I feel like I've been pregnant for years at this point. And, aside for the nearly 9 months between Annie and this one (at least 3 months of which was no picnic), I kinda have. That's a long time to feel like your body is not yours! (I know it's nothing in comparison to all you ladies out there who had oodles of babies, but, for me- it's been rough!) Since we only want 2 kids, after this little lady comes, I'm done! So... starting in 2013, I'm baaaaack! The timing should be perfect. I'll have the month of December to recoup, and then, starting January 2013, operation YEAR OF AMY is in full effect.
Year of Amy TO-DO list (version 1) ...to be updated as new I think of new, fabulous YEAR OF AMY things to add...
- Reclaim my body! I'm tired of being pudgy and pregnant, or pudgy and post-partum. I want svelte Amy back (assuming there ever was a svelte Amy!?). I'm actually thinking I might do something somewhat drastic (Nutrisystem?) for the first couple of months to really jump start the process. Any one have any experience/suggestions on that? Hopefully big time diet, along with getting back to the gym, will get me back to where I need to be. I have a whole bag of my old 'skinny jeans' (in a gorgeous size 6) and my goal is to fit into them by my 36th birthday (which will be in December 2013). (God, 36!! that's just painful to write. Instead of 36, I think I shall henceforth refer to it as the 15th anniversary of my 21st birthday...)
- BOOB JOB! I've never been happy with the girls, but pregnancy has really really taken a toll. So, once my body shrinks to an appropriate size (god willing), I would like my boobs to be plumped and perked to their appropriate places! I've been secretly looking into boob jobs since I was 18 years old, so- I think this is definitely high time. I'll probably need the whole shabang- lift, reconstruction and implants, but we shall see. Don't worry, I fully intend to share all the gory details... Would before and after pictures fall into the category of TMI?
- Get OUT! Working from home (aka- never having to leave the house) can really make you feel like you are in a rut. And, although it's wonderful to have the flexibility I have, some days I think I might just pull my hair out! When you work from home, and then have a baby to care for at home, it's easy to find reasons to just stay at home. BUT, in 2013, I plan to find the motivation to be a little joiner and get involved in things! It's ironic, I try so hard to make sure Annalise has tons of structure in her life, but I am totally unstructured with my own life. I need structure and activities and plans, for both of us. (I guess in 2013 it will be for all 3 of us). Whether it's a volunteer thing or some sort of club/group/hobby/play group, or just making sure I'm getting a babysitter on the reg to meet up with friends, I need to find something to get out of the house and get myself more active!
- Drink! Don't worry, I don't have full-fledged lush plans, but good god, do I need a good stiff drink after all of these months sobriety! Closely linked to item 3 above, I need to start planning time to get out for some adult time. In a perfect world, I'd love to plan a 'date night', but since it's probably only appropriate to date my husband, and the odds of him getting out of work at a reasonable time on any sort of regular basis is slim to none, I'll have to find some pals to go out with. The nice thing is that we do have a great babysitter, and babies go to bed early, so if I make getting out for some 'me time' every couple of weeks a priority, it just might happen!
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