3 Year Surgiversary

I did some self preservation last night, put a twin sized mattress on the floor for whom ever had a bad dream and needed some comfort but not wake me. that was efficently usurped by the nearly 10 year old at some point in the night. the 8 year old snuggled in at 7 am and when I said, why didnt you used the bad dream cot, he giggled and said it was already occupied. I accused him of being a bedbug. he loved that. It is grand if I have had enough sleep and it was marginal at that point. once last month I got a full 9 hours, I remember that day, it was a Thursday. ;-)

updating my personal thread. ;) the harder I try to eat less, the more my blood sugar is fighting me on it. but I am determined to win.

Last night  they teased me about that 1/4 cup of ice cream (homemade) before bed. I told them that  I was tired during dinner, they kept at me until I got to bed at 10 pm. I woke up on my own before the sun came up.

today I had a juicy steak for breakfast. about 2 ounces and a huge mug of coffee. I am serious about going back to the basics. I am serious about telling my family that they are being PITA's and that it is not all about them. ;)

Today is a New day. Instead of beating my self up about what I didnt accomplish yesterday, I want to congratulate my self on what I have accomplished in my lifetime.

Health
I am 100 times better today than I was 36 months ago,  I am completely off of all RA medication and have recieved more respect now that I am healthier.
Education
I am a college graduate with a Bachelor degree and two minor degrees. and I am sharing that love of knowledge with my own homeschooled children.
I am a Cub Scout leader, instilling values and morals that contribute to our society in not just my own children, but 8 other boys.
Career
I am a pretty good photographer that helps people preserve their family history. I do not make a lot of money, but I help people.
Family
I am a fantastic mother of 5 really kind and caring kids. People that contribute to society rather than leach off of it.  I am a proud mother in law of two Marines serving in Iraq.  ****ep the wives safe and supported while the boys serve our country).  I am a firm but kind grandma of a terrific toddler.
I am a really really good family historian for my own clan.  My genealogy and photo files are Library of Congress in porportions. I will never be rich, but I am blessed.