This was what I made on Sunday, and it's the main reason I decided to still follow through mid-week with this blog post! I just had to share how delicious this Skinnytaste recipe is - I'm giving it my seal of approval! This is not the most appetizing cell phone pic, but take my word for it, it was GOOD! Hubs grilled the chicken along with some onion. For sides, I made some couscous and a simple Greek salad. It was all so fresh, and so simple....and just plain delicious! Anddddd, now I'm hungry. Going to sleep, so I can eat some breakfast!
This wild little girl is growing! She's the size of a butternut squash or a bowling pin!
Changes I've noticed: My legs are killing me....probably because of two days walking around the Magic Kingdom. Soooooo, let's try this again....changes I've noticed....I can no longer handle walking around theme parks. Noted.
How I've been feeling: Sore and still recovering from a very exhausting (but incredibly fun) Disney trip. Summer vacation JUST started, so let the relaxation begin! I have a lot of catching up to do!
How I've been sleeping: I've been sleeping just fine, but waking up REALLY early! I imagine this will change as I adjust to a summer schedule and start going to sleep a little later.
Food and exercise: My challenge group started and I am MOTIVATED! Since coming home from our trip, my food choices have been on point. There was one meal where I went out to an amazing restaurant with co-workers and had "ultimate grilled cheese"! We will just count that as my cheat meal for the week because there was no way I was passing up such a thing. I've also been doing lots of stretching and yoga which has helped with all the aches.
Maternity clothes: It's hot! I'm swapping out my leggings for running shorts (not maternity, but they fit for now)....bring on the heat, Florida!
Movement: Baby Girl has eased up on kicking me in the ribs this week, but she is kicking me everywhere else. She is so strong, it makes me jump quite often. The minute I start to settle in for the night, she starts going bananas!
Best moment this past week: Spending my first day of summer vacation with my sweet Ella Rose! I'm going to cherish every moment we have "just the two of us"!
Just like last time, the photos tend to get more awkward as things progress. This week, I was going for a delighted/surprised expression. Nailed it.
It has already been 25 weeks!? Baby Girl is the size of a baseball glove, or a prairie dog. It's weird to think she will be here in 15 weeks (ish)....to me, that sounds soon! Now that I'm almost on summer vacation, I feel like I'm in the homestretch. I remember how with Ella, things went by like a blur once I got to summer vacay!
Changes I've noticed: I HAVE to stretch really well AND drink more water, especially before bed or else...charlie horses! Ahh, lesson learned two nights ago. I'm still limping. I've also got a dry skin patch (my mom diagnosed me with eczema) on my left cheek. It looks kind of like a big pimple. I do randomly get these dry patches every so often (once on my leg and once on my eyelid that I can remember), so I don't know that it's pregnancy-related. I've been using a cream on it, it's not helping but it's also not getting worse. Any eczema creams you swear by, please let me know!
How I've been feeling: Exhausted. I'm tired of even saying it. It almost goes without say! Did I mention summer is coming? Hopefully then I won't feel so fatigued 24/7!
How I've been sleeping: I woke up quite a bit through the night this past week. I'm able to fall right back to sleep so it's not a big deal. Last night I got over 10 hours of sleep. It was weird, but much needed!
Food and exercise: This week hasn't been AS good as last week. No students at work always equals going out for lunch. Next week I'll start summer vacation AND my new challenge group....so, MAJOR changes are coming! I haven't been snacking at night, and I've been laying off the sugar! For exercise I've been sticking with yoga and lots of stretching (except for the night before the charlie horse from hell).
Maternity clothes: Non-maternity clothes that I expect to fit me...do not! It's not even worth trying them on anymore.
Movement: Baby is still hanging out and poking me by my ribs. She also likes to stretch out a lot so I feel her in two spots, such a weird feeling!
Best moment this past week: Things like this...
Also, Ella shoving an M&M in my belly button (what's left of it) and saying that she wanted to "share her special treat with Baby". Too cute, these are the things I want to remember!
Happy Sunday! Things are just getting going here at our house, the meals are planned, the grocery list is in progress, and most importantly....Ella just woke up and requested "pasta" for breakfast! This is definitely my child! Ha! It's basically a typical Sunday. Here's the rundown for this week's meals....
The project of the weekend has been putting knobs about pulls on our cabinets and drawers! This is not a major project by any means, but something that has been put off so many times during the almost two years we've lived here. I can't say it's bothered me THAT much, but now I'm realizing how plain it has been! Wow, it's crazy how much of a difference a little hardware makes! Hubby could have cranked it all out yesterday (he's the best), but the screws for the drawer pulls weren't long enough. I'll share pics when it's completely done, but so far it's looking FANTASTIC! We also put up a big chalkboard in our dining room. I think I might be nesting.
We have a big Disney trip planned for next weekend so we're sticking close to home this weekend. Friday, we went to the square for dinner with friends (video below of the two besties entertaining the crowd). Yesterday we went to Home Depot for hardware, made sandwiches and had a picnic in the living room, painted, checked out our "garden", and I ended the day with a Target trip. Today, I'm going to make a big batch of Sunday Sauce (stocking up the freezer with reserves because I don't do this as much during the summer it seems), and I'll be continuing nesting mode I'm sure.
This upcoming week is going to be busy! My students are officially on summer vacation! If you work in education, you know there is still a bunch to be done even when the kiddos are done! Lots of meetings, and lots of planning for next school year! I'm in disbelief that I've completed my SEVENTH year as a school counselor! It was a successful first year at an elementary school - looking forward to year #2....although let's not rush it, please! Summer is SO close!
Twenty FOUR! Baby is the size of something slightly larger than she was last week. My phone is plugged into the wall, and getting up right now to check my app is not an option. More on that later....
Changes I've noticed: Were those stretch marks on my thighs always there? Maybe they're new....maybe I need a tan? Not pregnancy related....but check out that mani!
How I've been feeling: Just okay. I haven't been feeling great, but not horrible either. I'm in the home stretch as far as this school year being over...I can't totally blame my total exhaustion on growing this tiny human although it's certainly a factor. Ella has been really testing us lately too... this weekend I hope to get my mind right and rest up because I have been a little irritable, not going to lie! Oh right, getting up and down....bending over....it's all awful!
How I've been sleeping: I've been having some bizarre dreams! I forgot about this lovely feature of pregnancy. VERY weird!
Food and exercise: Yippee, this has been a good week! I've been planning my meals a little better and providing myself better options for during the work day! I've also cut out my nightly iced tea...although now that I'm talking about it - I SO want one! I went a few days without stretching and definitely noticed the difference! I didn't need to be reminded of the importance, but I've been better about it the last few days! On May 30th, I'm getting back to business and coaching a challenge group! I've been out of the swing of things for a while now! With summer coming, I'm ready to commit to really make those changes on a more consistent basis! (If you're interested in joining the fun, let me know!)
Maternity clothes: As much as I want to buy more work clothes (I'm getting sick of mixing up the same old stuff)...it's almost summer, and I should focus on maybe stocking up on a few more things for the horrible heat and humidity! I've been getting a taste of what's to come, it's not pleasant!
Movement: She's been hanging out near my ribs on my right side a lot lately. It must be cozy over there!
Best moment this past week: Ella referring to her Sissy by name...it's just adorable and makes it seem so much more REAL! Ella talks about her a lot actually!
Also, seeing Ella bonding with her Daddy is the best! The thought that soon there will be TWO little faces for him to look at like this....ahhhh I just can't handle it! Too sweet!
