Lessons

“If you reach for something and find out it’s the wrong thing, you change your program and move on.

― Hazel Scott

This week was a zoo. I mean, monkey screeching, elephant stomping, cheetah chasing zoo. But, in the NINE years I've enjoyed this profession, I've come to know this week as the zoo week. Open house, first day of school, scrambling... Friday at 3pm is a deep breath and a realization that the week is finally over. This year has been more difficult than years past and we all know why. For this reason, I've had it with time wasters and energy suckers... both people and things. 

Here is my priority list:

1. Me, yep ME. It's how I can be a good wife and mother.

2. Jonathan and Emma, Emma and Jonathan

3. The families

4. The good friends

5. Running this half marathon

6. Work

...

100,299,283,664,883,992. Bull Shit

See how far down bull shit is? Yea, it's because it's at the bottom. So, to all of you time wasters and energy suckers... see ya. Actually, no. I won't see ya. I mean, goodbye. 

Becoming a mom has forced me to re-prioritize my life and take a closer look at my relationships. Some relationships run their course. Nothing bad happened, it's just time to move on. Some just need to be moved on from. I am not talking about anyone in particular. I've just let myself understand that not all relationships deserve so much energy. Some just exist perfectly fine the way they are. 

I've been journalling in a small notebook my mind and body goals. Besides my baby weight, another one of my goals is to get through life with a positive attitude. I'm hoping this helps me get through training.

Speaking of which, I start training on Tuesday. By this time next week, I will have completed 11 miles and an hour of cross training. I am going to go get myself some cute workout outfits and bust this out. 

Now, if you'll excuse me. I got some squishy cheeks to kiss.