Are you all out there? Are you getting my posts? Google Reader is irking me a bit right now. Normally, my posts would go straight through to Readers. Now, they disappear into la-la land and the abyss of cyberspace. Thankfully they are still posting here so those of you finding your way to the blog still have something new to read. I appreciate it! Just like I appreciate these ladies for sharing the 30 Days of Self Reflection on their blogs 🙂

• Lauren – Fun, Fit, & Fabulous
• Elizabeth – Eat Clean Fun
• Melinda – Strength for my Journey
• Holly – Couch Potato Athlete
• Holly – The Balance Broad

Nab yourself a button, like you see to the left on my sidebar, to share on your blog or simply learn more about the 30 Days of Self Reflection coming in September HERE!

So, how are you all this fine Friday? I’m doing pretty well. Although I can barely believe Friday came so soon. Like I mentioned in last night’s post, I spent a lot of time working hard on preparing the 30 Days of Self Reflection for this week. I hoped to make it to yoga this week to stretch out some of the tension in my body from traveling, sitting at the computer, and the bundle of nerves and excitement coursing through me.

Low and behold, the husband had to use my car yesterday and today. Not a problem. It just meant it would the perfect time to break out a yoga DVD I picked up.

The yoga schedule at the gym has been difficult for me to get to, so I wanted an at home option to get my stretch on. I decked myself out in stetchy gear. Then baby & I got to posing and stretching. Peter shot the following picture. He didn’t want to get the warrior pose I asked him to because me bending over is apparently more funny. Gotta love him!

Was it a success?? You betcha! I still prefer the class at the gym, but the DVD provided a good workout and many of my favorite poses. I had to adapt a handful of the moves because a) I’m not insane flexible like the hosts and b) my belly gets in the way sometimes. The only complaint I have is that the dude’s voice and tone remind me of Hannibal Lector. Creepy.

Today called for a rest day from formal workouts. I’ve still had my fair share of activity though, including rotating out normal clothes for maternity ones in the closet. Ick. Anyways, this morning I craved some waffle + pb action like I had this past weekend. We don’t have a waffle maker, so I went for the next best thing. Whole wheat waffles dug out from the freezer. They still worked well for this delicious breakfast.

Upon restocking my energy stores for the day, miss M and I headed out for a quick stroll around the hilly neighborhood. I always like to have a conversation with God during my walks. It’s so crazy to me how not that long ago I spent most of that time asking for strength or help related to what I faced at that time. Today I said some prayers for the 30 Days, for guidance on how to better handle the bad friend situation, and for a healthy pregnancy – but always “interrupted” myself by having to simply praise God. I can’t get over how much He does in our lives! On the walk I saw things that caused celebration for the beauty that surrounds us. For the freedoms we have. For the fabulous area in which I live. For simply everything.

The other day, Mama Pea shared a post on how her being vegan, vegetarian, a stay-at-home mother, or any other label you can stick on her isn’t what makes her happy with her life. I related to it so much. We all have the opportunity to be so happy. It simply takes a choice to focus on the positives in our lives. For me, it also helps to not ever forget what God has done for me and the fact I know He will continue to bring great things. Even in crappy times, I can know life will just get bigger and better. That is what brings me joy! And I hope each of you feel it yourselves.

• Have you ever felt that you have to reach a certain goal or become something in order to achieve happiness? I know I have! Namely, a belief that reaching a certain size brought happiness.
• Do you have a favorite at home workout? I love all my DVDs. I will be breaking them out a lot more after the baby comes. Cathe, TurboJam, and hopefully Insanity & TurboFire by then too. 😀

I want to say THANK YOU to everyone uplifting and supporting the 30 Days of Self-Reflection movement I will be starting in September. I can’t even begin to put into words how it makes me feel. The only thing that comes to mind is blessed. Incredibly so. I had tears building up reading through your comments and seeing that you all feel strongly about this topic as well; because yes, I feel that strongly about this little thing. I cannot wait for September and to see what this can do for all of us. Even the most confident of us out there can benefit from taking time to really consider our true worth every day.

I want to give a special thanks to those who posted the 30 Days button on their blogs. You rock!!! The blog button info is in the sign up post if you want to share it on your blog. Check these ladies out. They each are fabulous and share such beautiful hearts and personalities in their blogs.

• Em – HomeCookedEm
• Lisa – I’m An Okie
• Katy – Monster Proof
• Kara – My Wellnest
• Julie – Adventure Is Out There
• Talia – Texas Gunslinger
• Mackenzie – My Food Events
• Maria – Oh Healthy Day

If you aren’t sure what I’m talking about, please check out this post. If you want to join in and look forward to September and taking 30 days to fall more in love with yourself SIGN UP HERE. If you posted on last night’s announcement post about wanting to participate in the 30 days, please also comment on the sign up post. I hope to have everyone in one place to make it easier for me to keep up with those bloggers participating and be in touch with all of you.

Once again – THANK YOU and I feel so blessed for your support and friendship. Love you all!

In other blessings…my morning meals have been a pure blessing as well. After enjoying my bowl of oats yesterday morning so much I had to do a semi-recreation this morning.

I’m in love with the hazelnut spread.Yes, I consider it a blessing. Having food to fuel my body in itself is a blessing. But something this delicious makes it even more so.

The morning only got better. For my 11:00 snack I cut into a beautiful watermelon.

Oh, craving satisfaction! Possibly the only thing more of a blessing than satisfying a pregnancy craving for fresh fruit would be sharing the snack with a special mini-me.

She is a true blessing!!! And always reminds me of the blessings God has given me to bring me to this place in life. I never imagined being here, but could not fathom ever feeling more fulfilled than I do now.

• Tell me one blessing you see in your life today.
• What fruit do you crave during summer?