I had my wedding rings cleaned Friday. Oh how they sparkle. They are absolutely beautiful. Ok, the story. Three years ago, Paul and I went on a cruise for our 5th anniversary. Son #1 was about 18 months old; I had not worn my rings since late in my pregnancy with him. After giving birth I never got the weight off and then proceeded to gain about 20 more lbs. For our cruise, I told Paul I was going to wear them. I broke down and had them enlarged, the dream of "fitting" into them again never became reality. Oh, but it was wonderful to wear them again.
Today I was admiring them, still nice and sparkley. I noticed how they somewhat slide around on my finger. Seriously, am I really getting that small? By the end of this transformation, I bet I'll have to have them sized DOWN! I love the little moments like this along the way.
Near the beginning of this journey, JRo and I had talked about getting bracelets to remind/encourage us along the way, not forgetting our goals. The idea came from fellow blogger Chasing Iron. We decided instead of ordering expensive ones, we'd see what the local craft store had. We found some simple but cool leather bands, what we wanted anyway. I have been wearing mine paired with the bracelet from Pam. I always work out in the leather band, to spur me on and not give up. Today, for my unique personalization, I added tick marks on the inside of each pound I have lost. I have a ways to go, but I sure am proud of myself to come this far!
If you look real close you can see the tick marks on the inside.
4 comments:
ok love the bracelet idea! thats a cool one too! and look at all those marks! wow. great to visualize your progress!
I am having the same issue with my rings :) My hubby gave me a ring with each child... usually a week or so before i delivered. it is the childs birthstone... and when each of our kids gets married i will give it to them (my daughter) or thier spouse (if i like them LOL )
ANYWAY... now all those rings just twirl around on my finger.. so i moved them to the biggest finger i have .. i really do need to get them resized.
ahh.. just another reminder of all the work we have been doing huh?
happy tuesday!
blessings
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That is awesome, too.
We are coming to see you, just have to find a hotel now.
The bracelets are from JoAnn's.
I think I will just break down and get one just like your's Laura. I can use Steph's punch tool to make a small whole. Then I would actually be WEARING IT. I will have to write Brave in the attempt on the outside. I need to see that every day, all day.
do it! you saw that was the only piece of jewelry i had on today, even above my wedding rings. ethan and graham kinda work like jewelry. ha ha ha ha i am sooo funny.
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