The terrible teething...or constipation... or growth spurt?

Take Me off the Frying Pan 

this Mommy is Brain Fried

    See that? That scrunched up face of just pitiful whiney crying? That was my day... all day. And being new to this whole Mommy thing, it's a guessing game as to why this was permanently affixed upon my wee one's face. 

       What's funny is it could be one of like 12 things! Gas? Teething? Constipated? Growth spurt? Instinctual knowledge that Mommy didn't sleep well? Either or it was a long day. And nothing worked even after a decent poo (tmi yea yea when you become a parent you become obsessed with poo. Color, texture, how often is like the baby guide book of all thats going on in that thing). Being held and cuddled worked for a bit buutttt if your kid is like mine, cuddling never happens. Looking around, standing, reaching and grabbing etc but nooooo... can't be put down and doesn't like to be baby worn! Ugh the experiences of the already strong willed baby!

       I'm sure there were other Mommy's that felt that way today too. But tomorrow is a new day! Rise and Shine and give God the Glory! (for those who know this song you are welcome)

Mommy Thoughts

 Thoughts From This Mommy

       I sit here on my couch and stare at my no-nap Wednesdays (well any days) beautiful baby. I'm so lucky--no blessed to have her. She's extraordinary in every way and hilarious with her crooked grin and chatter box jabber. She's a petite overachiever and a slow weight gainer. I take a guilty pleasure in having a mini me but with her daddy's soulful eyes and energizer get-into-everything attitude.

Chillin, watching some TV and perfecting the projectile squeal

           I'm amazed by the fact that just 6 months ago she was born. I'm awed and in wonder when I kiss her downy head and smell her lavender baby smell that my body was able to house this beautiful creation that the Lord blessed me with. I know I'm biased but she is baby perfection.

 Looking like a little pirate at the park

           Though somedays we never set foot out of the house, it's never a dull moment.

Peaches... she actually isn't a fan

              And when we do it tends to be an adventure. Whether a monsoon flood with some couponing mixed in or just trying to juggle baby, carseat, stroller, and diaper bag is a huge accomplishment and a sweaty new workout I've mastered in this darn desert heat. Either way I'm learning to love this new stage of my life and stumbling around trying to balance every different aspect is never anything but interesting.

So Tir...Focused!

Focus T-25

    Being a stay at home new mom who has very easily jumped back to the weight I was right before I birthed my beautiful nine pounder baby, I was feeling really bummed. And fat. And heavy. Tired. Jiggly. Acne prone. And the list could go one! Seriously and on and on... So, around 2 months ago I started to try and cut things out. Pop (I barely drank any to begin with), as well as, desert-y stuff like cake and cookies. My big problem was and still is portion control. Breast feeding doesn't help either... hungry all. The. TIME! Well happy day I lost 10 lbs in a month.

     In jumps T-25. I started T-25 a month ago, got sick and week into it. Boo! I finally have been able to start up again and been doing it a week and a half. Though I haven't lost weight I feel better and my legs feel firmer again ;) . Still flubby and jiggly but I've come to terms I always will and I'm ok with that! Next goal is to finish T25 and do the best I can and to eat smaller portions. Which stinks, like big pile of newly introduced to solids baby poo...