Your kids will always win.
Okay, mine will. I'm conceding defeat. Even if I raise them to be the boys I want them to be, they will still win.
Case in point. I foolishly made fun of Rhee for being able to trick him into eating healthy food today. Usually I can get him to eat whatever we are eating because he has a paranoia of being left out. Because I value some sane time in my day, usually let him watch Disney Junior while eating breakfast and lunch (we do eat dinner as a family at the dining room table so hopefully I haven't ruined him completely). This can either add to my sanity or completely wipe it out, it's a gamble I'm willing to take. So back to the taunting of my son.
Today was a robust lunch of frozen pizza and sugar snap peas & carrots. I think a nearly two year old could completely subsist on pizza but am not willing to put in the research to support it. Because of this, the peas & carrots. I'm hoping it balances it out somehow. Directly after publicly laughing at him on Facebook for my trickery, I hear a maniacal laugh come from his highchair (which is facing away from me).
As I turn to look, he is stretching his neck to peer around the back of the chair to find me. I immediately notice there is something amiss with his face. One nostril is abnormally large. As I run in for a closer inspection, I realized he has stuffed a carrot up his nose. I am also assaulted by a horrible stench, he has pooped his pants while eating (read: mama is also trying to eat). Guess I'll be losing that baby weight faster than I anticipated.
Well played sir.
You win. You always do.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Zombie Showers
No, I'm not talking about flesh eating walking dead. I'm talking about mommies who just want some sleep and a shower that isn't interrupted by screaming or in my case, my oldest throwing books or picture frames in the shower with me. True story.
I can't be the only mom who gets up early (I hate mornings) so I can get a shower in before Rhee's 2pm nap every day. Some days it works and some days it doesn't. Sitting around dirty in my pjs until the afternoon is not how I pictured domestic life (let's not get into the fairy tale I thought it would be!) but it is my reality.
This is after being up multiple times in a night with a newborn who I think takes secret delight in waking me just to put his paci back in his mouth. I have often thought I heard gleeful laughing after he purposely spits it out for the 256th time in one night.
I digress.
All of this leads to the shower where I am frantically trying to shave my legs (yes, I shave my legs every day, I can't stand it otherwise. I may not do my hair or make up but darn it, my legs will be smooth!) with my eyes half shut from lack of sleep. There is no coherent thought going on at this point, it's just a sleepy race against the clock of two little boys waking up.
Sigh.
But then, God has been good to me this morning. I have showered and have a coffee in hand while blogging without being interrupted.
It's going to be a good day in mommyland.
I can't be the only mom who gets up early (I hate mornings) so I can get a shower in before Rhee's 2pm nap every day. Some days it works and some days it doesn't. Sitting around dirty in my pjs until the afternoon is not how I pictured domestic life (let's not get into the fairy tale I thought it would be!) but it is my reality.
This is after being up multiple times in a night with a newborn who I think takes secret delight in waking me just to put his paci back in his mouth. I have often thought I heard gleeful laughing after he purposely spits it out for the 256th time in one night.
I digress.
All of this leads to the shower where I am frantically trying to shave my legs (yes, I shave my legs every day, I can't stand it otherwise. I may not do my hair or make up but darn it, my legs will be smooth!) with my eyes half shut from lack of sleep. There is no coherent thought going on at this point, it's just a sleepy race against the clock of two little boys waking up.
Sigh.
But then, God has been good to me this morning. I have showered and have a coffee in hand while blogging without being interrupted.
It's going to be a good day in mommyland.
Monday, January 28, 2013
I Suck at Blogging and Being a Perfect Mother
Not necessarily in that order.
Question is: what do I write about in this over-blogged (yes, I like to make up words) world?
Yes, I'm a perfectionist but this is not the only thing that defines me, it affects my life but it is not who I am. I am things like a daughter, a wife, a mother, a Christian. These things define me more than anything else. Does perfectionism play into any of these? You betcha.
I had my second son, Nicholas on 12/12/12 (best birth date ever!) and Henry (Rhee) is now 22 months. This by far has been the most challenging to me and wanting things just so. My two little boys who don't give a rip about order or how I would like things done.
Schedules out the window, floors always dirty, poop and spit up a regular part of my day, toys everywhere, sleep: not present.
I have talked to a lot of mommies lately to find out what is normal, to gain some kind of perspective. And you know what I've found? We only post the good milestones on Facebook. The wonderful nights of sleep (p.s. I don't believe these really exist, hey, I'm not calling anyone liar here, maybe just some wishful thinking going on), the poops on the potty, my child is reading at 2, etc. Does anyone else feel like they are failing at motherhood when they look at these in jealousy? Most days I'm just trying to survive by giving my boys anything that will keep them from crying at the same time.
I'm not saying you have to be all negative Nancy from now on, I love hearing about all the good things that go on in my friend's lives, especially with their kids. And I love counting both of our blessings. I just want to take some time to blog occasionally to expose my real day to day life with my boys as a SAHM in a positive and hopefully humorous way.
Like during the time it has taken me to write this, I have had to walk away from it approximately 234 times to get something for the boys and Rhee has thrown pizza sauce from the calzones I made for lunch into every possible crevice of his highchair.
Hopefully you can find some encouragement (me too) in knowing that you are not the only one going through the daily struggles (and joys!) of being a SAHM or a working mom juggling professional and home life. I do not claim to be a writer or always grammatically correct and I overuse parenthesis and exclamation points (deal with it!), just a mom trying to survive and even thrive in this environment.
More to come later when I am not trying to type with one hand while also nursing my infant. What are your biggest challenges as a mama?
Question is: what do I write about in this over-blogged (yes, I like to make up words) world?
Yes, I'm a perfectionist but this is not the only thing that defines me, it affects my life but it is not who I am. I am things like a daughter, a wife, a mother, a Christian. These things define me more than anything else. Does perfectionism play into any of these? You betcha.
I had my second son, Nicholas on 12/12/12 (best birth date ever!) and Henry (Rhee) is now 22 months. This by far has been the most challenging to me and wanting things just so. My two little boys who don't give a rip about order or how I would like things done.
Schedules out the window, floors always dirty, poop and spit up a regular part of my day, toys everywhere, sleep: not present.
I have talked to a lot of mommies lately to find out what is normal, to gain some kind of perspective. And you know what I've found? We only post the good milestones on Facebook. The wonderful nights of sleep (p.s. I don't believe these really exist, hey, I'm not calling anyone liar here, maybe just some wishful thinking going on), the poops on the potty, my child is reading at 2, etc. Does anyone else feel like they are failing at motherhood when they look at these in jealousy? Most days I'm just trying to survive by giving my boys anything that will keep them from crying at the same time.
I'm not saying you have to be all negative Nancy from now on, I love hearing about all the good things that go on in my friend's lives, especially with their kids. And I love counting both of our blessings. I just want to take some time to blog occasionally to expose my real day to day life with my boys as a SAHM in a positive and hopefully humorous way.
Like during the time it has taken me to write this, I have had to walk away from it approximately 234 times to get something for the boys and Rhee has thrown pizza sauce from the calzones I made for lunch into every possible crevice of his highchair.
Hopefully you can find some encouragement (me too) in knowing that you are not the only one going through the daily struggles (and joys!) of being a SAHM or a working mom juggling professional and home life. I do not claim to be a writer or always grammatically correct and I overuse parenthesis and exclamation points (deal with it!), just a mom trying to survive and even thrive in this environment.
More to come later when I am not trying to type with one hand while also nursing my infant. What are your biggest challenges as a mama?
Sunday, March 25, 2012
6FIT Eve
Twas the Night before 6FIT (a poem for 6FITTERs!)
Twas the night before 6FIT, when all through the studio DanceFIT,
Not a dancer was more excited, than those in 6FIT.
The healthy food was picked and all placed in the kitchen with care,
In the hopes of a healthy lifestyle change in 6 weeks fair.
The dancers were nestled, all snuggled in their beds,
While visions of natural energy danced in their heads.
And Gina in her webcam and I in my workout clothes, do sit,
Had just settled in for a virtual class of CardioFIT.
Now BalletFIT, now Legs Bums & Tums, now Arms & Abs!
On Mountain Climbers, On High Knees, on on Plank Jacks!
To healthy living, to weight loss!
Now dash to health, dash to health 6 days a week!
Gina sprang to her studio, both virtual and Brookline,
And away all the dancers all flew like feathers fine.
But I heard Gina exclaim, over classes no need to fight,
Happy 6FIT to all, and to all a good workout night!
Happy 6FIT Eve every one!!! :)
Leta
Twas the night before 6FIT, when all through the studio DanceFIT,
Not a dancer was more excited, than those in 6FIT.
The healthy food was picked and all placed in the kitchen with care,
In the hopes of a healthy lifestyle change in 6 weeks fair.
The dancers were nestled, all snuggled in their beds,
While visions of natural energy danced in their heads.
And Gina in her webcam and I in my workout clothes, do sit,
Had just settled in for a virtual class of CardioFIT.
Now BalletFIT, now Legs Bums & Tums, now Arms & Abs!
On Mountain Climbers, On High Knees, on on Plank Jacks!
To healthy living, to weight loss!
Now dash to health, dash to health 6 days a week!
Gina sprang to her studio, both virtual and Brookline,
And away all the dancers all flew like feathers fine.
But I heard Gina exclaim, over classes no need to fight,
Happy 6FIT to all, and to all a good workout night!
Happy 6FIT Eve every one!!! :)
Leta
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Missing
Okay, I'm just going to continue in my 'too honest' vein of my past blog posts.
I both miss and feel some relief that the last two weeks have been 6FIT free. I feel relief in that the last two weeks have seen some pretty bad eating habits, I'm so glad I do not have to log what I ate for all to see. I have been working out 2 to 3 times a week, not the 6 days a week of 6FIT, but better than nothing!
I am missing talking on a daily basis with our team, emails aren't the same (but much appreciated nonetheless)!
The next 6FIT begins on 3/26 and I can't wait. This go around, it would be fabulous to have a team of Virginia remote/virtual participants!
If you never work out (like me before the last 6FIT), workout when you can, or if you are a workout fiend, this program is for you. The beauty of it is that everyone can do it. If you already have good habits, you can encourage those around you and challenge yourself in news ways. If you need lots of help (like me), it gives you the accountability so you can succeed.
It is not a diet, it is a lifestyle change. It helps you create good habits.
Anyway, I hope many of you will join me on this journey, it is 6 weeks, 3/26/12 to 5/7/12. If you are in Virginia, please contact me and let me know so we can get our Virginia team up and running! I just need 3 more people!
Happy weekend!
I both miss and feel some relief that the last two weeks have been 6FIT free. I feel relief in that the last two weeks have seen some pretty bad eating habits, I'm so glad I do not have to log what I ate for all to see. I have been working out 2 to 3 times a week, not the 6 days a week of 6FIT, but better than nothing!
I am missing talking on a daily basis with our team, emails aren't the same (but much appreciated nonetheless)!
The next 6FIT begins on 3/26 and I can't wait. This go around, it would be fabulous to have a team of Virginia remote/virtual participants!
If you never work out (like me before the last 6FIT), workout when you can, or if you are a workout fiend, this program is for you. The beauty of it is that everyone can do it. If you already have good habits, you can encourage those around you and challenge yourself in news ways. If you need lots of help (like me), it gives you the accountability so you can succeed.
It is not a diet, it is a lifestyle change. It helps you create good habits.
Anyway, I hope many of you will join me on this journey, it is 6 weeks, 3/26/12 to 5/7/12. If you are in Virginia, please contact me and let me know so we can get our Virginia team up and running! I just need 3 more people!
Happy weekend!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
MARCH!!!!
A year in pictures! I have never paid much attention to March before, now I have a little man Rhee who is about to turn ~1~!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe it has almost been a year already. Here is (almost) a year in pictures. Above is baby boy just hours old, the first time I got to hold him. Such a good boy!!!
Seriously cute! Not sure how he got in this position, what a little bundle of sleeping joy!
(0-1 months)
Still sleeping a lot so adorable!!!
(1-2 months)
Getting a lot more alert! Probably working on one of his many opinions.
(2-3 months)
Here is where he starts to look like the little boy I know and recognize now. I'm realizing just how fast those months have gone! I wish I could rewind!
(3-4 months)
Trying some food, rice cereal I do believe. He'll eat almost anything now!
(4-5 months)
Loving his exersaucer!
(5-6 months)
He is dreaming of the day where he can catch this cat! Not sure what Jack thinks about it. :)
(6-7 months)
I was sick my first Halloween so I had to stay in, but 2012, I'm gonna bring it!
(7-8 months)
Helping mommy with laundry
(8-9 months)
Oh how I love to play!!!!!
(9-10 months)
I am now into everything, I especially love remotes! I can walk assisted and really want to do it myself. Soon!!!
(10-11 months)
Happy birthday month little man! Love you!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Winner, winner, chicken dinner
With 6FIT officially wrapping up for the winter session. I wanted to share my WINNING! (Sorry, not the in evil manner of Courtney of The Bachelor) moment from all the hard work!
Gina had us take our measurements before and after 6FIT. The results are in: I lost about 5 pounds (I say about because my weight does tend to fluctuate but it is fluctuating on the lower end of that 5 pounds off now).
My chest (thank goodness, don't need to lose anything there) stayed about the same and so did my arms (also thank goodness because my arms are super puny. would have liked to add some bulk here, maybe next 6FIT).
In my waist I lost 1.25 inches (whoa!) and in my hips (read: butt) I also lost 1.25 inches. No wonder those jeans are fitting better! My right and left thighs lost .5 inches and .75 inches respectively.
Moral of the story is, I lost inches in all the right places and I'm so happy about this! I'm really hoping this spurs many of you on to join me in the next 6FIT. It is a program that is designed to meet you where you are at, no experience or fitness required!
Thanks so much DanceFIT studio! I look forward to my virtual classes this month and am eagerly awaiting the next 6FIT starting 3/26/12, please sign up and join me!
www.dancefitstudio.com
Gina had us take our measurements before and after 6FIT. The results are in: I lost about 5 pounds (I say about because my weight does tend to fluctuate but it is fluctuating on the lower end of that 5 pounds off now).
My chest (thank goodness, don't need to lose anything there) stayed about the same and so did my arms (also thank goodness because my arms are super puny. would have liked to add some bulk here, maybe next 6FIT).
In my waist I lost 1.25 inches (whoa!) and in my hips (read: butt) I also lost 1.25 inches. No wonder those jeans are fitting better! My right and left thighs lost .5 inches and .75 inches respectively.
Moral of the story is, I lost inches in all the right places and I'm so happy about this! I'm really hoping this spurs many of you on to join me in the next 6FIT. It is a program that is designed to meet you where you are at, no experience or fitness required!
Thanks so much DanceFIT studio! I look forward to my virtual classes this month and am eagerly awaiting the next 6FIT starting 3/26/12, please sign up and join me!
www.dancefitstudio.com
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