Father's Day on the Lake...

So, today we took the boat out on the water for the first official time. Our new neighbors (the only ones who actually talk to us) came with us - they have two kids (ages 9 and 13). It was really fun, but now I'm a little red and a LOT tired. The day got started a little late...but the lake was surprisingly empty. We took hot dogs and chips and lots of fruit and drinks and set out on the water. The boat did great. Cameron did great...the kids had fun, we all got some sun (some more than others...).

How did we end the day? With me and Mia (the neighbor's daughter) breaking the rope on the tube...we're just bouncing around out there...water slapping us in the face. When all of the sudden, a wave comes crashing into the tube and we suddenly stop - water flooding into our tube and leaving us sitting in the middle of the lake. "what happened?" the rope broke - that's what happened. So, since I'm sitting in a tube next to a 9-year old who weighs probably 50 pounds, it had to be my fat ass that broke the rope. My wonderful husband tries to make me feel better by saying the rope was already frayed and it was only a matter of time. Only I know the real truth...I've gained weight. It's getting out of hand again. I haven't worked out regularly since October (maybe earlier than that...) Mind you I pay for a gym membership, work in a high school which will let me use their facilities, and I have a jogging stroller to take walks with.

But somehow, over the past two years, I've managed to gain back all the weight I worked so hard to lose after Cameron was born. If you knew me then you know I lost all my baby weight (35 pounds) plus 10 more! I was looking good...especially for a new mom. Now, none of the clothes I bought that year fit, and I just don't have a lot of energy anymore. Now that we're trying for a second baby, all I can think is - "I'm going to have to do this all over again..." So, I've embarked on a new journey to get fit before I get pregnant. I've enlisted the help of my husband and a really good friend. Hopefully, the summer will get me back into a good routine! I'm motivated. Both days this weekend, I got up early and went for a two-mile walk (this used to be a jog back in the day...but, hey, you baby steps here!)

I missed my friends out on the lake today, I hope they had a nice father's day (even though they don't have kids yet...) This should be another busy week for me. Lunch with an old friend tomorrow, swimming on Tuesday and Wednesday! I should have a nice tan by the end of the week...

Well, since I spent three hours in the sun on the water, I'm not only a little sunburned, but I'm really sinkin' tired - so I'm off to bed. We've got pictures, but they're on the neighbor's camera, so I'll upload them later!