Day 1

Day 1 of 30 Not Yelling

I nearly didn’t make it with the not yelling.  It was super late when we got G in bed, and he wasn’t eating too well, which always makes me frustrated.  He had been having GI issues earlier, and I was trying to get him to eat foods that would alleviate it, but he didn’t want them.  Add that to the general lack of eating today, worry that he’s getting sick again, weird rash on his skin that is spreading, and I was getting really worked up with worst case scenarios running through my mind.  Thankfully, hubby was there to give me the warning, “You’re about to lose day 1!”  My voice hit stern, but not yelling.  Barely made it.

Day 1 of 90:  Things That Made Me Happy Today

1.  Hiking with some of my in-laws, seeing awesome views from the summit of the mountain we climbed (which most would call a big hill, but we did gain well over 1250 feet in elevation).

2.  Just chilling with G in the afternoon, watching him play outside.

3.  Yummy lunch after the long hike.

4.  The hike today made me realize I’m more fit than I tend to give myself credit for; my workouts lately must be paying off because I was doing things I didn’t think I could do before!

5.  Kisses from my husband.

6.  I don’t know if this counts as a happy thing, but some of my extended in-law family got to chatting about yelling this evening.  Husband looked at me and jokingly asked if I was going to join the conversation; I just sat back a ways and listened in.  I guess, sometimes, it’s good to know I’m not the only one that ends up with misplaced anger at others when stresses get big, or when someone gets mad at you and then you end up taking that out on the next person.

7.  Fruit leathers.

8.  Fresh sweet cherries.  I LOVE fruit, and summer fruits are my absolute favorite!

9.  Seeing G play with his cousins.

10.  G is absolutely fearless in pools.  He LOVES swimming, and though his fearlessness and love of water includes a love for being submerged when he still is learning how to swim, the joy he gets from being in a pool is so amazing and fun to see!

Day 1 of 90:  Five Things I’m Grateful For Today

1.  I have a strong body.  I hiked 3.2 miles, carrying a little girl up a portion of the way, running a few portions, did pushups and situps afterwards, and then went swimming with my husband and little boy, and I didn’t feel particularly spent from any of it.  I realized today that though my weight isn’t where I want it to be, I have a healthy heart and strong body, and that matters more than the size of clothes I fit into today.

2.  My in-laws, including my siblings-in-law.  I enjoy spending time with my husband’s family.  There are many who can’t say the same for their in-law family.  I’m very blessed.

3.  My husband and little boy.  They both love me a lot, and I’m grateful for their love.  I’m also grateful for my husband’s (and his siblings’) training as swim teachers and life guards, because I rely on their expertise when it comes to G’s swimming.  I am usually terrified of G trying to swim like a big kid when he is still working on blowing bubbles in the water.  Having R around means G gets to push his limits farther than I would let him if it were just left to me.

4.  My son’s cousins.  The oldest cousin today hauled G in a wagon from the pool back to my in-laws’ home.  He was pulling the wagon around at the pool with all the wet towels and with G, and I told him he didn’t have to pull the wagon back.  He said, quite simply, “It’s okay.  I figure you pulled him all the way here.”  I responded, “No, actually R (husband) did.”  After a moment of thinking, he said back, “Well, I figure I can give the you both a little break.”  When we got back to the house, he had hung all the towels to dry, too!  His younger brother constantly plays with the littler cousins, and my niece and I had a good time together on the hike up the trail today.  G has been playing with his slightly younger cousin all week, and they have been playing so well together, we’ve all been amazed.  I’m so grateful that G is getting to know his cousins and that he enjoys spending time with them.

5.  My sister.  I was having a tough time yesterday and she immediately came to pick me up so we could chat.  She called me today to make sure I was okay still.  I’m so grateful for her friendship.