I feel like I'm standing on the edge and what I do next will determine how so many things go in so many areas of life right now.
I'm so close to my goal of pre-H weight (6+ years in the making here). I have further to go than that but what a huge milestone. I need to be better about snacking and exercising (major downfall). Of course, Thanksgiving and Christmas are here which doesn't help but I'm trying to not get caught up in baking and sweets constantly. I really want and crave the sweets right now though, especially chocolate.
I'm trying to focus more on the positive with the boys. Sometimes it's not easy. They're good boys and I need to encourage that more through positive praise.
W is SO big. I can't believe he's 14 months. He is also super clingy, more so than my others. It seems impossible but it's true and sometimes I don't know what to do beyond let him fuss and follow me around. I hate it but I can't get anything done if I don't.
The twins are going to be 4 in less the two weeks. They have grown so much from those little six-pound babies we brought home. I LOVE seeing them develop and the differences in their personalities. So much fun!
H is craving attention and I need to be better about giving him some focused time beyond homework. I am glad he is benefiting from the after school program but I'm still torn on him being in it. He just doesn't get enough play time. It is the hardest part of our schedule (although it does make pick up so much easier).
I'm happier and I think that's the effort to be content. I also think it's me being more focused on the positive. Either way I like it. I'm liking me at this moment - not perfect but more happy/motivated/etc.
**I'm linking up with Stephanie Howell for Blog Your Heart.**
"I'm happier and I think that's the effort to be content. I also think it's me being more focused on the positive. Either way I like it. I'm liking me at this moment - not perfect but more happy/motivated/etc."
ReplyDeleteI love this sentiment. I kind of feel that's where I am now. And it's a good, good thing.
It's hard to focus on positive reinforcement with kids isn't it? I struggle with it too.
Great job on the weight loss!!! The holiday season is SO hard though, food wise. Sending you strength and WILLPOWER!!
xoxox
I am at the beginning and way-to-old to have started a major weight loss program. First a good goal and plan--I want to lose 60 pounds, 5 pounds a month for one year. I lose it gain it lose it gain it. It will be good for my overall health if I can do it, holidays are the hard. I try to take smaller portions and use the smaller plate but the goodies--even just one are killer. Snaking and making time for exercise are also my weakness. I work all day and come home and want to walk, either too cold outside or I get sidetracked between me and the treadmill. As Stephanie says WILLPOWER (and prayer).
ReplyDeleteI found you from Stephanie's blog, I'm a first-time reader. I love that you admit that things are hard but that you're happy. It's easier to gripe about what's hard or just hide it from the public and want people to see you as "perfect." I love the idea of being happy in this moment and focusing on the positive. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeletenew follower and reader from stephanie's blog. be kind to yourself. continue to find at least positive situation
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