Lesson Acknowledged

Here are some things that I learned today. 

1. Puppies and toddlers do not mix. Toddlers think of puppies as toys and puppies think of toddlers as chew toys. 
2. If you do find yourself the only adult in a home with a puppy, a baby, a toddler, a neurotic dog, and a six year old, don't plan on getting anything done! I managed to make a dish of baked oatmeal, get dinner in the crock pot, and eventually clean up the kitchen, but it was a very stressful day. 
3. If it absolutely must be done that day, do it the night before. 
4. If you want to stay on track with your eating plan when hunger and pressure strike at the same time, pack your lunch ahead of time. 
5. I am a muncher; a grazer; and above all a stress eater! Sipping a Diet Coke, a very unhealthy vice, I know, helps me beat those cravings. One step at a time.