The past few days, Las Vegas has probably had the most consecutive days of rain I have ever seen in the 8 years I've lived here. And it's days like this you just want to cuddle up with a comfy blanket and a good movie and not go anywhere.... but something had also been brought to my attention.... before I had Hailey, I didn't think twice about how I drove or running out the store for milk or peanut butter (you know how fast I go through it)... I could have gone to the gym anytime I wanted ( not that I did...but I could have)...but that's all changed.
Now I can't go to the store after work because I have Hailey... and I'll be damned if I'm gonna cart her around through the rain and have her get the sniffles....although I'm sure they'd be the most adorable sniffles on the planet...
I also never really thought twice about driving in the rain or late at night. I admit I wasn't the slowest driver out there... and with my iPod going I may have been distracted and ran a red light every now and then...
But again, NOW I'm checking my blind spot two...three times. I drive 5 miles under the speed limit and with the kind of rain we've been having lately, I'd almost sleep at work if I could. And now that I still have at least 20lbs to lose, and ACTUALLY want to go the gym, I have to make sure Lee can manage her long enough for me to work up a sweat.
Now mind you NONE of this is complaining. It's all just observations of my life now. I think it's funny that there are life's little reminders to slow down and enjoy yourself, your friends, your family but at the same time life is just FLYING by.
I cannot believe that I have a 12 week old daughter already. Where did the time go? Aren't I still PREGNANT? Did I really go through LABOR? It seems like just yesterday I was so excited to buy maternity clothes (say what!?!? yes actually excited to have a 6in elastic band around my tummy).... I guess when you get lost just staring at this person just sprouting up before your eyes you forget to look at the clock.
Now I can't go to the store after work because I have Hailey... and I'll be damned if I'm gonna cart her around through the rain and have her get the sniffles....although I'm sure they'd be the most adorable sniffles on the planet...
I also never really thought twice about driving in the rain or late at night. I admit I wasn't the slowest driver out there... and with my iPod going I may have been distracted and ran a red light every now and then...
But again, NOW I'm checking my blind spot two...three times. I drive 5 miles under the speed limit and with the kind of rain we've been having lately, I'd almost sleep at work if I could. And now that I still have at least 20lbs to lose, and ACTUALLY want to go the gym, I have to make sure Lee can manage her long enough for me to work up a sweat.
Now mind you NONE of this is complaining. It's all just observations of my life now. I think it's funny that there are life's little reminders to slow down and enjoy yourself, your friends, your family but at the same time life is just FLYING by.
I cannot believe that I have a 12 week old daughter already. Where did the time go? Aren't I still PREGNANT? Did I really go through LABOR? It seems like just yesterday I was so excited to buy maternity clothes (say what!?!? yes actually excited to have a 6in elastic band around my tummy).... I guess when you get lost just staring at this person just sprouting up before your eyes you forget to look at the clock.
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