Unrealistic Expectations

I'm writing this post BEFORE I begin my weight loss journey to divulge a little secret of mine.  I have unrealistic expectations about my post baby body.  I have been online window shopping for new clothes and even swimwear.  After two previous journeys of similar nature, you would think I might pull my head out of the clouds and realize what will be reality -- that I'll be chunky until at least October.  But, let me show you my cousin -- whom I love madly.  She's the sweetest girl ever.  She and her two skinny mini gorgeous model sisters give me (false) hope!!! Her older sister Kate bounced back just like she did to super model form after birth, but I don't have any pics of her handy -- and I'm sure the youngest (who is also a complete knock out) will experience similar luck due to this family's apparent superior genetics (we're related... how did I miss out???).

I love you Joy -- but I'm insanely jealous - her pic was taken at 3 weeks postpartum.