Things I've learned from being a parent.

1. You see those dishes over there? That big pile? HAHA. You don't have time do them! But you know what? Dishes don't have feelings so they'll be fine right where they are.

2. You get sick to your stomach from seeing poo? Not anymore! Your baby will have quite a few doozies. Big old diapers full of it. Yay!

3. You don't have time for yourself anymore. And you have to become ok with that. People can say, "Oh, you just have to make time". But its so much harder said than done. I haven't had one day to myself since our sons been born. I will soon, it's just he comes first before me. I'm a firm believer in that.

4. Some friends will fade out of your life. If they do after you have a kid, maybe you shouldn't be friends with them anywho lol! Good ones stay with you for life and can wait a week or two for a phone call.

5. Its ok to cry. Seriously. It is :] No one should tell you different! Its a natural reliever and I've done it many o' times lol.

6. You know what true, unconditional love is <3 Theres nothing like holding your little one and looking at their cute little face. Just being in awe that this precious child is yours!

7. You hurt. Your boobies hurt. Your back hurts. Even your cooch hurts! Its not glamorous to say the least, but its worth it. But God dam its annoying lol!

8. You and your SO might be at each others throats. It happens. You're both sleep deprived, cranky and emotional. Just at the end of the day- try to do something nice for each other and always say I love you.

9. Ish is expensive. Baby diapers, food, toys, furniture, etc, etc, etc. But in all seriousness GET A COSTCO CARD!!!!
Diapers (a pack of 720)- 24.99
Wipes (a pack of 1120)-23.99 

Thats all I can think of right now :] More later!

So true!

Pre-baby Jeans? I fit into them!

WOOOOOOOOOO!!! FOR FLIPPIN REAL. I"m so proud of myself!! Man, I'm one happy mama!

You wanna know what my secret was? NOT dieting. You heard me. I repeat! Not dieting! I mean I guess I kind of dieted. What I've been doing is just eating less. As an Italian- that's pretty hard. Mama likes her pasta lol But instead of eating a big ol plate of lasagna, I'll eat a smaller portion and have a salad. Still eating what I want and doing it well! I guess that's what has helped me. Like not putting a lot of pressure on myself. I work out when I can because obviously son and hubbers come first, But I always try my hardest when I do. I'm an emotional eater as well, which is the worst. So if I'm feeling blue, I'll do something else to distract me from eating. Oh! And I eat dessert. Yup :] Why deprive myself? That would make me crazy!!!! So- I've taken a liking to popsicles lol!

Another good tip is doing one chore a day. As they say- One chore a day keep the pounds away!! You like that? Totally made that up. :]

So, onward ho my loves because this mama is doing fab :] YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Sexy right? RIGHT????? No. :P

Nagging!

I do it. I'm such a complainer. I'llllll admit it.

Today the hubbs has the flu :[ Poor booboo! Even when hes sick he cooked me breakfast, and you want to know what I did? Complained. UGH. When I was doing the laundry I don't know what hit me. I just kind of was like CRAP I'M A HORRIBLE PERSON! So, from now on I will try not to be "Naggy Nikki". Le hubster doesn't deserve that. Man, that was rude of me lol.

On another note- I'm still doing well with my workouts!!!

Go me!

Le me :[

I work outttt

Ok ladies! Just got done with my first work out post baby and sweet jesus I almost died haha! But I did it because I'm awesome! I swear Billy Blanks is my homie lol! It weird, I forgot working out release endorphins and I feel amazing! I take Hydroxycut as well, so we'll see if that helps any. The only problem is that the pill is currently stuck in my throat! Yay.... Hopefully it doesn't release to late.

Heres to me feeling like my old self again!

I work outtttt

Yesterday was our 3 year anniversary! Can you believe it?? 3! Ah! SO crazy! But amazing! We have a such a beautiful little family, and I wouldn't trade it for the world. You make my life perfect. We've been through ups and downs but we continue to flourish through them. You are my rock and my soul. And I cant see myself with another person. You are my man forever.

You give to me hope
And help me to cope
When life pulls me down
You bring me around

You teach me to care
And help me to share
You make me honest
With kindness the best

From you I learned love
With grace from above
It's for you I live
And I want to give

You are the reason
That fills each season
When I hear love I think of you
You are my world and best friend too

I love you because you are so kind, thoughtful and caring
I love you because you are so pleasant, lovely and sharing

I love you Shnoogles!

 This is going to be us!

 

Woo!!

So with having a colicy baby, you know they like never fall asleep or stop crying. YAY!! Not. Good news is that he is sleeping better at night! But omg, I had to share with you a trick that helped me!!! Seriously, I just put him in his stroller and rolled him back and forth. BOOM! Asleep :] I feel so much better! And I bet he does as well <3

Oh! We got the Jeep Overland Jogging stroller in fierce! I love it so much! It has an Ipod hook up so it can play lullaby's or whatever music you want, a giant basket, 3 cup holders, a bike brake, etc. You should check it out because it has this moms stamp of approval!

This is the stroller and I love it!!!

Learning to be ok with not being in control.

Seriously.

I cannot for the life of me do this. It's actually really frustrating. For me- its more about having the house clean. I swear I'm boarder line OCD about it lol!! But as we all know with a baby- its hard to get everything clean. Even when I'm in so much pain, I shuffle out to the kitchen and do a load of dishes :/ I haven't let myself heal from the pregnancy/birth.

So! Starting today, I am going to teach myself how to breathe. To be a little more loosey goosey!! Because I cant keep doing this. I'm not letting myself heal and I think the dishes in the sink are ok to be there for one more day :] Its going to be hard, but I know I can do it. My health means wayyyyyy more than a pile of laundry.

Cheers to me, ladies! Because I'm worth it!

Ew.