I've changed the name of my blog to 3 Reed Girls. I haven't been to cross fit in a few months and that is ok. I took a break after my first competition, which, by the way, was AWESOME! But I found myself getting too involved in some of the drama that came with crossfit. It wasn't terrible and certainly wasn't a big deal, but I have way too many other things to worry about than that so I decided to take a break. I also was getting bulkier than I wanted, so the break has been great. Believe it or not, my pants fit better now and that is a good thing!
Aside from the break, the girls and I went on two trips. One to New Jersey to visit a lifelong friend and her family. We stayed the week and had a blast swimming and playing outside. We even took a train into New York City. I was nervous to see the city where Neil had proposed to me, but the excitement on the girls faces was enough to keep me smiling and calm all day. We didn't have a lot of time in the city but go to see Times Square and went to the huge ToysRUs and walked all the way to the American Girl Doll Store. Marley was in HEAVEN!
We also took a road trip up to Oregon. I needed to get away and have a break down. I felt it coming on, the year anniversary of Neil's death was much tougher on me than I thought it would be. We had a small bonfire that night at the beach with mostly his students which was nice. It's comforting that there are so many kids who miss him so much and treat our daughters like family. The trip to Oregon was a blast. We didn't do much more than rest and ride bikes, go crabbing with Dooda and play outside. The breakdown that I thought I was going to have never really came, but I did start to feel better. I even dreamt of Neil. Which I hadn't done but once, maybe twice, in the past year. We got to spend two days on a lake with one of Neil's best friends and his brother. That was nice. He treated the girls like his nieces and they absolutely loved tubing behind Uncle Grice's boat! The day was left was very difficult and I didn't want to go, but we loaded up and drove ALL the way home in one day! The girls and dogs were amazing travelers and I can't wait for our next road trip!
Once I got home, I dove myself into work. I started coaching at least one class a day and have been enjoying it a lot. The gym is busier than ever and Marley competed her first sanctioned season. What an experience! Because I got so busy at work, my sister had the girls a lot and each night that I'd come to pick them up, I'd dread loading them in the car to take them home so finally we decided that the girls and I would move in with my sister. It's been over a month and it's working really well. The girls seem to love playing with their cousins, but Marley is definitely struggling with something these days. I think it's a combination of everything. Her little world has been so jumbled up. And now we live with 4 other people and she shares a room with her sister. Most days it's good, but some days she's just so sad. I've asked the school counselor to speak with her and see if that will help. I'm also letting her take another break from gymnastics. I think the pressure of competition is too much for her right now and it is fine with me if she doesn't want to do it. I only wish I had more hours in a day because I'd get her and I horses and we could ride all the time! Someday, I suppose.
Presley is rehearsing for The Christmas Carol. She is in the Melodrama this year as Tiny Tim! This kid is definitely living part of a dream of mine! She's going to be on stage! I always say that if we are reincarnated, I'm going to be on Broadway! Maybe this crazy kid of mine will be an actress...haha! Ok, signing off for now. Have some ideas I need to write down on another night. It's quiet in here today. Feels good.
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