Tuesday, September 27, 2016

What's Up Wednesday (9/28/16)

It happened again, an entire month got away from me without a single blog post since my last What's Up Wednesday!  Sorry friends, busy mom of two little ones over here, just struggling to make it by.....and I did promise that September would be a busy month for us.  So, it's the last Wednesday of the month and time for another What's Up Wednesday!  Here's what we've been up to...



On the last Wednesday of every month I'm linking up with Shay to answer these questions:



1.  What we're eating this week...

I am finally trying to lose these last few pounds of baby weight, so I am back on the 21 Day Fix meal plan.  I am eating a lot of veggies, protein and whole grains.  I actually feel a lot better when I eat clean, and so far I have been having the results I've wanted.

2.  What I'm reminiscing about...

Sleep, I miss my sleep!  Our sweet girl is almost 8 months old, and has slept through the night only a handful of times.  I know we will get there, but right now, I'm missing my sleep.
(My sweet girl, enjoying the attention from her first pigtails)

3.  What I'm loving...

Our daycare app!  They send us daily updates about when the kids slept, ate, what they ate, how much, and exactly how many times they've gone to the bathroom!  As a control-freak mom, I love that!  Mostly, I love these sweet pictures of my kids from their days there.  I often wish I could stay home with them instead of work, and then reality hits me in the face.  These sweet pictures make me feel like I am right there with them.  




4.  What we've been up to...

We spent Labor Day weekend in Orlando with Mike's family.  It is our annual cousin tradition and it is so fun!  The weekend ended with the FSU vs. Ole Miss game, and my Noles took the win!
 (Vincent's first time on a boat, he just wanted to drive it)









After Labor Day weekend we celebrated my birthday with all of my friends.  It was a great time, and I feel so lucky to have them all in my life! 





The following weekend, we ran the Fit Foodie 5k with Mike's cousin Kim.  After a week of everyone being sick, it felt good to get out there and sweat it out.  Wasn't my best time, but still fun either way.  


Last weekend I went with my girlfriends to the FSU vs. USF game.  It was HOT!!  With a noon start time, we started tailgating early.  By the first series of the game, we were ready to head inside.  I was so thankful for our club-level seats that day, and even happier about my Noles win!





see....September was busy

5.  What I'm dreading...

In two weeks we take our first flight as a family of four.  Pray for us!  It is a short 2.5 hour flight to Austin, to visit with my brother, but anything with a 8 month and 3-year old can be a challenge.  

6.  What I'm working on...

Keeping everyone healthy in our house.  After we got back from our Labor Day trip, and celebrating my birthday with friends, the stomach virus hit our house, went through everyone, and then the baby ended up with double pink eye!  It was a rough week.  So right now, that's what we're working on, keeping everyone healthy.  

7.  What I'm excited about...

Mike finally let me put out my fall/Halloween decorations!  Love decorating for this time of year.  I really can't go into the stores, I have too much stuff!

8.  What I'm watching/reading...

Big Brother is over, I am shocked that Nicole won!  I really thought that Paul should have won.  Since we now have three nights of our week back, I'm looking for new shows to watch.  Right now, I'm not watching much of anything, but I do love to watch Dancing With the Stars.   

9.  What I'm listening to...

I started a new book today, The Girl on the Train, by Paula Hawkins.  I've heard great things about it, so I started listening to it today on my Audible app.   

10.  What I'm wearing...

It is still so hot here in Tampa, so I'm just keeping in my cool and comfy clothes.  Either work, workout, or FSU outfits have been my wardrobe lately.  

11.  What I'm doing this weekend...

This weekend we are celebrating our friend Connor's 4th Birthday!  I can't believe he is already four, these three I'm sure will have a blast at his party, they are so big now :(

(Vincent, Mia and Connor - July 4th 2014)

12.  What I'm looking forward to next month...

Can. Not. Wait. As I said, although I'm dreading the flight, in two weeks we are flying to Austin to see my brother and his family and I finally get to meet my sweet niece, Maisie.  Seriously, so excited.  

Also, Halloween!! Halloween is my 3rd favorite Holiday - 1st Christmas, then July 4th, and then Halloween.  Can't wait to see my kids dress up and have fun roaming around our neighborhood.  

13.  What else is new...

Well, today Mike got diagnosed with strep throat!  Someone is always sick in our house, hoping my hubby gets back to normal soon.  Guess I didn't do a very good job on #6.  

My kids and life in general keep me so busy these days.  It's important to remember to take some time for myself.  I am just loving the bond between these two grow more and more each day!


XO

Shari