like old times

Today was a day like old times... I didn't have the kids today so Owen and I slept in. We ate breakfast and headed to the gym. After the gym we did some much needed grocery shopping and took our sweet time. It was really nice to not be on a set schedule and worrying how much time I had before I had to pick up a kid from school. I miss these days... just me and Owen. I got a killer work out in (which sucks cause this stupid progesterone will make it so I don't even see the effects of the workouts ugh!) and I relaxed while Owen took a nap. 3 years ago, we lived in a teeny apartment in Bonney Lake, I consider this our first place. We were blessed greatly with a free place to live until Owen was 7 months old, but with us being "grown ups" and finding this place and paying for it all on our own, it really felt like our first home. Anyways, we did fine financially and I didn't have to watch kids to make due. Owen and I went to the gym 4 days a week and my house was always clean! I miss it... sometimes I wish we would've stayed in that little place so I could still be at home with just my little man...

extra income

I've been trying my hardest to try to help our family out financially. I watch my friends 2 kids which brings in some money, but I'm not making as much as I did last year watching them. Plus, we're paying for Owen's preschool now. On Monday's I work at Baydo dong a little title work, which will bring in more money. Now, this will work for a while... but mid June, I will be without the extra kids... yep, mom is a teacher. So for 2 1/2 months we barely make due. I've dabbled in sewing, but lack the confidence to actually try making more things. I can't take pictures and I am not crafty enough to make things to sell on Etsy. My mom suggested I do party planning, but I wonder if there is even a market for something like that in this economy. It is something I would love to do... we will see. I'm going to be praying about it because I really don't want to be broke this summer.

what I don't get...

You see... I got rid of all my baby stuff. The only things I have are a crib and changing table, mainly to have a place for one of the kids to sleep (and my mom would kill me if I got rid of it!). When and if I have another baby, I'm not going to make anyone replace my baby stuff. I'm not going to have a huge baby shower and register for a butt load of stuff that I chose to sell. Why is that someone else's problem?? I feel like people who have kids fairly close in age and replace all of their stuff that is in good condition and could be used for another child are kinda being greedy. I mean, if I have to get all that stuff that I sold back, I will buy used most likely. I just don't see why people feel they HAVE to have all new for another baby... blows my mind.

ugh

I'm going to have to start taking my progesterone by this weekend. I'm not looking forward to it AT ALL! I have soreness in my breasts today, which surprises me. I never get that when I'm not on progesterone. I wonder if my body is starting to produce what it needs to at the right time of the month... wouldn't that be amazing!

last day

Oh ya... It's my last day of eating how I've been eating. I have usually put off eating well because we're always trying to get pregnant. I need to just take charge of my body and my eating habits. I did so well in Hawaii because I didn't have the idea that I might get pregnant hanging over my head. I just went shopping and got all the stuff I loved to eat while in Hawaii so that I can get back into that routine. I don't care if I lose a few pounds then gain it cause I get pregnant, better than starting off where I'm at. Gonna try to be disciplined now!

weight a minute!

I've been busting my rear at the gym... working out hard! I mean, I increased my run by a mile and I come out sweating profusely. So, why have I only gained weight?? Oh ya, my little frenemy named Progesterone. She's a nasty lil wretch let me tell you! She holds this whole baby thing over my head and makes me gain weight. I have to take her because if I don't I may have another miscarriage, but if I do take her... she's just mean to my scale ugh. I'd like to break up this "friendship" but I can't. Grrrrr

Phew!

They've all come and gone! Due dates that is... My last due date was before Christmas and it's very nice to not think about which one is coming next. I'm keeping my head up knowing that God is going to give me new hope. Hope to have a baby...