(This picture was actually taken a last week when she was 6 weeks old)
What was life like before Emma Jean? I can hardly remember. Life before Samuel seems like a dream, like it didn't really happen. Sometimes I can't believe I have two kids. I spent so many years dreaming about getting married and having children that I can't believe I am actually here.
Emma Jean loves formula and to be held. Sammy loves his sister and shows her constant attention. I am so glad that he doesn't seem jealous and has really taken to her. In fact, the first thing he does in the morning is run to her from his crib. He goes on a baby hunt until he finds her.
I have been antsy to lose the baby weight. Okay, let's be real here. I have been antsy to lose the weight gained from both pregnancies. While I was pregnant with Emma I made thorough plans about how I was going to do it. I'm such a nerd, I made a weight loss binder. I wanted to make sure I had a plan and be fully prepared for the battle ahead. As soon as the doctor gave me the go-ahead to really start exercising I initiated my program. I basically cut my calories and do a Jillian Michael's exercise video 6 days a week and push the kids in the stroller around the park at least 4 days a week. I have actually been sticking with the program. When Emma wakes up for her 6am feeding I wait for her to go back to sleep and then I get the exercise video started. I feel like I'm getting leaner and stronger but I definitely have a long road ahead. The hardest part for me is that Emma doesn't go to bed until around midnight and attempting to stick to my calorie allotment when I'm up from 6am to 12am, is difficult.
Speaking of which,I think Emma went back to sleep and I need to get my video started.
