Stress. Go away!

The only good outcome from the stress of this week is weight loss.  I've lost four pounds since Monday. On the flip side, I can't eat and I can't sleep. I'm tired.  I have no appetite.  I have no energy to get done what needs to be done.  I don't know how to move past this.

I'm trying to find things to do with Lo to fill my days.  That lasts for an hour and then I want to go take a nap. I need to snap out of this.  What is wrong with me? Too much stress.  That's what it means.  I know that talking to my hubby would relieve some of what I'm feeling.  I don't want to burden him.  He's doing the NCOA and there isn't time in his schedule for my stress too.

This too shall pass.

So much to do; not enough time

Annika was undecided about what kind of birthday party she wanted for her birthday.  She finalized that decision three weeks ago.  She will be having a dress-up Rockstar party! Dress up as your favorite rocker and join us for Guitar Hero, Rockband and Just Dance.  I think that I'm more excited about it than she is! She has outfit picked out already; Lo's outfit is ready; I have no idea what I'm going to wear!

I'm finalizing the menu today.  And trying out a new cupcake recipe.  I have so much to do and not enough time to do it.  Ugh, where is my "supermom" cape?!  It's going to be fun!

Growing together.

It's amazing how four years can change a person.  A family. Four years ago it was just A and I.  Conquering the world, one day at a time.  I wasn't perfect then; I'm not perfect now.  I took a leap of faith and moved with my "best friend." I met the man who is now my husband.  We've had some highs.  We've had some lows.  Yet, through all of it, we've grown.  Together. We complement each other.  He freaks out; I'm calm.  I freak out; he's calm.

This week has been one of our hardest.  It's been emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually exhausting.  Good thoughts, vibes or prayers would be much appreciated!

With that, I'm going to share some pictures! Pictures make everything better!

Big Island Adventures (Days 3-5, in pictures)

As promised, here are the rest of the pictures from our vacation. Very image heavy!