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Saturday, November 28, 2015

Happiest Girl In the Whole USA

One of my favorite songs is Donna Fargo's Happiest Girl In the Whole USA. The first time I heard that song I was a teenager. I listened to it for years while dreaming of having a relationship like the song depicted.
I hadn't heard that song for years but just the other day it came on the radio. It was special to me cause I finally had the chance to listen to that song as a married woman. So I looked in my husband's eyes and belted it out. I was happy.
These past few months I've struggled with happiness. My hormones have been way out of wack. I guess it's normal post partum behavior but it sometimes feels like there's two of me.
It has also been really hard for me to get my pre-pregnancy body back. The slow healing incision, multiple infections, and stress have had a negative impact on me. As the number on the scale rises, I sometimes see my life spiraling out of control. I am dedicated to getting my weight under control.
My husband and I have already made diet changes and I am planning to start drinking green tea again. Hopefully the weather cooperates and I can start walking again. I hate taking Sonny out in the cold or rain and now that he's starting to feel better, I can take him outside more often.
I need the support and encouragement from my friends and family now more than ever. Please leave a comment below of your diet secrets (if you're willing to share).
Now that stress has removed itself from my life I feel that I will be able to lose weight and live a happier, healthier life. Today was one of those days where I went from happy to sad to happy again. Also, throw moody and angry in there and that defines my day.
One happy moment came when my husband and I went for a walk down to the creek. My mom, who's staying for the weekend, stayed inside to watch Sonny. Wendell and I spent a few precious moments together before walking back to the house. We were happy.





It was during that moment with my man that I realized that I need to be that woman in the song. "So shine on me sunshine, walk with me world, it's a skippity do da dey, I'm the happiest girl in the whole USA!"

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