I was hoping to share the BIG news we are so excited about but of course if got postponed until next week, the 16th to be exact! I seriously want to shout it to the whole world but I don't want to jinx anything. It's 99.999% done deal... So close! What bothers me are family members sharing with other people without asking us first. It's kind of our news to tell but oh well time to move on! Things have been crazy over here. Blake started his new job (that he loves!), I joined a mom work out group called Stroller Strides, last year I started a Facebook group for local moms to meet (SCV Young Moms), and I am planning our first Valentine play-date (thankful for my help from my other admin Andrea). On top of those things we are going through literally everything we own and downsizing, getting rid of stuff. Which also leads to changing Olivia's nursery into a "big girl" room and I started a project for her new room. Can't wait to share the step by step instructions with all of you! Makes me sad though, she is already potty trained herself at 20 months old (except for nights) and now this. Wish time would slow down!
Onto my 'Vegas Motivation'.. Not exactly what I was hoping for from a month of working out. I guess I somehow miracously expected my six pack to be back already. One can dream, can't I? The first two weeks I wasn't sore and was pushing myself hard. These past two weeks I have been lacking mental motivation. Stroller Strides meets up three times a week and on my off days (except Sunday) I walk up this humungous hill that is by us and jog for 2.5 miles, while pushing a 25lb baby! OW! Yes I am dying (not literally). I'm not sure if it is because I am getting older or the fact I gave birth, but I didn't know you could hurt in these places!
My biggest weakness right now is food. God, I love food! Between Birthday parties and Blake's boss giving him a $100 gift card to Cheesecake Factory, for welcoming him to the team, I'm going to stay fat. I know what you are thinking... I didn't need to eat the chip or order the Oreo Cheesecake but could you blame me?! YUM! After eating so crappy, I felt crappy too. I started to brainstorm on how to stop myself from all these temptations. I came across meal prepping! Sunday I spent a good hour making salads and "snacks" to prevent me from caving in. Don't get me wrong though, every time I drive by In-N-Out a little part of me dies. I know they have a healthier option their like protein style, but I am trying to just stay away from fast-food altogether.
We actually made a couple changes to our Vegas trip. As in, changing the dates and the hotel. With Blake's new job he can take time off during the week in May and we got a better deal on a hotel. We ended up getting a suite with strip view at the Mandalay Bay.. Ekkk! Can May come any sooner?!!! I can't wait to just relax, lay by the pool and be us. As much as I love our daughter and can't get enough of her, I need some me/us time. Our dates changed to a little bit later in May, which gives me more time to 'fix' myself. I can't believe after a month I don't see a difference, but as promised I would share my journey. So here it is...
I'm not giving up and trying to understand the meaning of patience. Which I seriously lack of. Thankfully I have family and friends to help push me... And the occasional Pinterest browsing with all those flawless women! Seriously? Have you looked under the health & fitness category? Maybe one day I will be one of the "them". But for now... I'm taking one day at a time (or at least trying to)!
