My son just said so. I, of course, can't put into words how much I actually want to be a pretty awesome mommy. I want to set good examples. I want to be a good role model. I want him to view women as strong and confident. And, I realize that it all starts with how I view myself. I know that weight loss people always tell you that you have to do it for yourself and not for anyone else. Does it count if I want to do it for myself because I want to be a pretty awesome mommy? Not just for him, but for me. It is my greatest accomplishment, my greatest challenge, and my greatest joy. We stayed home today because my sweet little boy was sick last night. I successfully resisted the urge to reach into his Halloween basket this morning and to share his pretzel this afternoon. I am giving myself mad pats on the back for that!!! Another day on plan and I'm feeling great. I am looking forward to my dessert and tea after the little man goes to bed in a few hours. One last thought for today... I think that teaching my son to be in control of his impulses is the best lesson I give him. He needs to learn to control the urge to hit or yell or run around the room at story time. I see now that I also need to learn to control the urge to order a brownie at Starbucks and to stop eating when I'm full, even if the food on my plate is really good. As I have seen so many times before, my little "student" has once again become the teacher.