Healthy Living

This morning felt like everything was trying to work against me... We woke up late after a rough morning, threw a decent breakfast together for the toddler, thankfully I had half my smoothie left from yesterday, so I was able to get my coffee ready and load up the car. It was really tempting, though, to consider just staying home and using this morning to nap and play games on my phone. Instead, though, I was out with my girls in the mall walking and doing my workout by 7:35! Boom :) This morning was a perfect opportunity to remind me of my why's. I almost used my littles as an excuse not to go workout this morning, instead I was reminded that they are 2 of my reasons TO go workout. They are the little girls who deserve a mommy who sets an healthy lifestyle example for them. They should have a mommy who displays a positive self image so they never question their beauty. When we came home, the toddler napped and the littler one and I did some mommy and baby yoga. I think that is...

Everyone hates Monday. That horrible fiend that steals away the joy of the weekend. Monday introduces a new week of work and stress and sometimes people who are tough to handle. Monday, however, is my best day! I am refreshed after a day of fellowship and encouragement with church family and rest with my honey. I feel ready to tackle a new week with new challenges. Waking up early, I get ready, make breakfast for my family, and am loading the cars with hubby as he heads off to work and I with the littles head off to the mall for our 3 to 4 mile walk. Tuesday is a mildly slowed, it takes an extra snooze to get out of bed, but as soon as we are, I am ready to go. Wednesday can be a little tougher, but then I remember: hubby is off tomorrow! So, that is something to look forward to. Thursday, I wake up and have the opportunity to go on my walk by myself while daddy takes the day with the girls to give me a small mommy break. After my workout, I get to go to Starbucks or somewhere to ref...