, as kids do, he then lightened the mood by tellling me that he would have gotten me a better mother's day gift IF he had a better allowance.

LOL! Ain't kids great?! I'm so excited for you Christi! I know the feeling of realizing that you can get tighter squeezes in hugs now! My husband hugged me a couple months ago one evening and said, "WOW. I almost have to wrap my arms around you twice now I have so much extra arm left!" I wasn't sure whether to kiss him or kick him! LOL. I kissed him....easier on the legs! I love all the WOW moments that keep happening. It seems there are too many to remember some days. WAY TO GOOOOOO, Christi!!

Thank you, Brenda, and right back at you -- you are definitely much nicer than I am. It's that whole happy then sad thing again. I probably would have kissed him when I was happy with what he said and then when I thought about it a little more and got a little sad I would've kicked him. Oh, how we women overthink things sometimes, huh? Anyway, like your post said the other day, I do agree we should post more good & bad moments when we have them. Your pictures are awesome by the way. I haven't been brave enough to put any pictures up -- not the before shots or even the after. I'm still really, really camera shy. It is a rare occasion that I allow photos and still do my best to avoid, avoid, avoid. I am really working on that and trying to add pictures to my family albums whi*****lude me now. I'm not where I want to be yet but by golly I'm taking pleasure in not being where I WAS anymore either. Seriously though, you are AWESOME and an inspiration with your posts and your encouragement for everyone!

Thank you, Christi! You are an inspiration to me also! I sit in awe of everyone in our August group! I just don't think there are any more wonderful people anywhere! We are a successful group and always will be! I love to encourage others in their journey because ultimately we're all in this for the same outcome...a healthier, thinner, happier lifestyle. When you guys feel great, I feel great! I love you all! Brenda