I can't believe the summer is coming to an end already. Even though I've been on mat-leave for the entire summer, I feel like it only just began. My baby girl is 5 months old, she's rolling over, sitting up, smiling and cooing lots and she's the most precious thing I've ever known! 5 months goes by so fast, and just as she's changing so much, I feel like I'm staying the same. The scale doesn't reflect the progress I feel, although I'm definitely not where I want to be; scale or no scale...I think the change of season will help me to get back on track with my diet. I've just thrown it all away and I'm so dissapointed in myself. I'm still doing well with my exercise though, but it's just not enough to get me the results I want.

I've decided to sign up for strollersize this Fall and Mom and Tot Swim. Also there is a weekly Pilates class down the street from my house that I think I'll join. So that will give me extra things to do, some with my baby too which is great for bonding. I'm still planning on going to the gym 5 days a week too (well 4 + the strollersize) so by the winter I should see the results I want!

Other than that I don't have much news. The wedding on Saturday was fun, I'm sure I danced away a few pounds too! The dress looked amazing and I got so many compliments on it, and on my weight..though I almost felt that it was all a front. The boning in the dress kept me sucked in all night, but I knew the truth of what was underneath. Still, it was nice to feel pretty and to dress up and have my nails and hair actually done for once!

In terms of everything else in my life, I couldn't be happier. Everyday I feel so blessed that my baby is so good, so unbelievably cute, and that I live in a safe and happy environment with lots of friends and family around. Sometimes I think it's all too good to be true. Could it be that its all just a dream?