Gettin' better...

Things around here are getting back to normal.

I was very sick the last several weeks, so being able to get back to my routine and all of my household duties has been nice.

Each day gets a little easier.

Of course I'll still have my bad (sad) days, but for the most part I'm trying to stay positive and just keep on keepin' on!

So for the past week I sorta gave myself a free pass to indulge.

One week, no guilt.

I guess I would consider myself an emotiona eater, and let me tell you, I ate my feelings!

I had ice cream everyday.

My neighbor brought me cupcakes and I think I may have shared one with Taylor.

I made chocolate chip cookies....and ate most of them myself.

I basically ate whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted it.

Well, obviously I cannot keep that up!

I lost 8 lbs being so sick while pregnant, and I'd be willing to bet it's all back and then some! (I haven't checked!)

SO...today I started Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred!

And, after doing so, posted about it on my Facebook.

Well, wouldn't you know it...I've now recruited 3 other people to do it along with me!

I'm so excited about it!

My plan is to get up everyday about 7am and do my 25 minute workout, shower, and be ready for the day before my little sweetie gets up, which is usually around 830am. Perfect!

My body has been through a lot in the last 3 years and I'm really looking forward to getting back into shape.

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In other news...

I am now officially a stay at home mom!

So exciting!!

We are fortunate enough that Matt has a stable and well-paying job that will provide for our family without me having to bring in any extra income.

Praise God!

And it couldn't have happened at a more perfect time.

Along this journey that has now become my life, I really feel like I need some time to enjoy the one thing that is most important to me...my family.

No more rushed, early mornings and hectic, late evenings.

Dinner will be ready, my house will be clean, and my sweet little girl will get her Mama back full time!

We're already signed up for morning swim lessons that start next week, and we have plans to enjoy the sunshine and summer, if it ever decides to get here.

A huge thank you to my husband who really encouraged me to take this step (he really didn't have to twist my arm!) and the fact that this was his idea means the world to me. I've always been worried that he would feel like I wasn't pulling my weight if I "just" stayed home. Well, I guess that was just my own insecurity.

It feels good to feel like a wife and a mommy again. :)

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I also just want to say again, to all of our family and friends, and even to all of you who I really don't even know...thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your love and caring and prayers and support. We can't help but feel lifted up when we know so many people are thinking about us and praying for us!

Even through our heartache, we still know that we are so very blessed! ♥