Isn't it funny how our kids can see something in us that can change everything?
As I've written many times, I had a very stressful past 5 months and gained some weight back as a result. Now, I KNEW that I had gained some weight back, but I liked being an ostrich. It was easier, and I didn't have to deal with the situation or think about myself.
A month ago, as I sat on the couch watching TV, my 7-year old walked in the door with a pack of almond M&Ms. He offered me some, which I declined because I actually don't like them with nuts. The next words out of his mouth changed everything for me!!!! Without skipping a beat and without any insinuation or ill-intent, he said to me "Oh, I should have got plain M&Ms for you because you ARE turning into blubber mommy again."
WHAT!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!!?! ARE YOU FLIPPIN KIDDING ME?!?!!?!?!?!?!?
That was all I needed to hear to pop my head out of the sand and see EXACTLY what was going on. I credit my son with bringing me back to reality, and I've told him so. He is very proud of being my catalyst.
Out of the mouth of babes!
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