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It's officially been 7 months since little Makenna came into our lives. I can't remember life before her, and yet it really hasn't been that long ago! I know I'm a completely new mom, but I'm already beginning to understand some of the advice I've received from the experienced one's. It got me thinking, what have I learned so far, and what would I tell a brand new Mom? While I've learned a lot, here's the six things I would highly suggest:

1. Let the small stuff GO.

Option one: Clean the dirty, dog hair infested floors, dust the furniture, and fold the looming pile of clean laundry in the basement (that you've had to start digging through and pulling wrinkled clothes from because your wardrobe is either dirty or in that pile). OR option two: Spend an evening driving an hour and a half round trip so Missy can see her Great Grandma. It's gotta be option two! So what if the house is a mess? Brush it off and move on. It will still be there tomorrow... and your clothes probably won't be any less wrinkled even if you had folded them. (Que the "wrinkle release" setting on the dryer!)

2. Get your tushy to the gym! 

Right now! (Well, feel free to finish reading this post first ;) ) I've said this once and I'll say it again: I. Need. My. Workouts. Bless my husband for giving me 45 minutes of sweaty, adrenaline pumping, Flo Rida rocking minutes to myself a few days a week! It's my best suggestion for any other mom out there.

3. Take your family to church.

Even when the baby's crabby and neither of you have had a good night of sleep. Cory and I grew up in different churches with different styles, but we both came out of it with the same values and understanding the importance of a relationship with God. I hope my children get the same chance.

4. Don't forget to unwind.

With a glass of wine and and good laugh at The Big Bang Theory. Uptight mom = crabby mom. And we all know that crabby mom = crabby house. True story.

5. Never underestimate the power of a child free "Girl's Night." 

Period. ;)

6. Just keep moooooving. 

Once I sit down, I'm toast. But if I can come home from work, change clothes, put on some music, and get a pair of good old running shoes on - I feel unstoppable. It's a perfect mood builder. Just remember: Objects in motion tend to stay in motion. And all of the dishes tend to get done, too. :)


Like I've said, there's plenty I've learned in such a short time frame! And I'm sure there's so much more on the road ahead! Besides, this is only Larson baby number one. ;) Ok, now we're finished so you have my permission to get your tushy to the gym. Have at it!