Embracing it...

A few months back I was watching a talk show while folding laundry. They were talking about such a simple thing: being in the picture. Literally. They were saying how as Mom's, we are always the ones taking the pictures because that's what we do, but also because we don't like how we look or the extra weight we've put on etc... they were also talking about how our kids need to have pictures of us when we are gone. They need to see us, our smiles, our outfits, our joys- everything. A woman was talking about how sad she was because she could only find 1 picture with her Mom in it, and she cherised that photo. It got me thinking a lot. Like most Mom's I know- we are busy! Showers take too much precious time, make up is usually smeared around the bathroom floor, our hair is in a pony tail, someone is always crying, there's a mess that needs our attention, we never feel cute enough, or thin enough- so why in the world would we want to capture that? But, we need to. Cute or not, we need to leave something for our children, and we need to be kinder to ourselves. Today I am embracing the fact that I have a few lingering pounds on these hips and a few more on this tummy of mine. I am embracing the fact that this is where I am at in this little window of time in my life, and it's ok. Do I eat junk food in bed when the kids are asleep? You bet! Can I inhale a box of donuts in 5 minutes, or 2 big Macs in less than that? Yup. Do I eat healthy stuff too? All the time. And guess what, I'm a lot happier than I was when I was starving myself for years and then throwing up everything I ate. I stayed in a dark place for so long and I was consumed with calories and the # on the scale. I denied food, I took pills, I didn't keep anything down and I was miserable! Maybe I'm just using excuses, or fearing if I start caring I'll resort to my old ways- but I'm ok right now. Sure, I need to move this hiney of mine, but if I have a few more jiggles than I did when I was 20 with zero kids, than oh well, I'm embracing the fact that I like food, I wear a few extra pounds, my face is a little rounder and my backside is a little curvery. If nothing else, this extra layer of blubber is keeping me warm through the winter, right? Just be kind to yourself today and embrace where ever you may be.

Snow Day...

Last week the kids went out to build an igloo. They made 1/2 of it before coming inside to warm up!

Annikan's B-day...

I just found these pictures from Annikan's B-day last month!

Birthday cake...

I just stumbled across this birthday picture of me in my bath robe! Awesome find.

.5 wonders at Walmart!

I was at WalMart last week when they announced over the intercom that they had .05 & .25 school items at front for sale. We zoomed over to find these beauties waiting for us! I grabbed 140 items and sent the kids off to school with a bunch of stuff for their teachers. Some of it I can use for presents too! Thanks Lord for another awesome day of deals!

Someone loves his new car!

I picked up this jumpy seat at a yard sale over the Summer for $ 7.00! I just pulled it out of the shed and wiped it down. Roman loved it! Goodbye baby swing!

Happiness!

There are not enough words to describe how happy fabric makes me! After my Goodwood date on Friday with Trav & Roman, we went across the street and looked around at one of my favorite craft stores. I used my gift card from Christmas and picked up some pretty's! I love them!

Roman is 6 months old!

I won't even talk about how much denial I am in that he is 6 months already! It's just too much for my heart to handle! Happy 1/2 birthday little man (2 days ago!)

Jana's Birthday Bash!

On Friday we met at Jana's for a night of amazing entertainment! Everyone was supposed to wear orange, but I came straight from a date and forgot all about it! Thanks Jana for the invite and a few hours of pure fun!

Birthday Dinner!

I really debated if I should reschedule my bday dinner due to the roads, but with half my girls there last night, it turned out great! (Although I missed those who couldn't come, had sick kids or had longer distances to travel- thanks anyway ladies! Love you!) DeArley picked me up and away we went to eat at Red Robin were my chicken sandwich awaited. It was great to just hang out and talk. I even left Roman home! Thank you ladies for my dinner, my fun gifts and just showing up! It meant so much to me! After a long day of kids, cleaning, getting burnt egg smell out of my house, fighting, constant messes, feedings, a noodle bath to clean up and more messes- it was great to get away for a few hours and just sit. Thanks again ladies, I love you! Andrea & Christy- I'll see you soon!