Reaching My Goals

One thing that really makes me sad is when mothers decide their life is over when they have children.  Granted, it sure does change your life, but it certainly doesn't end it.  I often hear people say, "I didn't like doing any of the things I did before anyways.  I'm glad to give it all up for my child," or something to that effect.  Please know that having a baby does not mean you have to give up the things you love! When Rex was first born I had to feed him at least once every hour, because (as the pediatrician told me) some kids are just eaters.  I had one of them.  I thought many times to myself that I would never be able to do anything if half of every hour out of the day was spent feeding this child.  He is just over three months old now and I am starting to feel much better about the situation.  Sometimes he takes three hour naps or just stays content on the floor watching my cook for a while.  He doesn't cry every time I put him in his car seat and he loves going on walks or runs in his stroller with me.  I'm discovering that I can still have a life!

My goals are to conquer my bad eating habits by learning self control, start my online business finally, exercise daily so that my body gets back into shape, and keep the house cleaner.  I've been able to work on all of this and although right now it's a little overwhelming and requires me to step out of my comfort zone in many ways, I am starting to feel better physically and emotionally.  I want to feel accomplished.  Being a mother can do that, but if I don't know how to do these things for myself how can I teach my children to do the same.

The best way to teach is by example.  I have always pictured my kids as healthy, active, and happy children.  If I want them to do that, I have to show them how.  This is what I plan on doing.

Me and Kalyn went to Utah this weekend to visit family.  My brother-in-law offered me a piece of candy and I told him no thanks, because I was on a low-sugar diet.  He thought I was kidding.  I have to admit, it sounds a little bit weird for me to be the type of person to go on a diet, but I want to be healthy and have the energy to chase Rex around when he starts crawling and walking.  I know I can reach my goals and am excited to finally set my mind to something and do it.