Being transparent for a little bit, I have been in a serious body funk lately. It doesn't matter how frequent I try to reassure myself that it takes time (6 months with both Grace & David Michael), self doubt and criticism slowly creeps in and engulfs my thoughts. I'm not enough: not skinny enough, not dressed well enough, not pretty enough, not enough.
I am not one of those women who gain minimal weight during pregnancy. It doesn't matter how strict my diet is or how much I exercise while pregnant... I gain weight. I am not one of those women who can breastfeed and all the weight will melt off. I exclusively nursed Grace for 12 months and David Michael for 9, so I know from experience it takes more than that. I am not one of those women who can just work out and fit back in my jeans. It takes discipline.
So as I look down at the scale almost four months post-partum with 14 more pounds to go...
Then I am reminded that this body and all of its lumps, marks, cellulite and all; has housed three beautiful babies. Only God can make my children so perfect, in each and every way.
Negative body image is something I have struggled with my entire life. This is not new to me. Thankfully the Lord has pulled in out of the self doubt. "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." I am so grateful for a God who doesn't see me from the outside but from my heart within. "For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart." You and I have been created in the image of our God. Our purpose is to reflect His image to a lost world.
The worst part of struggling with body image issues is the pull it has on me to be self-focused. I was not created to focus on myself. I am here on this earth to bring Glory, NOT to myself, but to my Savior. Thankfully there is hope! There is freedom in our Lord Jesus Christ! Yes, I will always struggle with the flesh and blood (Ephesians 6:12) of this world, but I am thankful for the Gospel that has given me the tools to fight and overcome.
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Currently Loving
Now I am going to warn you ahead of time that this is a very random list. These are all things that this week I am loving and wanting.
1. I found this recipe off of pinterest and LOVE it! Michael and I ate almost the entire pot full in one night. I made some rice and we used it was a dip and put it in a wrap with avocado and a little more cheese. Delicious!
2. Grace had grown out of all her tennis shoes and she was in desperate need of more! I headed to a few stores, but ended up getting these shoes from Khols. She loves her little running shoes. She feels like such a big girl.
3. We are borrowing this from some friends and Grace thinks it is a hit! It plays 6 different songs and has numerous things to turn, pull and push on this cube! Hours of laughter filled here!
4. This is not a new love, but maybe you could say a rekindled one. I use these wipes on everything! Especially since we have had some runny noses lately. I wipe just about everything down with them.
5. My new fence! I can't wait to share pictures with you!
Happy Tuesday! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Baby Fashion
If you have known me for any length of time you know that fashion is just not one of my things. However, I love baby fashion!
Fall is my favorite time of the year and that includes the clothes too! Here are a few of our Fall outfits Grace has been rocking. (And quite well I might add)
You might remember these boots from a very iconic photo. I have been anxiously awaiting the day when she would fit into them, and the day has finally arrived!
We have been wearing a lot of leggings! Grace has just about every color. (I wish it was ok for mama to wear them everyday too!) You can not go wrong with leggings!
Of course Grace has to sport red when NC STATE plays.
These gold shoes are making another appearance! She loves them and they are just too cute not to wear.
Enjoy this Fall weather! You know we will be!
