My 1st Mother's Day-Belated!

What's that you say, Mother's Day was last Sunday?! I guess that pretty much sums up life as a new mom for me! Most things still manage to get done, just maybe not on the same time frame they would have previously. Oh well *shoulder shrug* That still causes anxiety from time to time, but I get over it!

G actually spent Mother's Day with her Grammi but that doesn't mean I didn't think about her all day or reflect on just how much my world has changed over the past year.

Last year we took my MIL (now Grammi!) for ice cream, a frequently craved thing while G was still on the inside, and talked about how different it would be this year. But it was all talk; I had NO idea what life would be like as a mother. And the truth is, now I can't imagine ever going back. The house feels so big and lonely when she isn't here. Lucky for me, it's looking like I"m going to have myself a little helper!

She was just a dream for so long- our struggle to have her may become a future topic, especially when it comes time for #2- that sometimes it is hard to believe she's really here. But her smile has become the highlight of my day and can always bring one to my face on the darkest days. 

They did a Muffins for Mothers celebration at her daycare where we got to go and play and interact with the other kids (and moms!). We found out that G likes to swing! It fascinates me to see her around other kids since at home she just has us. She's learning so many motor skills now and they pass toys around and crawl over top of each other (except G of course who just sits by and watches!)

They also made some crafty things for us which I'll look back on in a few years and cry I'm sure. A cast of her foot, with a Mother's Day poem, and prints of her tiny hand made into flowers! 

I'm not going to get all philosophical on what it means to me to be a mother, I think I do that enough from post to post! I will say that it's she's the best thing that has ever happened to me. I hope one day she realizes that without her life just wouldn't have been what I knew it was meant to be. Oh, don' get me wrong, I was happy before...but now I'm fulfilled!

Gwyn's World: 7 Months

Gwyn's World: 7 Month Update

I really love writing these posts as I get to look back through all my pics and the daily diary I keep for G and it is always amazing how much happens in just one month! She is more fun with each day!

She is constantly 'talking' and trying out new sounds, syllables and decibels. She really likes to hear her own voice! A dada is coming soon, I can feel it. And not just because she is constantly coached by her own Dada to spit it out ;-)

The girl still loves to bounce but is sitting really well now so she also likes to just hang out with toys layed out in front of her. She has some blocks now that she not only enjoys putting in her mouth but also banging together. It is hilarious when she gets excited about anything because her eyes get really big, her feet kick around and she makes a funny little sound.

One of her new favorite playthings has to be her toothbrush, which makes Mama very happy! It is a morning game for us, first I do the real brushing and then she gets to continue to play with it. Let's face it, when you drink milk all day, you need a good mouth brushing in the morning! I hope she always brushes her teeth with such ease *fingers crossed* It's important to start good habits early and they say the health of their baby teeth strongly determines the health of their adult teeth, so I'm also protecting myself from future dental expenses (braces-ugh!)

The puppies continue to be a big hit. In fact, she'll stop eating just to watch Nallah lay in the sun! The first thing we do when she gets up in the morning, and when we get home from school is to kneel down and say hello to them. They get just as excited to see her as she does to see them.

We are still not mobile. She will support her own weight when leaning against something and finds that very exciting, but always acts oh so tired when put on her tummy!! It's the only time she really acts like a drama queen, but she does just that! She kicks around and airplanes a bit, and then (with a big sigh!) lays her head on the floor.

I've been trying for a few weeks to get her to take some water from a sippy cup. We are on the third one and she will at least attempt with this one. With the first two she wanted to play with it but would put it between her teeth and then smile at me around it as if saying, ha ha mom, you really thought I was gonna drink out of this didn't you?

BTW-have you seen this cartoon camera app? How cute, right?! She also adores this little glow worm. She got it from her Aunt Kristi for Christmas, but just recently really started to take notice. Maybe because it has a baby's face since she seems very interested in other kids now too. Time to start working on #2?! What?! ;-)



Month 7 Recap:

• 6 teeth, definitely all in-just ask my bitten fingers!
• Almost grown out of all 6 month clothes and size 2 diapers
• Using big girl potty whenever mama is fast enough to get her there in time!
• Added avocado and egg yolk to BLW
• LOVES: brushing her teeth, her taggie blanket, watching other kids and having her picture taken

 

I can't express how happy I am every morning to see this smiling face. One night this week we didn't make it home before she went to bed and I missed her. She was sleeping at the foot of my bed and I still missed her! Life has never been sweeter!



WILT...

WILT...Week

This week I 're'-started my half marathon training. I downloaded some new music, made some new playlists, got my Garmin and made a schedule. Then everything that had to do with technology went to h-e-double hockey sticks. First my ipod wouldn't sync my new playlists, so I just used it anyway and tried again later. Then it wouldn't sync ANY of my playlists. Phuey. Then I used my Garmin, loved it, synced it to my computer and now it won't charge. Big Phuey.

Basically, I learned that I'm not technologically bright...or patient :(

Anyway-I did get all my workouts in and here's how they looked.

As I said, the plan I'm following has 3 days of running, right now 2 of them are supposed to be 30-45 minutes and a third 'long' run on the weekend of longer distances as the weeks go on.

Monday: Run 30-45 minutes: I did 30 minutes, will do 35 next week, 40 the following, etc. at the same speed and then go back down to 30 minutes at a faster speed.

Tuesday: OFF- we were scheduled to get family pics this night, but they got cancelled due to the rain. I took the time to hang out with G and get some chores done since I had already planned to take the night off.

Wednesday: Bob Harper Inside Out Method, I've already discussed how much I love this workout.

Thursday: Run 30-45 minutes-I was able to leave work early and run outside. I ended up at the complex I lived in when I first moved to WV, it happens to be very near G's daycare and I used to do alot of walking (and a little running) when I lived there so it felt familiar. The fun part is that the first half is all downhill, so you know what the second half is!! I'm glad I pushed to run the entire way up because I got to my car just as it started to downpour! ;-) Someone was telling me something!!

According to MapMyRun (an app I downloaded trying not to have to get a Garmin!) my stats with warm up and cool down were:

 

3.04mi

Distance

 

11:00min/mi

Avg Pace

I felt pretty good about this considering the uphill-ness of it! I wanted to show you the route, but I can't seem to copy and paste it. BOO!

 

Friday: OFF-I have to say it is always hard for me to take days off , but it is also nice!

 

Saturday: Run 3 miles-Outdoor run with Garmin. It was fun to be able to watch my pace during the run. I'd share my splits, but I can't even get the program to work right now!! I'm pretty sure I did almost exactly the 3 miles my program called for in just over 31 minutes.

 

Mile 1: 10:30-ish 

Mile 2: 10:30-ish

Mile 3: 10

 

Here's to hoping I can get it fixed or traded or a new one because it has so many options I didn't even get to read about in the manual yet!!!

 

Sunday: P90x Yoga-I didn't feel like doing a full strength workout and have been feeling tight lately so I thought this would be a good fit. I always forget how challenging yoga can be. 

 

So, Week 1 in the books. I sure hope I can get some of these things to work in the coming weeks or this will be more challenging than I thought. 3 miles of random music I can handle...when we get to 5 or 6, I want to know I have the right mix to get me through! :) PS-sorry so bland with no pics, but I'm telling you nothing wants to work for me!