O, to eat cookie dough and pretzels again . . .

I love the stories about cookie dough, ice cream, and soft pretzels. It makes me remember the good old days. The reason that you 2 can laugh about it is because you wear teeny-tiny clothes -- probably children's sizes -- and therefore those splurges mean nothing. As a girl who has not seen single digit clothes in 9 years and could NEVER where something with a "s" in the lable, it is more of a problem. Hence, I am now trying to talk myself into being crazy healthy. I think an obsession like this could be beneficial.

Allison, you are a mo-ron. WTH letting anyone stick a needle in you? -- unless it is filled with botox or restalyne, of course. I am so glad you made it -- thank God that little cottage of yours still needs some work so that your new bffs/a-v guys were there. Since you made it, I have to ask, did you feel skinny? (just kidding).

My partial veganism is kind of making my kids turn against me. Last week I made some grilled vegetables and avocados and served them with corn tortillas for dinner -- watermelon for dessert. Needless to say, there was some grumbling -- many questions involving, "where is the meat?" "cheese, maybe?". Don't worry, I make them take vitamins. The next day, I stayed at my parents' house and Chris fed them burgers, milkshakes, and steaks for dinner. Henry proudly told me that he did not eat one vegetable or piece of fruit the entire day. Being the only girl makes getting my message accross a little difficult. I will win though.

My favorite treat though is the drink Kombucha. Whole Foods sells it. Synergy is the best brand and Divine Grape is the best flavor. Kirsten, go try one. It takes just a tiny bit of time to get used to, but it gives you a tiny little buzz/relaxing moment. My friend Courtney says it is like drinking Champagne for breakfast. Good stuff.

If you are wondering, I am still a fatty, fatty, 2 x 4, but I am working on it. I will likely become a swimsuit model in a few years. I won't be able to do bikini work because of all of the stretchmarks and cellulite, but could do some maternity suits with skirts, old lady suits with padded bras, etc. Someone has to do it.

Hope to see you all soon.

D