XOXO
Friday, September 30, 2011
Where o where?
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
It might be time.
Time for what? Well, it might just be time to start the no sugar, give my body a good kick start, healthy living kind of thing. Why? Well, there are some solid reasons:
1. I have some baby weight to lose. I gained 30 pounds with Hudson. That's great, I was proud of every. single. pound. I grew that child to perfection! Despite losing 20 pounds right away, I am back up a bit. By a bit, I mean 10 pounds. I think this is mostly because I am not as active (it's dang hot) and I've noticed I eat so fast that I eat a ton! And it's not always healthy.
2. My big baby boy is starting solids. He loves the purees and fruits/veggies mashed and mixed with oatmeal or breast milk (or both). BUT...I want to be able to feed him from my plate. That means what's on my plate needs to be healthy. Period.
3. The weather is starting to cool off and there is no reason not to get out there and do some active adventures with my dudes. I don't want to be a sit in the house and stare at the TV kind of family. Every once and a while, surey bob, but all the time...NOPE!
4. I want to set an example for Hudson. To show him that living healthy is an important lifestyle choice. I want us to live that choice.
5. Last night, after indulging to the max in hamburgers and onion rings from The Wineburger (Oh, wow, yummo)...I was exhausted. Gary and I had talked about getting chocolate shakes since it was his 32 birthday but I was falling asleep. Gary said, "You're falling asleep, I guess you don't want desert huh?". My reply, "That's okay, go get them, I'll wake up for a shake." And I meant it. And I did it. I fell sound asleep as Gary went to get the shakes, I woke up, sucked that bad boy down, and went back to sleep. To me, my friends, that is a problem. I am a total, 100%, sugar addict and it's got to stop!
6. I want to feel as good as I did in this picture:
This was taken in 2005 when Gary and I had been dating for about 9 months. Sure, it would be nice to wear that size dress again...but that really isn't my goal. I want to feel like I did then...super duper sexy! Whether I was or not...that's up to your interpretation...but let's be honest...I was totally HOTT Hot! :)
So there it is...I'll let you know how it goes.
XOXO
1. I have some baby weight to lose. I gained 30 pounds with Hudson. That's great, I was proud of every. single. pound. I grew that child to perfection! Despite losing 20 pounds right away, I am back up a bit. By a bit, I mean 10 pounds. I think this is mostly because I am not as active (it's dang hot) and I've noticed I eat so fast that I eat a ton! And it's not always healthy.
2. My big baby boy is starting solids. He loves the purees and fruits/veggies mashed and mixed with oatmeal or breast milk (or both). BUT...I want to be able to feed him from my plate. That means what's on my plate needs to be healthy. Period.
3. The weather is starting to cool off and there is no reason not to get out there and do some active adventures with my dudes. I don't want to be a sit in the house and stare at the TV kind of family. Every once and a while, surey bob, but all the time...NOPE!
4. I want to set an example for Hudson. To show him that living healthy is an important lifestyle choice. I want us to live that choice.
5. Last night, after indulging to the max in hamburgers and onion rings from The Wineburger (Oh, wow, yummo)...I was exhausted. Gary and I had talked about getting chocolate shakes since it was his 32 birthday but I was falling asleep. Gary said, "You're falling asleep, I guess you don't want desert huh?". My reply, "That's okay, go get them, I'll wake up for a shake." And I meant it. And I did it. I fell sound asleep as Gary went to get the shakes, I woke up, sucked that bad boy down, and went back to sleep. To me, my friends, that is a problem. I am a total, 100%, sugar addict and it's got to stop!
6. I want to feel as good as I did in this picture:
This was taken in 2005 when Gary and I had been dating for about 9 months. Sure, it would be nice to wear that size dress again...but that really isn't my goal. I want to feel like I did then...super duper sexy! Whether I was or not...that's up to your interpretation...but let's be honest...I was totally HOTT Hot! :)
So there it is...I'll let you know how it goes.
XOXO
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
...6 months
I love my son. I mean, I LOVE HIM. I look at Hudson and just marvel at his perfection. He is crazy awesome! Being a mom is tough. Tiring. Stressful. And WONDERFUL. So my little guy is 25 weeks tomorrow. I can't believe it. A few tidbits about the boy:
LIKES:
-Sitting all by himself.
-Yo Gabba Gabba.
-Gary's silly songs. And his dad in general. He will stop anything when he hears Gary's voice.
-The ABC's, Itsy Bitsy Spider, and Pattycake.
-Swimming.
-The dogs.
-Nakey time.
-Food...he's had avocados, bananas, carrots, and sweet potatoes.
-The boob. He seems to understand the sign for milk. If he wants to nurse when I make the sign, he lets me know by smiling, crying, or trying to eat my hand. More on breastfeeding in an upcoming post.
DISLIKES:
-Laying down while awake. Seriously, not a fan.
-Loud startling noises. Went to a baseball game...again, not a fan.
-The carseat. His arch enemy.
Obviously his like list is much longer. I guess that means we have a happy baby. Or maybe it just means we ain't seen nothing yet!
Seriously though, I love him. How could I not?
LIKES:
-Sitting all by himself.
-Yo Gabba Gabba.
-Gary's silly songs. And his dad in general. He will stop anything when he hears Gary's voice.
-The ABC's, Itsy Bitsy Spider, and Pattycake.
-Swimming.
-The dogs.
-Nakey time.
-Food...he's had avocados, bananas, carrots, and sweet potatoes.
-The boob. He seems to understand the sign for milk. If he wants to nurse when I make the sign, he lets me know by smiling, crying, or trying to eat my hand. More on breastfeeding in an upcoming post.
DISLIKES:
-Laying down while awake. Seriously, not a fan.
-Loud startling noises. Went to a baseball game...again, not a fan.
-The carseat. His arch enemy.
Obviously his like list is much longer. I guess that means we have a happy baby. Or maybe it just means we ain't seen nothing yet!
Seriously though, I love him. How could I not?
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Gary's Something or Other
So I've had this blog "feature" where I share a funny thing Gary said or did. Apparently, I am too mommy-brained to choose one title for said feature.
To date, I've called it by three names:
Gary's Moments of Genius
Gary's Words of Wisdom
Gary's Moment of Wisdom
I think I like "Gary's Words of Wisdom" the best. Something about shortening that to Gary's WOW just strikes my fancy.
For the latest edition of Gary's WOW, join me in the trip down memory lane to last weekend and the start of a cart full trip to Target.
We decided to go first thing when Target opened (8am) to enjoy some empty store time, for what we thought would be a quick trip. We also decided not to use the stroller because Hudson hates it, preferring to look around at all the magical Target sites. So the carrier it would be! Since I am the better (quicker) shopper, I would have control of the cart, so Gary got tagged for baby duty. He dutifully put on the carrier, loaded Hudson up, and snagged a quick coffee drink (remember, it's morning).
As we begin our trek (this quick trip went from a 3 item list to a cart full hour and a half trip- OUCH!),
Gary says, "Look at me!"
So I do.
And he continues, "I'm a fat white guy, drinking a soy latte, and wearing my baby!" There's GOT to be a name for that".
I just lauged. Loudly, like a horse. And then I made him pose for this picture:
What can I say? I love my fat, white, soy latte drinking, babywearing hubby!
Can you also say, Whoa Giant Head Baby, grow some hair?!
XOXO
To date, I've called it by three names:
Gary's Moments of Genius
Gary's Words of Wisdom
Gary's Moment of Wisdom
I think I like "Gary's Words of Wisdom" the best. Something about shortening that to Gary's WOW just strikes my fancy.
For the latest edition of Gary's WOW, join me in the trip down memory lane to last weekend and the start of a cart full trip to Target.
We decided to go first thing when Target opened (8am) to enjoy some empty store time, for what we thought would be a quick trip. We also decided not to use the stroller because Hudson hates it, preferring to look around at all the magical Target sites. So the carrier it would be! Since I am the better (quicker) shopper, I would have control of the cart, so Gary got tagged for baby duty. He dutifully put on the carrier, loaded Hudson up, and snagged a quick coffee drink (remember, it's morning).
As we begin our trek (this quick trip went from a 3 item list to a cart full hour and a half trip- OUCH!),
Gary says, "Look at me!"
So I do.
And he continues, "I'm a fat white guy, drinking a soy latte, and wearing my baby!" There's GOT to be a name for that".
I just lauged. Loudly, like a horse. And then I made him pose for this picture:
What can I say? I love my fat, white, soy latte drinking, babywearing hubby!
Can you also say, Whoa Giant Head Baby, grow some hair?!
XOXO
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Simple joys
-Eating those crepes after your ADORABLE son nursed his full.
-Morning couch time with baby boy.
-Pizza and a scifi movie for lunch.
-Family nap time (that includes the dogs).
-Fajita dinner.
-Rocky Road waiting in the freezer.
It's been a simple and joyful day!
XOXO
Monday, June 27, 2011
1 Year Ago Yesterday
One year ago yesterday I peed on a stick. Not just any stick...but the magical dollar store pregancy stick kind of stick! And I'll just bet you can guess what happened...yep...two little lines. I WAS PREGNANT.
So here we are today...1 year later. My sweet little once upon a time Widget is now my ginormous almost 18 week old baby boy Hudson. Okay, so he's actually not that ginormous and is only in the 10th percentile for height/weight/head size...but he's way bigger than he was a year ago. He was only as big as a chocolate sprinkle then. So compared to that, yeah, he's ginormous!
So take a moment with me to cheers Hudson! Way to grow from Chocolate Sprinkle Widget to Ginormous Baby Boy Hudson. Excellent work my child, excellent work!
Last week...he had a bit of a cold and was not feeling his best. Mom wasn't looking her best either, but whatever!
So here we are today...1 year later. My sweet little once upon a time Widget is now my ginormous almost 18 week old baby boy Hudson. Okay, so he's actually not that ginormous and is only in the 10th percentile for height/weight/head size...but he's way bigger than he was a year ago. He was only as big as a chocolate sprinkle then. So compared to that, yeah, he's ginormous!
So take a moment with me to cheers Hudson! Way to grow from Chocolate Sprinkle Widget to Ginormous Baby Boy Hudson. Excellent work my child, excellent work!
Last week...he had a bit of a cold and was not feeling his best. Mom wasn't looking her best either, but whatever!
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