still around

I've taken a slight break and haven't realized it. Things have been pretty busy here. We've been here 5 weeks as of today. So much has been done and changed that it's starting to look like a totally different house. I painted our dining room this weekend (primer only so far) and the change is amazing. I'm waiting till Saturday to do a final coat to it, then maybe I'll share pictures next week.

I have a little over 4 weeks left of the weight loss part of the study. I'm still 8lbs away from my final goal. I'm starting to worry that it won't happen. I'm watching what I eat, and been very active, but I'm kind of stuck. If I go to lower calories yet, I don't know how I'd possible get enough to keep me healthy and fuctional. It's kind of stressful but I figure at this point if it doesn't happen and I can't progress to the next level, then it's not meant to be at this time. And I'm fine with whatever.

Being here has made me a lot happier and less stressed. I have this feeling of settled that I've never felt before. I have so many hopes and dreams for this house. I hope that some day we can buy it and do everything we want and stay here forever. I can see us here forever.

We have a little over a month of summer vacation left. We're both ready. Summer break is harder on me because he thrives on that other interaction. We've tried some playdates this summer to keep him exposed to other kids, and the ones his age or slightly older are just not working out. The kids come in and terrorize the house and have no respect or rules that I've finally said enough. I feel bad, but his only playmates at this time are little kids 3 and under. He doesn't seem to mind and the kids love him. But, I have noticed him being a lot more whiney and acting more babyish. That bothers me. He will be turning 7 in about 6 weeks. Scary!
I still have him in therapy, and we are still having our occasional battles with food. He's getting a lot better though. Therapy is now every other week instead of weekly.

That's about it for now. I'm going to try to keep up with this more.