Finding ME time...

Well, haven't I just been a Big Blog Slacker... I started this post a couple weeks ago and just haven't had a chance to get back to it! So...
Now that the holidays are over and the new year has begun I have made it a point to finally make some time for ME. Since I had my first child I think I had forgotten how important it is. I started to feel like I was drowning in princesses, trucks, diapers, laundry and work. & I love my kids with ALL my heart but there comes a point where you want to scream and hide in the corner with a bottle of wine.
When my daughter was born I decided to work from home. I have an amazing office that lets me do so. Hannah was 3 months when I went back to work and my heart broke when I left her each day. About 3 months later I had settled into my home "office" and learned to juggle mommy-hood and the 8 hour work day combined into the same bundle. While I am so thankful for the ability to be here for all of the day to day activities, it is daunting. As you can imagine most days the only interaction I have is with a 3 year old and a 1 year old. I am really not complaining, but come on. To talk to an adult is an exciting thing after a Mon-Fri of that.
After I had my second child I could not/did not really try and lose all the weight. I was tired, busy and told myself I didn't have time and was ok with it. Self- You are a liar. You are soooo not ok with it. I saw pictures of myself recently and thought- Holy S%$T, who is that chick with 3 chins??? ::hand to head & faints::
One of my closest friends got engaged about a month ago. I thought, I WILL NOT HAVE MORE THAN ONE CHIN AT HER WEDDING! & she has decided to get married in 5 months. Say what?! I have her to thank for giving me the some darn good motivation. I have a long way to go but I am making myself find time to go to the gym and eating healthy and you know what? I thought I would hate it, make excuses and be crabby but I am NOT. I have had a great 5 weeks!! I have many more weeks to go but I have decided to find time for ME. & at the gym its just ME and the iPod & I think we have hit it off. The treadmill, eliptical or a spin class have because good friends. & the best part? Oh yeah, I forgot to mention I have lost 9 pounds. I still have some to go but I am feeling good about being 1/2 way to my goal.
So now I also have to hold myself accountable on this Blog. Yikes! But I think it will also help serve as a journal of my journey. So, 5 weeks down...