Just an Update...

So, I haven't kept up my part of the bargain with writing more often. Sorry about that! But looking at other blogs I follow of friends it seems I'm not the only one.
I started walking again today. I put Jake in the stroller, put my ear buds in, turned on my "workout" playlist, and walked the mile-long path around the park. My legs are still throbbing a bit, but it was nice. Jake got to see the scenery of animals and the leaves starting to change color, and I had a good time. A little out of breath keeping up with the music, but it was really good. I'm also trying SlimFast again. I tried it once before and did halfway decent on it. Of course, I wasn't exercising when I did it before, so this is an added bonus. Mike's dieting again, too, which will make it easier hopefully.
Staying at home is going nicely. We had a little bit of running around to do last month (well, technically this month...I forgot it's still September), but we're getting back into routine. Jake's doing well, for the most part. You know, well enough for a two-year-old! He's discovered coloring/scribbling and he likes to get his marker/crayon bin out and my old sketchbook and just scribble all the colors on the page. He told me the other day he was drawing a circle. And a very nice circle it was, too!
I love the cooler temperatures. We've had the AC off for a while now and just open up the windows all day. Today is absolutely gorgeous. It's been nice enough lately that Jake can play in the back yard. Mike and I attacked the lilac shrub/bush/tree that had been taking over the yard and dismantled the old garden, so now there's plenty of room back there. I can't wait for it to get a smidge cooler, though, and kill off the mosquitoes. They're everywhere! I one time had fifteen bites on me within a couple minutes standing back there. For the most part they go after me, however Jake's had a couple of his own bites on his arm or face.
Grooming's going wonderfully! I've had many new clients and appointments are coming a little more steadily now. No, I'm not being swamped with them, but they're more spread out, whereas before I'd get six or seven in one weekend and then nothing for a couple months. I love seeing the dogs and have always loved grooming. Now I get to do two things I love the most: groom AND stay home with Jake. I am truly blessed!