I'm proud to feature Amy Culp, she is one of the talented instructors at Pilates by Kahley!
We are honored to have her a part of the PbK family!
Here are some fun and interesting facts about Amy!
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!!
I have some exciting news to announce and what better time to start blogging again!!
With that said...............................
We are pregnant!!
The moment Izzy and Mason found out the exciting news!!
I’m currently 19 weeks and have so many thoughts and emotions running through my mind. So far this journey has had its ups and downs from fighting extreme fatigue (as to be expected) to testing positive with influenza b, which my friends, is NO JOKE!!
The role of being a mother to an infant again has brought many mixed emotions from: joy, fear, and uncertainty, to how the heck am I going to do this again--all while continuing to run a successful business that requires my physical presence 6 days a week!..............Whew!!!!!!
I’m not going to sugar coat anything here, and be completely honest. The pregnancy experience is not exactly my favorite thing! Don't get me wrong- I love the idea of having another little one around, and know that this is an absolute beautiful miracle! I am very, very grateful! We have truly been blessed already with two happy and healthy children. Our little man, Mason has brought us more happiness and joy than we could ever imagine! I also have been blessed with a beautiful, sweet, and kind step daughter Izzy, who loves her family unconditionally!
Mason kissing my belly, excited about a baby sister or brother!
Being pregnant can be a challenge for me, both physically and mentally. From gaining weight to going to doctors appointments, where there is so much uncertainty associated with each visit and test- it all brings me anxiety.
Guilt and perfectionism are other things that challenge me in my daily life. While being pregnant, and a mom, these challenges are often amplified.
As a mom you want to give your child the absolute best opportunity you can in this world. With that said- moms you are not alone! Being both a mom and mom-to-be can be scary!
Please allow yourself to feel that you are amazing and doing an outstanding job!
I have to remind myself of that often and Jake does a great job reminding me of this as well! Ultimately we really have no control of what happens and all we can do is exactly what we are doing.
Be present in our children's lives, educate them, be kind, show them that we care, and most importantly love them unconditionally!
I can honestly tell you my faith becomes even stronger as I rely more on God to trust that all will work out-according to his plan.
I can say without hesitation that we are truly excited and know this is an amazing miracle! I'm even more excited to share this journey with you!!
Love always,
Kahley
Xoxo
New Year, New Me........right?
"It's 2016, the year for me to be the best me!! Have the best body, climb the ladder to success, be the best mom and partner and accomplish everything I couldn't get to in 2015!"
That's what we're supposed to think, right, but why? Why can't we reflect on all the good things that happened last year and celebrate on how amazing our lives are? Why do we feel the need to do more, be more, have more, etc?
I'm not going to lie, When Jake and I sat down to dinner last night I pulled out my notebook to write down my new goals for the new year. while I strongly believe in writing down my goals, I was doing it because it would soon be 2016.
Instead, we reflected on what a great year 2015 had been! New baby, new home, etc. none of which had been the goals at the start of the year. Yet they still happened and were even more fantastic than what could have been put to paper on New Years Eve 2014.
“The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it’s all that matters.
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So here is the objective of this blog. Instead of beating yourself up about where you think your life should be, celebrate exactly where you are. Life is short, make each moment count, be thankful and most importantly choose happiness!!
From my family to yours Happy New Year!! Enjoy each day!