T-shirt over my head

 

Before I came on holiday I did a little fashion catwalk for Ellie with all my summer clothes. We had piles of - bin, charity, sell and obviously keep. It was sometimes sad that something was too big for me to wear but I have to say that it was sheer delight fitting into two items. The black silk skirt that I've barely worn, though this photo doesn't do it justice and the red and white polka dot silk dress. I haven't managed to wear this for years and years. The happiness to fit into these clothes wasn't the tear inducing happiness of having children, nor the joy of running round a football pitch with my t-shirt over my head because I've scored a goal. No, it's more the strutting around feeling fabulous with a smug grin on my face. Priceless. 

I've posted a before bikini picture (last September (the one on the left) when I thought I was looking great) and this week (one on the right), I hope looking greater with a 2 stone loss between the two. We've had an amazing holiday and such a nice anniversary. This kind of holiday is not everyone's cup of tea but I've loved relaxing in the sun, drinking cocktails and eating (albeit small portions) of delicious food. Mark has been diving but GP wouldn't sign me off (long story) so I've just chilled and listened to motivating podcasts when he's been away. #so jealous. But our next holiday I'll be diving too! Being alone is very reflective. Which I find therapeutic. Naturally I prefer being with people but I do think it's good for the mind and soul to have time to think about stuff. Any stuff at all. For me it's been (no surprises here) how different I feel after weight loss and how happy I am to still be Mark's wife. Naturally, like all marriages, we've had a few downs but for me the ups make it all worthwhile. I can give you a big list of complaints but he has an equally long list about me. The biggest plus is that he supports me. In my decisions about work, blogging, bringing up children, surgery for weight loss, spending money (ok, not always this one!) and most other things. He is my favourite person (though I have a few who are a close second lol).

I'm a great gardener! The plant should have tried harder.