Seems like these days are ticking away rather fast, and it’s not so much about the # of days anymore. It is a part of my every day. I am still tweaking my food choices. Seems my healthy veggie soup in a can, tastes great, but the sodium is over the top. I am not a big fan in the kitchen, so making my own, although a great idea, isnt going to work for me. I am a creature of convenience and my ignorant ways in the kitchen dont help. I can get by, but those of you that make yogurt, and grind your own flax- my hat’s off to you. I give you a lot of credit. I enjoy baking, thats about it. I dont have a very diverse sense of taste- I tend to stick with what I know. Probably the reason I am at the weight I’m at. If anyone has any quick or convenient food choices, to help break up my bland diet, I’m open. I have a couple small health food stores nearby. I need a good cookbook. Nothing complicated- something kid friendly. My son is strugling with his weight. He’s always been a “solid” kid, but within the last 4-6 weeks, seemed to get soft. He has a belly, and that scares me so. I had a long talk with him, explaining when we get too big, we are unhealthy or sick. He understood this, and went shopping with me and is very focused on eating better. I think I had done a fairly good job, but definitely room for improvement. When he goes to his fathers, they eat out a lot. McD, and other restaurants where he’ll get a burger and fries, grill cheese and fries. Desserts. He is with his dad this whole week, and he( 9 yrs old tomorrow) asked me this morning, how can he make good food choices. I explained he should ask for a salad, and try to stay away from “empty” foods. If they had pizza, have 3 slices instead of 6 and a salad. I am soooo proud of him for making an effort. He know’s I am, so I think he wants to do it with me. I have set some short term goals for him, and he seems excited. I think it really sunk in,  the message that this goes beyond just me. I can help my family, my family can help me.Weather here today is 54 degree’s and raining. Oh no, not again.  I got in my car to drive the kids to their dad’s and my check engine light came on. I ended up leaving my vehicle and taking DH’s. Once the rain stops we can go check under the hood. I’m really hoping it’s something minor. TBD…….Have a great Presidents Day!