Happy Mother's Day!

I hope all you mamas and soon to be mamas had a wonderful Mother's Day yesterday! How did you enjoy yourself?

I for one, fully indulged and milked it for all it was worth! Hubby made my favourite breakfast: salmon eggs Benedict with bacon and fruit accompanied by a mimosa!

And then I enjoyed a nice long bath with epsom salts and essential oils.  When Ava woke, we went for an hour long walk in the sunshine to a point over looking Edmonton's gorgeous river valley.  It was a great day!

Eric spoiled me with a photo book of all the cute pics of Ava that I've sent his way over the past 8 months. It was fun to reminisce together and dream out loud about what the future might hold.  A message in the card he selected, from Ava, was particularly touching for me.

I come from strength,

I come from beauty,

I come from love -

because I come from you!

It resonated for me (and brought on the tears) because I want Ava to see me as her strong, beautiful (from the inside out), loving mother.  This whole health journey, isn't about looking cute in a bikini (although I wouldn't mind if that's a perk that comes along lol). More importantly, it's about having energy, feeling strong and confident, and radiating love.

This journey has made me more conscious of my habits (good and bad) and has prompted me to be more intentional about my choices in an effort to foster healthier habits.  Healthy living shouldn't feel like work, or feel like you're hopping on (and often falling off) the bandwagon.  It's a decision to commit to thriving in your life and understanding what it takes to thrive!