I can no longer go to Stroller Strides (have been once in February, so my awesome instructor let me put my membership on hold for the month) because Laila naps from 8:30-10:30ish (Strides is 9:30-10:30) and that used to be my daily outlet into the "real world" (as well as kept me in shape). I haven't worked out ONCE since the 1/2 marathon was over and I feel fat (and look pregnant again, which I am not...thanks stomach muscles...or lack thereof)! I swear I've gained 10 lbs in 3 weeks. All in my stomach area. Boo. And I just rarely get out of the house other than to run to the grocery store or other errands in between her 3 daily naps. I know this is not unusual for a new mom, and like I said, not complaining. More just venting my new found feelings of entrapment on to here BECAUSE I CAN.
The good news of today (and the last few days actually) is that my house has gotten super organized. WHICH I LOVE, and MAKES ME HAPPY. All of the laundry is done, kitchen is clean and cabinets/pantry/drawers are organized, bedroom closets are cleaned out and organized, rooms have be rearranged, etc. AND amongst all of this organizing today I came across a baggie full of gift cards and went through them to find out their balances and ended up with a TOTAL of $598.22 in random gift card money. That's right people, $600 in gift cards. SCORE. Some are from baby gifts and others are from YEARS ago (2008 was the oldest one I think). What a find.
To further make my day better, Collin just came downstairs and I told him of my finds, one of them being a Starbucks card for $39.00. He said "nice, we should go then! what do you want?" I placed my order and he and Chloe just took off for a walk to Starbucks to bring me back a twice blended coffee frappuccino with whipped cream and caramel on top. DOUBLE SCORE. Eating that sure is going to help the whole feeling fat thing, right? :) Eh, who cares.
My stomach looks the way it does because I gave birth to this little bug. How can I be upset about that?
4 comments:
love Laila, love "double blended", love you!
i second cindy :)
(and you are welcome to vent all you want, doesn't change the fact that you are still an awesome mother!)
I know your pain about the trapped feeling. Derek naps from 9 - 11 every day and that means that I cannot go out and do my mother's together groups or other classes, but a happy baby and 2 hours of free time ROCKS. I do know the dilemma though. Someday it will change and she won't nap then.
Heather, these are fun to hear about and you are in safe territory with other mothers! It's true -- this, too, won't last, and you will one day think "where did my free nap time go?!" You are doing great, and it is so much fun to see your blog entries and hear about the growth of this little Laila Bug -- what a love! xoxo Maryann
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