I thought this was a sweet picture. I’m still working on getting images embedded in a better way…so I’ll keep trying to put pics in from time to time.
This picture was taken when Papa and Grandma Cornwell came down with Tia Gretchen earlier this week. Sadly, Calder is already bigger than when this was taken – four days ago! 🙂 As I write, he sleeps soundly, most assuredly growing even more!
Secretly, I think he’s resting up for the Parker Family reunion tomorrow in Leslie!
OK, so my husband set the alarm for 6 am so we could get up and get to the store to pick up groceries before I headed into town to hang out with my friend who just had her second baby. Well, I was nowhere near ready to be up and at ’em at that time (I’m hanging on for dear life to the final shreds of the summer I ‘ve got left!). However, when we finally did get ready and shopping I was energized. I got all sorts of great food that’s totally Core and I hardly wait to make many scrumptious meals! What’s even more impressive is the $58.30 worth of SAVINGS we had on our total bill!! I couldn’t believe it! I just found that really exciting and thought I’d share.
So I was at Babies R Us the other day (yes, I still frequent the place) and I was thinking about buying one of those first-year calendars where I could record all his fabulous milestones. Then I realized that he’s almost halfway through the calendar already! That realization is what leads me here to record all the milestones he’s reached thus far. Mind you, those milestones that make my heart flutter may not be completely aligned with those agreed upon by the medical profession.
In addition to becoming a fellow weight watcher, my husband and I are also training to run a 5k in mid-September. After realizing that I needed new shoes (apparently your feet really do get bigger after pregnancy) I officially started training. I know, I know. Some of you out there will think it’s downright hilarious that I’m “training” for a 5k, but when you’ve spent the last year of your life leasing your body out to another tenant, it does take a bit to get back into the swing of things.
Sure, I still have a LONG way to go before I’m race ready, but I’m already amazed at how much easier it is to run for a little longer and how my legs have stopped killing me when I head down the steps. It’s pretty encouraging to see how quickly you can get in shape when you put your mind to it.
As for my first week of WW, I feel really good. I’ve tried really hard to have strictly core meals, but I’m sure I’ve missed on a couple of items. However, I think just being conscious of the food choices I’m making has been a step in the right direction. I’ve realized just how many calories I used to consume in the form of yummy cappuccinos or frozen treats. Hopefully I’ll be able to report a great weigh in on Tuesday night!
OK, so I’m sitting here, trying to keep from sweating, but that’s a near impossibility! Luckily I was able to survive getting my hair done so that I’m ready for writing group tonight! And that brings me to the subject of hair. So I’d heard that a few months post-partum, you begin to lose some of the lustrous locks that pregnancy temporarily bestowed upon you. I had no idea!
My poor brush has to be cleaned almost daily and it’s all I can do to keep the floor clean! I’m amazed that I have any hair left on my head! Hopefully this stops someday soon!
Cornwell Crew 