I wonder what it's like to just wake up. Ya know, just have your eyes open on their own in the morning and decide - "Hey self, I think I'd like to get up now"..... I have no recollection of what that's like. While I was talking to my sister today I thought about how nice it must be to do that. I mean, I know people without children are tired too, but I have no choice. If I stay in bed a little longer, mayhem could be downstairs in less than 5 minutes. Children would starve, fight, pour cereal all over the ground....
Last night I went to bed with visions of waking up rested, working out hard, making cookies and getting things done. A perfect Saturday! Instead, my poor daughter decided to scream from about 30 minutes after I laid my head down until 1:15AM... Poor girl, I have no idea what was wrong with her, but she seemed to just want to play.... too bad she doesn't understand the words - It is One Fifteen in the morning, dear! Because that could have solved our problem right there.
So, today, I will do my best. Because I know that in just a short time this will all be over. Scarlett will not need me in the middle of the night, I will look in on her and want to wake her up as I do sometimes with Noah. Also, I will try not to eat all of the cookie dough that is meant to make yummy cookies for family we love :)
P.S. If in fact, no one reading this gets any cookies, I apologize.... I'm only human ;)
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Unproductive Centerpiece
Well as unproductive as a centerpiece can be anyway....
Whose idea was this anyway????? This thing is setting me back all the calories I'm burning.... but I do love the way it looks, even though it looks kind of weird in this pic, but whatever..... it used to be full, but thanks to the Farntastic Four, it's not.
Get Busy Tuesday!
As I'm typing my arms feel like jello, so if I mistype a lot I probably won't even go back and fix it...
I'm making up *read: punishing myself* for the over indulging, pidly 4 point earning weekend I had. :) Sure, the birthday party for my one year old darling neighbor was great, but did I HAVE to eat everything on the table? No... But did I? Basically :)
So this morning I laid my babe down for her nap and began hitting it HARD. I count of CardioX done and one half count of Arms&ShouldersX done.... equally me 6 points before noon ;) Not bad, I'm hoping I can get a jog in later and my last week's amazing feat of 10 points might become a more regular thing.
It's cake for me to get in CardioX or KenpoX while the babe sleeps, while still getting a shower and things done. A few weeks ago I would have never thought it possible.
Waking up early in the morning has helped make all this happen. There's something about the workout/healthy train that just makes you feel like SuperWoman and in all reality with the stuff I'm able to get in a 24 hour period I might actually qualify :) It's a cycle I like being in.
What now? Shower, get the feeling back in my arms, do some laundry, make some homemade pumpkin puree, and gather more recipes for my upcoming Christmas dinner for 14!!!!
On a side note, I finally started reading "Eat, Pray, Love" I know, I'm a bajillion year late on this one. I haven't even seen the movie, but I think the book will be great and a nice step away from all the running and parenting books I've been reading.
Happy Get Busy Tuesday!
I'm making up *read: punishing myself* for the over indulging, pidly 4 point earning weekend I had. :) Sure, the birthday party for my one year old darling neighbor was great, but did I HAVE to eat everything on the table? No... But did I? Basically :)
So this morning I laid my babe down for her nap and began hitting it HARD. I count of CardioX done and one half count of Arms&ShouldersX done.... equally me 6 points before noon ;) Not bad, I'm hoping I can get a jog in later and my last week's amazing feat of 10 points might become a more regular thing.
It's cake for me to get in CardioX or KenpoX while the babe sleeps, while still getting a shower and things done. A few weeks ago I would have never thought it possible.
Waking up early in the morning has helped make all this happen. There's something about the workout/healthy train that just makes you feel like SuperWoman and in all reality with the stuff I'm able to get in a 24 hour period I might actually qualify :) It's a cycle I like being in.
What now? Shower, get the feeling back in my arms, do some laundry, make some homemade pumpkin puree, and gather more recipes for my upcoming Christmas dinner for 14!!!!
On a side note, I finally started reading "Eat, Pray, Love" I know, I'm a bajillion year late on this one. I haven't even seen the movie, but I think the book will be great and a nice step away from all the running and parenting books I've been reading.
Happy Get Busy Tuesday!
Friday, December 3, 2010
10 - Update!
I did it! I was a little scared at the end when the hubby came home and wanted to relax and all, but he stuck by me and did the bath/bedtime deal while I went out and hauled my last 4 points in! It felt so great.
CadioX was a blast in the morning, I seriously love that workout! I think I did it more intensely than I ever have, like it was the last time I would ever be able to do it again. That always feels so good though, when you get done and you gave it EVERYTHING :)
AbRipperX was the same, I literally HATE Tony Horton by the end of that, but I know he has my best interest at heart. Hahaha!
I walked around eating little tomatoes, carrots, tangerines and a banana all day then made stir fry for dinner, MmmmMmmm!
I had completely forgotten that I walk AT LEAST a half mile a day taking Noah to school and back so since AbRipper is only 16 minutes and not 20 I thought that made up for it :)
My 4 miles were some of the best miles I've had in awhile. I'm getting used to running in the cold and my playlist was super fun last night so people probably thought I was crazy all running and dancing around. Sometimes my runs feel more like a night of dancing in my head!
When I got back I had the HUGEST adrenaline rush ever and couldn't quit babbling about how proud of myself I was and how awesome I felt. Which leads me to the conclusion that I should do this every week..... but only once a week because I am SORE this morning!
CadioX was a blast in the morning, I seriously love that workout! I think I did it more intensely than I ever have, like it was the last time I would ever be able to do it again. That always feels so good though, when you get done and you gave it EVERYTHING :)
AbRipperX was the same, I literally HATE Tony Horton by the end of that, but I know he has my best interest at heart. Hahaha!
I walked around eating little tomatoes, carrots, tangerines and a banana all day then made stir fry for dinner, MmmmMmmm!
I had completely forgotten that I walk AT LEAST a half mile a day taking Noah to school and back so since AbRipper is only 16 minutes and not 20 I thought that made up for it :)
My 4 miles were some of the best miles I've had in awhile. I'm getting used to running in the cold and my playlist was super fun last night so people probably thought I was crazy all running and dancing around. Sometimes my runs feel more like a night of dancing in my head!
When I got back I had the HUGEST adrenaline rush ever and couldn't quit babbling about how proud of myself I was and how awesome I felt. Which leads me to the conclusion that I should do this every week..... but only once a week because I am SORE this morning!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
10
Today is my day! Today I am setting a goal of earning 10 points in the HBBC! I've just been earning whatever points I naturally get in so far, but today I thought it would be fun to challenge myself since me & Letty don't have too many concrete plans!
Here's my plan:
45minutes of CardioX at my fullest steam will earn me 4- 4.5 points
20 minutes of ab work will earn me 1 point
Running 4 miles tonight will earn me 4 more
And eating all my fruits & veggies will earn me 1 to bring my grand total to......
Here's my plan:
45minutes of CardioX at my fullest steam will earn me 4- 4.5 points
20 minutes of ab work will earn me 1 point
Running 4 miles tonight will earn me 4 more
And eating all my fruits & veggies will earn me 1 to bring my grand total to......
10!!!!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
HBCC "OhNuts" GiveAway!!
So not only is it just motivational and fun to do the Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge from Amanda over there at RunToTheFinish, but she's also offering mad fun giveaways like this one
I've never tried it, but I also love Nut Stuff so I hope I get some!!!!!!!!
Head here to check out all of there yummy looking stuff!!
Monday, November 29, 2010
It's 50 Flippin Degrees Out There!
Boy have I found a whole new kind of mental obsticle for running.
As if just not feeling like it somedays isn't enough, it was 50 degrees out there when I headed out this evening. "I don't friggin think so!" said one side of my brain. "Yes, you will!" said the other.... The next thing I knew I was catapulted out the door by my overachieving body!
I'm glad I went. It was a really great run. Especially with the abundance of Christmas lights out!! I do have to say, some of them sure are tacky! But some are the classic image of a winter wonderland; Can't wait to get our up this weekend :)
As if just not feeling like it somedays isn't enough, it was 50 degrees out there when I headed out this evening. "I don't friggin think so!" said one side of my brain. "Yes, you will!" said the other.... The next thing I knew I was catapulted out the door by my overachieving body!
I'm glad I went. It was a really great run. Especially with the abundance of Christmas lights out!! I do have to say, some of them sure are tacky! But some are the classic image of a winter wonderland; Can't wait to get our up this weekend :)
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