Two months in! I think we’ll keep him. Life is going well for this family of five! I was a little worried about jealousy issues (especially from Clara) when Porter came along but I’m SO happy to say that I haven’t seen even a hint! They love him. They dote on him. They ask where …
Category Archives: Goals
they’ll understand
I learn something new almost every day. Like just yesterday I learned that if we have another baby, Clara would like to name it “Jemily.” Except when she says it, it sounds like “Jem-a-yee.” Gender neutral. Naturally. And as I learn and grow in my adulthood, I’m finding that I have less time to worry …
my first postpartum “murph”
Along with many others around the country, I completed “Murph” yesterday! I did this workout last year before I got pregnant (my time was MUCH slower yesterday) so it was fun to see what it would feel like at six weeks postpartum. If you’re not familiar with this particular Crossfit WOD, “Murph” is so named after …
what’s the BEST that could happen
Ya’ll. I just woke up in a super large puddle of my own drool. (Thank God it was my own.) Last night (Wednesday) was rough – I had 3 hours of pretty intense contractions and cramping (time able ones)…then…nothing. I must have fallen asleep. I woke up this morning and just haven’t felt “right” since. …
creating fitness-loving children
I get that it’s winter. I get that it’s freezing (heck, we got 10 inches of snow last week!). But my kids are ANTSY to move. And even though it might not feel like it when you’ve got children running circles around the house, flailing body parts and jumping up and down all.day.long, your children …
give yourself permission
“Mama, may I go to Nan’s??” Henry asks me this everyday around 2 o’clock. He asks for permission. After calling to make sure it’s actually with Nan, I usually grant him this permission. I’m the adult. He’s the kid. There’s a power hierarchy here. So who grants ME permission to do things? I do. As …