Because Facebook Isn't my go to place for religion and politics

If you scroll through your Facebook news feed right now, you are bound to come across countless posts regarding the Supreme Court decision on marriage equality. I never really feel comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings regarding religion and politics on Facebook because I use Facebook for other purposes, but I feel like I can share on my own blog. So enjoy my short thought on this marriage equality decision. I have put a lot of thought into what I actually believe and feel is right over the last several years, as the debates have made me really question what I know and feel is right.

I personally feel that marriage is a sacred institution designed by Heavenly Father to be between a man and a woman. God intended for marriage to be an ordinance and covenant shared between Him and a man and a woman to further His work and intention for there to be eternal families. That is God's law, and that will never change.

That being said, I also think that people should have the right to make their own choices, and whatever their choices, we as a people should respect it. (Obviously there are choices we can't respect, and when that's the case, people end up in jail or prison, and that's obviously a different story) Agency was one of the first laws given to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. As a Christian, I feel like we should love people and show them the respect they deserve regardless of their personal choices.

The example the Savior set in the scriptures illustrates this time and again. He loved people - not necessarily for what they did. I feel like it should be the same for us. So, although I personally feel that marriage is sacred and that it should be between a man and a woman, I am also going to love and respect people for their own personal decisions and beliefs.

SO there we have it. My thoughts in a nutshell.

An Update on Team Beachbody Coaching Life

I love staying at home with Ellie. But in the same breath, something inside me wants to feel like I can continue to help contribute to my family financially. Money has always scared me.... I guess I should say that lack of money has always scared me. When I found out about the opportunity to be a Beachbody coach, though, I thought the opportunity would be perfect for me. And so far it has really turned out to be even better than I expected. When I signed up as a coach, I joined a network of people who just want to be healthy and to help others achieve their health goals as well. Before I became a coach, I thought it would be an "on your own" kinda thing. I didn't realize that I would be joining a team of amazing inspiring women who would be there to help me with any health, fitness, personal, or financial goal I might have. It has been amazing! And it has been fun to share my health and fitness journey - and the cherry on top is getting paid on average a solid Benjamin a week to do it! So grateful for this opportunity!

I get to attend optional weekly team calls with some of the women on my coaching team. We help each other out, give ideas on how to be successful, and just have a good time! It is cool, because these are women I would have never gotten to know without Beachbody. Some of them have completely different standards and beliefs than me, but I seriously have SO much fun talking to them, getting to know them, and learning from them. They have helped me be successful with my business, move up in rank, and be successful at my own goals for myself. It's awesome!

An Update on the Whole Stay at Home Mom Thing

Getting to stay at home with Ellie has seriously been such an amazing blessing. I have loved seeing her grow every day and hit new milestones. I love being a stay at home mom! I am so grateful to think that Bryce's job will allow me to continue to stay at home.

 Here is Ellie's newest talent - you can't put her on her back without her deciding to roll over right away! However, I think she might be better at rolling from her back to her belly than her belly to her back... 

Dear Diary

Dear Diary,

I once heard that moms are just called "moms" because "multitasking ninja warrior" isn't a real job title. I just need to note this moment because just now I really lived up to the title of multitasking ninja warrior. Ellie woke up extra early this morning to eat. Please note the time below at which this was posted. As she was nursing, I could feel that her diaper was extremely saggy... It felt like half her body weight was sitting in that diaper. I was bummed because if I had to change her diaper after she was fed, it would definitely make her wake up more than I wish was necessary. So right there, as I was nursing, I made a bold decision. I decided to change Ellie's diaper while nursing. Was it stupid? Yes. Was it crazy? Very. Was it multitasking ninja warrior status? Most definitely. So I carefully unzipped the bottom of her swaddle blanket,  unbuttoned the bottom of her pajamas, opened up the ten pound diaper (which was luckily just urine), slipped a new diaper under her bum, pulled the old diaper out, did a quick swipe with a wet wipe, strapped the new diaper on, buttoned her pajamas up, and zipped up the bottom of her swaddle blanket - all while continuing to nurse my baby. In the dark. All with one hand. I finished feeding her, and put her back down in her crib - sound asleep. Today is the day. Today is the day I earned that extra awesome job title. I know moms earn that title countless times throughout momhood, but this was my first unnecessary success story.

Signing out, 

Beki

3 Months Young

I cannot believe how much we love our little girl. Every night, after Ellie is sleeping and Bryce and I are laying in bed, we always talk about how much we love Ellie and how lucky we are to have her as our daughter. She is so fun! She is such a happy, easy going baby. She's just the very best! Happy 3 month birthday, E!

Here is some Ellie facts:

LOVES:

• baths
• pacifiers
• "flying" in the air
• her activity mat
• cooing
•  diaper changes
• going for walks
• watching TV
• her sock monkey

HATES: 

• being tired
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

School's Out!

Wow. Year 2 of teaching is down in the record books. This year was SOOO fun, and so hard for me at the same time, just because of the major life events I have had this year (ie. having a baby, becoming a mother, etc.) I will never forget the fun times I had with these 4th graders. I had a student from another class take a picture of me with my class on the last day. I should have asked to see the picture before I told him he could go... But oh well. I am looking on the bright side! If I could actually see their faces, then I probably wouldn't be able to put it here on my public blog!

Welp, for now, I am retiring from teaching. I'll probably go back once my kids are older and in school. I think if I go back, I will teach middle school again. As much as I loved teaching 4th grade, with the 2 years experience I have, I REALLY loved teaching middle school. 

I am passionate about teaching. It truly feels like something I was supposed to do. And now that I have had that opportunity in my life, I am very grateful to now have the opportunity to be a stay at home mom. Thank you, Bryce, for making that a possibility for me! 

Oh and PS. In addition to staying at home and taking care of my sweet Baby E, I will continue being a Beachbody coach. I have had some success and I am loving it!