This past week was on the more difficult side. I have really struggled making friends here in Cedar and have been really lonely. I do have my friend Katie down here that has been a life saver but I know no one in my ward so far. There is a guy in the bishopric that has fixed our toilet and dishwasher but that's about it. I had a melt down about it (typical for me) and wanted to move back to South Jordan so bad. I know that Cody and I both felt so strong about living down here though so I just need to see why Heavenly Father wants us down here so badly. We visited our families this weekend and it was really hard to say goodbye, but I decided I am going to have a positive attitude and really try to reach out to people this week and try to love where we are at.
I was able to talk to Cody's cousins this weekend as well about sleep training. Boston doesn't like to take naps if we aren't holding him and it's killing me. So I am attempting sleep training this week. This morning he napped like a champion! He went right to sleep with no tears and slept for a little over an hour. That's huge for him! I just put him down for his second nap and it's been tough. I put him in his crib with his blanket, stuffed animal and binky, kissed him, and said goodnight. He cried for ten minutes so I went in and put the blanket on him and the binky in his mouth and walked out again. I did the same thing fifteen minutes later. And again twenty minutes later. I think he has finally fallen asleep as I am writing this because he isn't screaming anymore (YAY!!). This is going to be very hard, but hopefully we get the hang of it sooner than later.
Last but not least, we are back on Paleo! We had a lovely cheat weekend with our families and ate pizza and waffles and all the good stuff. I have lost three and a half pounds since starting and Cody has lost four. He doesn't have a whole lot to lose in my opinion but I'm so proud of him. We are trying to walk a lot too with our sweet boy. My three and a half pounds is awesome for me! I have seventeen and a half pounds to go, but I have taken a good step in getting there. Plus I feel better and have a little more energy throughout the day. I'm a big fan of this diet! Cody and I are going to start altering it a little to be able to have cheese and very little bread so we are switching from a diet to a healthy lifestyle and it's going to be a great change.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Friday, March 21, 2014
100 Happy Days
I have been catching myself falling back into depression and Cody's noticed it too. I saw someone post on Facebook or Instagram that they were doing 100 days of being happy. I thought it was a good idea but kind of brushed the thought away. I saw someone else post about it the other day and finally looked into it thinking it might not just be one person doing it. It turns out there is a website for this 100 happy days challenge.
I hate admitting that something is wrong, but I know I'm not as happy as I should be. I used to be a VERY happy person and trying to make everyone around me happy. Sometimes I feel like everyone around me is trying to make me happy and that isn't their job. I don't want to be a burden on them. So I am doing this challenge and I am going to find something to make me happy for 100 days. All I have to do is post a picture on Facebook or Instagram with the hash tag #100happydays of something that made me happy.
Along with that I have been really trying to work on my spiritual side and read my scriptures every day and say my prayers morning and night. I have been great about my scriptures and night prayers, but still struggle with the morning prayers. I'll get the hang of it though. Things have already gotten better since I've remembered to put the Lord first. I got so worried about moving, finances, insurance, family, etc. that I forgot to put my Heavenly Father first and instead remembered Him when I had time.
There are so many blessings in our life that we just need to recognize. So if anyone wants to join me in my journey of 100 happy days, click this link http://100happydays.com/ and sign up! It's free and it doesn't take very long. If you want to follow my journey to happiness my Instagram name is KaterCaldwell.
I hate admitting that something is wrong, but I know I'm not as happy as I should be. I used to be a VERY happy person and trying to make everyone around me happy. Sometimes I feel like everyone around me is trying to make me happy and that isn't their job. I don't want to be a burden on them. So I am doing this challenge and I am going to find something to make me happy for 100 days. All I have to do is post a picture on Facebook or Instagram with the hash tag #100happydays of something that made me happy.
Along with that I have been really trying to work on my spiritual side and read my scriptures every day and say my prayers morning and night. I have been great about my scriptures and night prayers, but still struggle with the morning prayers. I'll get the hang of it though. Things have already gotten better since I've remembered to put the Lord first. I got so worried about moving, finances, insurance, family, etc. that I forgot to put my Heavenly Father first and instead remembered Him when I had time.
There are so many blessings in our life that we just need to recognize. So if anyone wants to join me in my journey of 100 happy days, click this link http://100happydays.com/ and sign up! It's free and it doesn't take very long. If you want to follow my journey to happiness my Instagram name is KaterCaldwell.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Four Months Old and a New Adventure
Our little Boston is four months old now! He is such a cutie pie. Here are some things he likes and can do now:
He has rolled from his back to his tummy.
He is eating rice cereal like a champion.
He is starting to not sleep as well again.
He LOVES his daddy play time.
He watches Barney and sometimes the music is the only thing that makes him happy.
He loves his Scentsy Monkey and Art (the purple monster from Monster's University).
He is all smiles most of the time.
He is either one extreme or the other. When he is happy, he is very happy. If he is mad, he is very mad.
He loves hands and sucking on fingers.
We are living in Cedar City now and it's very new. I'm used to South Jordan where is is all about the shopping and building new things. Down here everyone seems so much more relaxed. We have some small stores and our shopping centers are either Walmart, Smith's, or Lin's. We prefer Walmart for most things. We have a Maurice's and Rue 21, but anything else you need to drive to St. George.
I have been very insecure about my body since having Boston so Cody and I have decided to do a new diet called the Paleo diet. Basically you can eat whatever the cavemen had. So basically no grains, milk, or beans (although we are going to eat beans anyway). We eat a lot of asparagus, squash and cauliflower. It's been a little difficult since I am a sugar junkie, but I'm sure it will get easier.
We have been having quite the struggle with insurance. I found out that I never got added onto Cody's insurance when he worked at Progressive. For the past four months I have been trying to resubmit hospital bills through the insurance and finally I called and turns out, I'm not even added. So we have been working on that as well as trying to get Medicaid so we are covered while Cody's in training at Convergys.
Life has been quite stressful lately, but things are looking up!
He has rolled from his back to his tummy.
He is eating rice cereal like a champion.
He is starting to not sleep as well again.
He LOVES his daddy play time.
He watches Barney and sometimes the music is the only thing that makes him happy.
He loves his Scentsy Monkey and Art (the purple monster from Monster's University).
He is all smiles most of the time.
He is either one extreme or the other. When he is happy, he is very happy. If he is mad, he is very mad.
He loves hands and sucking on fingers.
We are living in Cedar City now and it's very new. I'm used to South Jordan where is is all about the shopping and building new things. Down here everyone seems so much more relaxed. We have some small stores and our shopping centers are either Walmart, Smith's, or Lin's. We prefer Walmart for most things. We have a Maurice's and Rue 21, but anything else you need to drive to St. George.
I have been very insecure about my body since having Boston so Cody and I have decided to do a new diet called the Paleo diet. Basically you can eat whatever the cavemen had. So basically no grains, milk, or beans (although we are going to eat beans anyway). We eat a lot of asparagus, squash and cauliflower. It's been a little difficult since I am a sugar junkie, but I'm sure it will get easier.
We have been having quite the struggle with insurance. I found out that I never got added onto Cody's insurance when he worked at Progressive. For the past four months I have been trying to resubmit hospital bills through the insurance and finally I called and turns out, I'm not even added. So we have been working on that as well as trying to get Medicaid so we are covered while Cody's in training at Convergys.
Life has been quite stressful lately, but things are looking up!
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