About Me

I like to give updates on what I'm learning about life; how I'm trying to make changes for the better. I hope to inspire and encourage others through my honest introspection and revelation.

We've lived in Kansas City for about 8 weeks now. I love where we live. It's quiet (people from the country might disagree, but compared to where we lived... SO QUIET!!). There are so many trees and places to walk. I am loving the weather! Now on some of my walks with Zeke he wears a jacket and I drape a blanket over his lap!

I've lost about 5 pounds since we moved. I have also (just recently) decided to only weigh myself once a month. So far it's hard for me. I like to micromanage, analyze; I'm very detail oriented... to a fault. I came to the realization, I know how to lose weight. I really do. You consume less calories than you burn. It's really pretty simple math. But I've been a yo-yo for years. Losing the weight to watch it slowly creep up again because I'm tired of working so hard to lose it. I realized, I don't know how to eat, live, and manage a healthy weight. I want to eat well... not just less. It is actually helping me greatly now that Zeke is eating with us because I want him to eat good, healthy, well-rounded meals and so I do too! I have eaten more fruits and veggies recently, on a regular basis, than I have in a long time.

I take about 1, 30 minute jog each week. I'm also averaging about 5, 30 minute walks with Zeke.

Last week I started my first web-free Wednesday. I have found myself spending (wasting) way too much time on the internet, so I am planning to stay away one day each week. It was actually pretty tough, so I plan to continue until it becomes easier... and I'm spending less time on-line.

I struggle with Mommy-guilt -- a lot. I compare myself to everything and everyone. I feel like if I'm not following the guidelines in a certain book or not getting Zeke to sleep like someone else's baby or he's not eating this or he's spending too much time in his bouncer or, or, or... that I'm failing at being a mother. And I have to tell myself, you don't have to be perfect, you just need to take care of your baby and stop stressing out! It's hard. It's really, really hard.

I am thankful for Jeremiah and the way he provides and sacrifices for our family. I'm trying to encourage and support him more. It's so easy to take advantage of those close to you and forget that they need to hear your appreciation, often.

To life... full of taking time to learn about yourself.