Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Just a little encouragement
I have already mentioned that I joined Weight Watchers. I really love the meetings and faithfully attend one (sometimes two) every week. Last week we planned a little weekend trip to Grandma's. So my usual Saturday morning meeting wouldn't work. So I decided to attend a weekday evening meeting and take el nino with me. Yes, it was his first Weight Watchers experience. And technically we are watching his weight - watching it increase and delighting in each new pound he gains.
So when I arrived with el in the bjorn carrier, I needed the leader's help to weigh in without adding el's weight to mine. The leader, Hal, happily complied and enjoyed talking with el while I weighed in.
Then el and I sat down to listen to the meeting and el proceeded to fall asleep on my lap. Just as the meeting was wrapping up, el nino began "flirting" with two young ladies sitting behind us, smiling and just being his charming little self.
For any of you unfamiliar with Weight Watchers, the meetings are important. People share their struggles and successes. The leader hands out gold stars as encouragement, and we clap for each other. At the end of the meeting, Hal mentioned to the group that el was attending his first WW meeting and because he was such a good boy he deserved a round of applause, which he got enthusiastically. What could be better?
