6 months later...

Tonight, something happened I wasn't sure 6 months ago would ever happen...

I hit my goal weight at Weight Watchers!

Back in July, my mom and I joined weight watchers together. It was my first real attempt to lose my baby weight. When I started, I had almost 30 pounds to lose. It seriously felt like a daunting task.

BUT...

I did it!!!!

I have been sticking with the plan and making better choices and tonight, at my 21st meeting, I finally hit my goal weight.

And dang, it feels good!

Here, a before and after pic...

This was me (and my sweet girl!) in July 2014

This was me tonight, after my Weight Watcher meeting!

I cannot explain how happy/excited/proud I feel tonight! This has not been easy, by any means, but weight watchers has such an awesome and truly live-able plan. I have been able to eat sweets, drink beer and have pasta (all in moderation, of course!). We all know I could never "diet" if it meant I couldn't have those goodies!

So thanks, to everyone who has encouraged me and helped me reach this goal! And a special, special thanks to my momma, who has been there with me every step of the way! Love you Mel-t!

Ok...

All done bragging on myself!

I will leave you with a recent pic of my 11 month old bestie!

Oops

It's been 6 months since my last post.

I guess going back to work full-time, and trying to soak up every possible minute not at work with my best girl, has not left much time for blogging!

BUT...

Our baby is approaching her 11 month birthday.

And we all know what that means.

I have an almost-one year old.

I could cry just thinking about it!

I have been doing a lot of reflection on this past year. I mean, last year at this time I was attending baby showers, organizing a nursery, elevating swollen feet and HUGE!

Now, I am trying to keep my daughter out of everything, chasing her around the house, laughing out loud at her daily, feeding her real food, and planning a first birthday party.

Crazy.

Our girl has come such a long way. She now has 8 teeth ( and we are 99% sure she is working on the 9th), lots of hair and is wearing 9-12 month size clothes. She is in a size 3 shoe. She crawls really well, and is working on standing and walking. She can do both with assistance but not alone quite yet. She loves dogs. It is pretty cute. She calls every animal a "dog-guh". She also loves books- which makes this teacher momma happy. She is still an overall happy baby and a good sleeper, for which we are so thankful!

I promise to try to do better about posting again. I will certainly be back with a one year post and a party post later!