One step at a time

I am in a season of change. There are alot of things about myself that I am not happy with. I know I can do some much more, be so much better. So I am taking one step at a time towards becoming a better me. I have been exercising about 5 days a week. This has been REALLY hard because I can find a million in one excuses as to why I should just relax. But I have been pushing myself to get up and go! Brandon bought me a treadmill so I have been able to workout and watch tv. Love it! I also got the Wii Active recently and boy is it a challenge! I love it and hate it all at once! I am really feeling my body respond though- I am capable of pushing on and becoming a stronger and healthier me!

I have also been going to counseling with Brandon. We don't have any major problems, but I know that we can be a stronger couple and better parents. We have been challenged to rethink the way we communicate and respond to one another. It has been good for us and while it is hard, the rewards are paying off!

I have been trying to be aware of the way I treat the girls. I have high expectations and put too much pressure on them. They are growing so fast and I want to nurture them during this time, not put a damper on them. I can be very harsh with them and I am focusing on remaining more in control of my responses and tones I use with them. I have a lot of work to do in this area, but I know that I can do it- one step at a time!