La Vita e Bella

That is how I feel everyday lately. I'm just so happy to be alive and so happy with the possibilities of each and everyday. Most days consist of nothing but being a mama and "wife" but those are two amazing jobs. I'm starting to feel like a "real" runner and finally, and more importantly, a REAL mom.

I don't know how it took so long but it just clicked for some reason this week. I know. My child is 14 months. But I guess it took that long for me to really realize she is mine and we will hopefully love each other for the rest of our lives.

What brought it on was a conversation I was having with Brian about how weird it is for me to think that Autumn is actually his daughter even though she's not mine. And so I started to really think about that idea. That she REALLY is Brian's daughter. And so I tried to really think about her being my daughter as well and my role as a parent to her. And for some reason as I started to let myself accept Autumn as a daughter, I really grokked and believed that Aria is my daughter, forever.

I think this sounds kind of weird but it is what it is. I'm so used to people coming and going from my life and I guess it just kind of always felt like Aria would one day go as well. But, barring something horrible and unforeseen, she won't. She is MINE forever.

I hope I can be a really healthy mom for her and the healthy but sometimes tough (10 mile runs, passing that delicious looking cinnamon roll, etc) choices I make every day really increase my chances of that!

Here is what this healthy mama is looking today. I must say I am in LOVE with my arms, a first for me. These are also my size 6 jeans again, fresh out of the dryer and NO muffin top! Hurrah!


And the post wouldn't be complete without a picture of my favorite healthy partner in crime:

Teeth Finally!