Challenge 1 - Weight Loss after kids
I have been "trying" since December to lose the baby weight from Bailey and from Kayden which is easier said than done. I am breastfeeding so of course I have to make sure I am getting enough to provide adequate nutrition to Bailey while not eating too much so that I can still lose weight. I am a Weight Watcher and have been successful at it before and if I stay on the wagon so to speak, I can be again. I have lost all but 1 stupid pound of Bailey weight. Despite what "they" say, breastfeeding is NOT a help. My body holds on to fat like a spider monkey hopped up on Mountain Dew. I can only manage to lose a pound a week if I am lucky. Here I am at about 8 months pregnant. I know, wicked hot right?
Here I am around Halloween....
and Christmas...
a less than flattering picture for sure... And here I am now...a whopping 12 lbs lighter. Yeah I said whopping so just shuttie, don't try and stifle me.
Slow and steady wins the race I guess huh?
Challenge 2: Kids
What can really be said but that it's the most awesome job in the world and also the hardest. Kids try every bit of patience you have. As my friend Kathy likes to say..."kids suck the life out of you". They really do. My hair is literally falling out cause of the hormone changes. It's truly one of the grossest things ever. This happened last time too so I know it will all grow right back but it's frightening sometimes how much freaking hair I am losing. I already have the new hair growing in and of course it stands on end like I stuck my finger in a light socket. So classy looking.
The biggest challenge right now is Kayden. We have hit our terrible two's (and by we I of course mean her) and Mah God its annoying. She is a sass mouth with attitude for days. After a very frustrating few weeks where we for reals thought something had invaded her body, she finally calmed down at home. Of course then she started acting out at school. She is being a bully who really likes to pick on one kid in particular. She told me he kicked her shoe so she had to push him. Really?? She is defiant, bossy and absolutely adorable. Another day she tells me she pulled his mouth because he fish hooked her. She showed me and everything. None of that probably happened but her stories are funny. Yesterday she told me she got in trouble cause she hit him and turns out she didn't hit him or even get in trouble. She was actually kissing everyone! Ah the stories kids tell.
It's hard not to laugh when she sternly tells you that "she doesn't like that mommy so get it out of my face!". TJ does laugh which totally makes it worse. What am I doing wrong that she is such a little butt??
Poor Bailey is learning quickly how to get Kayden away from her. She has developed a very high pitched squeal whenever Kayden bugs her. She is a pretty mellow baby. She likes to be held constantly like most babies and is starting to really enjoy her sister. She watches her constantly and laughs at everything she does.
Challenge 3: Work
Work is always stressful but has been especially so these last few weeks. I find that I have less tolerance for bullshit than I used too. What can I really say except I face the same challenges that most people do at work. Dealing with multiple peoples personality traits, keeping the boss happy, doing your own job and many times other peoples as well and trying to actually enjoy being somewhere that keeps you away from your family.
Challenge 4: Money
There is never enough of it. We all know it, and we all live it. Having one income is a huge burden but also a conscious decision we made for what we feel is best for our kids. Not judging anyone else. This is a personal decision that we made and planned for. Its not for everyone, and everyone doesn't have the opportunity to do it. Sometimes it sucks though because there are two things I really would like to have right now and can't afford to have either one without accruing some debt which I don't want and can't really afford. The first is a really bitchen digital camera...not the little pocket sized ones, but a multi lens Canon Rebel type one. The second is an iPad. I don't need either of these items but I really really want them. What I did purchase recently out of necessity is a brand new top of the line washing machine. Its a Whirlpool Gold HE front loading 5.0 cubic footer. Its' so friggin cool! How lame am I? Whatever I don't even care, its that cool!
Challenge 5: Marriage
Enough said.
Good DAY Sir!
I said good day!
