A Morning on the Floor (and a Few Other Wins)

I spent my morning playing on the floor with Oliver. Grandpa Joe recently gifted him a wooden tool bench walking toy, complete with a hammer, screwdriver, saw, and vise—plus a few other “tools” for good measure. Most of these tools seem to spend more time in Oliver’s mouth than in the bench, but he definitely enjoys them. The screwdriver appears to be one of his favorites, which feels very on-brand for our curious little builder.

These days, Oliver is crawling like a pro and pulling himself up on just about everything within reach. He’s also discovered how to use his tiny hands to “crawl” up walls into a standing position. It’s impressive and a little nerve-wracking to watch, but mostly just delightful. We had a lot of fun together until I finally wore him out—then he took a nap (and, I’ll admit, so did I).

On another note, I finished week three of my healthy living plan with great results. I’m down eleven pounds and have lost 3.25 inches off my waist in just three weeks. I’ll be doing full measurements again at the end of this next week, and I’m genuinely looking forward to seeing what those numbers show.

Every day, I’m feeling stronger, lighter, and more like the best version of myself. It’s amazing what happens when you make the decision to do something—to stop wishing and start acting. Coach Becky continues to guide me through this process, reminding me to be mindful, purposeful, and patient with my progress. She encourages me to push when I’m ready and to listen closely when my body says “not today.” I’m grateful to have her knowledge and support as I build new habits that actually feel sustainable.

Life feels good right now—full of small victories, nap breaks, and baby giggles. And that, to me, sounds like a pretty perfect balance.