I've got perks!

   

So, the other day at dinner I was trying to get Mark (the toothless wonder above) to tell us who he had a crush on.  Hyrum ratted him out, stating that Mark still liked Rachel (his crush from kindergarten) and I replied "Oh, she's cute,"  And then, of course, somebody mentioned about how real beauty is on the inside and how you shouldn't judge people.   True, true.  So then, Jotham was telling the kids how wonderful I was on the inside and Hyrum ended it with "Yeah, but Mom's got perks."

Let me interpret that for you:  My son not only thinks I'm wonderful, but I'm pretty too!  Isn't he wonderful!   Talk about a self-esteem boost!  Its moments like this when I love being a mother, especially his mother!   Its nice knowing my kids think I've got "perks."   Plus to quote another munch-kin, I'm "not as fat as most other moms" - I've got so much to be grateful for!

The following is a comic I received from Hyrum for Mother's Day:
Its me filling out a resume while applying for the job of Mother.   It made me smile.

So, back to my weight.  No, I'm not complaining, I'm celebrating!   About a month ago, I was invited to participate in the "Game On" diet with some friends and so I've been dieting for the FIRST time in my life.  Its been great, very motivational to have to be accountable to your team and earn points by staying on the diet.  I've lost six pounds!  But just today, someone told me I look great for having had five kids!  Does that mean that people that have had five kids get to be heavier?  I don't get that mentality.   I want to look great whether I've had five kids or not!  So the game ended this week (My team won!), and already I'm having a hard time sticking to my healthier lifestyle.  Why can't I just eat to live and not live to eat!  It was easier being skinny when most everything I made came from a box.   I decided I'm just a better cook now and my waist is living proof.  Sigh...

On another note, we've accepted an offer on our house.  But we won't have to move until the end of July.  Hopefully, we'll be able to find something before then.  Still no word on the Benson house.