What a week!

Okay, so this week has been one of the longest on record, yet I can't seem to believe that it's one month done in 2008! Sheesh!

ganky was admitted to the hospital on Sunday for pneumonia and got out this afternoon! YAAAY! He's far from perfect, but improved enough to let him go home, with supervision. The biggest issue for the medical professionals is that he has to do stairs to get around the house. We're just going to have to wait and see and mom and dad have to realize that he can't be left alone so much anymore!

Van finally got a diagnosis and treatment on Wed. morning. Here's hoping that the meds kick in quickly and he starts feeling better again very soon!

Judy and I have been talking about going to the Delta together since before xmas and simply haven't bothered. We've used every excuse in the book and finally, we decided that we're going to pay a higher price if we don't. So, we signed up today for the gym! We also made plans for how to keep each other in check when she starts working in the office in March - take turns bringing lunch in for the other person...going together mid-day to work out, walk to and from work when able, etc. I think it's a great idea and I'm hoping that we can keep each other better on track! Bonnie said something to me the other day that really made sense and made me decide to do this...everytime that I get super busy I get super fat. It was when I had the time and made the time to take care of and take time for myself that I got basically skinny. She is right - I'm flat out again and I'm not taking any time for me. I've been so focused on work, Van and his health, family needs and once again, I'm lowest on the totem pole, so this is for my overall health and happiness.

Van has to work late tomorrow so I think I'll go up after work and start as of Feb 1 to take the time for me. I want to also make some changes to what I eat again - I'm back into basically only drinking pop and eating out...gotta spend the extra money on the gym and fresh fruit and veggies - I know it worked before...just have to get that mindset back again.

I'll keep you posted.