Back to Normal???

Back to Normal Mistake #1:
So... my BIGGEST mistake is that I was going to "get on a schedule" this week.  Jim is now back to work and I THOUGHT that I would take the "bull by the horns" and develop a bit of a schedule for Reagan, Maggie, and I. 
I KNOW ALL of you veteran mommies are all laughing at me right now.  2.5 weeks out... I am thinking like a CRAZY woman I know!  So far, I have ONLY been able to conquer ONE thing in the past 48 hours that I actually PLANNED to do.. and that was to take a nap!  Success!!!!  :-)

Back to Normal Mistake #2:
I was able to sneak a walk in my day yesterday while Reagan was sleeping,  and I happened to wander into one of my FAVORITE clothing boutiques..."Sydney Michelle".  I saw my favorite "clothing professionals", Norma and Courtney.  After a few hugs and introducing my pride and joy, they immediately began to dress me in adorable tops, bottoms, and the best of bling!  ONE PROBLEM.... NOTHING FIT!  My bootie is definitely on the JUICY side, my thighs are filled with baby love, and my boobs.... Wowzza!!!!   
Here I was, feeling good about myself... having lost some weight, and had a whisper of hope that I would be able to squeeze into some fashionable pieces.  Ahhhh... not so much! 
I think I'll stay out of the stores for a while. :-)

Back to Normal Mistake #3:
To begin with ... I have become the worst cook!  I have had numerous attempts to fix a fabulous dinner for Jim when he returns from work... and they have all resulted in FAILURE!  Thank goodness that we both have a sense of humor!! 
So...why would it be any different now that I am "with child"???  Could I become the "Next Top Chef" overnight???? 
I REALLY wanted to turn a corner and start preparing nice dinners for my husband.  Yesterday was my first THOUGHT of doing such a thing.... didn't happen.  Tonight... again I am thinking about it...but not/can't make it to the store.
So... that will be my GOAL next week.  My plea to you all.... If anyone has EASY recipes for me.... "Step 1,2,3...and done" type of meal, PLEASE send them my way!!!  Email them to cimobarry@gmail.com...  I need alll the help I can get!



In my life, "Back to Normal" needs to have a new definition.. a new end point... a new place for me to rest my soul. 
For now, NORMAL is going to mean being happy with each minute, wherever it may take me.  It means, loving my new figure because it gave me Reagan.  It means, only focusing in the things that matter... that make a difference in my day to day life.  It means, being thankful for my husband, daughter, and the family we have created.

With all that being said.... I guess I AM "Back to Normal"