We’ve made it!

January has finally ended. I thought it was going to last forever! The afterschool pick ups are getting lighter, and spring feels like it might be round the corner.

Its been a busy time at work and I have been away a few nights a week, which always takes alot of organisation in terms of prepping healthy food and making sure everything is sorted at home, before I bugger off and leave Guy and Joss to it! Although, I have heard a rumour that guy and Joss have been getting fish and chips when I am away….

I must admit, it’s sometimes quite nice to have some time away; I can do longer days at work, go to the gym, and get some early nights in. Last year, this would also mean a nice glass of wine, while catching up on the trashy tele that Guy won’t watch with me! Obviously this month, that has not been the case, but I haven’t felt any less relaxed. I think I have slept better and I have been able to think more clearly. I think this isn’t just down to ditching the wine, i think it is also staying off the takeaways. I have felt so much better eating healthier food, and I have enjoyed planning meals and feeling more organised; even managed to shed a few pounds!

I have had a few really fun nights out this month, and went for a fancy meal for a friend’s birthday, where I thought not having the matched wines would be horrific! As it happened, the food was amazing and I had a great time. Turns out the food and the company make it, not the wine…. Who knew?! It also means that everything is easier. I have been able to just drive everywhere and not have to worry about cabs or lifts, which is very liberating.

Also a nice surprise this month, is that payday rolled around and I still had money in the bank, which NEVER happens!

Another surprising thing is that I have missed the takeaways more than the booze! But is has made me realise juat how much we were relying on convenience food. But, i did it! One whole month down!

Thank you all so much for the encouragement and support over the past month. It’s so nice when someone gets in touch to say they are enjoying my posts. I particularly enjoyed it this morning when a friend said to me “I love your blog, and I would guess your favorite word is twat”! Yes. Yes it is! Have a great week everyone!