Though I’ve had my energy back for a couple of weeks now, we’ve only been walking around our neighborhood. Chris has been mowing lawns for a workout then we go for a walk and he very much enjoys that. Well finally today we went to the Y and I admit, I felt great! I do love going, it’s just getting up out of the house and doing it. I need to get my swim suit, another change of clothes, make sure I don’t forget my deodorant, fix the kids up, fix their hair, make sure they are good to go. That’s a job in itself!

I am going to make it a goal to work out at the Y at least three times a week, and on days I don’t to at least go for a walk. We pay to be members of the Y so we need to use it. We may go to the pool tomorrow or Sunday so that’s one day, and then next week I know we’ll go a couple of times. Chris is very interested in getting into better shape because he is interested in different jobs within the military that require he be in better shape.

Of course another incentive is the kids love the child care part. They are constantly talking about the kids they meet in there and once we even saw one of the kids out in town – I love that, the connection to the community, even in that small way.

Have I mentioned that my jeans don’t fit? I’m walking around wearing either elastic shorts (it is SO hot here, shorts are all I want to wear!) or my jeans/capris with a rubber band holding them shut. I’m so glad I have long enough shirts! I think I’m going to buy more shorts as it is the summer time and I can buy maternity clothes later down the road.

I was just reading over at Blogging Away Fat about saving smaller sized clothes – huge eye opener for me! I still have clothes (mostly jeans or jean shorts) that I wore years ago. Years as in probably 7-8 years. Of course this was my in between college and getting married phase and I haven’t worn them since. Having a baby does that to you. I went from maternity clothes to a size bigger then I was in college. I’ve stayed that size – but kept the clothes.

I’ve long talked about going through my closet and getting rid of all of those clothes. When I joined LA at the beginning of the year I went through them again, separating them into the two sizes I have. Of course now it will be a little while before I can wear them so maybe it is the time to just get rid of them. I enjoy shopping, finding good deals, and though jean shorts won’t really be out of style, seeing the room in my closet would be more encouraging for my weight loss once I have the baby.

It’s happened – I’ve started the list on things we need to buy for the baby. It’s Chris who is concerned about having everything we need in time, rebuying things after you have kids isn’t something we’ve planned for. We have a pack and play (which we used for Jake after he outgrew the bassinett but wasn’t quite ready for the crib), a crib (currently being used as a toddler bed) and a few items of clothing.

I did save the coming home outfit that Alice and Jake both wore – the same one! – so this baby can wear it as well. I think that’s a cool thing. I’m debating doing a baby list thing at a store (what is that called? I’ll remember in about fifteen minutes.) just so we don’t forget anything, but I’ll most likely shop online so a list in one store might not be worth it.

Is it bad that I feel like I want a baby shower? I never had one with either of the other kids but for some reason, really want one now. Of course I only know a few people here and don’t hang out with them all that often, so I think I would feel odd inviting them to one.

I think the baby had a growth spurt today. I got up this morning, realized we weren’t doing anything really today so I did a little gardening. Back when my Mom was visiting in May she did a lot of gardening here – we planted new flowers, pulled weeds and laid down the black plastic stuff and bark. When she left I had to lay more black plastic and put bark down in the back of the house – and today I finally started it. I did the work in the shade, before the sun moved to that side, but it was still hot and humid. I’m not sure how long I took to get it done but when I finished I realized I didn’t need another work out today!

I came inside, had lunch and had to lay down. I ended up napping for a couple of hours and it felt so good! I swear the baby was bigger when I got up too. I think I’m starting to show, though I decided not to take pictures until I can see the baby when I look down (and, modesty aside, my chest is quite large these days) so who knows when that will happen.

i figure a baby growth spurt since I am tired again, like go to bed ‘on time’ tired. Yay for that!

I haven’t had to take my vitamin B for morning sickness for just about a week! You have no idea how happy I am that the phase passed by. And I’m glad it wasn’t that bad, I’ve heard stories about being sick all day long, not being able to eat at all, etc. Mine was just when I woke up and since it was the first time I’ve experienced this, I’m just happy to be done.

I’m feeling great all around. I have energy again and have only been sleeping at night. I have been going to bed later then usual, but I chalk that up to Chris’ horrible work schedule. He is on leave for a few days so hopefully I can get back to normal again. I really enjoy having a couple of hours to myself in the morning, I’ve never claimed to be a morning person so the quiet helps me wake up and also clean a few things before the kids wake up.

We haven’t been to the Y in over a week and are actually debating quitting our membership. I’m not sure what is stopping us from going, but we seem to have lost our excitement over the place. I hope this is a short phase, one that ends once we just go already, as gymnastics through the Y is much cheaper then through the private gym they were attending. Today Alice said she missed gymnastics, but I’m not sure if she just said that because I asked as she never mentions the classes.

I’m glad to be feeling like my old self again – albeit an old self that can’t button her jeans anymore.