I have something to confess: I've been feeling a little sorry for myself lately.
That's why the posts are rare and new photos of my cherubs even rarer.
I think the Lord heard my grossing and complaining (along with my poor husband and running partner/fabulous friend, Sara).
Because as I sat there reading in my pity this morning, my beautiful little blond boy clamored up the couch, poked his head between my book and face and said "Hi, Mama!" then proceeded to clamp my face with his chubby little hands and give me an exaggerated kiss.
He did this 4 more times and it was so cute, my heart was dying. And I got the point.
I've been up to really great things lately, but it feels like bragging or if I say something I'll fail monumentally, so I've kept it under wraps for almost 2 months.
I'm training for a marathon. And I love it. Best time I've had training for one to date, but that could be because I have Sara to run with.
I finally decided that 2 years would be far too long to hold onto the pregnancy weight. So 6 weeks ago, I risked my life driving through a horrible snow/ice storm to go to Weight Watchers. Eighteen pounds later, I'm wearing pants I had to stop wearing two months after I married Lane.
I'm on a Thomas Hardy and Sinclair Lewis kick and I love it. Granted, I need a break between books with something light (like the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society = fabulous), but their writing just throws you into the scene, you know?
I finally gathered my last remaining bits of courage and chopped my hair all off into a Pixie again. No photos though, because I've been hating/loving this and confidence in the cut is 80 percent of carrying it off, so until I'm all in, you'll have to come to Texas to see it.
So you see? Besides wonderful friends and adorable babies and infinitely patient and loving husbands (really, I only have one), I have so much to be happy about. I feel I've taken a part of my life back.
Now I need to shut up and be happy in all that I'm able to do and all I've been given. (But shutting my mouth is really the hardest thing for me ...)
9 comments:
How you manage to accomplish anything after reading Hardy and Lewis is a wonder to me. I love Hardy, too, but he is a little depressing. You inspire me--maybe I'll watch what I eat (in between chocolate chips) and start running (well at least amble a little more quickly)! Keep up the good work.
Rachel I am so happy to hear you are reaching some of your goals. Hopefully that will motivate me to do the same. I know I can complain as well, and it is a good lesson to learn. A thankful heart always will change our outlook on life - now I just need to remember that!!
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Way to go, Rachel! I love setting goals, especially when I am feeling sorry for myself! Keep up the hard work, and keep us all posted on your progress! You can do it, we are all here cheering you on!
Yeah! Congratulations on all the fun stuff in your life! I want to see the pixie cut, maybe it will help me feel like we were in college together again :o). Way to go on the weight loss, that baby weight is the devil. I haven't posted this on my blog, but I have been running three miles a day since January 1. I am excited for you to be doing a marathon, and I will get to see you in a few weeks for the family pictures, WAHOO!
Great Post. But I am dissappointed that I have to wait 3 more weeks to see the hair cut. Bu-mmmer.
Who is Lewis and Hardy? Hmmmm. I guess I need a trip to the library.
It was so much fun to see you in Texas last week! I'm glad I got to preview the pixie cut and hear about your running in person. Keep up all the amazing work! It's inspiring.
You could, at the very least, e-mail a picture of your hair. After all, I was the one you called about it. (Perhaps not "the" one, but certainly a voice in the debate.) I'm sure you look fabulous. And how wonderful is it not to have hair flopping around while running or bending over to take a drink from a fountain? Such a glorious feeling.
SO impressed with the marathon running!! And I am rolling over your letter to the pontiac driver. :)
wow! congrats on the weight loss! and I hope you'll post a haircut picture soon.
so sorry to read below about Jane's pneumonia. that must have been scary. hope she is all better now.
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