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PERSONAL TRAINER

Who needs a personal trainer when you have a four year old? Yesterday, I tried to workout while Buggie took his morning napped. I put a movie on for Princess, so I could workout without interruption, but it didn’t work. While doing crunches I answered questions. “Mommy, what are you doing?” “Why are you doing that?” “Can I do it too?” It was easier just to let her join me. So she took over, making up different thing for me to do. Let me tell you, she came up with stuff I could never imagine. If you want to try something difficult, try this: sit in the butterfly position. While in that position put you finger tips together and make a circle with your arms. Okay, this is where it gets tricky. Take one leg and put it through the circle and hold it there without touching your arms (before you ask, yes this is possible). I did it for about a minute, until I was tired of hold the position. Princess got preoccupied with the movie and forgot to tell me I could stop.

 

This morning I woke up in pain (no pain, no gain). I think I will incorporate a few of her moves in my workouts from now on. Obviously they work muscles I’m not using very often.

 

Here’s my new personal trainer:

PERSONAL TRAINER

Who needs a personal trainer when you have a four year old? Yesterday, I tried to workout while Buggie took his morning napped. I put a movie on for Princess, so I could workout without interruption, but it didn’t work. While doing crunches I answered questions. “Mommy, what are you doing?” “Why are you doing that?” “Can I do it too?” It was easier just to let her join me. So she took over, making up different thing for me to do. Let me tell you, she came up with stuff I could never imagine. If you want to try something difficult, try this: sit in the butterfly position. While in that position put you finger tips together and make a circle with your arms. Okay, this is where it gets tricky. Take one leg and put it through the circle and hold it there without touching your arms (before you ask, yes this is possible). I did it for about a minute, until I was tired of hold the position. Princess got preoccupied with the movie and forgot to tell me I could stop.

 

This morning I woke up in pain (no pain, no gain). I think I will incorporate a few of her moves in my workouts from now on. Obviously they work muscles I’m not using very often.

 

Here’s my new personal trainer:

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY!!! (1998)

This week (twelve years ago) I met my best friend, Sonya. We were both nannies for families in Greenwich CT. We never imagined that after our first encounter at McDonalds before karate class (for both the boys we watched) that we would end up here.

What is ‘here’ you might ask? Well, ‘here’ is years of talking on the phone back and forth every few months (sometimes it would be only days apart). Sharing exciting moments, and lending a shoulder to cry on (even if it was only over the phone). Then, in 2004, she came to be in my wedding, met my husband’s brother --- OUCH! Cupid hit her with his arrow.

Now, five and a half years later we have the same last name, two kiddos each, husbands that drive us crazy (in a good way…okay, sometimes bad), houses less that two miles from each other, and a friendship closer than ever.

So Happy Anniversary Sonya! If I wasn’t on my new year’s resolution diet right now, I’d raise a Big Mac to you.

PS --- Call me later ;-)

Have a great weekend everyone!

Books Read in 2010 - 2
Days with no Pepsi - 8 

FLASHBACK FRIDAY!!! (1998)

This week (twelve years ago) I met my best friend, Sonya. We were both nannies for families in Greenwich CT. We never imagined that after our first encounter at McDonalds before karate class (for both the boys we watched) that we would end up here.

What is ‘here’ you might ask? Well, ‘here’ is years of talking on the phone back and forth every few months (sometimes it would be only days apart). Sharing exciting moments, and lending a shoulder to cry on (even if it was only over the phone). Then, in 2004, she came to be in my wedding, met my husband’s brother --- OUCH! Cupid hit her with his arrow.

Now, five and a half years later we have the same last name, two kiddos each, husbands that drive us crazy (in a good way…okay, sometimes bad), houses less that two miles from each other, and a friendship closer than ever.

So Happy Anniversary Sonya! If I wasn’t on my new year’s resolution diet right now, I’d raise a Big Mac to you.

PS --- Call me later ;-)

Have a great weekend everyone!

Books Read in 2010 - 2
Days with no Pepsi - 8 

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SO FAR SO GOOD

So, my 2010 has started out on the right foot. Well, technically it was my left foot, as I sleep on the left side of the bed. That’s right --- I’m a lefty. When I say lefty, I really mean it. I write with my left hand. To top it off, so does my husband. It’s not the reason we get along so well. It does help, we can sit at a table without bumping elbows. Of course, both our kids seem to be heading in the ‘right’ direction (pun intended). This leads me back to where I started --- 2010. 

I survived three days with no Pepsi. (Applause is welcome)

I started to read a new book. My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands by Chelsea Handler. So far, I’ve almost peed my pants twice. It’s a must read, if you want to shoot milk through your nose.

Book count for 2010 – one (working on number two)

Time management seems to be work. I’ve made time to write. My current project is at 12,000 words…WOOT! WOOT!

I’m on a good start to my resolutions. It actually seems easy…right now… I’ll keep you posted.

Have a great Monday!!!

SO FAR SO GOOD

So, my 2010 has started out on the right foot. Well, technically it was my left foot, as I sleep on the left side of the bed. That’s right --- I’m a lefty. When I say lefty, I really mean it. I write with my left hand. To top it off, so does my husband. It’s not the reason we get along so well. It does help, we can sit at a table without bumping elbows. Of course, both our kids seem to be heading in the ‘right’ direction (pun intended). This leads me back to where I started --- 2010. 

I survived three days with no Pepsi. (Applause is welcome)

I started to read a new book. My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands by Chelsea Handler. So far, I’ve almost peed my pants twice. It’s a must read, if you want to shoot milk through your nose.

Book count for 2010 – one (working on number two)

Time management seems to be work. I’ve made time to write. My current project is at 12,000 words…WOOT! WOOT!

I’m on a good start to my resolutions. It actually seems easy…right now… I’ll keep you posted.

Have a great Monday!!!

NEW YEAR, NEW ME

It’s almost 2010 (not only a new year, but a new decade). Looking back over the past ten years, I realized how much has actually happened to me.

I survived my twenties. I fell in love (real love, the kind you read about in books). I got married. I became a mommy. I survived child birth (not once, but twice). I became an aunt (thirteen times over). My best friend became my sister-in-law. I’ve lived in the same place for nine years (that’s a record --- I'm a military brat). I reconnected with friends from, as far back as, elementary school (thanks to Facebook and Myspace). The list goes on forever…I’ll probably add more as I think of it. I hope the next decade brings even more excitement.

 

As for Resolutions, I promised you my list. Here it goes.

 

1. I want to finish the three manuscripts I’ve outlined by the end of 2010. (Maybe even find an agent)  ;-)

 

2. I want to read at least twenty-four books by the end of 2010 (this will be a challenge as I’m the mommy of two little ones).

 

3. Eat better (less chocolate, more veggies)

 

4. Lose weight. I want to get to my goal weight by May. I will give you a minute to stop laughing. (I’m actually giving myself to the end of 2010)

 

5. Now that you have collected yourself…wait…okay, I think that’s the last of the laughter... I will go on. I want to get organized. That means I will us my daily planner everyday.

 

6. I will write in my blog at least twice a week.

 

7. I will not drink any Pepsi in 2010. My sister told me I was setting myself up for failure with this one, but I will do it. No PEPSI!

 

8. Try not to stress over the little things…I said ‘TRY’.

 

 

So, I know it will be a challenge, but I want to start the New Year off right. I hope everyone has a great New Year. I will be home with my hubby and kiddos watching the ball drop. Okay, trying to keep my eyes open so I can see the ball drop. 

 

 

See you next year!!!

 

 

NEW YEAR, NEW ME

It’s almost 2010 (not only a new year, but a new decade). Looking back over the past ten years, I realized how much has actually happened to me.

I survived my twenties. I fell in love (real love, the kind you read about in books). I got married. I became a mommy. I survived child birth (not once, but twice). I became an aunt (thirteen times over). My best friend became my sister-in-law. I’ve lived in the same place for nine years (that’s a record --- I'm a military brat). I reconnected with friends from, as far back as, elementary school (thanks to Facebook and Myspace). The list goes on forever…I’ll probably add more as I think of it. I hope the next decade brings even more excitement.

 

As for Resolutions, I promised you my list. Here it goes.

 

1. I want to finish the three manuscripts I’ve outlined by the end of 2010. (Maybe even find an agent)  ;-)

 

2. I want to read at least twenty-four books by the end of 2010 (this will be a challenge as I’m the mommy of two little ones).

 

3. Eat better (less chocolate, more veggies)

 

4. Lose weight. I want to get to my goal weight by May. I will give you a minute to stop laughing. (I’m actually giving myself to the end of 2010)

 

5. Now that you have collected yourself…wait…okay, I think that’s the last of the laughter... I will go on. I want to get organized. That means I will us my daily planner everyday.

 

6. I will write in my blog at least twice a week.

 

7. I will not drink any Pepsi in 2010. My sister told me I was setting myself up for failure with this one, but I will do it. No PEPSI!

 

8. Try not to stress over the little things…I said ‘TRY’.

 

 

So, I know it will be a challenge, but I want to start the New Year off right. I hope everyone has a great New Year. I will be home with my hubby and kiddos watching the ball drop. Okay, trying to keep my eyes open so I can see the ball drop. 

 

 

See you next year!!!

 

 

HOLIDAY CHAOS

Let me start by saying, I’m disappointed that I haven’t written a single entry this week. If I say it’s because the holidays have me flustered beyond belief would you believe me? Between my full time job and being a mom of two very active kids, I don’t seem to be able to find enough time in the day to get everything done.

December seems to be the month of constant chaos. Not in spurts like other months, but an enormous cluster. Everyday there’s something new. My weekends, which were normally the time I recovered from the week, are now packed with holiday events with a few birthday parties thrown in the mix. Usually, by now, my Christmas cookies would be done and delivered to our neighbors, friends, family, and co-workers --- yes, I bake that many cookies every year. I have all the materials and ingredients ready to go --- just need the time.

This year, any evening we can, my husband and I bundle up and join in the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping. Until, we get the predictable call from home, Tabiana wants her daddy (or mommy --- depending on the night) to put her back to bed or she can’t sleep or there’s a monster in her closet. The excuses could go on forever. She’s in pre-school and needs to get her beauty sleep ---REALLY needs her beauty sleep --- or the beast comes out in the morning. So, instead of trying to get the last few items on our list, we pack it in, and head home to get her to sleep before 10PM. (Bedtime is normally 7PM).

Don’t get me wrong, I really love the holidays, I’m really not a Grinch, but I want them to be over. Christmas is one (yes, one) week away and I still have shopping, baking, cooking, cleaning, wrapping (LOTS of wrapping) to do. UGH! I’m exhausted just thinking about it.

Needless to say, I just want the New Year to start. I sit here, waiting patiently, or at least trying to. On January 1st, I will put into motion my list of New Year resolutions. (Yes, I said ‘list’.) I couldn’t narrow it down so I started a list. Which, come to think of it, would make an entertaining entry…keep posted…I’ll share with you around the 1st.

Side Note: Sarah adds ‘Write in journal at least twice a week’ to her resolution list.

Have a great weekend!

SNOW

Isn’t it funny how we want what we can’t have? I know. I know. There are tons of things out there out of my reach. For example, Brad Pitt wrapped up in a bow, hitting a hundred million dollar jackpot in the lottery, --- oh, and I can’t forget the classic answer --- World peace.
As I sit here in my chair blankly staring out my office window at the dark gray clouds rolling in over the lake and the snow covered ground, I wish it were warm. A warm day perfect for the beach. A day I could relax in a beach chair reading a great book or build a sandcastle with the kiddos. How many more months before summer? Too many if you ask me. Although I love this time of year, when most of the family gets together to celebrate the holidays at our house, I hate the cold snow (when I have to go out in it). Don’t get me wrong, a light dust or maybe an inch of snow on Christmas is great, but the tons that drop all at once accumulating more that two feet really frustrates me. Especially, when I have no choice but to bundle the kids up (making sure that all their tiny fingers are covered) and take the out in it. Oh, what I wouldn’t give for a reprieve. Until then, I guess I’ll have to shovel on.