Making me Mama {plus a giveaway}

It's funny what makes those moments when you realize  - "Wow - I don't know what I'm doing". For me, as a mom, I didn't have that moment over a dirty diaper or a sleepless night. The moment that it really hit me was when we were getting ready to leave the hospital, I was alone in my room for the first time with Little M and she wouldn't stop crying. I started singing "Twinkle, twinkle little star" to her over and over. When I realized it was the ONLY baby song I knew, my song turned to tears and I realized how much I had to learn. Thankfully, in the last 10 months, not only have I learned a few more songs, I've learned a lot about life. 

• I've learned that what works for me is better than anything anyone else is doing.
• I've learned that Google is wrong.
• I've learned how to change a diaper fast enough so no accidents hit the changing table (most days)
• I've learned how to shower in 2.3 minutes while signing "Old McDonald had a Farm" on repeat. (see I learned a new song!
• I've learned that some days you have to cancel your plans just to snuggle.
• I've learned that I'm a lot more of a hippy-mama than I thought I would be.
• I've learned how to run with a jogger and a giant dog together.
• I've learned how to get nasty stains out of cute baby outfits.
• I've learned how to put together the most complicated baby toys and gear.
• I've learned how to sneak out of bed like a ninja.
• I've learned that I suck at putting little shoes on little feet.
• I've learned that socks and shoes are pretty overrated.
• I've learned to always bring an extra diaper. 
• I've learned to find a pacifier instantly, anywhere, in the dark.
• I've learned about a love that is stronger and deeper than I ever thought was possible. 

On this Mother's Day, my first, I have such huge gratitude and love for my mom, who has been there through 4 kids and 2 grandbabies and never misses a beat in any of our lives. She still knows more nursery rhymes and songs than I do and can always make a baby stop crying. And I give big hugs for every other mom out there, who is just doing her best to love and raise her sweet little ones. 

And today I'm thankful for my sweet little Makena - the one who made me a mama. 

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As many of you know - I'm a proud "For Two Fitness" ambassador. This year, I'm thrilled to partner with them for ran amazing post-Mother's Day giveway in honor of fit mama's everywhere! You all know I LOVED wearing my "Running for Two" tank throughout my pregnancy, and that's just one of the phenomenal prizes in this giveaways. Read the details below!
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This year, we are celebrating Mother’s Day all week! We are so thankful to YOU — our community, customers, friends, moms and moms-to-be. To express our thanks, we are hosting a huge giveaway this week in partnership with some amazing brands and our ambassadors. The Grand Prize is valued at more than $1000.  We have phenomenal prizes, from Joovy, Garmin, Feetures, Sara Haley and us, For Two Fitness – all facets of your fit mom lifestyle are in this prize pack!

Prizes are brought to you by our wonderful brand partners, sponsoring ambassadors and of course, us here at For Two Fitness. Here are more details about the grand prize - everything you see below:

Grand Prize Giveaway items:
●     Joovy Zoom 360 Jogging Stroller
●     Garmin Forerunner 910XT GPS with Heart Rate Monitor (link)
●     Feetures Graduated Compression Socks
●     Sara Haley’s Expecting More and Sweat UNLIMITED workout DVDs
●     For Two Fitness maternity fitness outfit (top and bottom of winner’s choice)

This contest runs from Monday, May 11th through midnight on Friday, May 15th.  Please follow all of our contest co-hosts on Instagram:

●     Jessica from 30 Something Mother Runner
●     Gina from Fitnessista
●     Kelly from Cupcake Kelly’s
●     Meg from Skinny Meg
●     Katie from Healthy Diva Eats

Visit For Two Fitness’ Blog to enter!
Thanks for celebrating Mother’s Week with us!  Good Luck!!

how about you?

What have you learned about being a mama?
What would you most like to win in the For Two Fitness giveaway? I'm loving the GARMIN!!