Welcome back, me!

I'm excited about tomorrow as it is a jumpstart to my stalled weight loss efforts.  I've joined a seasonal challenge called Fire Up For Fall (more info on that tomorrow) that's getting me motivated to recommit to getting healthier.

It's been a busy six weeks since I last blogged, as it brought the end of summer break and the start of kindergarten for the boys.  They've been at school for four weeks now and I admit I'm still adjusting.  Adjusting to having so much time and not always knowing how to fill it.  I've volunteered at the boys school a few times - the first time was met with glee and excitement and joyous expressions when they saw me, but subsequent times have been met with "Awww, Mom! We want other parents to do it, too."  Sigh.

I've been cross-stitching Christmas gifts for the boys' teachers and working on a needlepoint project that has been a lot of fun.  I never knew needlepoint could be so cool!  Lest you think I'm a complete needlepointing dork, let me assure you that this is definitely not my grandmother's needlepoint.  I'll post pics when I finish, probably in a few weeks.  Add to that catching up with friends without kids around, and trying to tackle little projects around the house and I've managed to stay busy enough so far.

I'll be back tomorrow with my first post for Fire Up For Fall, but in the meantime, here's a grainy picture of the first day of school...