Becoming a Parent in 2014

Well today was the start of a new year! What better way to spend in than by sleeping in!! It was awesome. Made a little breakfast and found my lazy butt back on my couch watching some TV. Loved it. It was on the couch that I decided I might change my blog slightly. I feel I still need to remain thankful each day, however, I may lean my daily blogs more toward my final stages of pregnancy and the preperation of becoming a parent. It's my blog, right? :)

Today, I decided that my four to five week lack of serious exercise had to stop. I reminded myself how much better I always feel after a good workout so I put on my running gear and hopped on my new treadmill (for my birthday) from Josh. I made my fat self run walk for a minute off and on for a total of 20 minutes. Halfway through, I was really feeling good about getting back into shape. I was sweaty and breathing hard. Also, the overwhelming feeling of having to pee was taking over. But I was so happy I felt good after the workout. 

Second, I've been reading the book, The Five Love Laguages of Children. I've read the adult version years ago. It's helped with my relationships with others and my coaching. This book I'm loving as I try to figure out each of my nieces and nephews love languages too. It's fun. I also want to make sure I'm prepared as a new mother to show our girl (no name, we can't agree) how much I love her without having to say the phrase "I love you." It doesn't so much for me... Anyway, the book is a good one. It has examples and real stories on parents with children all ages. I hope to pass it on to my sisters afterwards too. 

Well there's much more to preparing for parenthood than painting the baby room, working out, and reading a book, I'm aware, but it's vacation so I'm starting slowly. 

I looked in the mirror today after my workout and was reminded again that I do look pregnant. (I always forget more like try to forget.) A million stressful thoughts ran through my mind in a short minute's time, beginning with 'what will I wear to work? I wish I could wear jeans!' Deep breath, few days to plan for that still. :) I then reminded myself that so far this baby is healthy and I will not be pregnant for much longer. (Thank goodness!)

I'm thankful for my steps toward becoming a parent. I'm aware there are many more to take. "Deep breath!"