Hello friends! Here I am again for some recaps of our recent lives!
We were lucky enough to spend Mom and Dad's 36th wedding anniversary with them at Disneyland! It wasn't too crowded and although it was warm, it wasn't too bad.
We got to meet a few characters and it was really nice because we could split up a bit, someone could stay with Wyatt while others went on a ride or walked around, etc. Bailey loved Splash Mountain again and still wasn't a fan of Pirate's even though she asked to go on it first thing.
I've been trying to get some small projects done around the house and one that has been bothering me is the trim at the front of the house. It was peeling and some parts were unpainted and it was really just an eyesore. I grabbed some paint I thought would look good and went to work.
It's not quite what I had hoped, it's a little muted in person. Maybe I will try a coat of darker green and see how that looks. Even though it's not exactly what I pictured, I am happy that I was able to get some paint and even out the look.
I was able to get the trim painted because the kids spent almost a week up at my parents! While it was really nice having some time to catch up on sleep (I slept for 13 hours one night! That's usually two nights worth of sleep for me) we really missed them! Mom sent me lots of pictures and videos and it makes me so happy knowing that they are making wonderful memories together.
Papa and Wyatt at the beach
Nana and Bailey made jam cookies!
Boy were we happy to have the kids home! Wyatt has recently gotten into books and his favorite is Click, Clack, Moo and the night they came home, we read it four times in a row! Wyatt happily sat with Dada before bed, listening to him read.
Bailey started at a new preschool this week! Our work schedules are changing soon and we realized that it is hard when she gets out of school at 11:30 three days a week, so we switched her to a school that is open from 7am-6pm! She doesn't stay that long, but having that option is really nice!
She was excited to go to school, but she had a rough time when we were leaving her. It is different than her last school because she goes straight to the playground before class and it was overwhelming for her. I went back to remind her to go potty and she burst into tears and it broke my heart! A teacher came over and took Bailey under her wing and Bailey had a great first day! She is still a little timid at drop off but is always running around with friends when I go to pick her up.
Having Bailey gone longer gives me more one on one time with Wyatt which has been fun! Watching him grow and seeing how much he understands now is amazing! He can say a few words, but understands SO much! I caught him being a daredevil one day in his room, peeking outside to see the garbage man come by.
I have been making a big commitment to being healthier and trying to lose weight. I want to do it for myself and to be a better example for the kids. I have found a couple of girls I've been following on instagram and blogs and they have been big motivation for me. One woman has lost over 100 pounds and is a good reminder that it takes time and effort to lose weight. Sometimes I find myself hoping/needing/expecting immediate results and following other people really makes a difference.
I've lost over 11 pounds in 45 days (I keep track and take a picture everyday to give me a way to see my progress when I can't see it by looking in the mirror)
This is one I took right after doing a workout at home, at 9pm, after waking up at 1240 am for work. I could have very easily said no, gone to bed, and gotten some extra sleep. But I know that I have a goal and I was proud of me for saying, yes, sticking with it and seeing progress!
Hard work paying off!
The kids and I hit up our local favorite farm for a relaxing afternoon. We usually go on weekdays because there are very few people and this visit was no exception. It felt good to be out in the fresh air, letting Bailey run around, and just be a kid. Wyatt napped for a bit while we were there, then we went on the train around the farm and the kids enjoyed this fast train.
They loved riding together!
I have been doing my best to soak up the happy moments together because I know that our days are soon to be busier (with work schedules changing) and the sun will be setting sooner, so we have been enjoying tie in the backyard.
We were being silly and having a tickle party on the back deck.
Wyatt is a little ham. He is so funny and cuddly! He makes me laugh all day long. He gets upset if someone else is upset and is very quick to give hugs and kisses. I joke that he is our little mayor because he waves to everyone he sees, and oftentimes with both hands.
We have been staying busy, enjoying the good moments and getting through some tough ones. Lots of changes coming over the next few months and I'm hoping to keep my own good attitude, keep up my weight loss, and hopefully find some time to go on a date with my husband sometime!
