Ending on a good note

Today started early very early. After Parker slept through the entire night Sunday night I was hopeful he would do it again! Not happening. He woke up several times and just wouldn't settle. I remember seeing the clock at 12:35am, 1:30am, and 3ish am. I finally nursed him and he slept soundly until 7 and I nursed again, he fell back asleep and got up.

Bryson was just about to leave and I asked how long Violet had been awake (he's takes care of her in the mornings until he leaves for work or I/he wakes me up) he said "you don't want to know!" so I asked again, he answered "6:15am". And then I knew it was going to be a long day. On early days like today I know we are going to have to be a little more creative and V might need a little more care for being over tired.

So once everyone was up, with a few discipline talks we went on a short walk. I was determined to have Parker nap in his bed instead of in the stroller on the walk. Yeah didn't happen. We got home and he refused to nap, all the while sweet Violet is playing so well by herself. So I nursed (again) and we all played.

Finally Parker took a nap and Violet and I did an art project, lunch and I got her down for a nap. Which was just in time for when Parker woke up. I literally was in tears, for all I wanted to do was eat my lunch alone and watch tv. After several attempts to get Parker back to sleep, he won and got to watch me eat lunch. At least he was smiling at me the whole time. Then about the time Parker was getting fussy again, Violet woke up from her nap. I got her situated and put Parker down for a nap. I was able to get my "Tuesday chores" taken care of during that nap.

After he woke up we played and I won't got into details but 4 diapers had to be used to assist me in one diaper change along with a new outfit for Parker. More playing and Violet helped me cook our snack. Then Parker went down for his 3rd and final nap.

Bryson had called earlier in the day saying he would be late due to a deadline at work, so I knew I wouldnt have the extra help at dinner/evening time. While Parker napped I prepared our dinner "taco Tuesday". Violet
watch a Dora episode, I feed Parker his baby food and finished dinner. Violet and I ate while Parker played. I got the kids bathed and in pjs in perfect timing of Bryson walking in the door. Whew!

We got kids down for bed by 8:15pm. I read a little and Bryson is snoozing next to me on the couch. It was one heck of a day. By far the hardest day with two kids. This was a really abnormal day for us. I mean everyday is a little crazy at some point, but today the whole day was crazy!!

I cried a little, prayed a lot, asked for forgiveness and had to apologize to Violet and Parker today. I'm praying tomorrow will be better.

Today was very difficult day. I know there has to be hard days in order for there to be easy days.

Here's to ending on a good note: Sunday I wore my pre-pregnancy jeans for the first time! Randomly I pulled them on before church and they buttoned! (Last month they did not!) Any momma knows this is a big deal! Celebrate with me!

Shakeology: Day 30

I did it!! 30 days completed! I'm honestly proud and shocked. I asked Bryson if he was surprised I actually stuck with it for thirty days, and he said no, I knew you could do it. Sweet Hubs!

This past week I wanted to cheat and not have a shake and just stuff my face with food...just to be a rebel! But remembering I committed to 30 days, wanted to be healthy and knowing I would have to update my blog, I made my shake and enjoyed every drop!

I had doctor appt when I first started shakeology and then I had one yesterday. And between them have lost 7lbs! I was shocked, but very happy! I really haven't been able to work out/exercise like I have wanted the past couple of weeks due to I pulled my back, sleep deprivation and seriously lack of time with trying to manage my family. But I do attribute shakeology with helping, along with breastfeeding, two kids and being better at choosing and cooking healthy meals. 

My favorite shake: Maple Buttercup
1 scoop chocolate shakeology
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp maple syurp
1 cup milk, ice
mix
Enjoy!

I have really liked how easy it is to make a shake for breakfast or lunch! Sometimes it is just crazy and over whelming with two kids and the simplicity it is make a shake is great. Looking back at my first post about my goals, I think I did a pretty good job at meeting them. I will try to exercise more this next month, hoping my back is better.  I have ordered another 30 day bag of shakeology that should be coming soon! I'm excited for another 30 days. 

Thanks for reading along with my journey!

Shakeology: Day 22

Woke up this morning and I'm down 2lbs from my last post. That's a grand total of 4lbs since starting shakeology! Which means I'm 14 away from Pre-pregnancy, which is my goal.

Last week I hurt my back and wasn't able to work out which I was so bummed about. But it feels better, so I'm trying to incorporate walking and low aerobic exercise back in.

I've really noticed how much my sweet tooth has lessened. I had a delicious piece of a chocolate brownie cookie dessert bar last night and realized I really haven't craved dessert in a while.

I've discovered two recipes that are my favorite so far: cherry monkey and maple buttercup!

Things people say...

We went out to eat with friends on Saturday and Parker was not having it. It was loud, hot and he didn't really get an afternoon nap. So I took him outside to settle down and look around. A lady was walking by and

Lady: oh how cute! He's a big baby! How old is he?
Me: yeah he is! 4 months, but 9 month clothes are getting snug on him!
Lady: stares for a long time)
Me: (smiling)
Lady: yeah my girls were big (insert weight and height of both daughters) how big was he?
Me: 8lbs 5oz
Lady: is this your first?
Me: no, second.
Lady: well they will just get bigger!
Me: ha (fake laugh with a smile)
Lady: (keeps staring at parker)
Me: (talking to Parker)
Lady: I just keep looking at the size of his head and think "OUCH! wow that must of hurt"
Me: I had a c-section
Lady: whew!

Hair today, gone tomorrow

I have been itching to get a hair cut for a couple of weeks now. My hairstylist is in Cypress, so figuring out a time my parents could watch the kids, when they would be home and when I could get a hair appointment were all factors. I know you might be thinking, "find a salon closer to you!" yes, but I LOVE my hairstylist, Michelle, and have been going there for the past 2 years!  You might remember my The Cut after I had Violet. I guess I have a tendency to chop my hair after I have a baby. 

Anyways I finally found the perfect time to schedule a hair appointment this weekend. I give credit to my sister for letting me steal some of her pins on pinterest for short hair.  I'm always a little nervous before getting a hair cut, but since going to Michelle I'm know she will do a great job! I knew I wanted my hair short due to Parker pulling on it a lot, the heat, and I just wanted a change. After showing Michelle a bunch of pictures she went to work. And we ended with this:

Before and After

It's the shortest I've had it in my adult life!! I need to play with it a bit to see what I can do with it, but I really like it! It feels light and perfect for the summer! 



Shakeology: Day 10

Mmmm shakeology! It's so good! Today for breakfast I had the Dark Blue Moon shakeology for breakfast.  I've really been enjoying drinking the shakes for breakfast or lunch! They are fast and really easy! I thought I would get tired of the same drink everyday, but really there are so many concoctions to make! I actually crave/look forward to my shake everyday! I did mess up one shake...lets just say I put WAY too much peppermint! I ended up just throwing it out and grabbing a granola bar on the way to church. I'm somewhat of a "rule-follower" so I was really disappointed I didn't have my shake of that day.
 

Day 10: Dark Blue Moon
1 scoop chocolate shakeology
1 cup milk
1 cup blueberries
ice and blend!

If you remember from my "Day 1" post I had four goals in mind while choosing to drink one shake a day for 30 days.

1. Conscious eating- Last week I mostly had a shake during lunch. It was fast and easy to make! It really has helped me plan ahead of what I was going to eat that day.  The Eating Plan with shakeology is really simple to follow and is what my eating schedule was like before I started shakeology.  I have a big sweet tooth and the past ten days I've noticed I have craved sweets less.
2. Claims- I have felt more energized, especially if I drink a shake for lunch. With 2 kids I need all the extra energy I can get!! My digestion seems to be normal....I've never really had a problem with that ;)
3. Lose Weight- I have lost 2 lbs and shorts that I bought a month ago are not as tight! So this is great!
4. Exercise- I was hit and miss with workouts the past week. I hurt my back lifting my #1 Chunk (aka Parker) and then with 4th of July and family in town. I only have a few open windows to work out during the day: naptime (if they nap at the same time that day) or after the babies go to bed. Its hard choosing when to get my workout in.  But when I did exercise I felt more energy throughout my workouts and overall felt better.   

Anyways I've really enjoyed the many recipes and choosing to drink a healthy meal instead of junk.  Here's to 20 more days! Cheers!