Wednesday Confessions #1

I confess....

Being sick as a mom is super challenging!

We had a VERY ROUGH month of June. I have been sick (still coughing). Real sick. Started with strep throat, super high fever,followed by a day where I thought I was getting better- then, bronchitis. I've been to my doctor multiple times (she thinks I'm crazy) and my sweet husband has taken off work multiple times to help. My mom and MIL both have come (bless their hearts), yet, here I am still coughing. The sweetest thing is my little guy coming up to me and gently saying, "Mommy, how you feeling?" or "Mommy, thats a big cough." (My sickness was joined with both Austin and McKenna getting it in one way shape or form.) I know I'm not the first and won't be the last but it's not for the faint of heart. 

I really enjoy Bravo Reality TV.

It is such a guilty pleasure for me. Real Housewives and Below Deck are the two I follow the most. Don't get me wrong, I understand fully that these shows are garbage. My excuse is that it just allows me to sit and not have to think about anything (although, I use this time to fold the laundry). 

We miss our pool.

The immense heat has hit us and for the first time since the pool was demoed...we looked at each other and admitted we missed it. For those of you who don't know, last summer we had a tree fall, from our neighbors yard, and do 20K of damage to our in ground pool. After months of back and forth with insurance and pool companies, we sadly decided to demolish the pool and fill it in. It is/was bittersweet. However with the 90+ degree weather, I wish I could go out back and jump in. 

We LOVE our WubbaNub!

What would I have done without these?! From now on they will be my go-to baby shower gift. Not only are the stuffed animals ridiculously cute BUT your baby can find them [in the dark] and put them in his/her own mouth. Cue the hallelujah chorus! McKenna loves hers and so do I! 

ALDI brand, Friendly Farms Cinnamon Roll coffee creamer. 

YUM! YUM! First off, Aldi seems to becoming more and more popular, but I have been a loyal ALDI shopper for years. A few months ago, I tried the Cinnamon Roll creamer and I love it. Seeing as though I have cut most added sugars from my diet (coffee creamer is my only allowance) it makes it even better. If you haven't tried this...go, run...you won't be sorry. 

Losing Baby Weight is Hard...for me!
First baby wasn't so difficult...second baby has been rough. I didn't even gain much more the second time around however, I think I lost time and sleep which has affected me greatly. I have been plagued with injuries (broken toe, swollen knee etc) and illness over the last few months which has prevented me from keeping a strict gym schedule. I know I'll get there eventually...just wish it would fall off faster so I could wear the cute clothes that hang in my closet.