Peyton Kathleen

Okay the first thing I learned is that my self disciple is absolute garbage! Literally no reason I couldn't have managed to write for 100 days straight, especially during summer, but alas, the power of my will is weak. I also learned that just sitting down and writing isn't what I thought it would be. Having inspiration, or original thought, is not easy to come by. Starting is hard, finishing is harder.  Clear concepts, a centralized thesis, must be front loaded But resources and research need to be intermixed with the writing process.  There is something to be said for natural talent I think many books are much longer than they need to be, most of the time I want to scream at the author SPIT IT OUTTTTTT Other times I'm like, you could have wrapped up that whole chapter in 1 sentence It makes me suspicious that publishers pressure for word/page count instead of just letting it be the length it needs to be  I wrote more consistently than I ever have in my life, so while 10...

  two weeks in our new home, so don't judge the mess lol Baby is the size of: a navel orange! (4 inches, 2.5 ounces) Baby's Development:  Baby's legs are finally growing longer than their arms, and they are able to move all joints and limbs! Baby's face is looking more and more like a little person, with eyelashes, nails, hair, and well defined fingers and toes. During a sonogram, baby could be seen yawning, thumb sucking, stretching, and making faces! Momma Symptoms:  Insomnia, fatigue, ravenous hunger, restless leg syndrome... oof. It has been a week, ladies.  Gender/Names: I can't believe in 5 weeks we will know the sex of our baby! I keep going back and forth on what is think it is; currently, I'm thinking boy! We have our names picked out: Naomi (girl) or Nolan (boy). Naomi is the name of my paternal grandmother, we aren't big into naming after family, we just so happened to both love it. Also, I've been binge watching Sothern Charm and Naomie Olind...

I feel like writing and/or having complete thoughts would literally kill me right now lol I read an incredible book. School started back up- year ten. Jesus Christ.  I feel like a fat whale.

Baby is the size of:  A PEACH! (3.4 inches, 1.5 ounces) Baby's Development:  Baby is probably sucking their thumb and wiggling like crazy in momma's tummy! The kidney is developed and working to eliminate waste from Baby's body, the liver and spleen are working too. Baby is able to hear my voice and my heartbeat. Truly amazing. Momma Symptoms:  HUNGRY! Like appetite on overdrive. I ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich at midnight last night lol. Lovely.   Health and Exercise:  If moving doesn't count as working out, I don't know what does. Lifting boxing, pushing shelving, running up and down stairs...someone save me.  Weight Gain:  +5.5 (146.5-152) only gaining five and a half pounds during my first trimester, not too shabby! Emotional Wellness:   Random Life Things:  

 Everyone likes a comeback story...when it's a man.  I've listened to some truly inspirational speakers in my life, but the ones that always hit me the hardest, are the stories of redemption. From abject poverty, to incredible financial success. From drug addict, to the founding member of a rehabilitation center. From the depths of sin and despair, to the redeeming love of Christ.  I've heard hundreds of these stories, and I am awestruck by them every time.  But I got to thinking about my own comeback story, and I have a gut feeling that hideous past will never be forgiven, and my redemption admired, because I'm a woman. When I think of comeback stories, I immediately think of some of my favorite movies: Rocky, Shawshank Redemption, Good Will Hunting, Dead Poet Society, Pursuit of Happiness... They all touched my heart and moved me, but they also all have a male protagonist.  When I think of popular comeback stories that hit the media, they don't look as touchin...

No pic of myself this week, but here's baby!! Baby is the size of:  A LEMON! (3 inches, 1 oz) Baby's Development:  Baby's organs have moved into their proper place this week and are working hard to support all of life's vital functions. Baby's vocal cords are developing, arms and legs are getting longer, and   Momma Symptoms:  I have never felt this level of fatigue in my life. We just got back from a long weekend in Wyoming, then moved, AND I started back up at work this week. Oh and I'm growing a baby and taking care of a toddler lol. Every night by 7:00, I have to lay down or I feel like I'll die.  Health and Exercise:  If moving doesn't count as working out, I don't know what does. Lifting boxing, pushing shelving, running up and down stairs...someone save me.  Weight Gain:  +3.5 (146.5-150) UGH hate being in the 150's, but love growing this baby. Emotional Wellness:  This week I cried pretty hard for the first time in a long, long t...