Joyous Mother's Day Week---Enjoying our Bambino Blessings

Melanie- You could never exhaust a friendship here! That is what friends are for. :D It might sound strange but I like hearing how you handle the teenage situations because you have so much insight. I hope I can remember these stories when James (and potentially others) are older. BBL High and Tight made me giggle...:p sounds funny.

Christine- Awww...I think I would work out like crazy too if James was away from me. You can check in with us more too. :D I also like to hear your stories of Jimmy and his acting out because James will be there soon. I learn so much from you awesome moms. I am like a sponge, soaking it all up!

I bought some Almond butter for the first time and I really like it. Now what can I make with it?

I get a little frustrated with someone I know who complains that she needs to lose weight but finds every excuse in the book to not workout. She has the potential to eat well (she lost about 20 lbs last year) but what she really needs is movement. Oh well...I can't save everyone. :eek:
 
I know I'm thinking that I'm going to want to go on some lloooonnnnngggg runs when all this company is here....but I feel so darn guilty leaving my girls for so long. I know it sounds silly, stupid mommy-guilt. I have to remind myself that I am a BETTER mom AFTER my workouts.

I'm also baffled at how fast our fitness level goes down. I ran over 13 miles less than a month ago and now I have trouble focusing thru a five mile run. :( How fair is that? I have to work myself back up...and it's alot of work.

Jen, I hear people all the time talk about losing weight. It's hard...but I have to remind myself how lucky I am to have the drive to want to lose weight and be healthy. Others want to be healthy too, but they don't have the drive/motivation it takes. We are fortunate.

Chatting with Jory last night reminded me how much I need to stay in touch with him. Life gets so busy and with my other children it's hard to be on top of everything. Jory loves it when we hang out at nighttime. I haven't been doing this since I've gone back to work b/c I feel like I need sleep (which I do). I think I'm going to have to try to hang out with him more in the evenings on nights when I don't work the next morning....at least weekly.

I did the first 1/2 of high & tight but my copy has glitches in it. Urgh. I think I'm going to take the day off of working out. I accidently bought the wrong running shoes Asics Cummulus instead of Asics Nimbus and my back is a bit sore today. Another rookie move. :p
 
Just a quick hello! I did Insanity tonight and it felt so good. I didn't think I had the energy for it but it kicked in! Making some granola now, getting J ready for bed and off I go. I might get up early with DH to do weights in AM!

Hi to all! I'll chat more tomorrow!
 
I have insanity and SQUEEZE on tap for tomorrow as well as cardio abs. I did Muscle Max today. Cede is enormous in that one. I know that i am an awful human but it bugs me as I am wincing with each rep and watchign the screen. So glad that Shaun T gave you the power, Jen.
Mel- I know we are far away, but I would love ot be your virtual runnign partner any time. I know that it is a mental game for me. DH and I talk abou thow odd it is that a 3 miler can make me feel like crap and walk some days and other days, rattling off 20. I am here if you ever want to call and vent, you know.
Ok, BBL, John is squirming, dinner is about done and I need to assemble bottles. Tonight we are having roasted parmesan asparagus, barley, and garlic peppercorn pork loin.
Love you ladies!
 
Little Js and M&Ms are sleeping. :D I know it's early, but I popped 1/2 ambien and welcome the Sandman tonight!!!

Christine~ too bad we couldn't chat during our runs. I enjoyed chatting with my friend so much during the last run....I wonder if I could even do one without her now!!

Well, neighbors decided to call law enforcement regarding DS making a hideout with their abdandoned building. DH will have a visit from Officer Friendly tomorrow while I'm at work. Poor DH. I wish I could be here. Oh well. It's so hard, but I can't protect DS now....its out of my hands for now.

Work tomorrow, then pick my friend up from airport. I'm excited. :D
 
Morning!
I tried to post nurmerous times yesterday and kept getting "errors"..don't know what's up with that!
Both girlies are up..bb in a bit!
 
shhh, john is STILL ASLEEP! Yay! He has been sleeping awesome the past week or so. i am so relieved. HE wakes around 4 most nights to get out of teh swaddle and goes back to sleep. TOday he had a full 9 ounces adn went back to sleep. There is a god.
BBL, want to spend time with jimmy before he leaves later today.
:)
 
Susan- Easy???? Like Christine said...just you wait! (Insert evil smile here) I believe that Insanity is what you make it too. You can really go all out one day and go a little easier another and still get a killer workout. Yay for coming to the dark side! :p

Christine- OMG for John sleeping!!! YAY! Maybe he is finally getting the hang of this sleepin stuff. Your dinner sounded awesome! DH grilled chicken last night (after working 12 hr shift) and made us salads! We both were too tired last night but I may have give him some lovin to show my appreciation! I never really paid much attention to Cede in the videos until you pointed it out. Thanks! ;) I don't understand why she is always bigger??? Hasn't she been working out for years???? I want to look like the girl in Insanity that wears the black sports bra and little red shorts....she is my goal!

Melanie- I am sorry that law enforcement is getting involved. What a tough situation to be in but your attitude about it amazes me. You are right, it is out of your hands. Poor Jory.... Sending hugs to him and you!

Woke up at 530a to do Meso 2 Disc 19 Chest shoulders and tris. I really like Meso 2 but the workouts are so long. I barely finished it before J woke up. Will do an STS abs tonight and then plan on just hanging with my boys. Did I tell you guys I am doing a 5K on Saturday? We are hosting the 5K to raise money for our center and it should be fun. I don't have huge expectations because I haven't been running but I am interested in seeing how well I do since Insanity.

Have a great one ladies!
 
Well, had a great day yesterday, was off so I fit in a long workout to sweat out the lemon cakle I had for mother's day :). Ran 3.5 miles and then did a full body w/o. DH was feeling so sick last night, had fever and chills and went to bed early, poor thing. I left this morning and he was feeling better but was still in bed.
Ah, I got a baby Bjorn at Babies R us, it was 20$ off and Daniel seems to like it.He likes to be facing forward only!

Jen, a 5k! How exciting! I have only run a 5k in my whole life but I loved the people's energy and loved it. I may sign up for another one during the summer.

Christine, for how long is Jimmy gone? Holy cow, 9 ounces?? Daniel's appetite is not that great. In fact, he gets so easily distracted by ANYTHING around him when I nurse him that it's hard to feed him nowadays.

Susan, I've never heard of anyone else saying that Insanity was kinda easy, your endurance must be thru the roof. It challenges me every single time. I have;nt tried Cathe's Hiit w/o yet. That's up my alley!

Melanie, you're motivating me to stick with running. I mean I just jog in the TM at 5mph rate but that's plenty for me until I build endurance. I'm trying to run in the TM twice per week and the elliptical twice per week so my ankle don't act up. I'm weighting 136-137 now but my midsection is so different. I have lost almost all my baby weight (~3 pounds left) but like I said there is some loose skin that I'm trying hard to get back to the muscle and I'm hoping running does the trick!

Allison, how are you, still enjoying biggest loser? It's almost the finale and then we have to wait until fall for another season. GRRR

Off to work!
 
Priscilla- So glad that you are on the mend! Yes, John is a piggy. He has 9 oz bottles about 4-5 times a day. ANd about 3-4 jars of food.
Jen- Lucky you that DH cooked for you! That is so nice. Bet he appreciated dessert, wink wink... I thought of you while I was doing insanity, and think we need to go take Susan's temperature and make sure she is okay. I think she shoudl try Max Cardio next, hmmm? I am so lame, I went and got some short shorts like Tanya and love them. I only wear them in the house while I exercise so that I do not look like a hoochie mama!
Melanie- Your heart is being torn in so many places, I am so sorry. Even more, how upsetting that your friends are coling the police. What did he want with the shed anyhow? If it makes you feel anybetter, by DH has been arrested on a few occasions. Once he ended up in jail during parents weekend at Illinois, and managed to get bailed out before brunch, parents never knew. They do now, but goodness. This is the same man, who now considers it stealing if I take more napkins than I need at Starbucks. Feel better missy. Did you ever try Squeeze?
Susan- I am hoping you are feeling much better adn that the packign is coming along okay.
Lisa- You inspired me to do some insanity today, thank you!
I am so missing Jimmy. It is weird how much the chaos drives me nuts nad now I am just picking my nose with no body to play with. We went for a long run this mornign all together and then he and DH left for the airport. I packed goodies for him to open on the plane in his backpack. They landed and are at the grandparents. The treacherous troll of a BIL is dropping his screaming child there tomorrow. Bah. Oh well. I sent Jimmy with some princess toys for her, because better to play nice, right? I can still think about not liking them, but ddo not want to influence him. He does not liek Nicolette anyhow, but that is his decision!!!
So, I forgot how much easier one kid is than two! I feel like I am on vacation a bit. I did insanity and Core MAx while he had his first nap. I am doing scrapbooks during his final nap. I want to go for another run, but will do that tomorrw while he sleeps in the stroller. I get giddy when I think about how nice it will be to work out in peace. Ahhhh. I think tonight will be hard. I love nightime when we all eat dinner, and the whole chaos of tired kids and bath and stuff. I have a lot of recorded shows to catch up on and will get my fill. ANd I am goign to bed early every night. I might look 10 years younger by friday, especially if john is going to continue wonderful sleep habits!
I am excited to watch BL tonight. Hmmm. That means later to bed, but okay! I hate when that ends. I will need to bachelorette on the DVR and I think I will also add Living with Jillian.
BBL, hope you all had terrific days!
Oh, and allison, I was wondering if you ended up liking yoru Rykas? I love mine, and agree that I get numb feet when I get teh wrong size. I am an inbetween size so nothing fits my ugly feet.
 
Christine- Max Cardio for Susan it is! I wish I could come hang out with you while DH and Jimmy were gone. Would be fun...we could even have a sleep over with the boys! Isn't Tanya the Asian girl?? I haven't seen her wear shorts. I like the itty bity shorts on the brunette chick with the long ponytail. I am curious to see if Allie annoys me on the Bachlorette. I want to watch Living with Jillian too but I am so far behind on my DVR'd shows....I can barely fit in the two hour BLs. I might have to cut a few here soon.

Priscila- Don't you feel so much better after a long workout? James loves to face forward too!

I did No Equip Abs from STS and LOVED it! It was very challenging and I could feel the muscles burning right away. I'm torn between doing a run tomorrow or an Insanity. James fell asleep drinking his bottle and is in bed already. I'm off to dreamland too..... zzzzz
 
Hey everyone. It's a big night...I actually get to use the COMPUTER to type instead of my phone :).

Jen-enjoy your 5k! Insanity probably has you in such good condition that you'll fly right through it

Priscila-awesome workout! I haven't tried Reese in the bjorn since she was pretty little...may need to give it another shot.

Christina-hugs to you on your time without Jimmy. I hope John continues his good sleep so that you can really recharge during Jimmy's time away. I know it must be so hard having him away..Glad that I could inspire you to do Insanity! I was so energetic after my workout--never felt that way after a morning workout before. Maybe it was a fluke..we'll see tomorrow when I try another if Reese has a good night.

Melanie-sorry about everything that's going on. You sure keep your head up high, despite it all. I commend your positive attitude. Were the "friends" that pressed charges really friends?? I mean, c'mon, kids do stupid things, and I think they can learn from their mistakes without such drastic measures.

Susan-Insanity is easy? Seriously? I bow down to you! You should try Max Cardio Conditioning next...hard but FUN (in a masochistic kind of way)!

I've been a super piggy lately. Really. I make John look like he's on a diet, Christine. I don't even want to think about the amount of peanut butter and nuts I've eaten in the past couple days. I make a mix of natural peanut butter, oats, walnuts, almonds,flaxseed, and honey, and I clearly need to stop making it! Sugar needs to go again, too...achy, achy. Someday I will learn that moderation doesn't work for me when it comes to sweets. It's all or nothing.

I've been wanting to try some more high fiber/protein food, and I was thinking about quinoa. Anyone ever cook with it? Are there easy things I can do with it?

Good night to all!
 
HI
Ok..today I sucked at getting back here. I got soo much done!
I put my foot in my mouth saying Insanity was easy uh!!! The one I did wasnt too hard but it was the easiest one! I preivied Max Cardio and I got winded and all sweaty just watching it! I am excited to try it though. I tried to watch Pure Cardio but there was a problem with that dvd for some reason. No biggie though...Max Cardio is on tap for Thursday!
I am feeling better..just congested and hacking up cool moucus..haha. I slept like a rock star last night and hoping for that again tonight. K has been napping great too....2, 2 hour naps.
Ok....dh has been taking good care of me while I have been sick so I need to "take care of him"
Im hoping Im better at chekcing in tomorrow.
 
Hey ladies. Just a couple minutes...popped Ambien & waiting for it to kick in. I'm fighting a horrendous headache so hopping to fall asleep soon.

My friend made it. We've been friends since high school...over 20 years! It's so nice to have her here. The girls have their 6 month check up tomorrow (2 hrs away) so she'll come & help out. Then a little big of consignment shopping.

The folks that called law enforcement weren't friends of ours, just neighbors. The police made an appt to interview Jory tomorrow after school. I'll know more tomorrow. Jory is nervous, this might be what he needs to get his head back together. He's been impulsive lately...which is okay when your 12, but he's 16 now & needs to start to think like an adult. We'll get thru this. Let you know how it goes tomorrow.

I hope to get a run in tomorrow, but I'll be gone most of the day in the "big city", then home for Jory....so it'll be close to 6 or so by the time I'll be "free".

Precila~ running has trimmed my body WAY down. Nursing helps too!

Jen & Lisa~ thanks about your kind words. if this is the worse thing that happens to my kids....we've gotten lucky!

Christine~ lol about your hubby working his way "thru the system". I was a hellian back in the day myself. :eek: I haven't done Squeeze yet...but it's my next video! Friday? I work Thursday, so Friday will be next opportunity.
Waves to all my cyber buddies! Missed you today!!!

Alrighty. Hope my conversion is coherent. I'm off to bed!
 
Morning ladies! I am so sore from STS U/B yesterday morning but I love it! My abs are sore too from No Equip abs.

Lisa- I like quinoa and used to cook with it but can't remember any recipes for the life of me! Old age kickin in.....If I think of some I will post. Its a great food and I hear some people eat it for breakfast. Hope Reese slept good for you!

Melanie- Hopefully the interview is just a formality and the neighbors really don't want to press charges. I'm wondering if they are thinking in their minds that this will teach Jory a lesson but not go any farther with it. Fingers crossed that it is all it is. Have fun with your friend! That is great that she is there to help! Can't wait to hear how big the girls are after their check up. James's 6 mo. appt is tomorrow so I only work half a day! Yipee!

Susan- Glad to hear you are feeling better! Don't you feel more accomplished when you stay off the computer and get things done?? ;) I feel so guilty sometimes coming on here at home because I need to be doing so many other things but I always miss you gals! I am doing an Insanity on Thursday too so maybe we can do Max Cardio together??? :p

Speaking of "taking care of DH", mine is on a "quiet time" kick lately! He made comments this morning about what he wants to do tonight (;)) so I bribed him and said "if I get to do STS legs then we will talk." :p I'm beginning to see more workouts in my future..... :p

Enjoy your day! BBL for more!
 
Morning!
Slept good again last night! Did Meso1 disc 8. After Meso 1 I plan on doing full body weights a couple times a week mixed with lots of cardio. Times will be getting really stressful getting ready to move so I will need to get my weights done!

Jen-what a great way to assure your workouts!!

K has been coughing thru her entire nap..I keep thinking shes awake but shes still out.
I go to the denitst at noon...tkaing K to dh at work.
 
Hi
Made it back from the dentist. K had fun with dh at work. she zonked out on the way home and is napping. She never coughed again after her first nap..thank goodness.

Melanie-hiope your day with frined is going well. Let us know how the shots go.
Christine-whatch doin today?
Lisa- I soo understand the moderation thing.I wish I could get a grasp of it! Sugar is m;y only downfall diet wise....I need a major intervention!

HI Pricilla, Allison, Judy, Kentra, Jen
Im off to have some coffee and clean. Im moving in 3 weeks from Friday...arrggggghhhh!
 
Jimmy misses mommy. Apparently there were some nuclear melt downs. I miss him too. I made a video of me and john for him to cheer him up. John slept awful last night and is not napping today. I am beat. I might put him in the bjorn adn go to teh mall. All I have done today is try to get him to nap. I am going nuts! BBL, but wanted to say hi!
And, Jen, yes the short shorts like tanya wears! They are so cute as long as my underwear is made of teflon to hold my butt in.
 
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