Easter Sunday

I started my Easter Sunday with a run/walk at the gym. It was day 3 of my effort to "bring sexy back!" When you haven't been to the gym in almost a year, you were pregnant for 10 months, you had a C section, and you are breast feeding and pumping for a 3 month old while teaching 17 first graders, that first day back in the gym is no joke! I lost all but 10 pounds of the weight I gained being pregnant with Matthew. I want to lose those 10 plus 15 or 20 more to be comfortable in my skin. #longwaytogo

My son was so adorable in his Easter outfit. Mom got him his first Easter basket and we all visited our old church so that people who prayed for me over 5 years ago could see our prayers were answered. It's funny, I think a lot of times we want to microwave our prayers like we do our food. I know I did. I thought if I prayed for a child I should become pregnant right away and have my blessing. But God had to show and teach me some things. He needed me to trust and grow in him and making me wait for my son was the way to do that. It was so hard and painful waiting but I think about the sacrifice he made for me that day on the cross and nothing compares to that.

The first month with Matthew was an adjustment. But now we have our system and he smiles and laughs and he is so much fun. He also sleeps more at night which is nice! I have gone back to work which is hard but thank God for my grandmother who has moved in with us so that I can finish out the school year and not have to put baby Mj in daycare. Having her here has been amazing!! My son loves her so much and he is so happy. I don't know what we would do without her.

I now have 7 more weeks of school before sending Grandma back home while I practice what it is to be a stay at home. At least for the summer. I can't wait to start a full schedule with him and enjoy our time together. He will also be old enough for me to leave him at the gym daycare so that will be a daily part of our routine. I can't wait!