The defining moment

Yesterday was my company’s Anniversary Party (more on that another time – it was super fun though and made me proud to be part of the company), but I needed a nice outfit. So Kenzie and I went to the mall for some shopping. I was in the changing room with her and we had this conversation:

K: Mummy, if you come to visit me at school and Shannon says something not nice to you, don’t believe her.

Me: what are you talking about, what would she say?

K: she might say that you need to work out more.

Me: oh, well that wouldn’t be very nice.

K: I know, but she said that to Logan’s mom

Me: do you think I need to go on a diet and work out more?

K: No, I think you are perfect, but Shannon might think you need to work out.

It made me so sad. I’ve always worried a bit about when the time will come that our kids are embarrassed about me (it almost always happens at some point on a child’s life that they are embarrassed by their mom). But I never expected a situation where one of the kids would see a flaw or imperfection and feel protective of me. In any case, that was the moment where I realized I need to lose weight! I have fallen into bad habits over the last few months and have put on almost 15 lbs since last summer when we went to the Dominican. So starting today:

1. No more alcohol!!
2. no junk food
3. drink lots of water
4. make sure the majority of my meals are fruits and veggies
5. get out and be active with the kids as often as possible

So, wish me luck.