Cold or Flu? and Other Challenges

So first of all, I am suffering from a cold or the flu~ not sure which. ALl I know is I feel absolutely AWEFUL. Sniffling, Sneezing, Sore Throat, Fever, Nausea... it is not pleasant. All I want to do is sleep. Unfortunately Mr. Allen is not of the same mind and wants to play. So we have compermised. I sit, wrapped in my blankie at the computer or on the sofa and he plays.

With this adjustment he has been very understanding that Mommy does not feel good. Of course also aiding this was the delivery of some more lemons for my tea and a bag of oranges. The vitamin C hopefully will help abate the symptoms I am enduring. But Allen discovered that he REALLY likes oranges and has been nibbeling away on slices almost as fast as I peel one for him.

Ahhh yes the delivery...

Yesterday the guy I have been seeing called to see if I wanted to do anything~ I couldn't think much beyond getting out of bed to take care of the kids. There was no way I could go anywhere. So he asked me if I needed anything. I told him no, I was fine (habit there to not ask for or accept help)

So the afternoon continued and then there was the ring of the door bell...

What a sweetie! He brought me tea bags, honey and lemons. I guzzled tea for several hours last night. It felt so good on my throat and sent warmth throughout my body. Amazing stuff~ loved it.

Then this morning, the girls had left for school, Allen and I were resting on the sofa when I hear the doorbell. There was my Prince Charming with more lemons and the oranges. How awesome is that? He really treats me like a princess...

Then my best friend and I... chatting yesterday she was saying she wants to be bikini ready by summer. Bikini's? We are in our 40's what is she thinking?

So there is this actress, Nicollette Sheriden~ 46 years old and has the body of a 20 year old. No cottage cheese thighs, no baby bulge belly, sleek and slim... ok I admit I have a little envy.

So we have a challenge to see which of us can get sleek and slim and look the best by Memorial Day. Weight wise, I am ok~ could lose 5-10 pounds but not a have to. But excercise? That is an absolute HAVE TO! I am so out of shape body tone wise.

I still have the baby belly and Allen is a year old. Sit ups, crunches, whatever it takes to get that flat tummy back. And then I have to go online to research... what might get rid of these cottage cheese thighs?

The Challenge has me thinking about a lot of things in my life I need to "shape" up~ not just my body. This is going to be a fun adventure!