July 26, 2011 It never fails. At least once a day while playing with my sons or putting them to sleep – I think about the moment I brought Christian home for the very first time. He was sleeping and swaddled in a green blanket while I placed him softly on our bed. I remember staring at him in complete awe that this small human being was now in this world and in my responsibility. I could still smell his…
I’m almost 19 weeks preggers – we will be finding out the sex at my 21 week appointment! Technically we can do it now…and I’ve been contemplating paying $60 just to have a 2D scan, BUT, it’s nice dreaming of a girl!! I feel good. No back pain. Some Energy – but whatever energy I have is dissipated from the boys. This weekend however I was able to take a “mom-cation”!! I went to see some of my friends in…
Becoming passionately challenged.
July 14, 2011July 13, 2011 I’ve been feeling incredibly restless lately. My stepdaughters left last week and since then it feels like a tornado swept through our lives for a month and then suddenly left. While visiting I hosted two pool parties, two birthday parties and helped organize white water rafting, bowling and more. Every day the house was a busy wreck where I was constantly packing bags, going through to do lists and rushing out the house to make it tardily…
Mommy Fitness Blog: First day running
July 13, 2011Today I woke up with absolutely no back pain. So I decided to get out – and run! It was definitely hard. I’m carrying a bit more weight on me. I had not run in at least three months and I stopped working out regularly for almost my entire pregnancy so far (four months.) My fitness calendar is sadly looking pretty empty. I only ran for about 20 minutes but what makes it extra special is that it was outside!…
It’s been so incredibly busy for the last month that I’ve devoted little time to many of my projects including this site. Don’t feel bad – I’ve neglected myself too! I workout MAYBE 1-2 times a week. I decided, however, to start waking up at 5:30am again to train because it’s getting crazy hot here (100 degree temps) and I REALLY detest waking up with my son pulling my hair and armpit skin. (I know that sounds gross but he…