Emotional Wreck

My mom had surgery on Monday and I am an emotional wreck since I am not there with her. This is the downside of living 6 hours from my fam. I have been able to talk to her briefly each day for about 15 seconds, but she just doesn't sound the same. She is very tired and in pain. I know my Mom will be better soon, but the recovery time will be weeks. If only i could teleport back to Iowa...

Thanksgiving will be here soon and I will be home for 8 days which is plenty of time. My job will be to help prep for our turkey dinner and hang with Helene. I am not sure if I can make a brisket like my mom, but I will do my best. The rest of the dishes are taken care of by other family members and we are going the Dahl's route this year for our turkey. I can't wait to be in charge of the turkey soon. Gives me a bit of anxiety and sort of makes me sick to my stomach. It just doesn't sound like a fun process.

I am starting to feel a bit better and back in my routine since NYC. I hit the gym last night for 50 mins of cardio. I have been so attached to my book and actually started full out crying on the elliptical yesterday. Haha. I looked like such an idiot... Sometimes you just can't help it and sadly, this is not the first time I have cried on an elliptical. I watched Father of the Bride 2 a few months ago and was using my shirt to wipe the tears. Oy.

After the gym, we went for dinner at The Boundary. This is one of my favorite bars to eat at in Chicago. I also had a restaurant.com to use so dinner was cheap! I went with the Waldorf Wrap and a side salad. I saved half of the wrap for work today too! It was delish.

My plan for today:
Breakfast - Dannon 80 calorie vanilla yogurt with low fat granola
Lunch - Waldorf wrap with baked lays
Snack - Apple
Dinner - Either chili and a baked potato or a Fit & Active lasagna. Depends on what I am in the mood for when I get home.

I am going to hit the gym after work for 30 mins of cardio and arms. I will do the same tomorrow but work on my legs.

Sorry for the sad blog today. Sometimes you just want your Mom :).

PK