Lifes Like That

I’m extremely amazed at how much weight my father in law has been able to take off and keep off. Although he is nearing 70, maintaining a healthy weight has always been important to him. He has used weight loss pills, exercise equipment and has changed his diet. It is difficult enough for a person to lose the weight, but to be able to keep it off as well is a major accomplishment. And, now that spring is almost here, he will be able to continue his exercises outside. He is extremely pleased with himself and I can see that he has the determination to keep the extra pounds off.

Last night I was probably awake every hour on the hour. It was the worst night sleep that I had in a very long time. My back was killing me. A few years ago I was in a serious car accident and I messed up my back quite a bit. Now most times it doesn’t bother me, but other times it can disrupt my day to day activities like sleeping. The only way I have found to get myself straightened around is if I spend a few days on my elliptical. After a few days of vigorous workout, the back spasms seem to die down and then I can start sleeping again. This time I think that I will have to spend more than a few sessions on this piece of machinery and then hopefully I’ll never experience another night like I did last night.

Well it’s Sunday so that means shortly we will be headed to my father in laws for dinner.  Ever since the passing of my husband’s mother, we have been joining my father in law for dinner every Sunday.  Either he invites us down and cooks for us, or sometimes we will take him out for a meal.  The kids really enjoy this time that we spend with him and I’m pretty sure that the promise of dinner on his part is just so that he can spend some quality time with the kids.  He usually buys something that he knows they will enjoy and then shares it with them on Sunday.  Well this past week he bought more computer games for them so he is quite excited to show them his purchases.  Sometimes I wonder if my youngest son goes to his house to see him or his computer.