It is hard work to be a wife and mom!! But who doesn't know that already!?!? Lots of work that doesn't get noticed or appreciated gets done. It is kind of like a "behind the scenes" job! Before I had Blake I would get my occasional workout in but felt like it wasn't a priority. Spending time with John and his hobbies was more of a priority. Well, since I have this little person in my life that completely depends on me and sucks lots and lots of energy from me I have decided that there has to be some "momma time" in my day. I feel like in order for me to do the best job I can as a wife and mom I need to have my daily workout! It really makes a huge difference in how I tackle my day. It is a great time for me to have my daily talk with God! I get everything off my chest in the 30 minutes or more that I get alone. I go back to my daily duties a whole new person and feel wonderful about my job as a wife and mom!
I got a really nice double jogger for my baby shower when I was pregnant with Blake. I can't tell you how many miles Blake and I have put on that thing! I prefer to get my runs (that have turned into walks now that I am pregnant) in before John and Blake are even out of bed or other workouts in during nap time. But if that doesn't happen then Blake and I load up and hit the dirt! I think it is great for him to see his mom working out and staying healthy. Hopefully it sticks and he will grow up to lead an active life.
I also really enjoy yoga at the local health club. It is on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and I try my hardest to make it to both sessions. I have wonderful friends and family that love having Blake come play while I go to the yoga. So thankful for that! My Uncle Dan also teaches a spin class during the winter on the same nights as yoga so I normally stay for a good cardio workout also. It is truly amazing what a good sweat does for my head!! I come home feeling so good and it helps me keep a good attitude about everything going on in life!
I have created a running monster!! Blake will run a mile with me with no problem at all! He is great at pacing himself, can't wait for a couple more years and he is really gonna be putting some miles in with me :) :)
So for me having a guilty day today by sending Blake away to be with Grandma Bobbie I realized that it is Thursday :) which means I get to go to the gym tonight for yoga and spin and get to come home with a fresh attitude and will be ready to tackle life again!!! I don't feel guilty at all for my workouts because it really does benefit my little family!!! I have told John since the beginning of our marriage, "Happy wife happy life!!"
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