I'm trying to make changes so that Luke and I can have more richness and more togetherness in our lives.  I can be rigid about my morning shedule.  So I made up a chart to see exactly what time I spend with each activity.  Then I make choices. 

Luke needed an early chiropractic appointment.  I showered and had a lit breakfast,  toast and coffee which I eat on the run.  Nothing else, not even one exercise.  So I could have my appointment with Luke.  He's changing and I'm changing for a closer,  better relationship.  The sun was shining and the air was warm.  We were enjoying each others company.  I looked at Luke and I was grateful that life  brought us together,  and kept us together through the storms.  

My adjustment hurt because I missed last week.  But I got through it.  Luke said that his appointment wasn't as painful as last week.  I talked to Dr Mike about Miss Kitty.  Did he declaw her yet?  I don't want him to.  He hasn't so far.  I think it's awful to declaw a cat.  But she is a scratcher.  She claws furniture,  carpets and Dr.  Mike.  

At home,  I worked.  I worked on my papers.  I want to have them fully organized when Ricky finishes my piece of organizational furniture.  

J took his lesson at the house;  he usually perfers Paneras.  I forget that Luke was teaching at home, as well.   Oppps.  But it worked out.  J is working on a difficult family issue.  It reminds me how important the witness position is.  You can suggest,  if asked,  with older kids--but afterwards you have to let them decide for themselves.  Even if you know in your heart that they're doing things that can bring sadness and trouble.  You can pray.  But each soul has to learn for themselves.  Your kids learning process teaches you as well. 

I was a little sad because we didn't have dinner with Em and Bobby.  We weren't supposed to get together tonight either because Em had an exercise class.  She had a legal matter to discuss with me.  And since she missed her class,  Luke and I had dinner with Em at one of my favs--a Thai restuarant.  I've been avoiding Thai in the name of weight loss.  I'm much more disciplined about eating now so . . . I said yes to this great little Thai place.  

We got to eat with Em.  And I chose wisely: NO EGG ROLLS!  Yay,  me.  They are about 1,000 calories.  No kidding.  Instead I had a thin but delicious miso soup (I love miso soup) and a small salad.  Perfect.  I did order Pad Thai with shrimp.  Soooo good.  I ate the shrimp and only a small portion of the noodles.  Perfect.  Larry will eat the rest at home.

It's always fun with Em.  We laugh a lot.  The owner remembered us from my prediet days,  and that was a good feeling too.