diet update

Well, it has been a challenging few weeks. I started out really strong, then life happened! With my FIL dying it has been an emotional roller coaster for me and my husband. I noticed that when he is having a particularly hard day coping with the loss I tend to make myself feel better with food.... I guess I am a big stress eater. When I am busy at work, the food that comforts me is a cheeseburger.....and some chocolate chip cookies.....Why does food make me feel better? Why do I comfort myself with food?!?!

Well, despite all that we have been through I managed to lose 3.2 more pounds for a total of 7.7 pounds. It really would come off faster if I followed the plan properly....I am surprised that even with all of my indulges, I have lost. It must be all of the calories I burn with breastfeeding.

I am proud to say that I am exercising at the Y and eating more fruits and veggies! and drinking lots of water!!!

Here's to a new week and moving forward.....and never giving up!

Gracie @ 3 months

She's laughing ...

holding her head up high...

and just being plain cute!

Gracie @ 2 months

My Gracie Jade is 2 months old already. I love her beautiful smile....the dimple is just gorgeous!

It is crazy to me that she can already sit in this bumbo seat. Not long ago Maddie was just sitting in it. Her 2 month check up at the doctor went great. She is now 11 pounds 10 oz! She has gained 5 pounds since I brought her home from the hospital.....it's no wonder because she nurses ALL THE TIME! but I don't mind.....these moments will not last forever......and I know that I just need to let things go......like the dishes and the laundry....I can do those things later....

Gracelyn Jade

2 months old

11 pounds 10 oz. 73rd percentile

22 1/2 in. long 59th percentile

and here is a cute pic of the girls...I couldn't resist putting this one up......

Allie, Gracie, and Maddie

Saying Goodbye

is hard to do...

My husband lost his dad this past Friday. Papa was a good man with a kind heart. He loved his children and family very much. He will be greatly missed by many. Ervin was his "sidekick" growing up and they were very close. His heart is aching a great deal. Ervin is like his dad in many ways......and can see Papa in Ervin .....




One thing about Papa is that he LOVED the Beatles. Every time I hear a Beatles song, I think of him. He passed his love of the Beatles to Ervin and that is something that they will always have.

Here's to you Papa....may you rest in peace....

Losing it

Week one went pretty good. I was on track for 5 out of 7 days. The weekend killed me! I started working out at the YMCA again which felt great! Working out kid free clears your mind and the endorphins just make you feel so good. And the free babysitting is priceless!

Well, I definitely increased my activity, fruit and veggie intake, and meal planning. We didn't eat out all week...until Saturday! It felt good to prepare healthy food for the family. I think my husband really appreciated it. He has been nicer lately!

This week I lost 4.5 pounds! Yay!

Go me!

It's Monday...time to get back on track!

Smile

Gracie is starting to smile on a regular basis! She just melts my heart.

Going Mad

What's Maddie been up to??