Monday and Tuesday my youngest was sick = I played nursemaid and didn't record my steps.  Today I rushed everyone out the door, to school, got my son to his dads, and went to work - still sick but feeling better.  Doctors visits and a three hour drive home - I forgot to record my steps again.  So the last three days are a wash.

For this adventure I am counting them as a restful needed pause in the walking to New Orleans - life has pauses - it has interrupts - and when they are over - we keep going.  The world is coated in ice and snow - and tomorrow may be a snow day for the kiddos - I am not worried about this week being a wash - because my goal is to get there - it's not on a time frame.  Why is this important - because if I am grueling on myself when life has it's hiccups I will loose my motivation.  it takes focus to stay motivated - and the best way is to keep it fun.

I have not lost my motivation to get to New Orleans - I am super excited about it actually and am fully vested in this journey!!  I have my goal - I have a plan, I have mini goals to stay excited.  That is part of what this is about.  Loosing weight, getting healthier - also on the game plan.  One step at a time - and for this moment in time - my next step will get myself to bed.  My body is telling me to take care of it with sleep in appropriate hours!!

My diet has improved, my focus and mental awareness has changed and I am far more content than I was.  All good things.  I am looking forward to another 10,000 step day, and another and lots more!!!  Sweet dreams - tomorrow my snow boots are getting a work out!!