UGH, I can't move. Our 1st week, and I've lost 2.8 pounds! Yay! OK, so I was hoping for maybe 4, but I'll take it. Actually, I miscalculated my calorie intake and wasn't eating enough. So the good news is that this week I get to eat more. Woohoo! Hopefully next week I'll have a weight loss that better matches my workout efforts. I'm seriously sore. Kettlebells class Monday, followed by a hard cardio workout on Tuesday, followed by Biggest Looser workout today. Yikes! I almost couldn't get up the stairs to put Ty to bed tonight. Good times.
The kids have been good. Lately Larson and Ali have been incredibly obnoxious, which is a little irritating. This summer will be very interesting. Ty isn't crawling or walking yet but wants too. He gets on his little hands and knees and goes backwards. I can't imagine his frustration. Ty's new favorite past-time.....pulling Ali's hair.
5.25.2011
5.20.2011
Workouts begin
I'm on my third day or working out and counting calories. The workouts are going great! I'm not AS sore as I thought I would be, and I feel that my arm and tummy muscles are getting stronger. The calorie part is harder. Being home most of the day it's tempting to open the cupboards and eat. Going out it's tempting to buy all the junk food I'm craving. Worse yet, eating out. We went to Applebees for my mom's birthday and it was really hard to not get desert. The 550 calorie menu was a life saver.
5.17.2011
Gorgeous day!
What a day! I'm exhausted. Ty woke up early, but promptly fell asleep on the recliner for another 1-1/2 hrs. Unfortunately, the recliner was backed up against the wall. Yay for me. :(
We hit the gym this morning for my pre-Biggest Looser workout. I can't believe I start the program on Wednesday. Thirteen weeks and I should be back to pre-baby shape. Woo hoo! I'm excited to get started and at the same time not looking forward to the work.
After Ty's nap we drove into town, parked the car and walked. It was absolutely gorgeous outside today. Perfect temp for playing outside and no bugs! We hit the DQ (last chance DQ run) and two parks. We spent all afternoon outside. So a workout at the gym and a two-hour walk pushing a 55 pound stroller all in one day. I may be sore tomorrow morning.
Larson started Track and Field today. He seemed to really love it. I am SO hoping he'll like this. It's a sport without sticks or balls involved....should be perfect. Let's all keep our fingers crossed.
We hit the gym this morning for my pre-Biggest Looser workout. I can't believe I start the program on Wednesday. Thirteen weeks and I should be back to pre-baby shape. Woo hoo! I'm excited to get started and at the same time not looking forward to the work.
After Ty's nap we drove into town, parked the car and walked. It was absolutely gorgeous outside today. Perfect temp for playing outside and no bugs! We hit the DQ (last chance DQ run) and two parks. We spent all afternoon outside. So a workout at the gym and a two-hour walk pushing a 55 pound stroller all in one day. I may be sore tomorrow morning.
Larson started Track and Field today. He seemed to really love it. I am SO hoping he'll like this. It's a sport without sticks or balls involved....should be perfect. Let's all keep our fingers crossed.
4.23.2011
Bunnies, birthdays, and exercise
Count down to the Easter Bunny! Lots of excitement at our house. Tonight the Easter Bunny will be filling eggs, hiding them and setting out the presents. Thankfully EB did his shopping this afternoon. Whew! Cutting it close this year.
Mom is all signed up for The Biggest Loser which starts in a few weeks. I have an appointment to meet with the trainer and get up to speed on all the equipment at the gym. I'm super excited. Sounds like we will be doing lots of running, which would be awesome. It would be fun to keep up with Jeff and Jessica (my sister) and we could go on runs together. It's time for momma to get back into shape, strong and healthy.
Larson had a birthday party this afternoon. He was SO excited. On the way to the party he requested to listen to music so he could "get ready for the party." Guess he needed a little mental prep time. Yes, my boy is growing up.
Mom is all signed up for The Biggest Loser which starts in a few weeks. I have an appointment to meet with the trainer and get up to speed on all the equipment at the gym. I'm super excited. Sounds like we will be doing lots of running, which would be awesome. It would be fun to keep up with Jeff and Jessica (my sister) and we could go on runs together. It's time for momma to get back into shape, strong and healthy.
Larson had a birthday party this afternoon. He was SO excited. On the way to the party he requested to listen to music so he could "get ready for the party." Guess he needed a little mental prep time. Yes, my boy is growing up.
4.20.2011
Yep, it's an ear infection
Momma's right, Ty has an ear infection. Both ears actually. Yesterday evening we were at Urgent Care for a positive diagnosis and Walmart's pharmacy for antibiotics. Last night was rough. Jeff and I were up most of the night with him. Pour little guy. This morning continued to be rough, but by the time I got home from work and a hair cut, he was looking/acting like himself again.
Now that the little monkey is taken care of, mom's going to do some up-keep too. I've made great strides in getting the pregnancy weight off. One clothes' size and 10 pounds is nothing to sneeze at, but a great opportunity came up. I really want to get back into the summer clothes. I bought a whole new awesome wardrobe 2 summers ago and I'm determined to wear them again (last summer I had Ty, so I took a summer off). Anyway, the opportunity is The Biggest Looser through one of our local fitness programs. Now, I am no where near the weight of the famous "Biggest Looser" contestants on the TV show. However, a little time to get away and work on myself will be energizing. I'll keep my progress posted. This should be interesting.
Now that the little monkey is taken care of, mom's going to do some up-keep too. I've made great strides in getting the pregnancy weight off. One clothes' size and 10 pounds is nothing to sneeze at, but a great opportunity came up. I really want to get back into the summer clothes. I bought a whole new awesome wardrobe 2 summers ago and I'm determined to wear them again (last summer I had Ty, so I took a summer off). Anyway, the opportunity is The Biggest Looser through one of our local fitness programs. Now, I am no where near the weight of the famous "Biggest Looser" contestants on the TV show. However, a little time to get away and work on myself will be energizing. I'll keep my progress posted. This should be interesting.
4.18.2011
"First time" parenting moment...Anyone else??
You'd think we've never had kids before. It took FOREVER to install the convertible seat for Ty (backwards facing of course). I'm excited that he's made the big move to the bigger seat. He seems to want to sit straighter versus laying in a reclined position in the infant car seat. I thought I would be able to install the darn thing myself. After all, I've done it a zillion times. Nope. It took two of us way longer than it should have. Needless to say, that sucker isn't going anywhere.
I'm wondering, any ones else? Any good "d'oh!" stories out there??
I'm wondering, any ones else? Any good "d'oh!" stories out there??
Not what I planned, but good anyway...
OK, so today didn't go like I had thought. The little monkey has goop in his eyes when I get back from lab. All afternoon Ty didn't want to nap. I hope he doesn't have an ear infection. He's been fighting a cold and teething.
We have a busy night. Larson has soccer and I have a Couponing class; both at 6:30. We have it all planned. I'll go to the class and Jeff will take the kids to soccer. I take advantage of the tax deal at Papa Murphys and pick up a $5 pizza for dinner. As the world of a mother turns, Ty needs to go to bed early and it wouldn't be right for us to take him to soccer. So, I'm missing Coupon class. I'm SO bummed! (For more information about Couponing class go to www.tidytightwads.com. Another good source for frugalness is www.confessionsofamom.com. Follow their blogs or catch them on FB.)
The good news: I'm sitting at home alone for about a hour while Ty is sleeping and Jeff and the kids are in town. Another set of good news, there's a "Stretching the Family Dollar" webcast on www.247moms.com tomorrow night. I can still get something out of this week. Yay!!
Despite Ty's little cold, we managed to get some fun stuff done today. Ali had a friend over for a few hours after preschool. Ironically, I find it easier to have one more child in the house because it keeps everyone entertained. Instead of hearing the whiney "mom, mom, mom", there's giggling, running, and playing. The girls and I made cookies while we waited for Larson to come home. The kids sat nice while we had pizza for dinner. They chatted and giggled the whole time. Everyone had a great time.
Another positive, we picked an exchange student to stay with us for 5 months this fall! I'm very excited that the process is almost over. The student and his family should be receiving our family profile to (hopefully) accept us. I'll post more info as I know more. Our whole family is super excited!
We have a busy night. Larson has soccer and I have a Couponing class; both at 6:30. We have it all planned. I'll go to the class and Jeff will take the kids to soccer. I take advantage of the tax deal at Papa Murphys and pick up a $5 pizza for dinner. As the world of a mother turns, Ty needs to go to bed early and it wouldn't be right for us to take him to soccer. So, I'm missing Coupon class. I'm SO bummed! (For more information about Couponing class go to www.tidytightwads.com. Another good source for frugalness is www.confessionsofamom.com. Follow their blogs or catch them on FB.)
The good news: I'm sitting at home alone for about a hour while Ty is sleeping and Jeff and the kids are in town. Another set of good news, there's a "Stretching the Family Dollar" webcast on www.247moms.com tomorrow night. I can still get something out of this week. Yay!!
Despite Ty's little cold, we managed to get some fun stuff done today. Ali had a friend over for a few hours after preschool. Ironically, I find it easier to have one more child in the house because it keeps everyone entertained. Instead of hearing the whiney "mom, mom, mom", there's giggling, running, and playing. The girls and I made cookies while we waited for Larson to come home. The kids sat nice while we had pizza for dinner. They chatted and giggled the whole time. Everyone had a great time.
Another positive, we picked an exchange student to stay with us for 5 months this fall! I'm very excited that the process is almost over. The student and his family should be receiving our family profile to (hopefully) accept us. I'll post more info as I know more. Our whole family is super excited!
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