my little reader

We have a little reader on our hands! We have read with Adeline since day one. She loves, loves looking at books already. The pages are either being flipped by her hands or she's working on getting them in her mouth. So precious and fun!

p.s. She hit 4 months yesterday...crazy! As soon as I have the camera on hand (I borrow my Mom's), her 4 month update will be posted!

Fitness Friday {week 9}

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Wow! We've been at this for over 2 months now! Well this week was a whirlwind (as they all have been since going back to work).  However, we had parent teacher conferences on Tuesday night.  And my sweet little girl (who is 4 months old today!! post to come later!) decided she wanted to start getting up quite a bit during the night. And instead of going right back down after eating...she now likes to grunt and moan quite a bit before going back to sleep.  This has all made for one tired/zombie-ish mommy! Working out hit the back burner!

How did Week 9 go?

My goal this week was to limit starches. I did pretty well with this.  However, I did forget one night and had french fries (have you noticed yet how they are my weakness?).  I also would eat something occasionally during the week and think, "oh, wait, should I be eating this?" All I know, is that my diet definitely is improving through these weekly goals...that's success right there.

Was I active?

One day out of seven.  Enough said.  I'm determined to get back at it, though.  I really do still enjoy working out when I have the time and energy.

Friday-
Saturday-
Sunday-
Monday-
Tuesday-
Wednesday-
Thursday-Circuit Training (16 minutes); push-ups (74--I'm currently on day 3 of the 4th week of the push-up challenge)

Weight Loss?

Yes...down 1 more pound! (down 8 lbs from starting weight)

Measurements?

Down in my thighs this week by 1/4"!
Down in my waist this week by 1/4"!

Waist: 29 3/4" (down 2 1/4" from starting measurement)
Thigh: 21" (down 1 3/4" from starting measurement)

Week 10 Goal?

Only snack off the healthy list found here.

(See my list of weekly goals here.)

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Fitness Friday {week 8}

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This week went just okay. I made good choices as far as much lunches go...but also ate a lot of fries this week.  I was really tired this week due to increasing work demands and just didn't have it in me to work-out.

How did Week 8 go?

My goal this week was to do three sets of 60 second planks each day. I did planks each day....but not 3 sets each day.  Something is better than nothing!

Was I active?

This was probably my worst week of the challenge so far for exercising.  The thing is, I wanted to...I just decided time with my baby girl was much more important when I came home from work each day! :)

Friday-
Saturday-Circuit training (10 minutes); cleaning (60 minutes); 62 push-ups; planks
Sunday-
Monday-10 minute walk pushing stroller
Tuesday-
Wednesday-67 push-ups; squats
Thursday-

Weight Loss?

Yes...down 1.2 more pounds! (down 7 lbs from starting weight)

Measurements?

Down in my thighs this week by 1/4"!

Waist: 30" (down 2" from starting measurement) -- same
Thigh: 21 1/4" (down 1 1/2" from starting measurement)

Week 9 Goal?

No starches (white potatoes and white bread mainly).

(See my list of weekly goals here.)

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a year ago today

A year ago today we found out we were expecting our sweet girl.

A year ago today we had no idea how much our lives were about to change for the better.

A year ago today we had mixed emotions of both scare and joy.

A year ago today our hearts didn't know the capacity it had to love something so small so much.

A year ago today God surprised us with the most precious blessing we could have ever hoped for.

Oh how much things can change in one year!

Our hearts are full, our days joy-filled and our lives forever changed...all because of a year ago today.

the best kisses...

Are slobbery mouth-wide-open kisses from this girl!

Adeline's new thing is giving kisses. She especially loves to give them when you pick her up off the changing table.

How is it that she just gets more fun every day?!

Fitness Friday {week 7}

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I would say this week was a success simply because my husband commented on my "hot legs" throughout the week! ha! My legs have never been a personal asset of mine.  They have always been muscular, but have always been a bit larger than the rest of my body...and not as toned as I would like. (I like to think I can compare myself to the gorgeous Kardashian women with their legs and booties. ;) Anywho...my husband is always saying sweet things to me about my body, but that comment is a new one...and one that has definitely pushed me to continue this journey even on the more challenging days!

How did Week 6 go?

My goal this week was to not eat sweets.  I didn't do so hot with that.  Between hubby wanting chocolate chip cookies on Fat Tuesday and caving to try a new Pinterest "Dole Pineapple Whip Float" copycat recipe from Disney World, success was lacking! I did eat less sweets than normal though.  I have gotten out of the habit of having to add something sweet to my lunch each day when I pack it.

As far as this week in general, I did feel like we started to get more of our groove down with me going back to work.  We ate at home more than my first week back and I had energy to go to the grocery and plan out healthy purchases!  Slowly but surely we'll get back on track :)... and then summer will hit meaning we can go back to the way things were when I was home on maternity leave...whoo hoo!!

Was I active?

Well 3/7 days isn't my best record...but it's not bad considering we had a long, lazy 3 day weekend and it's my second week back to work.

Friday-
Saturday-
Sunday-
Monday-Circuit training (17 minutes); 15 minute walk pushing stroller; 37 push-ups; 1 min 15 sec plank
Tuesday-Circuit training (20 minutes); 48 push-ups; 2 min 15 sec plank
Wednesday-
Thursday-Circuit training (20 minutes); 53 push-ups

Weight Loss?

Yes...down 2.2 more pounds! (down 5.8 lbs from starting weight)

And since I only worked out 3 out of the 7 days and went over my calorie limit a few days, I'm contributing it mainly to the fact that Adeline is now eating two more times during the night right now.  Oh, and maybe running around my school like a crazy person up and down stairs, etc. trying to catch back up to being gone for 3 1/2 months! ;)

Measurements?

Waist: 30" (down 2" from starting measurement) -- same
Thigh: 21 1/2" (down 1 1/4" from starting measurement)

Week 8 Goal?

Do three sets of planks for 60 seconds each, each day.

(See my list of weekly goals here.)

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picture post

Well I've found the blogger app where I can blog straight from my phone ( maybe I'm behind on this and y'all are saying "duh"). Anyway...since I can now do this while doing just about anything else (like nursing ;) I may actually get some posts written! So first things first with trying to get back into blogging...pictures. Lots of pictures. (Excuse the quality...they are from my phone.)

These days are so fun. Adeline is loving...

-sucking her thumb
-her taggie blanket
-smiling and laughing all the time
-finding her feet
-cuddles in the morning
-her puppy
-reading
-her Paci (pulling it out and putting it back in)
-her toys
-her recent beach trip

Every day is such a gift!