Oh Man, Missed a Day

The day we missed working out was the day we actually had our flight to Chicago.  I was so stressed out about getting everyone for our family packed, not forgetting anything, and being ready to leave as soon as my husband got off work, that working out got left in the dust.  So no pictures for day 19, sadly.

I am not discouraged though, because life gets in the way sometimes.  Honestly, i did break a sweat packing for all 4 of us in my little family, while taking care of the little ones, and trying to clean up the house.  Previously, while trying to get on a workout regimen, I would get so down because I missed a day that i would end up stop altogether.  This time i have my best friend, my greatest supporter, my compliment giver, and ever loving coach- my husband- to help me get the motivation to keep going no matter what.

I think this experience (all 3 weeks, so far) has strengthened our marriage significantly.  We are happier to be around each other, we actually want to go out on dates.  I feel like since we are happier with ourselves, we are able to focus on each other and support each other more.  I also love my children more.  I love being a stay at home mom, the hardest, and most rewarding job I have ever had.  Every day there are two little ones that need me every moment of every day, no matter what I personally need, and before working out I would get so overwhelmed with the responsibility of raising these kids and finding the fine line between time for me and neglecting them.  Now i have to energy to be there for both of them, and not feel like i am going crazy.

I love my family.  Im glad i can be with them forever.  I know that without them I would not be complete, and even though it has been hard, I would not trade one single minute.  When they wake up in the morning everybody is getting big hugs and kisses from mommy.