Hit and Miss

I have been missing a few things like crazy lately:

1. Running - I miss the endorphines, the stress release and the alone time to just pound the pavement and take deep breathes of fresh air. I already knew that running was beneficial to me but I am discovering that it really does make me a better mom by giving me some "me time" and allowing me to relieve any kid induced stress from the day. I have been doing a lot of deep breathing and trying to take moments to relax through the day as I parent!

2. Good Friends - I have been missing having someone to run with, visit with, laugh with, have play dates with and just find support in. I need to make a bigger effort to put myself out their and initiate and strengthen the friendships I do have and develop friendships with those I have recently met.

3. A good night's sleep - I am a stomach sleeper and struggle to sleep well any other way. It is sad to think that I am missing out on sleep for something so silly because just months from now I will never get the chance to get a good night's sleep!!!

I have been loving a few things like crazy too:

1. Baby boy cuteness - I spent some time yesterday digging through and organizing all of JA's baby clothes to see what we have and what we might need. There was a lot of cuteness in those boxes! I love how baby clothes seem to remain in a state of still looking brand new. JA was a December baby so there are for sure some cozy winter sweaters this baby boy won't get to wear but it was fun to take a look anyway.

2. AL's reaction to all these boys - I thought it would be fun to bring the kids along for the ultrasound to help make it all seem a bit more real for them. Poor T was a trooper and waited over an hour with the kids in the waiting room (wouldn't you know it, I got a student tech and it took FOREVER). I had been asking AL what she thought the baby's gender would be and she kept insisting she didn't know and didn't care. The moment the tech showed them a pair of tiny feet and then scanned up the baby's legs to the bottom which revealed some "boy parts" AL knew exactly what that meant and exclaimed, "Oh man, I wanted a sister!'. She then assured me all day it was okay because I would just have another baby right away and it would be a sister. (Poor girl is out of luck on that one). She is getting pretty excited now for a brother after the initial shock.

3. Baby kicks - I love the reassuring feel of my baby boy growing strong. AL was pretty lucky this morning and got to feel a few kicks too (Daddy hasn't even felt any yet)!

What have you been loving or missing lately?