Peace and Quiet

I am happy to be back blogging. Been wanting to blog but we switched internet providers and there was a problem. We had dial up for a while and it was really slow. Now things are working again, except we need a wireless router. Anyways, I am happy to report I know I have lost weight but not sure how much. I have stopped weighing myself. I think about it constantly but I want to be surprised when I finally step on the scale, instead of disappointed when I would weigh several times a day. So my clothes are feeling really loose. Clothes that I wore before I got pregnant with K. I also have been getting some real sincere compliments from people that normally don't say things like that to me. I get embarrassed and uncomfortable. I just say I'm working on it. They know too because I am working out with most of them in our class after school.
Last week was rough with my workouts. Kaitlyn (10mths) had ear infections and fevers for Wed, Thur, and Fri. So I missed my workouts. Couldn't take her to the gym either and my husband was working. Then Kaitlyn was up most nights with fevers and pain so I didn't get much sleep. The thing is I reaaallly missed my workouts. I love them and feel so much better. My anxiety decreases tremendously. My mind becomes clearer and more focused. I love to workout in classes with music and my awesome trainer/teacher. This lady is so creative with the routines that we will work the muscle groups but in different ways. And through out the class there is lots of cardio mixed in, weights, sometimes pilates, and of course lots of abs. I have Jillian Michaels get shredded in 30 day workout and it reminds me so much of my trainer. I could never have planned how this whole exercise thing evolved. It started with my principal meeting the teacher/trainer at her gym. My principal asked her to teach at our school. Then when I was on vacation I asked the trainer if I could join her at one of her bootcamp classes at a park near where I live. Then I joined the gym where she teaches. It might sound like I am stalking her. My goal it to get 4 days of workout in my week.
Okay, this post is really long. I just love that I am alone. Baby is napping, my oldest is at my mom's house, Tim is at his last of his last class in a project management program, and the dog and cat are asleep. Whew!!! Another thing that makes me feel like I am alone is my cell phone was dunked in a cup of coffee last Monday. My lovely almost 3 year old climbed in the front seat of my car and was playing. I was right outside saying goodbye to his sitter. I got in the car and kept hearing this vibrating sound and smelling something all while the car was off. Yep submerged is my phone. The first couple days I felt lost with it. Now I am loving the peace!!!!! It's not phone calls that I am talking about it's the texting. Tim and I are constantly texting thoughout the day. All the time we are away from each other.Yes it's great communication but I don't realize how much time I spend on that thing. Another distraction in the life of many, t.v., cell phones, computer. I have had less of cell and computer this week and it was actually an eye opening experience.
Another thing I did this week....I sat in my backyard to listen to the birds wake up and watch as it became light. It was about 5:30 and i only sat about 10 minutes but it was beautiful and so loud too!!! I suggest if you can spend some time waking up with the world.
Last thing: Another reminder I am a mother: my son is spending the day and night at my mom's. He's never slept anywhere without us. I feel like a piece of me is missing. The weirdest feeling. My mom asked to take him and I totally believe he is safe and all but I can't help missing his laughter, funny sayings, tantrums, bathroom battles, all the things we do with our almost 3 year old. I guess this feeling will never go away. He was so cute with his new rolling suitcase/backpack. Bye mom and walked out on his own. So grown up!!!! I will share those pictures one day.
I have to catch up on all your blogs and do some posting. Have a great Saturday! We will be going to get a new cell phone (I even might get internet on it). So totally contradicts my post above:)))))