change, work, running, good byes

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

Since the end of last week I've been in an odd mood. Perhaps because of changes, despite knowing that the only certainty we have is change (and birth and death). I've prayed in so many different directions and ways saying the same thing over and over. As I sat silent for a moment that verse scrolled through my mind.

I'm not guaranteed tomorrow. I know this. As I strive to grow and learn I'm aware that I'm very much a work in progress. Progress not perfection, this is the way I like it!

Last Friday night we had 330 covers at the restaurant, to put that in perspective on NYE we had 390, it was an extremely busy night. We went on a wait at around 7:15. Fortunately because I had truly tried to manage this we came off the wait at 8:30. I knew what would happen and was able to navigate accordingly. Restaurant week is just a crazy time!!!

Saturday morning was productive. We enjoyed a late lunch at "chick-a-la" (chick fil a) and Girl Clean played on the playground. We left from there and checked out the Marshalls that was in the same shopping center. Church Saturday night was awesome. Worship was wrapping up and I looked over and then looked again. One of my teachers from high school, who I hadn't seen since high school, was sitting a row over from us. I went to High School where I now live so I run into more people currently then in the past 15 years since I graduated from high school. After the service I said hi and introduced Mr. Clean.

Sunday I took Jack for a run. It was an awesome morning, and a great pace! My friend MFT was coming for lunch and Mr. Clean and Girl Clean were going to his parents for lunch. I got Girl Clean ready and then I was checking email when it got suspiciously quiet. I thought for a second and went into her room. She was hiding behind the easel, which meant she either had to go or had already gone in her pants, she had already gone. From past experience I knew this could be a mess. So I made her stand in a plastic bag. I removed her clothing, then took off the underwear. This way she was still able to wear the outfit I had dressed her in and I just threw the underwear away. She has no trouble with #1 it's #2 that she goes and hides for.

MFT arrived and we went to lunch. The place I originally planned for was closed on Sundays so we ended up at a different Mexican place. We were seated at a booth at this restaurant that looked out to the hotel where we first met each other when we were 7. I can't believe my friend is moving to Canada. I know I'll see her but to have had her so close for the past 3 years, it's hard knowing how far away she will be!

After lunch we said good bye. I made a stop for ingredients. My 21 day fast was up yesterday so I wanted to make chocolate chip cookies. I plan to continue to watch my sugar intake but I wanted to bake something. I brought all the cookies to work today!

Tonight I work at the restaurant. This weekend is my first 5K of the year. I'm really looking forward to it, despite knowing that the hills are going to be tough!!!