Routine

Finally life is starting to seem normal again. I have been on a leisure holiday since beginning November allowing myself to do what I want, when I want...the good life. I must confess, I miss the structure of daily activity and so, after the family have all gone I have set aside March to get back on track with a new schedule. Struggling to get up in the mornings, even with our little princess around, she is so easy going that most mornings I manage to still sleep till about 9H30. My challenge is to wake up earlier. Hold thumbs;)

I can't believe it is already March! On the cards for this month is getting fit and ready for pursuing my aerobics career in June. Ladies, I am sure you know the battles to fight concerning getting back in shape. Lets just say it is not the loosing of weight that is my greatest challenge..;) 

Greg and I are doing very well. We are trying to make more time for each other. Life manages to run away with us, and our conversations mainly stream around how adorable our little girl is. We try and talk about other things, but we have a long way to go in that area. Greg is flourishing as a pastor, I am so proud of him. He has truly been inspired by his leaders in France and I am eager to see what God will lead him to this year. I have to find my place in Church at the moment, being a new mom, cuts off my usual business a bit, but i am all ears for what God wants me to do.

As for being a mom, I don't think anyone could ever say what a pleasant journey it is. I am so surprised. I knew it would be good, but this is just GREAT! Liya-Jean is such a joy and a pleasure to me. I go about my business during the day with her by my side. I am enjoying it before she finds her legs, I am sure things get a bit more tricky then but for now she always by my side. When I exercise she watches me with a look that states 'what are you doing woman?' and 'how long are you going to carry on doing that?'. When I took my bicycle out she was very intrigued, she even started kicking her legs while I was peddling. Hopefully this is the beginning of her loving movement as much as I did;)

I didn't say much, just wanted to 'show my face'

Much love to you all xxx

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Anonymous said…
hello there lovely lady! came across your blog by chance- we're expecting baby no 2, And were checking out the meaning of different names, and I was intrigued to see what Liya Jean meant- and when we googled it, it went to your blog! How cool! Loved reading some of your news- sounds like you are doing a brilliant job at motherhood, well done. Lots of love to you both. Cath and Ernst xxx
23 March 2011 at 03:13
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