Skip to main content

Happy New Year!

Heads up- I wrote this yesterday but was a good girl and didn’t finish it until I finished my work! *

What a day! We just got home, 29 hours later than anticipated. Our flight got cancelled, Eli got an ear/eye infection, we went straight from the airport to the Urgicare, and it just wasn’t as planned. A very little amount of sleep and a lot of coffee got me through the past 48 hours. But- if that’s all I have to complain about then I’ve got it pretty good.

We had family to sit with us while we waited during our 6 hour delay from Riverton, we were able to see a pediatrician on New Year’s Eve, my mother-in-law got our pups from boarding and brought them to our house so we didn’t have to make an extra trip, our pharmacy is 24/7. Hey- not bad.
I’ve got so much to do- 40 more pictures to edit and get out by tomorrow, three business blogs, follow-ups with two clients, editing pictures from my Pearls and Poinsettia’s party and my sister’s family photo shoot, invitations to get out, groceries to get, and a few more projects for Eli’s party. BUT- I feel like if I don’t blog right this second it will escape me- those memories.

Before I get into it, let me just say I don’t want to hear about your new year’s resolution to lose 20 lbs unless it’s for your health. Wow that was harsh right? Here’s where I’m coming from. We live in a world that tells you that if you were richer, thinner, prettier, more fun, you’d be happier. So, we go around trying to fit this mold, lose ourselves, and still are not happy. I remember obsessing over my weight until I reached a very specific numerical weight goal. I truly believed I would reach my full potential if I just had that self-control. Somehow I would be more confident and therefore more loved, right? Wrong. I reached that goal and decided that I needed to be even thinner. I was more insecure! So what I’m saying is- Strive to be your best, strive to grow. Be healthy, be happy, but don’t buy into the idea that you aren’t enough as is. I am as happier now than I was when I bought into that lie. Respect yourself and your body.

My New Year’s resolution is more of the same. Enjoy life, be present, be thankful, learn more. I wish the same for you too!

Eli: Week 50
IMG_3085IMG_3095IMG_3103IMG_3127IMG_3136IMG_3157IMG_3159IMG_3446IMG_3448IMG_3462IMG_3457IMG_3449IMG_3453IMG_3122IMG_3119
This week I went to Wyoming to see some of my family for Christmas! I was very good on the plane, and I particularly liked to stand up and let the air conditioner blow my hair. It made me laugh and laugh. It snowed 16 inches in Thermopolis and I was mesmerized! I went sledding for the first time which I felt pretty neutral about. Sometimes I liked it, but sometimes I didn’t, like when dad sprayed my face with snow when he was trying to stop the sled with his feet. I did like going for walks in the snow and the cold didn’t bother me at all. I must have been a good boy, because I was spoiled by Santa, Mimi & Sabba, my aunts and uncles, and PaPaw and Grandma. I got not one, but two rider cars- a blue and a red one- so now I get to pick my mode of transportation based on my mood. I also got some blocks, bath toys, three new jammies, and tons of CAT toys during my Wyoming birthday party. For the birthday party I got to spend the day with my cousins, who made me a banner, ate homemade ice cream that PaPaw Joe made, and had a delicious German chocolate smash cake that grandma made. It was so good I was too wired to sleep for two hours after my bedtime. I like to walk on my knees, I figured out how to get down stairs by myself, and I learned to say ‘PaPaw’. I have at least 7 teeth now (mom thinks maybe even 8) and I like to crawl into boxes.

Hope you had a great Christmas & Happy New Year!
-Shantel









Comments

Popular posts from this blog

We made it! And still no baby

The first 35 weeks I prayed Anias would stay put. I may have prayed a little too hard! Yesterday was Anias' due date. At this point Eli had already made his appearance. Anias is his own little man. We had a couple of days this past week where I was sure he was on his way, one in particular when I was having contractions every 10-15 minutes after steadily building all day. Alas, it didn't happen. I've been praying that he comes before our scheduled induction Sunday, but trusting in whatever happens. Our doula was discouraging induction since I haven't had any progress and it is typically harder on your body to be induced. However, I need my parents' help and they leave the 27th. I really want to take advantage of help while I transition from being mom of one to mom of two. I had a rough time emotionally when Eli came, and I know that's natural, but I still want to use my support system as much as possible and I'm so thankful they are here to help. Our doc...

Happy Valentine’s Day + 1

Hey everyone! Hope all is well. Did you have a good Valentine’s day? I’m soooo spoiled. I can home to a sweet husband, some orchids, an infinity ring that slightly too small (whoops), pizza (yay! no cooking), and of course a bag of Cheetos and a few Twix bars. Of course I’m going to kill the orchids since they’re planted, but they look adorable now!  I made Josh an ice cream cake using this Wilton’s cake pan . My recommendation? Go to Baskin Robins. I may have saved a few bucks but the cake was not moist and it was a PAIN. After I frosted it, the cake just looked like a big ole’ blob. So much for the pretty pan. Next time I use the pan I’m thinking I’ll do angel food cake with a glaze (aka no thick frosting). I also got him a few items for his Man-Cave and signed us up for glass-blowing classes this Sunday. I can’t wait!                         ...

I thought I was fat

As a woman, I've always placed a lot of value into what I weigh and how I look. In the past few years especially I've been doing my best to move away from that, to focus on being healthy and feeling good, but those thoughts creep up for sure. It's my 6 week check in and I've lost 4 more pounds, so basically I still have 18 pounds to go. I started out these 6 weeks by going to the gym and only drinking water, but after week 2 Eli got sick for 2 weeks, then Anias got sick for 2 (make that 5...) weeks, then I got sick for 2 weeks, then Anias got an ear infection and would NOT sleep. He wouldn't fall asleep for 2 hours past bedtime and would wake up for hours. He's actually still doing this and he's still sick. Thursday he had a 101 fever so I took him in to the urgent care and his ear infection in his right ear did not go away. They put him on Augmentin and it just destroys his tummy. He actually vomited 3 times Friday on top of it all. I'm not used to thi...