1. I’ve exercised every day this week. I’m not talking maniacal elliptical training or marathon sweat sessions. I’ve simply moved my body for at least 30 minutes and each time I’ve felt thankful for its response to the physical activity. Exercise reminds me of all that I’m capable of – even as a tired, 8-month pregger, and of my strength. I realized that this is why I enjoy regularly breaking a sweat. It’s not really because I want to look a certain way or to be swimsuit-ready (although there was time in my life when this was certainly the case). It’s because it reminds me that my body is a gift from God and that I am healthy and alive. In fact, I often find that exercise is as good for the soul as it is for the body.
2. My prenatal appointment had to be changed this Tuesday, and it was now going to fall right in middle of Rachel Marie’s naptime. I’d planned on bringing the girls with me as I usually do, but I swallowed (and nearly chocked on my pride; there’s a reason I have “Lord, keep me humble” posted at the top of this blog) and asked for help. I got it and was so grateful, especially when I ended up being at my midwife’s office for two hours. A tired toddler and antsy preschooler would not a peaceful two-hour appointment make.
3. The kids and I made it to daily Mass in the past week.
Honestly, I had a hard time coming up with any successes for this edition – not because it’s been a particularly bad week, but I’ve just felt like I’ve been going through the motions and not doing anything all that worthy of kudos. But mothering can be like that. It’s usually not ostentatious (unless your child’s having a meltdown in aisle five). Instead, we’re just quietly making our family’s world turn.
Maybe that’s why this is such a helpful exercise because it forces me to assess how I’m doing, to take note of my maternal triumphs, however modest they may be, and to focus on the positive.
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Eight months pregnant and 30 minutes of physical activity?? A day??
Girl…you rock! That is no small success ;-D
Blessings to you…
Really!! I can’t get in 30 minutes of exercise and I am definitely not pregnant, and all my children are over the age of 4!! You totally rock!
You also took time out from your busy life to encourage a friend! That’s a big success.
these are huge!!! #2 most especially–it is hard for me to ask for help also, but you did and with #3 on the way–people are most blessed when they can help so take them up on it and let them receive the blessing that comes with helping!! God Bless!
great job this week, mass with 2 little one’s and exercise I think you have a lot to be proud of.
Ellen