7 Quick Takes Friday (Vol. 1)

7. One of my blog New Years Resolutions was to add more personal things about myself here. I've been back and forth on how I want to achieve this goal. I want something quick and somewhat to the point, not my lengthy posts of "my kids are so cute running around in their under-wears, blah blah" (though those are cute). I've been reading 7 Quick Takes Friday hosted by Conversion Diary on many blogs for awhile (when I can), so I'm going to try it. Welcome to Vol. 1 here at Momma in Flip Flops2.

6. I joined up with Shannon who's hosting a Plank a Day challenge at The Simple Moms. Before I got pregnant I incorporated planking into my exercise routine quite often, great for the core muscles. Now that the babe is coming up on being 11 weeks I'm getting "in the zone" to start working out. This has been a great start. Tweet with #plank21 and join in on Instagram.

5. This quote has been on my heart for a very long time - "Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness." - Blessed Mother Teresa. I fail miserably but I try. 

4. February is a hard month for me - it's a lonely, depressing, sad month for me. Some years worse then others. It's cold and we're stuck in the house for a number of different reasons. I'm longing for spring! I was blessed to be able to get out last night with some of the gals from our Mother's Group. Shut the place down & it was much needed.

3. I adore Marriage Challenges.. I love my husband but with four young children and the hustle bustle of life I know I don't always show it. I've been playing along with Moxie Wife in the 41 Ways to Romance your Husband. I'm definitely not doing as well as other challenges, when I don't miss a day.. but it makes me appreciate him more. 

2.  I've been growing my hair out for over a year now.. getting it trimmed up twice. It's grown a lot.. considering I couldn't even get it in a pony tail and now it's down my back. It's time to get a hair cut though, I wear it up so much because it's in the babies face. I'm on the hunt for a great style on pinterest. Any suggestions? I want a medium stylish do! 

1. Being a mom is so awesome.. especially when your oldest son decides to jump in puddles the day before & his boots are soaked when it's time to go to school the next day. Leave it to super-mom (insert thunderous awesome voice) to break out the blow dryer to get them dry.. because I'm just that awesome. Ha ha! ;)