Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Feelin' Brave

I'm feeling brave as I pack up my savages and get ready for a rustic Thanksgiving out of town. Some years I love setting the table and making the pies, but this year I'm very much looking forward to leaving the dishes in someone else's sink. This year I want to make memories instead of stuffing. Can't wait to meet up with my little bro and his pack o'pilgrims.

The problem is that I am way behind in my packing, cleaning and general road-trip readiness. This morning I chose Zumba class over prepping at home. Have you ever tried Zumba? Seriously my new favorite workout, even better than Spin class. Latin cardio dancing. It's so much fun. Shelley, our instructor, gets us shaking and shimmying and singing so hard...I forget I'm burning calories. (Note to self: Next time the kids act up, threaten to come to school and perform Zumba routine for the entire class. That oughta scare 'em straight.)

Also, thought I'd be "smart" and get out the Christmas decorations a little early. Not smart. The house is half-decorated/half-disaster. With a sprinkling of fake pine needles covering all flat surfaces. Silly me.

I am still in the throes of Operation Carbface. Not noticing major changes in facial shape. The facial expression has become quite grim, though. Diets make me cranky. Will be taking Thursday off, of course.

All right, must go. Time for this wigwam mama to gather up her tribe and vacuum pine needles outta the teepee.

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!!

7 comments:

Lauren in GA said...

That picture is AWESOME!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving! You are always so clever. Such a cute post.

So is this an, "off the grid" trip? Have much fun!!

calibosmom said...

Have fun!!!

marta said...

wishing you a happy thanksgiving, enjoy the good company! ZUMBA has been added to my gym classes too, have been too nervous to give it a try!! am glad to hear you love it. am going to be BRAVE and try it after my carb face is on.

Lisa-Marie said...

I want to go to Zumba with you. It's all the rage right now. My gym just switched stuff up and you have to pay extra for the classes so I stand lonely and watch Zumba through the window. It sure looks fun. Unfortunately, watching through the window hasn't done much for my physique!

Have an absolute BLAST on your trip. No doubt you will. You'll be enjoying great company! I'm jealous.

Travelin'Oma said...

Have a "Charm-ing" trip to Amish country!

Mel said...

Safe travels for thanksgiving. Happy turkey day. This year we traveled too and I'm looking forward to spending it with my family this year. Although we're still doing the cooking!

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