Thinking Out Loud # 20

Hello, Hello

I hope you have had a wonderful week. Only one more day left. Wow, this week seemed to go by so quick. Since, it’s Thursday it’s time for thinking out loud. I must say I missed last week and I didn’t like it one bit. Thursdays are one of my favorite days in my blogging. I love being able to share all my random thinking with all of you. Thank Amanda for hosting.

1. I noticed our pantry and freezer have been over flowing lately, so for the next couple weeks we are only buying produce, milk, yogurt, etc. Basically, we have to eat what we have. I hate wasting food and I know we have far too much. So, tonight we had a mix of stuffed shells and rolled manicotti (we have had those noodles in there forever). Classy, I know!!

2. I read this on one of my favorite fitness pages and I really love this way of thinking about eating. “When you are eating clean and choose not to eat junk. Think of it as it is your choice not to eat badly. Don’t think that you can’t have it. Always remember you can have whatever you want but you choose not to.” I love that quote it is the way we all should think.

3. You know how I always talk about loving my workouts. Well, I really do. I look forward to doing them day in and day out, to the point that I haven’t been taking days off. I know, I know it’s bad, but I really enjoy my morning workouts and I enjoy that it is my time. If you love your workout you will never feel like you “work” out a day in your life. Oh and the new blogilates calendar is out. Whoo hoo!! I love starting a new month.

4. I can’t believe Steve and I leave for Las Vegas in just over two weeks. I am so excited to spend a few days with just my hubby. We definitely need this time together. I am going to miss my babies, but I know I will come back refreshed and ready to be the best mom ever. Of course, I have mom guilt, but that never ends. Why do we hold ourselves to such higher standards then everyone else? I feel as though we, moms/women, expect perfection from ourselves. Why are we never enough? Why can’t we ever take a break without feeling bad? We need to realize we are good enough. We do everything we can to be the best for our children. We are enough!!

5. One thing I have been thinking about lately is how different, but equally wonderful my relationship is with each of my girls. I love them all so very much. I am so blessed to have four daughters and cannot wait for our relationships to grow.

6. Lately, I have been sad with how much our babies are becoming toddlers. Yes, I am excited for this next phase, but boy is it hard to imagine not having any more babies in our house. I truly try to cherish each moment with McKenzie and McKayla, but some days it is not easy. Nothing is easy when it comes to twins. They sure love to keep my on my toes.

7. I love my new business venture. I love that it has given me something that is my own. I love my little bit of work I can fit in throughout the day. It is something other then laundry, cleaning, etc.

8. I can’t believe tomorrow is August 1st. Summer is going to be over before we know it and Sophia is going to be starting kindergarten. Wow, that makes me so sad. My little girls is going to school. I am going to truly miss my buddy. She is such a good girl. Seriously, this makes me cry just thinking about it. I wish I could keep her this age forever. I want to stay right here always and forever. She is amazing!!

Now it’s your turn.