First Real Temptation

Since today is Father's Day, I had to make a trip to see my grandfather. My grandparents raised me so they're more like my parents than my grandparents and I wasn't about to not see my grandfather on his special day. It helps, too, that they live 2 doors down from me.

While we were there, my grandmother, who is constantly coming up with new food concoctions, told me that she had made a devil's food cake with caramel frosting. That was not something I needed or wanted to hear. First of all, devil's food is my absolute favorite cake and caramel, well, let's just say we're not strangers.

She wanted me to take the cake home and, without hesitation, I said no way. Naturally, like almost all grandmothers, she told me that just a little wouldn't hurt me. God love her; she tried her best to get me to bring that cake home. I'm happy to report that the cake is still at her house. The boys each had a piece and it looked absolutely delicious but I didn't even get close enough to smell it.

Most women have a serious weakness for chocolate and I'm no different. There have been times when chocolate has seemed like my best and only friend. Looking back, I now see that I was self-sabotaging myself. I was weak and seized every opportunity to cheat on my diet or fall off the wagon completely.

It's been a great day and I'm so proud of myself! Have a great night!