What Workout?

Somewhere in the midst of last minute packing and lugging of furniture I sort of slacked off on my workouts.  I swore up and down that I would be hitting it hard when we got moved in but between unpacking, a one year old that is struggling to sleep in her new room, and a husband that actually has to go in to an office EVERYDAY versus working from home, my workouts have stunk for the last two weeks.  I have gotten in two runs, seriously two!  The only weights I have lifted have been boxes and kids.  

Here we are in January where most people are busting out insane workout schedules and chugging freaky looking detox drinks and then there's me.  Does this make me a failure?  No, not at all.  It makes me real.  

If I wanted to get seriously real with you I would admit that I didn't even make goals for 2014.  I know your world just tipped a little.  It'll be okay.  

Here is my reasoning, yes I want to continue on this healthy whole food living and exercising lifestyle however, I am moving and having child #5 so I am not going to make a list that I struggle with and then beat myself up in February or March when I haven't worked on them AT ALL!  

No, I haven't quit working out I just haven't been consistent.  What am I going to do about it?  I am going to get a schedule and stick to it.  This afternoon I sat down and planned out my workouts for the rest of January and will show them to my husband when he gets home.  I have on my workout clothes so when Rusty gets home I will be leaving for my run.  I might have to change my workouts to night workouts because lately I have needed more sleep but who cares about the time of the workout as long as it happens right?  I will also be posting more about my workouts on the Mom 4ce Facebook page.

I hope that my honesty and posts encourage you to not beat yourself up but to pick up and go from where you are. 

Freese News

We found out in June that my husband was being transferred to Austin.  

Thankfully, we have until January to get there!  This has allowed us to take our time and look around, get to know the area.  

It has also allowed us to feel in limbo, uprooted, even nervous.  

We have taken some great trips to Austin and seen some great houses, as well as some not so great houses!

One of the great things we have been able to do is take a step back from our activities.  We were involved in a LOT! 

Life with no soccer, scouts, and other extra-curriculars has been relaxing.

I got to sleep in on a Saturday morning while all of my friends were headed off to 8 am games.  Don't hate me! 

Honestly, I am enjoying our laid back Fall.  

However, there is this undercurrent of excitement and fear sitting under the surface.  It is there; never leaving, almost tangible; it doesn't cause problems but is just sitting there waiting to take over.  

We are all excited and looking forward to our move.  

However, we are afraid too.  

We don't have a soccer team, piano teacher, running partners, homeschool groups, friends or anything else.  We are comfy and have deep roots.  

Those roots are slowly being pulled out and transplanted.  

It hurts a little; sometimes a lot.

Thankfully I have the ability to research all of the activities we are interested in.  I've even been able to join a few groups and get to know people.  

Now, I just need to find a house, pack, and move.  

Anybody have any moving advice?