Day two

Day two of my new workout was equally as hard. Not much else to say on that one, except I sure hope it is true the whole "No Pain, No Gain" saying!

I had a wonderful surprise visit from my grandpa this evening, and he came bearing the sweetest little gift and most beautiful card for me to celebrate my birthday! Have I mentioned lately just how blessed I am to have so many people love me!? I am thinking that I am going to combine my birthday money and gift cards to buy some fall clothes from Victoria Secrets and Express this year. I think between my birthday and a few bucks I have been saving this summer...I should be able to get some pretty cute things from the new NFL line! Go Browns!!!!

So....

It is no secret that I have had a really rough 2011 so far. Many ups and downs. With all of this chaos, I have not had much time- or maybe I have not made much time- to workout. I have never been big on exercise. I know that it is a crucial part of living a healthy life, but it is just so darn hard. I would hands down rather curl up on the couch with a movie and bag of chips instead of run a mile or two on the treadmill. In the past I have never stuck with a program long enough for it to make a difference.

You can say it is because of my recent 29th birthday. Maybe I have gotten a little wiser with age. But this time I decided it is now or never....and I am going to make it now! I have been working out for two days now and I DO feel the pain!

I am on a quest to complete the Jillian Michaels: Ripped in 30.

WOW. This is going to be a little more difficult than I thought! But I will prevail! I will keep you all updated on my progress.

My goals are to be stronger, healthier, and have more energy.

"A year from now you will wish you had started today." Karen Lamb

Lion's Festival

...And this is how I spent MY 29th birthday! We took the kids to the local Lion's Festival and had a blast! Both Caleb and Addy are old enough to ride most of the rides now...and they loved them! We ate all kinds of wonderful, fried, yummy food....and then topped it off with caramel apples and cotton candy.

Extra Snuggles

Caleb asked me to cuddle a little with him tonight in his bed. Of course I very happily snuggled up right next to him. I am always up for a few extra hugs and kisses. Holding my not so baby- baby boy- in my arms made me a little teary eyed, I must admit. The snuggles from him are becoming fewer and further between, he is becoming so independent, and is growing just a little too fast for my preference. I cannot believe in less than a month he will officially be a kindergartner, heading off to school everyday, learning all kinds of new things, and exploring this big and amazing world. I could of held him forever, and I may just have if I didn't have to hook-up my IV meds for the night. Tonight was a great reminder for me to slow down, enjoy every single moment, and really take the time to cherish my time with my babies. Time just seems to pass us by so quickly!

Have I mentioned lately just how blessed I really am, and how much I love my family?! They really are my world and give me so much happiness. Pure, true, raw happiness.

Feeling better

Finally, I am starting to feel a little better. Medications are working, rest is helping, and I am so ready to be done with all of this....but not for another week and a half yet. 

Thank you for your prayers.

Things are looking up.