Weight, is any woman happy with hers? I feel like I have been struggling with my weight essentially since I was about 13 years old. It seems like the more I try to lose weight, the more weight I gain. I do good for a little while and then I just fall right off the wagon!
I feel so overwhelmed with work, being a good mom, being a good wife, taking care of the house, taking care of me. Because of all of that it is really difficult for me to find time to exercise. I have been going to a trainer for the past year and I attend religiously 2 times/week. Where I struggle is finding time to do cardio and watching what I eat.
I love food. I find it very comforting and I just really enjoy it. Our Southern culture is centered around food. We use food and drinks as ways to socialize. Give me some carbs and I'm a happy girl!
Our Southern weather makes it misreable to be outside 99.9% of the time. I know why people in Colorado are so healthy, they have awesome weather which allows them to be more active outdoors. In Louisiana we have maybe 2-3 weeks out of the year where we have nice weather outside. I take full advantage of this by loading Anna in BOB(our awesome jogging stroller and 4th family member) and going for walks outside. I also have been having a lot of fun taking her outside to swing and slide on her playset.
I am trying to lose weight but geez is it hard! UGH! If we can clone another human being why can't we discover a pill that keeps you skinny??? FYI: I hate all you naturally skinny bitches.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Adventures with a Toddler
I look at Anna and I can not believe how fast she has grown! She changes everyday and most days I wish there was a "Pause" button I could push. I have several nicknames for Anna such as Anna Banana, Pumpkin, Pumpkalicious, Pumpkin-doodle, Monkey, Pumpkinator(like Terminator), Doodle bug, Princess, Diva, Brat, Mini-Dave, Mini-Faye(my grandmother who had quite the attitude). Yes, Anna probably has more nicknames than any other person alive. :)
It is amazing how wonderful being a mother is. I have this little petite girl with a big attitude and personality to match. She definitely has a mind of her own and is not going to do anything she doesn't want to(can't imagine where she gets that from). She runs and walks with a twist that is so adorable and funny at the same time. She never stops moving and is so A.D.D. Anna's favorite things to play with is items that she can organize or take a part and put back together such as blocks, stacking cups, buckets, etc.
This past month Anna has really started talking a lot and singing and dancing. For Valentine's Day she received a card that sings when you open it and everytime Anna opens it and hears the song, she starts twirling. It is seriously the cutest thing ever. I am sure every mother has moments like this and they are so precious. They are the moments you thank God for blessing you with this wonderful little person.
Anna never stops moving which is probably her saving grace because she eats a TON! She eats more than any kid I know but luckily also she loves veggies and fruits. I am constantly chasing after Anna and for such a tiny person she sure can move fast! I feel like I am always preventing the next disaster!
Anna is very much like Dave in the sense that she has to be entertained. She is definitely not one of those quiet kids that enjoy playing by themself. I have to say that I am glad she isn't though. She has so much personality and spunk. Anna loves her "Ba" which is her pacifier. I try to only give it to her at bedtime but when she is yelling "Ba Momma Ba!" it is kinda hard to hold out! I think we will takle that mountain when she is 2!
I love my child more than I ever thought was possible. I am amazed daily by her. There are moments in motherhood that I wish I could delete (like when I accidentially slammed Anna's fingers in a door hinge) but overall it is one of the best experiences of my life. Every day is a new adventure with this perfect little girl!
It is amazing how wonderful being a mother is. I have this little petite girl with a big attitude and personality to match. She definitely has a mind of her own and is not going to do anything she doesn't want to(can't imagine where she gets that from). She runs and walks with a twist that is so adorable and funny at the same time. She never stops moving and is so A.D.D. Anna's favorite things to play with is items that she can organize or take a part and put back together such as blocks, stacking cups, buckets, etc.
This past month Anna has really started talking a lot and singing and dancing. For Valentine's Day she received a card that sings when you open it and everytime Anna opens it and hears the song, she starts twirling. It is seriously the cutest thing ever. I am sure every mother has moments like this and they are so precious. They are the moments you thank God for blessing you with this wonderful little person.
Anna never stops moving which is probably her saving grace because she eats a TON! She eats more than any kid I know but luckily also she loves veggies and fruits. I am constantly chasing after Anna and for such a tiny person she sure can move fast! I feel like I am always preventing the next disaster!
Anna is very much like Dave in the sense that she has to be entertained. She is definitely not one of those quiet kids that enjoy playing by themself. I have to say that I am glad she isn't though. She has so much personality and spunk. Anna loves her "Ba" which is her pacifier. I try to only give it to her at bedtime but when she is yelling "Ba Momma Ba!" it is kinda hard to hold out! I think we will takle that mountain when she is 2!
I love my child more than I ever thought was possible. I am amazed daily by her. There are moments in motherhood that I wish I could delete (like when I accidentially slammed Anna's fingers in a door hinge) but overall it is one of the best experiences of my life. Every day is a new adventure with this perfect little girl!
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