Reflections From the Mamma

It seems almost surreal that July is over and August is beginning tomorrow.  Tyler will start second grade this year, and soon we will have his teacher assignments.  As much as I value the year-round schedule in our city, I'm somewhat glad to have him in a traditional school where he gets the same kind of summer vacation that I grew up having. 

Ryan transitioned into his three-year-old classroom so gracefully that it has taken me by surprise.  Even being out an entire week and coming back to a new classroom, he doesn't throw a fit when I leave in the morning.  We have our little routine:  hug, kiss, and push me out the door! 

As fall approaches, I start to question how busy I really want to be.  I love fall.  It is my favorite time of year.  Last year, I was overly consumed with photography sessions to the point that I couldn't sleep at night.  I said I'd never do that again.  But here I am again faced with the same potential problem.  With over 50 clients and for me to do this part-time in addition to a full-time job, I start to wonder how I can feasibly do that.  Believe me, I'm grateful for my successes, but I start to worry that I'm missing out on other things. 

And then there is Isagenix--the program I literally can't shut up about.  My experience with Isagenix has been life changing.  Not only have I lost a ridiculous amount of weight and inches, but I feel healthier than any other point in my life.  I've had one friend who's tried to tell me for years how eating clean and watching labels affects your well being and health.  I now understand her point.  To think that last year this time, I weighed nearly 30 pounds heavier is crazy to me.  And 18 of that is from June.  Yes, I know it sounds insane and too fast.  But it is only the result of making healthier choices.  My body has responded pretty quickly to ridding toxins (aspartame, caffeine, artificial flavoring, etc).  I love how this fits in my life and schedule.