I had been doing GREAT with WALKING/RUNNING my 20 MILES a week and doing my work out videos for a LONG time...but then finals came...and with finals came stress which means I put some lbs back on. (mainly because I wasn't running or working out..don't judge I DIN'T have TIME!) So now I'm back to where I was before I started to run. I'm 15 lbs from where I was BEFORE I got pregnant. I REALLY want to lose this 15 lbs! I need to remember that when I'm faced with cheesy home made mac and cheese or a tripple scoop of ice cream...mmm...MUST. NOT. THINK. ABOUT. FOOD. When I'm off of school and it's time to celebrate it makes it EVEN MORE hard to make the right choices! Summer is weeks away and I REALLY want to fit into my swim suits! I've just got to keep working hard! I'm even taking all of my classes online for the summer just so I CAN workout when I need to and work on class work when I can't be outside running!
*Just keep running. Just keep running. Running, running. What do we do? We run, Run, RUN!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
A New Smile
When I was about 10 I chipped one of my front teeth on the edge of a pool, the memory of it still makes me shudder. (Worse then nails on a chalk board!) When I was 13 or 14 I was doing back flips with a friend, also in a pool, I was in shallow water and once again smacked my face this time on the bottom of the pool (instead of the edge), I chipped both of my teeth that time. While I was in high school I hit my teeth against the pool a few more times...needless to say I've had a lot of bad luck when it comes to my poor front teeth. When we lived in NY Ethan and I were playing and he hit me head on...guess what...he hit my front teeth knocked out my fillings on both of my front teeth. Since that point I've been getting my front teeth filled to keep them from being less sensitive. Well I decided to get them fixed! And it's all done! I will post pictures of the finished product...(for those of you who care). I was super worried about getting it done but so worth it! I was able to get my teeth whiter and a bit more straight. I think they look great, and most people can't even tell that I've had the work done.
The nice thing about a veneer is the dentist doesn't take down much of your tooth (which is a good thing!) It's nice to have this done. I met the guy who did my veneers (because I was really picky, which you should be, and I was able to tell him exactly what I wanted) He used to work at the same Lab that I used to work at (I used to be a dental technician before I became SUPER MOM) But now he does work for a small high end lab, which means that the veneers were 1500 a piece! Because I got to know him he gave me a freakin great deal, 400 a piece! I know that seems like a lot but I was having a LOT of pain just drinking water from all of the damage that I've caused. I know I'm crazy for even saying this...because it was (not gonna lie) SUPER painful! (the shots and drilling...shudder) but I think I will get 2 more done (not anytime soon...I'm too poor!) to make my smile even more even. Anyway...It's just nice to have it done and have a nice smile again.
The nice thing about a veneer is the dentist doesn't take down much of your tooth (which is a good thing!) It's nice to have this done. I met the guy who did my veneers (because I was really picky, which you should be, and I was able to tell him exactly what I wanted) He used to work at the same Lab that I used to work at (I used to be a dental technician before I became SUPER MOM) But now he does work for a small high end lab, which means that the veneers were 1500 a piece! Because I got to know him he gave me a freakin great deal, 400 a piece! I know that seems like a lot but I was having a LOT of pain just drinking water from all of the damage that I've caused. I know I'm crazy for even saying this...because it was (not gonna lie) SUPER painful! (the shots and drilling...shudder) but I think I will get 2 more done (not anytime soon...I'm too poor!) to make my smile even more even. Anyway...It's just nice to have it done and have a nice smile again.
Monday, April 5, 2010
New Clothes
Since the hubs is going to law school it means that for 3-4 years funds will be really tight. Since they will be tight I want to be able to have enough to prepare for the years minimalism. I've noticed a BIG decline in my trendiness since I've become a mom. Mostly because I don't want to buy more "fat" clothes (which is why I'm trying to lose the post bebe weight!) What is it about getting your hair done, and a new outfit that just makes you feel great?! I haven't bought any new clothes in a while because I have a lot of clothes that I can fit into when I've lost the extra lbs but I just want to have some new things...these are some of the fun new things that I've been looking at
I can't wait until I'm skinny enough where I can feel cute in smaller sized clothes :)
I can't wait until I'm skinny enough where I can feel cute in smaller sized clothes :)
Thursday, April 1, 2010
How do I put this nicely...
Please understand that before reading the remainder that I'm NOT projecting this out to anyone. I am talking about the general population!
One of my BIGGEST problems right now is making it to church, I want nothing more then to be able to make it to church every week. Since the break out of the Swine flu my family has had a hard time remaining healthy. This year we have been more sick then we have EVER been in the 5 years that I have been married combined! I have spent weeks and weeks at home not letting my kids and my self interact with others because I did not want to spread the illnesses around. I feel that if a parent is sick or a child is sick the WHOLE FAMILY is carrying the germs of the same illness.
IF YOU OR YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN ARE SICK PLEASE FOR RESPECT OF OTHERS ALL OF YOU STAY AT HOME!
Within less than 48 hrs after going to church I and my son got sick again. I do all that I can to wash my hands and sanitize as much as possible. However my efforts are in vain I feel because sick people or people with sick family members don't stay at home.
I now have some kind of sinus infection with aches and pains which has made it so that I have to try to take care of my family while I'm super sick. I no longer have health insurance so I cannot afford to go see the doctor to get a prescription for whatever is making me sick. I feel bitter and angry at people who think that it is more important to go to church sick (putting others/my family and I at risk for getting illnesses that you KNOW you are carrying) then it is to stay at home to recover (the whole family).
Am I being brash? I think that once you have had to spend as much time in doors away from friends and family because we keep getting sick then you might not feel the same way. Is it that there is something wrong with our bodies that are making it so that we keep getting sick? It's very possible. Do I find it rather ironic that we are not the only family with the same sicknesses? No I don't think that it is ironic, I think that it is others being selfish letting their sicknesses spread because they want to get out of their houses and now once again I'm stuck in mine! So Thank you to whoever it was who decided to spending time socializing while sick.
One of my BIGGEST problems right now is making it to church, I want nothing more then to be able to make it to church every week. Since the break out of the Swine flu my family has had a hard time remaining healthy. This year we have been more sick then we have EVER been in the 5 years that I have been married combined! I have spent weeks and weeks at home not letting my kids and my self interact with others because I did not want to spread the illnesses around. I feel that if a parent is sick or a child is sick the WHOLE FAMILY is carrying the germs of the same illness.
IF YOU OR YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN ARE SICK PLEASE FOR RESPECT OF OTHERS ALL OF YOU STAY AT HOME!
Within less than 48 hrs after going to church I and my son got sick again. I do all that I can to wash my hands and sanitize as much as possible. However my efforts are in vain I feel because sick people or people with sick family members don't stay at home.
I now have some kind of sinus infection with aches and pains which has made it so that I have to try to take care of my family while I'm super sick. I no longer have health insurance so I cannot afford to go see the doctor to get a prescription for whatever is making me sick. I feel bitter and angry at people who think that it is more important to go to church sick (putting others/my family and I at risk for getting illnesses that you KNOW you are carrying) then it is to stay at home to recover (the whole family).
Am I being brash? I think that once you have had to spend as much time in doors away from friends and family because we keep getting sick then you might not feel the same way. Is it that there is something wrong with our bodies that are making it so that we keep getting sick? It's very possible. Do I find it rather ironic that we are not the only family with the same sicknesses? No I don't think that it is ironic, I think that it is others being selfish letting their sicknesses spread because they want to get out of their houses and now once again I'm stuck in mine! So Thank you to whoever it was who decided to spending time socializing while sick.
I need to freakin Relax!
I think most women...(those who are...getting action) have had at one point or another felt that bit of panic...the kind that you get from being a week late. (ya know...from your good ol' friend mother nature) Now I'm like 97% sure that there are several factors as to why this is happening. It's been a SUPER stressful week. I have so many papers to write and math homework to figure out on top of some normal family drama. Now I know that when I'm stressed that it can make "things" from progressing....like they should. It is so easy to go online these days and find a good calculator that will help you figure out when things SHOULD be happening. Then when you read about "common signs of pregnancy" you can't help but freak out because you have a chest that hurts and you do feel a bit crampy but it COULD be that our friend MN is coming...or it can also just be an indicator of pregnancy. Since after I had baby #1 I've been like clock work. I've never skipped a beat...every 28 days...wha-bam! Full force of "I need chocolate, you need to rub my back and don't you dare think about putting your hands there Mister!"
Now I've heard that when there is a change in the seasons that it can often change your cycles, but thus far that has never been a problem. (like I said, clock work!) I know (or at least I'm really hoping) that all I need to do is relax. I need to be not up tight....not going to lie though it is really hard to relax when we just found out that we didn't get into the schools that we wanted and I have to move far away. I would go run to help me relax but it's snowing outside and I can't take my kids outside when it's this cold for that long. Grrr....I think I will break down and buy a test. I know I will feel so silly after I take the test and it is negative, but at least it will be peace of mind right?!
Now I've heard that when there is a change in the seasons that it can often change your cycles, but thus far that has never been a problem. (like I said, clock work!) I know (or at least I'm really hoping) that all I need to do is relax. I need to be not up tight....not going to lie though it is really hard to relax when we just found out that we didn't get into the schools that we wanted and I have to move far away. I would go run to help me relax but it's snowing outside and I can't take my kids outside when it's this cold for that long. Grrr....I think I will break down and buy a test. I know I will feel so silly after I take the test and it is negative, but at least it will be peace of mind right?!
I thought this was kinda funny because this is what I feel like I'm doing right now...I keep looking at the clock and am thinking to myself "Any second now!"
And PS. IF you thought that this was some kind of April fools joke...it's is NOT :( (I guess the joke is on me)
Just as an update...Phew, no babies coming anytime soon...negative test. :)
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