Moran Family Adventures: musings of a boy mom

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The lose weight this year resolution might be the most cliché one of all right? Am I really going to be THAT person? #sorrynotsorry ya'll but I am. I had Henry in September and got down to my pre-Henry weight in less than 3 months which was totally awesome. Woohooo, go me! I lost 15lbs in October, 10lbs in November, and 5lbs in December. UGH WHHHHYYYYYYYYYY. Sure, the Holidays probably had something to do with, and also going back to work and not having as much time to go to the gym during the day, and possibly the shorter days meaning less walks/runs because we leave the house for work and it's dark and we get home after work and it's dark. The excuses can go on for days. I could work out more when the kids go to sleep but that would mean that Henry cooperates and goes to sleep when the older two do. And that also would mean that I don't fall asleep with Henry because that's what happens 75% of the time. Unless I have homework to do, in which case, I make Matt wak...

I was watching a Madison Vining live video on Facebook and was so very inspired by it that I had to watch it again to take notes. If you don't know who she is- look her up on Instagram @madisonviningblog and you will be amazed by her. Just have a box of Kleenex handy because she is extremely open about her current struggle with a horrible tragedy. And yet despite that- she is still so incredibly motivating, I am blown away by her strength, faith, and wisdom. Anyway, I was listening to her live video while driving home and I immediately knew that I'd have to listen to it again. Taking notes while driving is most likely frowned upon. The second I had a moment to spare I watched it. This time instead of just listening, I had my Kleenex handy and jotted down a few things. She opened up with being intentional and a story about raising kids. What do I want my kids to look like when they're older? How do I get them there? Does it just become a goal of mine and I hope my children a...

Never Easy... We are currently exploring the world of toddler beds for both boys in the same room. It's a lot of work. We all know that I'm a co-sleeping mom. I don't regret being a co-sleeping mom, not one bit. I'm grateful for the bonding I shared with my boys, and the extra sleep I got because they slept better in my bed. It also made middle of the night nurse sessions so much easier. But, there is a downside. And that is getting that kiddo out of the bed! We had to transition Charles out of his bed much earlier than Thomas since....well Thomas came along when Charles was only 16 months old. But now that little man #3 will be making his appearance soon, my 2 year old Thomas needs to transition out of mom and dad's bed. And it has been a nightmare! At first.   So we started by moving him to the Pack n Play and he did pretty well in there. But when he would cry in the middle of the night, I moved him to bed with me and just let him stay. Mama doesn't h...