A post-Thanksgiving edition :)

Well, I was not planning to write an entry today, but something happened that I just had to share. I went shopping with Mom earlier and found some great pants. I slipped on a pair of adorable mustard colored jeans, pulled them up, buttoned, zipped, and bought them. What size are they? 6. Six. They are a size SIX! Holy cow! I'm still a little in shock. It was the first time I'd even attempted to try a pair that size and I am so glad that I did. I've been in an 8, sometimes a 10, but mostly an 8 for several months now. But today, even after all of the ridiculously unhealthy foods I've consumed over the past two days, I can get into a size 6. SIX! I can't get over it. 

Speaking of eating unhealthy foods, I absolutely did enjoy many a good dish this holiday, but I didn't really over-do it. I stuck to my strategy for the most part. I basically sampled the foods instead of stuffing myself to a point of self-hatred. I was full from both Thanksgiving lunches, which is a feeling I'm slightly unaccustomed to these days, but I didn't feel disgusting. I had real pumpkin pie (along with a few other desserts...don't judge..) and it was glorious. Oh, how amazing it was. I feel good about myself and the way that I behaved this holiday. I enjoyed it, I was strong, and I bought a pair of size 6 pants. SIX. Sorry, that just doesn't get old. Ya know what, no, I'm not sorry. I'm freakin' excited! 

I'll have to really kick it back into high gear over the next few weeks because I want to be able to really enjoy Christmas feasts, as well! And besides that, I really just need to get back to my better eating and exercising habits...I've been slightly off of the wagon for a little too long now, and I absolutely must get it together. Let me tell ya, I may have not over-eaten portion-wise, but I sure did consume more carbs and sugar in the past two days than I have in months and I just feel lethargic...haha I just want to sleep! Now I remember why I was so unhappy and lazy.. This is so not worth just experiencing the taste. I don't really have any regrets for indulging, but I kind of wish I had laid off of the sugar a bit..I even had real sweet tea on Thursday..I don't even remember the last time I had tea with real sugar in it. Once again, glorious. 

I sincerely hope that everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday. I trust that you all had safe travels and indulged in just as much wonderful food as I did! I've had just a stellar holiday weekend and I am so thankful for the family and the friends that I have in my life. Most of those friends are like family and I can't imagine it any other way! I wish so badly that everyone were as lucky as I to have such an incredible family. Speaking of those crazies, here we all are  :)

 From left to right: my sister-in-law Nicole, Me, my brother Patrick, my mom Susie, my sister Hannah, her boyfriend Zach, and my dad Greg. I know, we're lovely.

 And here's what we're really like.....

 Me and Seestar :)

And lastly, Mom and her babies :)