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So this is happening: a life update

What's that? You're working out super hard, exhausted, and starving all the time, but not losing any weight? Chances are, you're pregnant. Yup. Mystery solved.

Didn't exactly happen according to "plan," but as with everything, it's right on time.

I've been feeling great! Of course, it helps that I missed all but 1 week of my first trimester. And I haven't been packing on the pounds like I did with Toddler Boy.

AR has restructured my workouts, and they're considerably "wimpier." On Monday, for the first time in over a month, we got back on the TRX ropes. It got me pumped up for getting back into shape after we add two more feet under the table.

Now that the shock has worn off, I'm so excited!

Life is good. It may not be how I pictured it. And sometimes we fly by the seat of our pants. But we're always okay. Even in uncertainty. Toddler Boy is happy as happy can be, is (finally!!!) taking a daily 2-hour nap, is learning fast and teaching us along the way.

It took a while, but I've finally learned to slow down. To say "no" when no is best, even if it means hurting someone's feelings. To unplug and play. To dance like an idiot and not care who's watching. To cancel plans if Toddler Boy needs a break or is sick, and not feel guilty about it.

I feel like he's already growing too big to comfortably fit in my arms while we rock. But there's nothing better than feeling his hot, often stinky breath on my face as he snores on my shoulder. I can't get these days back. I don't want to waste them away.

I don't know how we're going to handle two under two. But I know that we've handled everything in life pretty well so far. So we'll roll with the punches, make our mistakes, and learn even more the second time around... even when we think we have it all figured out. (We never really have it all figured out.)

I feel so blessed to have been given the opportunity to grow another life. The great fortune of having even one child is not lost on me. May I always remember this and not take my children for granted.

In related news: here's what I love to eat this time around:
Arby's (just like before)
Pasta Roni Garlic & Olive Oil Vermicelli
Cheez-It Party Mix
Newman's Own Lemonade (and ONLY Newman's Own) - I was hooked on Simply Lemonade last time

So there you have it: all healthy food cravings (NOT). Not really craving sweets. But salt and savory... bring it.

Here we go again. Grow on, baby. I can't wait to learn you.

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  1. UnknownMay 15, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    So... changing the name of the blog to "eight feet under the table?"

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