Cleaning Like a Mad Woman!

Well, another cycle has come & gone.  It wasn't as emotional as last cycle.  I think I'm doing a good job at keeping busy with life, rather than obsessing about the hope of pregnancy.  We found an adorable house that we love--but, it hinges on the selling of our current home.  I've been cleaning like a mad woman.  My house, almost looks, brand new!  I would love to buy some bedding for my daughter's bed & our bed...but, I may have to wait until May!  Darn!  I put my couch, chair, ottoman, and recliner on Craigslist hoping for a quick sale.  Rich & I found a leather sofa we would like to buy--and it's time to freshen up our rooms.  I have Spring Fever so much this year.  I'm even tempted put our baby furniture and accessories up for sale!  I am loving my clutter free life!  Simple is better!  

Chocolate Cravings!

Well, I'm have strong cravings for chocolate!  (A sign that AF should be on her way! Boo!)  I have chocolate chip cookies in the oven calling my name!  I need to get out and do a run this morning, too!  It's going to be a crazy day!  

Valentine's Weekend!

Hugs & Kisses!!!!  I love Valentine's day.  I'm one who wants it to be so sweet!  So, I kicked off the weekend making heart shaped sugar cookies with cream cheese icing and red sprinkles!  (My mom's tradition)  Then, we all dressed up in RED-Mackenzie, Rich, and I---looking pretty spiffy!!  We went to a fundraiser dance to dance our little hearts out! If you could only see Rich & Mackenzie doing "The Hustle" side by side-precious.  I tried a new Latino dance-by the last rotation, I finally had it down.  (It takes me awhile!)  Then, we picked up my sister (Aunt Carrie) and headed to one of my favorite places-SUMO!  Yummy!  

Today, I ran...and ran....and ran....training for the Disney Princess Half Marathon.  I think I'm ready-and I have three more Sundays until the BIG day.  I can't wait-we will have a blast. 

So, fertility wise--I am on cycle day 19 with only 7 more days of Fertility Friend.  I don't want to let my subscription run out, but I've decided to close it down.  I still have my favorite BabyFit website, it's free!  So, if I have questions, I can ask those girls.  I've made some pretty cool friendships online!  My plan is to continue running, eat healthy, take my vitamins, and if pregnancy is supposed to happen...then, let it be.  I think I've come to peace about where I am at with this crazy journey.  It feels good to not be absorbed into ovulation and the two week wait.  I have found that I really love my life!   

So, hope you all have a great Valentine's day/weekend!   

Fun Weekend!

It was a great weekend!  We had our first small group at our home Friday night.  We had about 11 adults, 3 teenagers, and three small children.  Wow..it was a party!  Rich & I had a blast!  I was so excited!  On Saturday, I registered Mackenzie for Spring Soccer.  Then, she played with her cousins for a few hours.  On Sunday, we attended church, then looked at another neighborhood in Hoover, and then I had to run 8 miles for training.  I only could do 7 miles before my knee started to slow me down.  So, I had to walk back.  I hope my knee will not hold me back from completing my half marathon!  I should be ovulating any day now...but, it's nice not to be obsessing about it.

I needed the change of scenery.  I hope to become pregnant in the next few months...but, I'm okay with it not happening...I mean, what can I do?   I usually get pregnant every six month--and this is my sixth month....since my miscarriage.   Rich & I finished our weekend watching Fireproof.  It was a good story.  I thought Rich may fall asleep-but, he stayed up (Mackenzie too!).  By the end of the movie, we were all snuggled together in our bed in a big family hug.  Love Bugs.