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January 17, 2013 By Erika Zane

17 Jan

So, hi.  How’ve ya been?

Let me tell you, it’s been a ::sigh:: long week.

Andy was out of town from Saturday through Wednesday.  I thought I did pretty well.  In fact, I thought I accomplished more than usual.  That might be true, but the headache I got today… yeah.  I guess the stress built into one big ball at the base of my neck.  I had the same headache last time he was out of town for more than one night.

That’s what I do with stress.  Swallow it down and plow forward, like maybe if I don’t sit or breath I won’t have time to feel overwhelmed.  I have a feeling I’m not alone in that department, right ladies?

Now, I’m sitting here with my spa heated neck wrap thingy hoping that a good night sleep will mean I won’t wake up with the same headache again tomorrow.

Anyway… I just wanted to check in and tell you a few things:

  • I miss you and need to find a little more time to read and write in the future
  • WE’RE STILL ON FOR #aHeartFitFriday TOMORROW!!!
  • Though a hectic week, I managed to make it to the gym more than once AND I <3 ZUMBA!
  • I’m cloth diapering after a bit of a hiatus and I want to talk about that
  • I need advice for my toddler in the potty training department!!

That’s all for now.  I hope to see you link up tomorrow or in the days following!  Or just talking on Instagram or Twitter about your fitness goals or how your feeling and any advice if you’re already where you want to be fitness wise with our hashtag (#aHeartFitFriday).

 

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  1. Jeanette says

    January 18, 2013 at 10:04 am

    Oh honey! I’m sorry to hear you’ve been overwhelmed this week! Please, please, please use fb to let some of what you’re feeling out. I may not be able to run to you to physically help, but I can most definitely be supportive and talk you up to face the every day challenges of parenthood especially when the hubby is away! So vent! Vent! Vent! 🙂 those headaches are definitely stressed induced! Did the heating pad help any?

    About potty training some kids need a little more encouragement than others! I know with Lucas I made a poster and hung it on the bathroom wall, I gave him happy faces every time he made it to the potty. I also got a bunch of dollar toys and such to give as rewards when he hada good week! That seemed to encourage him! Of course I later what to slowly wean him out of that reward system but he learned to go potty by the time he was 2 1/2 approaching 3! I really stuck to my routine with him because otherwise they would not move him up to preschool level at the daycare he went to!

    • Erika @aHeartMoreFocused says

      January 22, 2013 at 10:21 am

      Thanks Jeanette! I know, I should. I honestly didn’t have much time to breath last week to get online and vent. Thank you so much for your words. You always know exactly what to say 🙂

  2. Kristin says

    January 18, 2013 at 10:23 am

    I also <3 Zumba! There is a dance studio kinda near me in Lawrenceville that I LOVE LOVE LOVE, but it's too hard to get to multiple times a week 🙁

    • Erika @aHeartMoreFocused says

      January 22, 2013 at 10:20 am

      That’s the problem. I feel like the classes are never at convenient times! There was a studio right next to the Chinese place we used to go to when we lived closer to you, which was the first time I ever saw a class in action.

      • Kristin says

        January 22, 2013 at 10:26 am

        Do you remember the name of the Chinese place or the studio? It might be worth checking out if its closer to me (like Princeton or Plainsboro area).

        • Erika @aHeartMoreFocused says

          January 22, 2013 at 11:59 am

          The shopping center was Manor’s corner in Lawrenceville. It was closer to Pennington, though. I don’t know if that’s closer for you or not?

  3. Michelle says

    January 18, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    Hang in there! Solo parenting for several days is a big challenge and you did great! Try and give yourself a break. I am glad he is back and that you are enjoying zumba 🙂 I gave up on cloth for nighttime, he and our sheets were always damp, so he is n ow in a disposable at night 🙁 Whatever, I can’t handle everything! Hang in there!

    • Erika @aHeartMoreFocused says

      January 22, 2013 at 11:03 am

      It is so hard! Every time he goes away it gives me an even greater appreciation for single moms. It also reminds me that it’s ok to need help.

      Exactly! You can only do so much. I don’t even try at night. Dylan always soaked through and woke up with a rash. Wyatt doesn’t pee as much though, so maybe one of these days I’ll give it a shot. We’ll see…

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Hello and welcome.  It’s been a while.  For Lent this year I decided to fast from the thing that took too much of my attention from what is truly important: Social Media.  Though there are countless amazing benefits to Social Media, after about a month offline so far, there are seemingly just as many negatives.  I never realized how much of my brain had been hijacked by it.  I’ve had so many revelations about how much easier it is to move forward when I’m not constantly reminded of the past.  But I still want to record my family as they grow at this ridiculous speed and, I’m realizing, so many of our family’s memories are here.  Those along with so many of the struggles and stages we’ve worked through.  Maybe in the midst of COVID19 isolation and my kids around me so often, I’m brought back to a time when they were too young for school and with me so often.  Writing here during that time helped make up for the limited adult conversation in my days and the overwhelm provided by my… little treasures 😉 My husband, fur babies, three fiesty kids, and I hereby extend an invitation to visit this little sneak peak into our life. We’re super flawed and broken and there aren’t too many dull moments around here.  And I promise it’s not always as magical as some of my golden hour, sun-soaked images would suggest.  There’s usually too much coffee in my system and we welcome all the prayers.  Come on over if you want to process with me.

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