Summer has been wonderful, hectic, calm, busy, yet relaxing. This is the first summer that we have all been together, in one place, not traveling. We haven’t done anything elaborate, yet we have had a great time just being with each other.
I have taken up running. I always had this feeling that I may have the “runner” mentality in me, but every time I would give it a try I would feel defeated, in pain, and give up. I have been enjoying the run the last few weeks; I guess I have found my rhythm. I am on a mission to shrink the equator known as my WAIST.
We are getting down to business around here…making cutbacks and doing everything we can to bring baby home that much faster (I realize baby still has to be born but the ‘matching’ process could be faster, funds willing). Bye bye cable TV…bye bye eating out….bye bye fancy cell phone…bye bye this…bye bye that. No frills, no fuss, and completely worth it! It’s all about what you are willing to sacrifice!
Update on My Girl…
I love her. She has become the most amazing little girl. She has made the transition from being a ‘baby’ or a ‘toddler’ to becoming a ‘girl’ a full of life and full of fire girl! As hard as I thought it would be to see her transition into this new stage of her life, I am so proud, so very proud to be her ‘Mama’.
At five she is a solid ball of action. She is still willing to try new things, yet has developed a small sense of timid-ness, which I am honestly thankful for. When trying something new, something a bit scary, she can identify what amount of fear the activity creates and decide if she will do it again or not. Her mind is so sharp, so absorbent, so beautiful.
Recently she has taken to calling N & I ‘Mother’ and ‘Father’…cracks me up every time. She also likes to respond with the phrase ‘I suppose’…too funny!
The post office has become my new best friend…that and all the people ordering from Shorty Bananas and the winners from the auction. I am at the post office several times a week…glad it’s only a few blocks away.
I have found myself anxious to stay busy with little room for thoughts about baby. When I stop to think about the road ahead and the wait…it makes my heart ache. I realized I was doing this a few weeks ago and have made a conscious effort to reflect on baby and hopefully work through some of the emotions. I know this could take us a while to complete and I don’t want my emotions to wear me down. We are so excited, and feeling so blessed and loved by the people around us. Yet it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the journey…too easy. ‘Keep your eye on the prize’ as they say…I am feeling optimistic with the progress we have made so far. Honestly, the love and support from everyone is amazing, even too kind at times. The power of kindness is beautiful.
Today is a happy day.
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