Leaving Holiday Land

Well, I did it. I fell into the deep dark hole of Holiday Land. This is a land where self discipline doesn't exist and there is no shortage of reasons to exercise ... tomorrow. A land where fudge, cookies, and eggnog are food groups;  where time and money are sucked away from you faster than it took you to realize its existence. A whirly, twirly dreamland full of cheer and joy. A land you never want to leave... until you start to notice that extra jelly roll around your middle, or that you can't walk through your living room without legos piercing through the bottom of your feet. Or maybe you were jolted out of Holiday Land because you can't find anything to eat in your kitchen besides fruitcake and candy canes and your body is craving actual fruit.
As I climb my way out of this wonderland I slowly become aware of the toll this magical time of year has taken on my body and I find myself plotting my return to power. I take mental notes as I ascend the walls to a brand new year. I take stock of the events of the past one and make plans for the new one. First on the list is getting myself back into fighting shape. Empty the cupboards of sugar laden goodies and fill them with healthy fuel. Also, I plan to plan meals again. I find it so much easier to stay on track health-wise and life-wise when i plan meals. And now that my broken toe is finally healed i can get out there and rebuild my strength and stamina. While the elliptical has been good to me, it's just not the same as being out there on the running trail.
We are faced with many new beginnings heading into 2013. We will be headed to a new city, new jobs; the kids to new schools, sports teams, and clubs; meeting new friends and getting reacquainted with old ones; discovering new hobbies and seeing new sights. It's time to start researching the many different cities, towns, and neighborhoods in and around Washington DC that will eventually result in our new residence. I don't use the word "home" because throughout this journey I've found that "home" is not a place or a thing that I can touch. Home is the five of us together. It's as simple as that. Whatever we're doing, wherever we are, if we are together, then I'm home.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!