You know how I said I wouldn’t have time to fit in workouts over the next few days? Well, I got one in today. I worked out for three hours! It took more energy than a run. Left me more exhausted than lifting weights in the gym. And I wanted to collapse on the couch more than after a ton of plyometrics. What did I do? Makenzie’s 2nd birthday party. That was one tough workout!

Please forgive me that I don’t have much mental capacity left after cake, keeping up with 40+ guests (half of which were under age 3), prepping all the food/favors/decorations, etc, etc, etc. I figure its easier to read photo posts on weekends anyways. So, here you go. A photo recap of little M’s second birthday!

I think that was the quickest post ever written. I know that is all I could manage today. I have to rest up. We’re leaving for the pumpkin patch and corn maze in an hour. No breaks for this momma!!!

• Cake or ice cream? I was always an ice cream person until pregnancy. Now, cake all the way!
• Do you like planning parties? I love the end result, but do not like the prep.

Check out the Bloggers of the Day (random from Friday’s fun question)!

• Couch Potato Athlete (loyal, smart, silly) -  Holly shares many topics of life and is becoming her best self
• The Non-Dairy Queen (friendly, creative, helpful) – Sarena cooks up delicious meals for her family and to accommodate food intolerances
• Where’s The Beach (loyal, intense, sincere) – Heather shares amazing recipes and kick butt workouts

Now onto today’s “guest post” from little Makenzie! Some fun for Saturday. 😀

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Hi, there! I hear you people know a lot about me.

Well, my mommy can exaggerate some things so I want to set the record straight. I’m not a little diva. Okay. Maybe I do have a little diva in me. But deep down, I’m just an ordinary girl. Although it sure would be nice to have a pony like the one I rode last weekend. Maybe I will buy one from my singing gigs. You’ll witness my talent soon. I promise. Obviously, I am scatter brained like my mommy too. Where was I? Oh yea. Planning to tell you about my days…

Each morning I wake up at around 6 am and make a little wail. I like to picture my mommy holding her breath waiting to see if I will interrupt her quiet time. It never fails to fool her. Hehehe. Then, I go back to bed until around 7:30 because I need my beauty sleep.

Once I get my mommy upstairs to change my poopy diaper and get me dressed, I convince her to make me oatmeal for breakfast yet again. I love my oatmeal. Not as much as I love my Word World though. I need to find a way to get my mommy to let me have oatmeal while watching Word World. How awesome would that be?!

I get to watch TWO twenty minute episodes each morning while mommy gets some things done. After that, my mommy lugs me off to places like the gym, the store, or (if I’m lucky) playgroup.

After we come home, it’s time to play some more! I love to color, read books, and sing my favorite songs. Would you like to hear me sing “Twinkle Twinkle”?

I will hand out crayon autographs after lunch. I’m a hungry girl and its time for me to eat!

Oh, wait. Hold off on those autographs. After lunch, its nap time. I think my mommy cries my entire nap because I’m not there to play with her. Don’t you think so? Not too long after nap time, Daddy comes home. This makes me so happy! I love being a Daddy’s girl and playing with him in the afternoon.

What a busy day! I start getting tired around 7 so I have my dinner and bath time. Then I get all cozy in bed and say night night to Mommy & Daddy after my prayers. Love Mommy. Love Daddy. Love Jesus. Love Nana, Papa. Love Teddy. Good night!

Love,
.,uboljmnb  l 7uh (aka Makenzie ;))

• Fun Question of the Day: What’s your absolute favorite part of the day? Mine is when Peter gets home and we have time together as a family. It’s a close second to the coveted nap time. M only fools herself that I cry during those sweet, sweet moments. 😉