Random thoughts

kind of like Deep Thoughts...only not as deep, they're just more random.
I really don't like the new pretzels. The flavor is okay, the consistency is weird, but I did notice they don't stick in my teeth as bad as the old ones did.
I have had a new touch screen phone for approximately 43 days. I still end up accidentally pocket dialing random people. I am a technotard.
Last night, I came extremely close to eating a container of leftover sausage gravy from the biscuits and gravy I had made the kids earlier in the week. I was standing at the refrigerator, spoon in hand ready to eat the shit cold. Thank God the dogs were out of dog food and saved me from myself.
My new shipment of food arrived. Every time that happens it feels sort of like Christmas. I get all excited and then I remember, "Oh yeah, 95% of the food I get to eat in the next 30 days is right there in that little box." And while I am generally satisfied with the meals and am pleased with the program, I am still amazed at how small that box is.
I got my hair done yesterday. Its amazing what new hair does to a girls self confidence. I guilt tripped my Chicago frequenting other half into paying for the hair. Its the least he can do.
I am secretly (okay, maybe not so secretly since I am blogging about it) cheesed that my hubs is going back to Chicago. I guess I shouldn't be, he has it worked into his budget and has worked very hard this year and has earned a few splurges. I just wish he would splurge on things like the dishwasher I want and a new stove and a new gas grill and Oh, I could go on and on....
I am thrilled that my brother and his new other half(well technically she's not new, she's been around for a while, just unofficially) are coming to Drew's Birthday party on Saturday. The one drawback, now I have to dust and mop the corners and everything and be sure I double check that no cobwebs were missed.
I am not so thrilled about hosting my first co-ed party for my 14 year old... I have removed all pillows and blankets from the living room and have paid Jaci to be extra nosy and annoying.
I am trying desperately to stay 100% on plan.
I am trying desperately not to think of the cream cheese and chocolate chip filled fudge cupcakes Drew has asked my mother to bring for his Birthday cake. Someone remind me again why I cannot have the metabolism of a 14 year old boy?
I am pretty pleased by the fact that while folding laundry last night, I grabbed Drew's size MEDIUM zip up hoodie that we bought him in Chicago and I could zip it and it fit. Yes, kids, I said MEDIUM!!!
I ordered off of Amazon for the first time last week. It was nice that two of the things I bought for Drew's Birthday qualified for free shipping......I tracked them this morning, they had a departure scan from Kansas and an arrival scan at 9:00 this morning, but nothing listed as to WHERE it arrived to...perhaps this is why the shipping is free. The third item ordered from Amazon did not qualify for free shipping, it arrived today. It's two wrestling knee pads...$9.98 to ship the fuckers....but at last I know were they arrived from...the jury is still out on the other two packages.
With the exception of the aforementioned cupcakes I am planning a pretty diet friendly party. Cheese and meat tray, veggie tray, chips and salsa (I can say no to the chips so no problems there) meatballs, seafood dip, which is really good on celery, shrimp and pickle wraps....I plan to dive heavily into the veggie tray and the shrimp and indulge in a pickle wrap or two.
Tonight will be a good night. Lots of cleaning to do before the party (I work tomorrow night, so lots needs to get done tonight) Jaci has dance..not much room for deviation. Which is good because if you haven't figured it out by now, I'm kind of a deviant.