Treats

I plan to incorporate a number of "treats" into the next few weeks.  By that I mean, rewards for having pushed myself hard lately, physically and mentally.

The biggest treat:  going to my favorite spa, a few days after the triathlon.  Already can't wait for that one.

Second treat:  buying a few new outfits (reward for having reached, after seven years of trying, my pre-pregnancy weight).

Third:  lunch at my favorite Chinese restaurant.

Fourth:  About six pieces of my favorite See's chocolates.  Eaten over the course of three days, if I'm being good (but I doubt I'll be good).  Maybe an old fashioned donut too.  Will wait until after the triathlon for these rewards.  I hope.

Fifth:  When all the stories are out, I will plan something really special--haven't yet figured that one out.  Maybe, reading in bed Sunday morning, followed by a three-hour hike AND a trip to the spa, then dinner at the Chinese restaurant; followed by See's chocolates.  And someone else besides me taking care of the boy AND cleaning the house from top to bottom.

Sometimes it doesn't hurt to dream.