3.31.2011
3.30.2011
3.29.2011
Fitness Update
I've been able to get on the bike for 15-20 minutes every other day since March 20! YES! A few more weeks and hopefully I will have some semblance of a habit in place?
I can already feel my legs and heart getting stronger. Sometimes the BIG HILL feels impossible but every time I manage make it to the top!
I can already feel my legs and heart getting stronger. Sometimes the BIG HILL feels impossible but every time I manage make it to the top!
3.28.2011
Walking Soon!
A. took her first "official to me" step yesterday, her birthday! Just 1 step over to my leg, but still. :) She has also been walking across her crib to me in the past week. She was awake several times last night "mulling it over" how to do this walking thing!
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| Ahlia, 1 Year |
3.27.2011
3.26.2011
Ahlia is 1 Year Old Tomorrow!
It's hard to believe that just 1 year ago I went into labor. Around this time last year Jason and I were enjoying one last night out as parents to 1. :) Happy birthday, sweet Ahlia!
3.25.2011
3.24.2011
3.23.2011
A Wellness Goal Made Public
Twice this week I have made it 10 minutes on Jason's old 10-speed bike on our very hilly road. My legs were on fire afterward, and I could hardly walk down the stairs! But of course the accomplishment felt wonderful after having too many months years of mushy muscles!
"They" say it's best to tell your friends of your goals, or otherwise make them public, to keep yourself accountable. So... here I go. I'm officially making known here of my goal to keep up the biking at least 3 times per week. YES, I can do this and be a good example for A and Z. Three times per week is attainable. Carving out enough time in the day [for myself] can be tricky these days, but I figure 10 minutes is more than 0 minutes!
(Doesn't it take 21+ days to form a habit?)
What Have I Been Doing Already?
I have also done some Yoga/Pilates DVDs. Those are nice when some Zen time is needed but don't quite give me that invigorating cardio workout for my heart. I've tried doing some stairs in the house or on the deck (while kiddos nap) for cardio but talk about boooooring! Pushups have also helped my back and posture somewhat. Go figure! ;)
What other ideas do you have for exercising on a budget?
Inspirations
I should note some of my inspirations. A friend has a very inspiring blog, "Fat Little Legs," where she details her journey to lose 100+ pounds, with good ol' diet and exercise. Sarah, you rock!! I also recently found Jillian Michael's podcast [iTunes] which has given me another good kick in the pants in the areas of wellness and exercise!
"They" say it's best to tell your friends of your goals, or otherwise make them public, to keep yourself accountable. So... here I go. I'm officially making known here of my goal to keep up the biking at least 3 times per week. YES, I can do this and be a good example for A and Z. Three times per week is attainable. Carving out enough time in the day [for myself] can be tricky these days, but I figure 10 minutes is more than 0 minutes!
(Doesn't it take 21+ days to form a habit?)
What Have I Been Doing Already?
I have also done some Yoga/Pilates DVDs. Those are nice when some Zen time is needed but don't quite give me that invigorating cardio workout for my heart. I've tried doing some stairs in the house or on the deck (while kiddos nap) for cardio but talk about boooooring! Pushups have also helped my back and posture somewhat. Go figure! ;)
What other ideas do you have for exercising on a budget?
Inspirations
I should note some of my inspirations. A friend has a very inspiring blog, "Fat Little Legs," where she details her journey to lose 100+ pounds, with good ol' diet and exercise. Sarah, you rock!! I also recently found Jillian Michael's podcast [iTunes] which has given me another good kick in the pants in the areas of wellness and exercise!
3.22.2011
3.20.2011
3.18.2011
3.17.2011
Do What You Can to Help Your Child Avoid These Substances
Eeeek... If you let it be... it can be scary being a parent today!
http://www.safbaby.com/12-things-your-child-should-avoid-in-2010
http://www.safbaby.com/12-things-your-child-should-avoid-in-2010
3.16.2011
3.14.2011
3.12.2011
3.10.2011
3.08.2011
Woodworking: Truck Seat
3.07.2011
3.06.2011
Ahlia is 11 Months Old!
She is a speed crawler now! No walking but she is standing for longer periods of time without holding on for support. Zyler is (finally) learning to play nicely with her and is starting to get the hang of sharing (some days). (Adequate sleeps helps!) Tonight I "speed" read her and Zyler Goodnight Moon as she flipped the pages as fast as she could. It was kind of funny. As a friend reminded me on her blog, they will be too big to even carry in such a short time! When we are young, we can't wait to be 5, then 10, then 16, 18, 21... Then, all of a sudden, you wish you could freeze time and stop your little ones from growing so darn fast.
3.01.2011
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