Enjoying Life one RUN at a Time
Well, that was lovely. Benaiah slept like a champ last night and I feel like I have a half way normal anount of energy. I love it when mornings start off like this. Actually, more like this. Enter: frothy cup of black coffee. Oh coffee, …
Ever since I found out I was pregnant, I received more advice than I could even take in. Most of it was super helpful, while others I took with a grain of salt. During these first eleven days that Benaiah has been in the world, …
Since Landon is still off work and I’m constantly feeding Benaiah all day, my days are so mixed up. I woke up this morning, trying to remember what day it was and if there was anything happening today. Thankfully, I think Landon, Benaiah and I …
When you make it through the first week of life with a newborn, naturally you celebrate with lentil soup, rolls, and ice cream. What a ham. Celebration complete with gifts. (We actually didn’t even plan a party, it just kind happened/ ice cream and gifts …
Fitness is a funny thing. In my five years of running and routinely working out, one thing I’ve leaned is that fitness can come and go so quickly. Make that go so quickly, coming back takes work. I’ve had times in my life where I …
Ahh, Friday, it’s good to be back. I don’t know what it is about Friday’s…Landon and I have been together all week (thank you vacation time from work!) and I’m still excited that it’s Friday. Maybe it’s because the rest of the world is too? …
Happy happy Thursday you lovely humans you. I hope you all have a Thursday planned. My day? Nurse, snuggle, change diapers, and repeat all over again. Life over here is a lot different from before, but Landon and I are loving every second of it. …
We are still alive! (Mom win!) Being at home has proven to be wonderful and we are loving it. Hospital life = lots of interruptions, which means 0 sleep. Thankfully, these last few days we’ve been savoring time together as a family of three and …
In case you missed it, part 1 of Benaiah’s birth story can be found here. >>>>>> Last we left off, Landon, Hannah (my doula/sister-in- law), and I had just left for the hospital. On the way there, I had some pretty uncomfortable contractions, but I …
It’s been only four days since Benaiah was born and I’m still amazed that he is ours. Every little cry, coo, and snuggle is a reminder that life is such a miracle. Bringing Benaiah into the world was not easy, but is was so worth …