Back in the saddle again....

Well, the last two days I have worked out and tracked my eating. It's so hard to get back into the groove of things again after taking so much time off. But I just have to do it. I have noticed in my daily routine that if I put on my work out clothes I am more likely to actually do it. So, that will be the plan. Enough boring stuff.
I just wanted to post some updates. The kids are doing well and I am doing much better now that I am on antibiotics. (had a double ear infection) Johnny is as wild as ever and we had a blast yesterday taking dad to Discovery Gateway for his first time. What a fun way to burn three hours! He is getting his eleventh tooth and has been such a snuggler latley. He gives out smooches to family and mom and dad, and the one who gets them the most is Char of course! Char is doing great too. She is sitting up all by herself, plays with toys and we are working on eating solids. She is starting to get a routine, but the only hard part is that her naps and Johnny's one nap take up the entire day! From 9:30 am-2:30 pm, I am home, now don't get me wrong, this means alot of downtime for me, but- it makes it hard to go do things with others or to just get out in general if I don't want her to fall asleep in her car seat. All well- even when she is tired, she is still a sweetie. It does seem now that things are regulating and I don't feel so rushed and uptight and maybe it is because I have been staying home more due to weather and the nap situation. I do though VERY MUCH look forward to Spring. My best buds Tara annd Lisa will be having babies and I can't wait to meet those baby boys! I can't wait to go outside and get some genuine Vitamin D, rather that the tanning bed. I have a feeling that this Summer is going to be a blast. Gateway Fountains, parks, zoo, play outside, swimming.... the list goes on and on and I am so excited! The kids are growing so fast and each day is a new adventure in one way or another.... Johnny has really loved to read books and has started talking a little bit more. I have been worried on occasion that he doesn't talk enough for his age, but he understands what I say and I look forward to our special time together right after his nap when we snuggle up togther and read some of his favorite books. (This book he makes me read over and over and over- "Potty" - by Leslie Patricelli, "Foot book"- by Dr. Suess, "Hop on Pop") he even has started liking some t.v. programs! (curious George and Cat in the hat knows alot about that, dinosaur train) we even had a blueberry smoothie together! Johnny has really started becomeing my little pal and always makes things funny and interesting. He insists on putting battery operated toys in the tub and gets all upset when they, for some odd reason, quit working! Another sweet find is finding what he has stuck down the heating vents around the house, anybody missing a toothbrush? He also gets up underneath our coffee table and lifts in clean up off the air with his legs!
Char is now thinking about crawling. Gettin up on her hands and haunches trying to pull forward! She smiles of course all the time and has been talking up a STORM! She also, I am afraid to say, is becoming quite a mommy's girl. When I leave the room, it's like I am not coming back and she is devistated! All I have to do is pop my head back in the room and she smiles at me! I love her chubby leg rolls and the way she scrunches up her nose when she smiles. She was a little sick a couple weeks back, but I was the only one who noticed because no matter what, Char is happy and pleasent. Even after three days of not having gone #2! Not looking forward to those fireworks! Char also laughs at Johnny all the time. All he has to do is stand in front of her and she just starts giggling! I love these babies and don't knoe where I would be with out them! Well, this is a lond post, but hey- not evertone I love knows what is going on with the kids.... thanks for reading.

Days like today

I know that a storm is coming soon... this weekend said the news, but the last several days have given me false hope of seeing Spring. The sun has been out, the temps are higher than 30, and I heard birds chirping outside my window yesterday morning. It makes my mood lighter, I am more patient with my kids, and I overall actually feel like getting things done along with spending much needed time outside. I am going to be reallt upset when this storm hits. I know, I know, it's only January. But I can't help but wish it was almost March. Please get here soon Spring, I need you for my sanity!

Cousins

Just a few pics I took of all the kids while I spent a week in Price with my sister and mom.

Oh the sickness and a vacation-well, sort of

As you might have read, Monday was a day filled with alot of things accomplished, but Tuesdayand the rest of this week for that matter are NOT. I woke up Tuesda morning with a sore throat, achey muscles, a pounding head, and PINK EYE. My mom flys in Tuesday night. WE pick her up and Wednesday we head to Price for the week. It is now Sunday and I haven't done a lick of anything active, unless you count loading and unloading bags from the car. I have been so sick and now my babies are too, which makes things even more difficult. I hope tomorrow will be the start of a new week and a better feeling me!

I did not fall off the wagon

Although I did not post yesterday, I am still sort of on track. I decided yesterday, with in being Sunday and all to take a day of rest. So I did. I went out to my dad's with the kids and spent time with Rachele and her new baby. It was a great day. I did indulge in some popcorn with real butter and some awesome pasta that Theresa made, but all in all in was ok. I did feel horribly guilty for not exercising so I had no choice but to do it today. Today has been a good day. I cleaned, did laundry, worked out, and packed the kids for my trip on Wednesday.... will continue to post while out of town. Pinky swear.

Day 3 and holding strong!

Today was great! I ate really well and managed to do my workout while both kids were awake! I did have to pause the dvd in order to keep them happy a few times, but it was all worth it! What my main concern now is, is that I am going out of town next week and I am not sure how this whole diet plan will work, but my mom is super healthy and active so I'm sure she will keep me in line.

Day 2 of challenge

Today was a great one. I ate well, drank plenty of water, and even exercised to Jillian Micheals for a half hour durring Johnny's nap. Then comes the late night cravings... I do have to admit I have cheated only a little by indulging myself in some yummy, rich, chilie chocolate. Now for those of who who know me and know me well, know I am not a chocolate fan, but I have a certain passion for it these days since having Charlotte. I can't help but hear the tautings of the rocky road ice cream that awaits me in the freezer.... I will hold strong. Brush my teeth and go to bed.

I can do this

A thinner me in 2007

So, of course millions of people every year choose to try and lose weight as their New Year's Resolution. This year I am trying something different, to be more healthy, to feel better about myself, and more importantly, take time to do things that are seperate from being a wife and mom. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't have it any other way, but it's about time I started taking care of myself and holding myself accountable for my actions. So, here I am- like a scene out of a movie. I am going to try and post everyday for 30 days-my gains and losses, trails and tribulations, my overall goal to take care of me, because I can't take care of anyone else if I am suffering in some way. Well, here it is. I am NOT going to post my current weight, just weight lost, and really I don't want to focus too much on that aspect of this goal. REally I just want to wear my old clothes again! I will post about food intake and exercise, don't worry- It won't be too boring and mainly- this just for me to have something to focus on and knowing that maybe someone out there is reading means that someone might care and might want to do this challenge with me? I only did thirty days because let's be honest, we saw how well my 30 day blog challenge panned out just writing everyday about random subjects. (6 whole days) The real challenge is going to be my diet. I am still currently nursing and the lowest amount of calories I can eat is 1,700. Sounds like alot, but trust me, IT'S NOT. The only real accomplishment I have for today is that I did a workout DVD for 30 min. I am pretty sure that doesn't cancel out left over Chinese food and a hot dog from Costco. This will be a slow movment to a goal of just over all health. I am sick and tired of my muffin top, tired of my clothes not fitting right, tired of that fact that I lost my behind :-( tired of feeling heavy all the time, tired of being tired. My body has changed so much in last several years, not only due to pregnancy but also age. I know 27 isn't old, but 30 isn't too far away. I feel like my body is foriegn to me, like it doesn't belong to me and in a way, it doesn't. I look in the mirror and wonder: what exactly happened here? When did those deflate? How are we gonna fix that? I really want to be proud of my body, most days I feel like I am just making due with what I've got. Most times when I get an itch to lose weight it's usually because I have a wedding, a birthday, or something else where alot of people will see me. Thta reason is really just plain dumb, because I was doing it for other people and not myself. I am also inspired by the women around me. My fellow neighbors who diligitly take exercise classes, watch what they eat and seem to be in high moods about the whole thing. It is a crazy thing doing what I do on a daily basis with the kids, let alone trying to squeeze in exercise, but here I come 2011, hope I can really do this!