Randoms

I am happy to say that yesterday was a good day of tracking. I kept busy yesterday and earned over 8,000 steps. Now I just need to get back into exercising again and I’d meet 10,000 steps with no problem.

Hubby and I are thinking of starting the Couch to 5K program together. We want to participate in a 4th of July 5K that we have done for quite a few years but missed last year because I basically had zero energy (which I now understand was because of PPD…and just having a newborn in general). I really want to complete it this year even if I just walk it. It would be fun to push the stroller—but we’ll have to see if baby girl would be up for that long of a walk. She might just want to hang out with grandma. Besides, she hasn’t been waking up until 8:45 a.m. anyways!! You never want to wake a sleeping baby.

Last night hubby called and asked if I wanted to meet him in town for supper and then run errands that we didn’t get to this weekend. We got a few groceries, etc. I’m glad to have some good foods in the house again. I have been CRAVING pineapple lately…it’s just so yummy and delicious. I cut it up and keep it in the fridge for an easy and healthy snack.

I’m just wondering, do you all miss how I used to post daily recaps with pictures? I’ve been contemplating doing it again but also not sure I want to deal with some of the “drama” that comes along with it. Those of you who blog know what I mean! Ain’t nobody got time for that!

Well, I’d better get going so I can get to work finding more things to get rid of! No takers on the things I’ve listed for sale so far—bummer. But there’s still the consignment option.

Have a great day!

I’m back!

Hello everyone! It has been quite a while since I posted—which wasn’t intentional! I decided to go to my parent’s last week and I forgot my laptop at home so I just decided to take a little break.

I had good intentions to stay on track and I even brought along my scale so I could weigh on Friday. However, I didn’t. The Weight Watcher app quit working, so that was one problem…and really annoying. Otherwise, I enjoyed my time and don’t regret it.

I did step on the scale on Friday and quickly stepped off and decided to just skip the weigh in and give myself a break. I meant to get back on track on Friday, but once again I didn’t…until today. Hopefully I can undo some of the damage by Friday.

I was nervous about making the almost 4 hour drive alone with baby girl since I didn’t know how she would handle it. She did awesome though! She slept about half of the way there and I was prepared with lots of new toys after that. On the way home, she was up almost the entire way home but I get her entertained with her toys and snacks. She just looked out the window quite a bit too. Whew! I’m so glad that went well so I know that I can do it again.

We had so much fun but it seemed to go by super quickly. My sister and kids came for one day and baby girl had so much fun being around other kids and my nephew who is about a month older than her.

It was nice having a big fenced in back yard for her to walk around and play in. I had fun playing baseball with the older kids. It has been a really long time since I had the energy to do something like that.

My sister and I went to Old Navy for a little shopping. I found a couple of things on clearance that I’m loving. Here are the little shopping buddies.

And of course it’s always nice to be around my mom. I wish we lived closer! Baby girl adores her too.

I feel like I got a lot done over the weekend too…like I said, I’m so happy my energy is back!! I found a really cute chevron tote on a for sale group for $5, so I snatched that up. I sorted through all of baby girl’s toys and put some away for storage and others in bins on a shelf so they’re not all over the place anymore. It looks so much more organized.

I also consolidated baby clothes that have been sitting around, did some laundry, washed up the infant seat, and cut up fruit. This morning I went through my tank top drawer and made some decisions to get rid of things. Almost everything is too small and there is no point in holding on to things I won’t be able to wear for a long time—besides, they can all be replaced someday if I want to…I’m a bargain shopper so it’s not that big of a deal. I’m going to list them all for sale or take them to consignment to get a few extra bucks.

Slowly but surely I am going to get our house in order. When I was at my parent’s, I just loved how much it felt like home. Everything is so clean and perfect and in its place with no clutter. The backyard is beautifully landscaped, weed free, and full of beautiful flowers and plants. I kept thinking about how I wish we had a house and yard like that, but then I realized that I can MAKE our home like that…! And I’m excited to do so!

Well, I better get going so I can get some things accomplished during nap time!

How was your week?