M.I.A.

Its been a week. A week of sunshine, and walks, and a swimming lesson, and a volunteer group meeting, hubby switching to afternoons, and more sunshine. Its also been a week of nausea, tummy troubles, and a sore back. The later all mine. I struggled with guilt as I needed my naps to recover, but my big kids needed time outside playing and running and enjoying the sunshine. I struggled with guilt at my back went into spasms, and I snapped at the kids. I hobbled to them, and tried to keep my cool to help them work out problems. I struggles with guilty trying to explain to them that mommy was not well, and in a lot of pain, could you please please stop fighting, (crying, screaming, hitting,ect) just for a moment.

Yes, its not all roses, and rainbows, and unicorns.

Sometimes its hard, and overwhelming, and lonely, and sometimes I struggle.

But even in all of that, there IS the good. The biggest one taking the lead in helping clean a bed room, and my 2nd practicing her piano everyday with out being asked. My biggest boy came home from the dentist with a toothpaste to share with his 2 big sisters. And the baby, she napped beside me quietly every day, waking up rested and happy after wards. There has been book reading, puddle playing, a night camping (before the illness plagued me!) a March break spent with a new friend visiting grandparents next door, a picnic, and a trip to the store for a treat.

No its not all been bad, and I have taken time to enjoy a few special moments, but it has been a hard week. I'm hoping my back heals quickly, and that my health comes for my upset tummy tomorrow.

A quick cap of our week, and then off to bed for me!

monkey see monkey do

coleman stove cook'n!

little girl next door, my kids luv her!

helping

treats on the front porch in the beautiful weather and sunshine. short sleeves and sandals in March!

I've been thinking of March Photo a Day every day!! I promise I will catch up, and it will be worth the wait! I will not let you down!

Now, to bed for me, and health tomorrow!!

Clouds

March Photo a Day

14. Clouds

It was a beautiful clear, day all day, until just now. I think it turned out well :)

Sign

March Photo a Day

13. A Sign

A sign of Spring. And a sign, that no matter how much technology you throw at kids, digging in the dirt is still more fun.

Things I've Been Thinking - With a Check In

The house is quiet, and I feel myself letting go. Unwinding. Sigh that big sigh.

I ran today. 5k. It felt good to get, out. The air was warm and I was never cold. Not when I started, and not when I turned back on to my street. I felt strong, and alive, and healthy. Healthier anyway. Duke padded along beside me the whole way. He is quietly in his bed now sleeping. Could I have warn him out....??? I doubt it...

I luv friendships. The new and old. The ones that are fresh, and new and exciting. You ask questions, and get to know each other, and wonder what kind of friendship it will turn out to be. The 'old' friendships. The ones that have stood the test of time and troubles. You supporting one another, knowing that the friendship is stronger then the trouble, and your friendship will come out in the end stronger then before.

I saw one of the later today. It was a supporting day for her. Hugs, deep chats, and comfort food. It was a soul filling day. One I would not have missed for the world.

Thank you dear friend for letting me and my wee ones in you home and your heart on a day you needed some extra support and luv. What a privilege and an honor.

Check In 

OK, so I did my 5k race, and luved it! We - hubby and I - are looking into some more. I'm continuing the running as well! It feels good, empowering, exhilarating, and I feel so alive. I'm trying to get out 3xs a week, which is working well, and I'm aiming for 5k every time. Today I did 5k. A good start to the week!

I'm also getting up to 1/2 hour video in the morning. I don't do it every morning, but aiming for 5-6 times a week, which I have been successful with.

So the Weight Watchers and counting points have flown out the window :( The scale was a reflection of that this morning. I was up 1.4 from last week. *sigh* Why can weight loss be easier?
So I'm recommitting to the points for the whole week, with a goal! By Easter, (4 weeks away) I want to be down 3lb. I know I can do it! I just need to eat well. I like eating well. It feels good!! So here I go. Wish me well :)

I'm not meeting all of my weight loss goal as quickly as I wanted. But I am meeting my fitness goals, and making stronger ones as I go. Despite the weight, I feel good about that! 

March Photo a Day

11. Someone you talked to today

12. Fork

Happiness Is....

....having my hubby cheer me across the finish line!!
....a party after wards with friends.

 ....a note from Mom and Dad wishing us well on a race well run.
....running and knowing my kids are safe at home, with the next best thing to me.
....sunshine.
....fresh laundry off the line and put away.
....the hard efforts of organizing, and having a place for every thing again.
....babies walking.

 ....chatting with neighbors as children ride up and down the sidewalk in the sunshine. 
....a day spent outside is sunshine and  +12  degree weather.

 

 ....signs of spring.

....tidied kitchen, with the help of little ones.
....freshly bathed babies wrapped in towels.
....quiet house after babies are peacefully tucked into bed.

O, Happiness is good. Life is good. I am elated with life. With my wee children, with my husband, family, friends.....the list goes on and on. It can't all be wrapped up in one post. But it continues here, day after day.

Thank you for following me in this journey of life. In the good and the bad.

March Photo a Day

9 - Red

10 - Loud

they are learning so much, but the toy is LOUD! Ack!!

11- Someone you talked to today

Stay tuned for tomorrow!

{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

inspired by SouleMama 

March Photo a Day - 8

March Photo a Day - 8 - Window

My front window. I luv watching for my friends to come, watching the kids ride bikes, and I'm just nosy - I enjoy watching the neighbors. I also enjoy looking in, when I'm coming home from a run, to see what they do without me!!

can u see them and a bit of me in the photo?