I’m very sad to report that I STILL have NOT lost any more weight in the past THREE weeks! In fact, there are days I’m up a pound or two.
Seriously.
Seriously.
What gives!?!?!?!
Yes, it sucks. In fact, in sucks so bad that I decided to NOT take my “official 7 weeks postpartum” picture this week.
Ya.
I didn’t take a picture because I look EXACTLY the same! Geesh.
Soooo, if y’all are curious what I look like these days…..here ya go…..
Yes, those are my “official” 4 weeks, 5 weeks and 6 weeks postpartum pictures. My 7 weeks picture would look JUST THE SAME.
BUT, as ticked off and as frustrated as I am, I’m trying to not let it get me down. I realize my body seems to have a mind of its own these days, so I’m just gonna keep on pluggin’ along knowing that ONE DAY my body will decide to respond.
I have to say that it’s VERY hard to stay motivated though. I’ve been extra sleep deprived this past week as well.
Why yes, I am in fact whining and complaining and having a little pity party for myself.
Carson hasn’t slept as well as he usually does AND I’ve been going to bed later than I should. And, as I’ve learned many, many, many times in the past….when I get sleep deprived, I become completely apathetic toward my diet and exercise stuff.
Yes, I seem to just eat whatever is quick, simple and satisfying and seem to skip my workouts more often than not.
Super lame, but when I’m tired….I fall apart! I’m sure it’s not helping my weight loss progress either. Sigh.
I realize I’m in a very hard spot right now though and I just keep reminding myself to be patient. I know eventually I won’t feel SO DANG tired ALL OF THE TIME and eventually my body will decide to DEFLATE and eventually my clothes WILL fit again and eventually I WILL be able to exercise and not feel like a WUSS.
Okay, my pity party is over now. I will be quiet.
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Sooooo, since I am so dang bugged and bummed out today, I’ve decided just to share a bunch of random pictures that have made me happy lately. I really do LOVE my life and feel grateful every single day for the people, things and blessings in my life.
Life is good.
I am so grateful for sweet baby snuggles.
This isn’t the best picture of Carson, but snuggling a sleeping baby is one of my favorite things in the world!
I saw the most beautiful rainbow last week! It was a full rainbow and it seemed to cover the entire sky!
It was so bright and went all the way down to the ground…
It was absolutely breathtaking and reminded me how grateful I am for the beautiful world we live in!
Jimmer’s Halloween costume arrived in the mail last week and we all laughed and laughed and laughed….
Oh my word. I love it so much! I bought it on Amazon for about $6.00 + free shipping! Woot! Here’s a link to the one I bought.
I also found a DARLING Carter’s dog costume for Carson at Costco for only $5.00! I don’t know why in the world it was only $5.00 because it’s very good quality. I was thrilled.
What a cutie pie. Oh, and don’t mind my son walking on the dresser in the background!??! It’s pretty typical ’round here. Hee hee.
Carson’s Blessing Day will be this Sunday. It’s kind of, sort of like a Christening/baptism. Kev will be able to give him a name and a blessing at church and it is the sweetest thing ever. I cry every time Kev blesses one of our babies. This time I’ll probably be wailing and “ugly crying” in the back of the chapel because he is our LAST baby!
Sniff. sniff.
It will not be pretty, but I’ll try to suck it up.
Oh, and I ordered his blessing outfit online and it came in the mail a few days ago.
Isn’t that the cutest thing ever?!?!? I’m not a big fan of cheesy satin tuxes with bowties and things, so I fell in love with this outfit. I don’t think he’ll wear the hat though.
FYI, I bought it on Amazon as well. Here’s a link for that if any of you are interested. Oh, and these aren’t affiliate links or anything; they’re just things I found and enjoyed on Amazon.
Oh, and Kev purchased Amazon Prime recently and now I buy EVERYTHING on there! I’m not sure if I’m actually saving us money or not. Hee hee. I’m definitely saving myself time and stress by not having to drive all over heck and back searching for the things I want/need.
It’s also so much fun to receive packages in the mail. It’s just like Christmas.
I took these darling pics of Carson today…
What a SWEET, SWEET little boy! He kicked his sock off and I thought it was adorable. I’m also loving his double chin, sweet smile and cute little chubby arms and hands. I am having so much fun with this little guy!
Well, that’s all the pics I have to share! I need to wrap this up so I can get a quick run on the treadmill and a shoulder workout in.
Oh, and I’ve been so sore the past week because I’m just getting back into exercising. Seriously, I’ve been hobblin’ around like a 90 year old lady. It’s been awesome. I’ve also been singing this song and have decided it’s my new theme song.
Ha. I love John Mellencamp and this song is classic. It also perfectly describes how my body feels! Love it.
I hope y’all have a great night!