9 fingered Frodo and the Ring of Doom (mandolin slicer)

Today I'm blogging without the use of the index finger of my right hand. So if there are spelling errors, or if this post turns out shorter than the rest, apologies in advance... :)

The day started out like most others, that is, with Juliette (my youngest baby girl, 14 months old) screaming at 4:30 am because she misses me SO much, the sun will not rise that day unless she is able to see me and I must hold her until dawn arrives.... K that's just my theory. To romanticize it keeps me from getting too grouchy.

I had googled paleo recipies, and was excited to try these egg cups. So much so that I had one for breakfast (1 slice deli ham, 1 egg, spinach, chopped red bell pepper and onion) with a banana.

My darling hubby Todd mentioned to me how much he loves my crockpot cooking, so I had big plans about making chicken drumsticks and veggies for dinner and everyone eat at the dinner table without me cooking a separate meal for myself. But a crockpot meal requires me to get started first thing, so I was making breakfast AND dinner at the same time. Well in my haste, and with the enthusiasm of the expectation of my getting to eat a serving of roasted red potatoes, I almost cut my finger off with the mandolin slicer. Ow. :'(

So I don't like to think of myself as a wuss, but the sight of all that blood and gore made me a little woozy. Again, Todd came to my rescue and dressed my wound while I tried not to cry. Or barf. And he finished up the crockpot meal while I went to put up my feet and attempt to staunch the flow of blood.

Lunch being 2 more egg cups and some salad greens. I snacked and fininshed my bag of salted almonds, impressed that I was able to spread them out over 5 days! I've been able to eat an entire bag of doritos during a single Judge Judy episode, so my discipline with snack foods has not always been what you would call rock solid.

My lovely friend Brittany consented to ride her bike with me while I ran, so even with a hurt finger I was able to do 5 miles in an hour. (and Britt is now famous with the half dozen of my blog readers! You go, girl!!)

Well as I came in from my run, I noticed that my bandages were red, where they weren't before, so that scared me into going and having the cut looked at by a doctor. Long story short, Todd did a great job bandaging it, and they will probably not have to amputate, and I don't have to do the dishes for 3 days. Then I came home and enjoyed my roasted chicken drumsticks with roasted veggies and red potatoes. For a snack I had a Naked smoothie. Woot woot.

Points today
1 hour running= 2 pts
3 meals 2 snacks = 5 pts
H2O 84 oz= 1 pt
Sleep 7 hrs = 1 pt

Total 9 points today.