Tuesday

I woke up at 5:30, feeling well and ready to run again. I did my morning routine, drank a protein shake and ran a few miles, and got ready for the day. We're supposed to have snow today. I drove the kids to school, then came home and worked some more on our area piano festival paperwork. Then I called all the local teachers to let them know what time their students will play on Saturday. I have decided not to help out that day. I'm trying to eliminate things from my life so I can concentrate on getting better. This will really help cut some stress. I also pulled my kids from the festival (the first time in 7 years that I have not had them participate). They actually were fine with that. It seems they've been feeling stress over me, as well, and are glad to do a little less.

We had a blizzard going by 9:30, and it continued to snow throughout the day. I decided to take things easy, so I took the day off and did some housecleaning. Then I balanced our books and did my own tax return--one day late. I really got bogged down this year. Too many clients.

My students began arriving at 3:30, and I was finished teaching by 5:30. I made chili and cornbread for dinner--and I ate some. My stomach is unhappy that I keep feeding it--it makes lots of noise and feels uneasy, but so far, everything is staying down. I don't like eating yet, but I don't hate eating anymore, and I think that's a step in the right direction.

Instead of joining my family as they did laundry tonight, I relaxed, as they suggested, surfed the internet (no porn--yay!!!), and chatted with them. It was really nice. I'm experiencing a feeling of relief and well-being for the first time in many months.

Darrin has to work tomorrow before 6:00 a.m., so we went to bed around 9:00. We talked for a few minutes, and I fell asleep quickly.