Halfway through 2018 already! How!? I was reading my last post and thinking about how I held up on living more simple yet intentional. I think I’ve done okay so far. I did clear out a lot of things before Andrew was born and more when we had our hardwood floors refinished. But there is still so much stuff I have to go through and rid of in our garage. But I think I’ve made progress. In terms of living a more intentional life I think I can do better. I feel this year has been tough on me. The postpartum period is a journey for me and even 8 months out I feel my hormones going up and down.  I’m hoping it’ll get better. I do need to treat my body better. I haven’t been drinking enough water or eating as healthy as I should. I definitely feel different after Andrew was born. I wake up everyday with my body aching which I’ve never experienced prior to his birth. I may be deficient in certain vitamins and nutrients. I think once I feel better I can focus more on my life goals. Right now my life goals are taking care of myself so I can better take care of my children and family.

New Years Goals

This year I want to live intentionally. I plan to declutter my home and only have what we use and need. Each day so far I’ve been clearing out an area of the house. One day it was my dresser and closet, the next it was my kitchen cabinets, you get the idea. I’m trying to do a little each day so I don’t get overwhelmed, and well because that’s all I can really manage with a 2 month old and a toddler. Other goals include eating better. I’m trying to stick to weekly meal plans and incorporating more veggies because, well, I’m a slacker when it comes to eating more veggies. Self care is also important to me this year and really for the rest of my life. I’m terrible at it and need to make it a priority. And last I want to read. I read maybe...two books last year?  That’s terrible. I really need to make time to read a new book each month at least. Too many times I’m caught up mindlessly scrolling through my phone.

Well those are my New Years resolutions for 2018. More importantly these are life long goals for myself to keep. Hopefully. That’s the goal. 

2018

I can’t believe that I only did two posts in 2017. Wow. I had every intention of writing but in all honestly I wasn’t in the headspace to write on here. I had morning sickness in the first trimester of my pregnancy, I was taking care of a very strong willed toddler, and then dealing with a very uncomfortable and even painful at times third trimester. Then in November our sweet little Andrew was born. Although he’s the sweetest baby going from being parent to one child to two children was a huge adjustment. Handling two kids with two different schedules and different needs is hard to manage in itself but then add in the fact that Nate regressed in every way possible: potty accident after potty accident when he was already potty trained for months, whining over everything, acting out for attention, copying baby, etc. And then add in recovering from labor and delivery and just trying to take care of my basic needs (eat, sleep, use the restroom). So yeah 2017 was a year full of change and adjusting to all the change. And now here we are again in a new year! I’m SO excited for this year. I don’t know what it is about this year but I feel so motivated. More so than previous years! I’ll probably write a list of my goals in another entry. But all my goals basically result in me simplifying my life. I plan to write more on this blog and hopefully about the changes I make to reach my goals this year.

Here’s to 2018!

32 Weeks!? Whaaattt!?

This pregnancy has been a blur. It has seriously flown by and I find myself trying to remember how far along I am when people ask. Lol. It's so different the second time around. I guess with a toddler running around I just don't have the time to count down each week like I did the first time around. Plus the first time everything is so new and exciting. Don't get me wrong, I am very much excited for this baby boy.

As of lately I have been nesting but it is hard because I feel physically limited to what I can do. That is quite frustrating to me. I also think the 3rd trimester tiredness has arrived. I find myself quite tired and in need of a nap around noon.

So far I have a lot of things of Nate's that I will be reusing for baby. But still I do not feel ready for baby yet. I need to get some items and wash all the baby clothes and cloth diapers. I will probably do that a few weeks before my due date. So crazy to think I will have a newborn baby again. I am so used to the toddler phase it's crazy to think about.

Anywho, will try to update more on here. It's hard for me to remember to do so. And I feel like I waste so much time watching tv and scrolling through my facebook/instagram feeds on my free time instead of reading and writing :( I need to be more intentional with my time. I will have less of it in a month or so...

2017

I can't believe the last time I wrote on this blog was 2016! A lot has happened so far and there are some upcoming changes this year :)

We are expecting our 2nd child, another little boy! I am so excited and feel so thankful for this healthy pregnancy. Those close to us know that my journey to motherhood has not been an easy one. I've had an ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage prior to having my son. And last year I another miscarriage. I struggled so much when dealing with those losses. And I still carry them with me, but I am just so grateful for this rainbow baby I carry.

2017 I am so excited for my growing family!