It's been almost a month since the last time I blogged. I have to admit - I've missed it so much!!!! I miss "me" time! Here's what's happened since last month.
First, I really hurt my knee on my last 4 mile run. It hurt for 2 weeks pretty bad. No joke. Just extending my leg hurt. Then it started hurting only when I did something physical. Yes, I know - I should get it looked at! But... I was going to go on vacation.
Vacation was good! Very good. I got to see a lot of family and friends I haven't seen in years. Vacation was - going home :) That's how most of my vacations are spent. I miss my friends and family so much. This time around, it was a mini-reunion - as those that live far came into town. It was not a relaxing vacation at all! It was a go-go-go vacation. I got 2, maybe 3 hours of sleep each night. Good times, but tired times! I figured that I would get sleep when I got back to my normal routine.
Then - just like that, I received my foster care license. For those of you that don't know, I've been taking classes to become a foster parent. I'm single, I have the room, I've always wanted to do it, and now I'm in a position to. The week I got back from vacation - you know, the week I was supposed to catch up on my sleep... I got a call for my first placement. A 2 day old. YES, 2 days! And her 4 year old sister.
That's when my life totally changed. I have to admit, I never thought parenthood would be "easy" or anything. But jumping right in was tough. Really tough. Plus, a newborn - sleep? What sleep?! And no, you don't get maternity leave as a foster parent. So, I still had to work - take care of the baby - and get into a routine with the 4 year old.
Well, long story short - I had to put the kids first, of course. Which means "me" was put on the back burner. It's truly amazing how hard it is to remember to do something for yourself when you're worried about the kids...
It's been a little over two weeks now and after all the appointments, meetings, paperwork, transportation, etc, etc... I've finally gotten into a good system. Two weeks isn't bad in my book - considering all the modifications that I've had to go through.
Today is the very FIRST day that I worked out since last month!!!!!! Zumba of course :) I feel so good right now - I just had to blog it! I miss working out. I've gained weight this past month since I haven't moved, lack of sleep, and lack of good food decisions. But I'm not letting that get me down! I'm readjusting, I'm modifying, I'm getting on track. The only thing is, it's a different track - it's unfamiliar. So, I'm just trying to figure it out as best as I can!
First, I'm going to get my workouts on this week and start tracking my water intake again.
Second, I have a business trip next week out of state... BUT that's not going to stop me. I'm going to RUN!!!! Yes - RUN!! I miss running... Oh I miss it. It's hot in Arizona... REALLY hot. I'm going to Cali for my business trip. I can't wait!!! I'm going to run in the morning before I go to work. It's going to be awesome!! I really can't put into words just how much I'm looking forward to going out for a nice run... just me and my music. I'm smiling just thinking about it!
Third, the week after my business trip - I'm going to weigh back in (I know I've gained) and measure myself. And get back into a new normal routine. I'm thinking about doing P90X - so I can do it at home. But really miss running, yoga, and Zumba... I don't want to jump in with too much. So, I'm still thinkig about exactly I'm going to do. With this weather, I'd have to take running on the treadmill at the gym (boring! - but necessary).
That's the roughdraft plan for now. Slow... but steady. At least it's something. I have to make this a priority or I'll lose my sanity.
I have to give props to all the parents out there that are able to find a good balance. And extra props out to single parents! It's pretty amazing the work that all of you parents do. If I can find a balance where my foster kid's needs are met and where I can keep my health a priority - life will be good :)
First, I really hurt my knee on my last 4 mile run. It hurt for 2 weeks pretty bad. No joke. Just extending my leg hurt. Then it started hurting only when I did something physical. Yes, I know - I should get it looked at! But... I was going to go on vacation.
Vacation was good! Very good. I got to see a lot of family and friends I haven't seen in years. Vacation was - going home :) That's how most of my vacations are spent. I miss my friends and family so much. This time around, it was a mini-reunion - as those that live far came into town. It was not a relaxing vacation at all! It was a go-go-go vacation. I got 2, maybe 3 hours of sleep each night. Good times, but tired times! I figured that I would get sleep when I got back to my normal routine.
Then - just like that, I received my foster care license. For those of you that don't know, I've been taking classes to become a foster parent. I'm single, I have the room, I've always wanted to do it, and now I'm in a position to. The week I got back from vacation - you know, the week I was supposed to catch up on my sleep... I got a call for my first placement. A 2 day old. YES, 2 days! And her 4 year old sister.
That's when my life totally changed. I have to admit, I never thought parenthood would be "easy" or anything. But jumping right in was tough. Really tough. Plus, a newborn - sleep? What sleep?! And no, you don't get maternity leave as a foster parent. So, I still had to work - take care of the baby - and get into a routine with the 4 year old.
Well, long story short - I had to put the kids first, of course. Which means "me" was put on the back burner. It's truly amazing how hard it is to remember to do something for yourself when you're worried about the kids...
It's been a little over two weeks now and after all the appointments, meetings, paperwork, transportation, etc, etc... I've finally gotten into a good system. Two weeks isn't bad in my book - considering all the modifications that I've had to go through.
Today is the very FIRST day that I worked out since last month!!!!!! Zumba of course :) I feel so good right now - I just had to blog it! I miss working out. I've gained weight this past month since I haven't moved, lack of sleep, and lack of good food decisions. But I'm not letting that get me down! I'm readjusting, I'm modifying, I'm getting on track. The only thing is, it's a different track - it's unfamiliar. So, I'm just trying to figure it out as best as I can!
First, I'm going to get my workouts on this week and start tracking my water intake again.
Second, I have a business trip next week out of state... BUT that's not going to stop me. I'm going to RUN!!!! Yes - RUN!! I miss running... Oh I miss it. It's hot in Arizona... REALLY hot. I'm going to Cali for my business trip. I can't wait!!! I'm going to run in the morning before I go to work. It's going to be awesome!! I really can't put into words just how much I'm looking forward to going out for a nice run... just me and my music. I'm smiling just thinking about it!
Third, the week after my business trip - I'm going to weigh back in (I know I've gained) and measure myself. And get back into a new normal routine. I'm thinking about doing P90X - so I can do it at home. But really miss running, yoga, and Zumba... I don't want to jump in with too much. So, I'm still thinkig about exactly I'm going to do. With this weather, I'd have to take running on the treadmill at the gym (boring! - but necessary).
That's the roughdraft plan for now. Slow... but steady. At least it's something. I have to make this a priority or I'll lose my sanity.
I have to give props to all the parents out there that are able to find a good balance. And extra props out to single parents! It's pretty amazing the work that all of you parents do. If I can find a balance where my foster kid's needs are met and where I can keep my health a priority - life will be good :)
