• Let me tell you what makes (my workout) life easier ... having an awesome workout partner. My girl Jennifer (who is thinner than I ... I secretly hate her) is so fun. We're even going to the Y tomorrow morning, Saturday, because that's how much fun we have working up a sweat. (We go to the rec center on Mon and Fri mornings for Zumba and the Y other days. In case you were wondering and you want to come and experience the awesomeness for yourself.)
• I've decided that I'm going to buy a Spring jacket this year. Usually I forgo the jacket. I'm a coat or nothing girl, but this year I think I'll try it out. See how it goes. Everyone else is doing it so, hey ... why not?
• Mazie is going to Chicago with my parents this weekend to visit my brother and his family. I will miss my little sweetie! It's good for her to get out and be flexible, etc. Plus, she LOVES her cousins. I miss her already though.
• Bleh. Can't think of anything else to write!
• Oh, I thought of something. Nate shaved his winter beard ... it's SO nice to see his face again. Beards are weird. They get all up in the way of a good kiss. Fact.
• And lastly, I'm very thankful that Freya is sleeping through the night again!!

Lots of stuff going on it seems lately. Mostly good. Some bad. Mostly happy. Some sad.
Some very scary and surreal.

I've been pondering on the following:
Don't take my health for granted.
Care less about the cleaning and more about the playing.
Hold on to those I love a little tighter.
Work out for clarity of mind, to set a good example and to feel good .. the hot bod will follow.
Never take for granted even that which seems trivial.

I'll write more later. I have more videos and pics to post. I know!
For now I'm off to another series of Recovery/Growth groups ... because there's always some area I can improve on.

I'm feeling very, very satisfied and pleased with my parenting lately. I just work so hard to be consistent and patient and I LOVE it when I see the fruits of my labor.
Even though I sometimes throw up my hands with tears in my eyes (like when Mazie went through that "I'm scared and don't want to sleep anymore" phase) I am so thankful that the Lord continues to grant me clarity (eventually) and strength. We have an organized, cheerful home. My children feel safe and loved. Naps and bedtimes are (mostly) a happy time. Freya has a good routine that flexes depending on our day. Mazie walks herself to time-out when she's disobeyed (although not always quietly) and Freya has learned to sleep anywhere and both my ladies are so, so happy.
I don't always get it right. I'm not claiming to be perfect. I just use common sense, pray often and love with all my heart.

Now, if I could just figure out how to get more sleep ...