#Killingit in Stretchy Pants

Here's the thing.

I'm not really "killing it."

I'm mostly just flailing along and laughing at myself as I go.

It's true.

I have noticed a few things lately as life is really the greatest teacher.

Lesson 1: Stretchy Pants are Life.

It is my goal to make stretchy pants stay in style as long as possible. They are all I wear from 5pm-through sleeping and ALL WEEKEND long. I bought a few new pairs at Old Navy a few weeks ago at their big, "It's time for you people to get in shape" sale. It coincides with January and everyones well intentioned New Years Resolution to lose weight.

It was early, very early last Thursday morning when I committed myself to a 5am Orange Theory workout and decided to wear my new stretchy pants from Old Navy. The alarm blared, I awoke with a start...more like what the HEdouble hockey sticks!!!! But then beckoning to me were my new pants, a carrot if you will, calling me to try them out and sweat. I hopped out of bed and threw on my workout clothes, my hair was still in a bun from the night before....perfect. Into the freezing morning air I drove to my workout. Which was hard. OK. First of all it was 5am and second of all I was nauseous and let me tell you those BCAA's did NOTHING for me. Usually, the drink perks me up a bit. By then end of the workout I flopped on the floor like a fish out of water. My ears were buzzing...a clear sign that I might pass out if I did not sit my buns down in their new pants on the floor. So there I was. I was also hungry because I realized that maybe the bowl of Captain Crunch I had eaten for dinner the night before may not have done anything to fuel my workout. Shoot. The choices you make when home alone with no one to cook for and a need for dessert but also supper at the same time and you rationalize that Captain Crunch hits both of those needs. #1 It is delicious and leaves the roof of your mouth a little worse for wear but #2 Is vitamin fortified which makes it food. Right? Not at 5 am the next morning. I go home and make myself some steel cut oats with a handful of blueberries. A better choice and then flop on my couch for too long to take a shower and wash my hair but not to long to take an essentials shower. It was at this moment that I realized I had exercised all morning with my pants on inside out. I am still considering it a win. Just like this 0.0 bumper sticker that gave me a hearty laugh. #Killingit

Our Franklin Parent Organization aka PTO brings us birthday treats once a month and this year the treats are amazing! We have had veggies and hummus, chips and salsa, and fruit and granola parfaits.  Plus, I know and you now know that my nutrition isn't always A+ so I just want to say a big hearty thank you! It is so nice and thoughtful to have yummy treats every once in awhile. I know I am not the only person who appreciates it. 

I decorated for Valentine's Day. This was very intense as I took the Christmas bow off the wreath, bought a cute sign to hang there and threw a heart on the Eiffel Tower. I am feeling very good about my effort actually. #Killingit

I am a big fan of personal care and under that tent is pedicures. I went with a few girlfriends to a new place that was close to work. It was nice. The pedicure was great but at the end my friends had those little foamy flip flops but I didn't. We had waited a long time and were ready to go. My friends hopped up to go pay but I was stuck in my chair with no fake flip flops. I asked the ladies if they could help me but I was ignored. I asked a little bit louder if I could have some help this time my friends laughing at me....and the nail ladies speaking to each other as if I was not even present. I was like, "Please, can someone come help me? I have an ear appointment and I have to wash my hair." Which I am sure sounded absurd but it was true! With my ear surgery I can only wash my hair just before the bandage change, it had been three days and I was dying to wash my hair! The things you learn when you have a broken ear...Like missing earrings and sunglasses. Finally, a lady came to help me and gave me some foamy flip flops that were TWO left feet or something.#Killingit

Poor Ellie had strep for three days before we finally had her seen....she didn't complain and I feel like an awesome Mom for waiting that long but it can be tricky when the kids are at their Dad's and then come back to you and both parents are trying to decide if its serious or just the yucky stuff that is going around. #Killingit

My friend Laura and I ran a four mile Spartan run practice course on Saturday morning. I ate oatmeal before...I am learning. It was actually awesome and I can do all the obstacles except for a few but I know what I need to work on now and I am excited. I also have a new appreciation for the upper body strength men have. HOLY COW...it is hard to climb over walls. I may be a Spartan imposter but that's OK. The theme is my best is good enough. 

My Dad took our whole family out to Outback which he loves to treat us to occasionally. I forget how yummy it is. It was fun to be with my family. 

My cousin posted this poem and it really rang true to me. 

You know, I may not be doing life perfectly. It's pretty weird and sloppy and not perfect but I am learning that it is OK. The things that need to get done, still get done and to me that is what matters. 

I hope you are #Killingit too. XOXO-The Sunny D