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Changes & Progress...

This little blog is my outlet. As a result, I often write my crazy thoughts when they are at the peak of craziness. When I am at my whits end. When life seems as though it is in a hurricane. Needless to say, there are many more blue sky days than dark ones. And that, my friends, is what matters most. Just to assure you that I am not living in a life of chaos or disaster or regrets, I thought I'd update you. This month has been one of transformations and changes. Slowly but surely we are getting there. Sometimes the things you've been searching for come when you stop searching and just live. That's where we are now. Just living. Here's the point by point dealio:
1. I searched for an on call babysitter much of last year that could come watch my kiddos for an hour or so each day so I could workout, run errands, etc. No luck. Well, well, well...I stopped looking and one fell in my lap. Sort of. I've discovered a pretty fabulous friend who hooked me up with the daughter of another friend. She is watching our kiddos (as many days as I'd like) for an hour or so after work so we can work out. A couple of teacher friends are certified fitness instructors, so they offer classes in our school gym. I am in! Until soccer ends at the end of October, I can only do 2 days per week, but that's a start.
2. I am taking some time for me! I enjoyed my first girl's night out last week. We went to a Spanish Wine and Tapas tasting and had such a great time. It was fun visiting with friends, knowing that my kiddos were in great hands.
3. I am intentionally moving. I am walking whenever I can. I park farther away at work, walk/run when the girls are at gymnastics class, walk while Claire is at her violin lesson & Mya is playing on the playground, take the kids on a walk/run after school when we don't have activities, push Gavin in the stroller while the girls play at the playground. Every step makes a difference and is one more calorie burned.
4. I've stopped drinking diet coke. It is my first step towards more healthful nutrition. I am baby wearing, bought Gavin an amber teething necklace, researching essential oils, cutting out sugar and even juiced. I tease my friends that I am trying to become more hippyish, but in truth, I am trying to live more healthfully, relying less on processed foods and chemicals. Things I used to mock, I am now trying to implement. For my health and more importantly, for the health of my kids. I am not sure I'll be 100% hippy, but we'll see. It all started with Norwex, J. It all started with Norwex. :)
5. I am more organized. We lay out clothes the night before, I pack a bag with all the soccer clothes, uniforms, leotards we need for the entire week and keep it in the car. I plan meals. We have a better schedule and routine for Gavin and the girls.
All in all, life is good. I feel we have turned a huge corner this month. Gavin is getting to be such fun, the girls finally know how they can help without having to be asked, and everyone is functioning better now that a routine and predictability is in place. Of course, we sometimes get off course, but right now, things are good.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Glad to hear things are better! Your last post was making me reconsider number 3. J/k! Im meal planning a week ahead too. Makes meals less stressful for sure. Norwex is great but I'm not sure about the rest! Ha! Think the Amber necklace is more for looks but if it helps awesome! We are battling cold and sinus stuff here. Jackson has an ear infection and got meds. Avery is finally sleeping through the night. Now if we can get them both sleeping at the same time. Ugh!
Love ya, j
Kara said…
J, you need to buy a diffuser and get yourself some essential oils :) They will fix all your sickness problems. I'll keep you posted on that! My diffusers are in the mail. Life with 3 is great. Go for it!
Erin said…
I have embraced my innter crunchiness!!! Own it! The teething necklaces are wonderful.....I swear by them and they have been on my little guys necks since birth. Babywearing - don't know how anyone gets anything done without it! Oh and the cloth diapers - love them!

If you have any questions about healthy crunchy things please feel free to ask....I don't know it all but I know lots of people that know much more than me :)

I'm still working on the "me time" - I'll get there right?!?!
Kara said…
Oh my Erin. You are pretty inspiring. Although it may not be "me time" as most would think, your little creative sewing projects may be in that realm. I totally learned something new about you and your many talents! Can't wait to see the finished costumes.

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