Day 5 - I Can't Believe This is Working!

Hello my friends!

   Day 5 was a good day. Perfectly clean eating day, went for my run tonight and ran the whole mile in a little over 10 minutes which is an improved time for me. Yay!!!

  I have to tell you, I really didn't think I'd last this long. But it's nice thinking that people are cheering me along. Even if they aren't, don't tell me because I'm just pretending that they are.

Had a great talk with a friend today over the phone. That and a group meeting I went to tonight that is for birthmothers and women looking to place their unborn babies. I had the chance to have a good hash out session with the guy in charge and I left feeling so supported. And then the neighbor who just had a baby 5 days ago called us to ask us our opinions about how to dress their baby for bedtime. When did we become baby experts?!? That was unexpected and left me feeling kind of pleased that they felt so confident in our abilities.   Anyhow, I guess I'm trying to say it was just one of those everything just kind of went right today days. I love days like that. 

Day 4 - Swimming Lessons, Teething and Shots Oh My!

Okay, it's early in the day to be recording this but I went walking this morning for about 35 minutes. And had 2 great meals!! :) I'll add more at the end of today.

  I got Aftyn signed up for her swimming lessons today. Woot! That's our 2 oldest in swimming lessons. They both got swimsuits and swimming lessons for their birthdays, along with other small items.  I think it should be fun. I'm glad they're taking lessons from 2 different places. It might be a bit harried but it will be worth it. They only overlap by one week, so basically we'll be doing straight swimming lessons for 3 weeks. I'm excited. I think the girls will like it.

Mirren and her teething issues had some serious problems this morning. Right after I had fed Mirren and left to go walking, Reed walked in on the biggest diaper blowout Mirren has ever had. All of her bedding and her onesie is currently in the wash and evidently her binky was also involved. Lucky guy to have found that. :)  By the way, that is really not normal for this girl. She rarely has a blowout. I can maybe count on one hand the number of times that has happened. Thankfully.

Her eyes do what my eyes do. One gets smaller than the other sometimes when I smile. But you cannot deny what a sweet little smile she has!

 And last but not least, Aftyn got her 5 year shots this morning. As the nurse came at her with the needle, she tensed up and started saying, "I'm nervous" and other such things. She and I counted through each shot and when they were done I think she felt a lot better and wondered what she was worrying about. She did great! She is in the 58% for her weight and 89% for her height. She's such a funny girl. We made a quick trip to the dollar store to pick up a few things and I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her. She is getting so grown up and really thinks about things. I sure love her. She even, of her own accord, chose to get a treat she could share with Bronwyn. What a kind sister.

Day 3 - Memorial Day

I woke up this morning and went for my 1 mile run. I ran about half of it and walked the other half. I was still feeling tired from last nights super long walk around the falls. I probably should have just run tonight but I had a feeling if I waited I wouldn't get my run done so on the other hand I'm glad I just got out this morning and did it.

I ate great today with lots of water until we had our Memorial Day picnic/dinner. I didn't go overboard. I felt like I ate within reason, with lots of healthy things like salad and watermelon. A handful of chips (small handful), about 1/2 cup of potato salad, and 1/2 cup of jello were my splurges. I could tell afterward though that the extra food hurt my stomach because I'm used to smaller meals.

I'm slowly started to get back to the point of remembering how nice it is to eat small frequent meals with lots of water. My body feels so light when I do that. I like that feeling. Also, I'm tired of gaining and losing the same "starter" 5 pounds. I want to smash through that weight and instead lose 20. But I'm taking it one day at a time and not getting ahead of myself like I'm prone to doing.

Aftyn has to go to the doctor tomorrow for her 5 year check up and shots. Poor thing. I talked to her tonight about it to help prepare her since her appointment is first thing in the morning.  She seems to feel okay about the shots but let's wait and see what happens tomorrow. ;)

Tonight after dinner we went to the park and the girls had lots of fun. Aftyn is such a funny girl. She so wants to make friends quickly but is unsure how to go about it. Once she settles in and has friends inviting her to play, she fits right in.  Reed and I were laughing at her and her funny antics. Bronwyn is totally different. She just joins right in and quickly becomes a part of things.

Also tonight at the park, Mirren was sitting and playing in her carseat. The angle was perfect so that I could clearly see two little lumps situated perfectly in the bottom of her gums. It kind of explains how screamy she has been lately. That's the only way I can describe what happens when she gets overly hungry or tired, she has this ear piercing high pitched scream/cry. It sounds like we're torturing her but she's just really mad. And when she cries like that she's usually crying real tears. What a girl.

Day 2

Ate great today! Frequent small meals, okay-ish with water, nice long evening walk with my family around the falls and temple grounds. We really enjoyed our walk. Something about being outdoors more really is awesome.
I think Reed and I have been in survival mode for so long, we just got used to eating crap food because it was quick food. Now that I'm becoming more aware of this, it's time to slow down and enjoy the things we eat, the time we spend as a family and not feel like we have to be gearing up with sugar or other stuff to make it through whatever is coming next in our day. I really want to slow down and enjoy this summer. I want to have lots of fun stuff planned for our older girls that will help them to make more friends and feel more a part of things. I'm so excited for this summer. It has so much potential. :D

Day 1 - A little late :)

So yesterday was day 1. My exercise for that day was weeding, jumping on the trampoline, scrubbing the trampoline and planting tomatoes and bell peppers. ;)  I would have liked to have a harder workout, like a run, but that just wasn't in the cards.

Awesome part of the day - no sweets were consumed! I did have a popsicle after working out in the yard, but that was it. I mainly focused on eating more regularly, more proteins and lots more water. My other focus is trying to spend more time outside. Something about being out in the hot weather makes me focus less on crap food and more on whole foods like fruits and veggies. I like that! So I'm also going to be shooting for about 2 hours of outside time a day. Maybe more.

We had a fun couple of hours at my sister Wendy's house weeding, planting a garden, and helping the girls pick up pinecones.  We came home, 3 of us took naps, and then had a late dinner followed by putting girls to bed and then Reed and I watched Operation Petticoat. He had never seen it and it had been awhile for me. Fun fun day! :)

Gotta Get Motivated

People, I need some motivation!

1. I want to be blogging more often.

 2. I want to get back into regular exercise happily.

I think I have the solution for which I am searching. Howsabout a daily blog post that might include something fun, but will also have me reporting what I did for exercise that day. I could seriously use someone to be accountable to.

Here's what I suggest for myself.
30 minutes of exercise, 6 days a week. I don't generally exercise on Sunday. It's my rest day. 

Other goals I have: Drink more water, try and eat 6 balanced meals of carbs and protein daily.
One vegetable. 2 tablespoons of oil, or half an avocado.

There you have it. Want to join me?  How motivating would that be to have others reporting on their daily exercise as well?!
Okay, so here is my promise.
I promise, that for the next 30 days I will report daily as to my exercise, except on Sundays.
Which also means I will be blogging daily.
I want to do this so badly but I think I don't trust myself anymore.
I seem to have no willpower.
Thanks for the support!!

At Lunch Today

Aftyn: Mom, when is my birthday?

Me: Tomorrow!

Aftyn: Yay, my birthday is tomorrow! I'm so excited!!

Me:Aftyn, can't you just stay 4 for awhile? I don't want you to grow up!

Aftyn: (With a big grin) No Mom! I want to grow up and be a big, strong Mommy!

Bronwyn: (With a big grin and said very enthusiastically) And I'm going to be a Daddy!!

I ask you, who wouldn't bust up laughing? Cuz I sure did. Followed by:

Me: Bronwyn, I sure do love you.

                                                :)