Ready or not

I hope those of you with "the bug" are feeling better. I know something's going around because other people outside of the yoga community are coming down with "stuff". Gina, I really hope you are rebounding. Becky,
I'm glad you tried blogging because it was nice knowing you felt as awkward as I did. I have been so lucky this weekend. I have a foster son who has been having his ups and downs over the years and an "adopted neice" who lives out of town. Both of them decided to come around and spend the weekend with Rich and me. We've been eating more than ever (they both love to eat and being in their 20's, love the idea of coming up with meals and cooking them) so I've totally blow the prep period over the weekend. On top of that, i've drunk Michelob Ultra (my choice of beer) and eaten dark chocolate, t-bone steak, pancakes, sausage, biscuits & gravy and BLT's.
I wondered why this happened this weekend when I was so determined to be a "good girl". I decided it's ok. I won't beat myself up over it. It is a rare opportunity for me to have these adult kids with us this weekend to celebrate Mother's Day. They have shared their love and poured their attention on Rich and me, so I'm feeling even stronger and more mentally ready to start the cleanse. I figure sometimes I just have to let things go and enjoy the moment. You're right, gina, the cleanse is already a learning process before we've even started. And I agree that Laura is amazing. She had alot of people wanting her attention last Thursday nite and she handled it with the grace and calm that has become her trademark. We are so lucky to have both of you. Thank you for all you do.