1. I had a reading done after my mom passed and it was really amazing. I was hoping to hear from her tonight during a group reading. She did come through gently, but my grandmother came through loud and clear. It was wonderful! I never believed in this sort of thing until my grandparents died and I began getting signs. I now watch for them and am convinced that there is a life beyond life on earth. It's very comforting.
2. I went to an aerobics class today and heard the teacher talking to another student. The student asked where she goes for vacation and she said "Keuka." Well, I had to get in on that conversation! It was fun to find someone here that knows and loves where I grew up! The class was a killer. I had to modify the abs portion after having done the pilates class yesterday. I swear my sternum and ribs were hurting along with my muscles!
3. We had a BOGO coupon for Friendly's and went for the salads. They were actually very good. I purposely didn't order dessert because I knew I'd be the clean up team. Sure enough, I got some of everyone's leftovers. I did write it in my log! I'll start afresh tomorrow. Tomorrow is a busy day starting early with soccer. Gotta hit the hay.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Keeping it Real
1. I got back from the cruise and thought I'd weigh myself. I never weigh myself. Well, I was the heaviest I've ever been. I decided to start keeping track of what I'm eating. It's amazing how that simple act has kept me from eating a lot of stuff I shouldn't be eating-and that I'd normally eat. I'm not on a diet, but am trying to be more mindful about what I'm putting in my body. I'm trying to get back on an exercise regime and did pretty well this week with a treadmill walk, walk in New Canaan today before my dentist appointment and a pilates class. Whoa! Pilates looks easy, but it's not! This was a mat class and it's all about stretching and core strength. It's truly an amazing workout and will complement my cardio and weight training well.
2. I mentioned my dentist appointment today. Thankfully all is well. Last appointment the hygienist really had to go to town with her instruments as it had been a year since my last check up. This time it was a painless procedure and I was out in no time. I'm usually fastidious about my teeth and was ashamed to admit it had been that long between appointments. Both my kids have teeth issues. Grace has already had 4 pulpotomies after about 10 cavities. Lola has already had one filling and a spot we're watching. I wish I had been even more careful with their teeth, but have been told that their problems probably came in utero, which I couldn't have helped. But, I do make them floss every night. Grace often tries for a "floss break" and I rarely give in!
3. I haven't felt very motivated to do much this week. The only reason I'm writing tonight is a friend said she'd "read about it on my blog." I have so much to deal with-roofer, landscapers, insurance agent, etc. As another friend and I always say, "Calgon, take me away!" You'd only know what that means if you're of a certain age!
2. I mentioned my dentist appointment today. Thankfully all is well. Last appointment the hygienist really had to go to town with her instruments as it had been a year since my last check up. This time it was a painless procedure and I was out in no time. I'm usually fastidious about my teeth and was ashamed to admit it had been that long between appointments. Both my kids have teeth issues. Grace has already had 4 pulpotomies after about 10 cavities. Lola has already had one filling and a spot we're watching. I wish I had been even more careful with their teeth, but have been told that their problems probably came in utero, which I couldn't have helped. But, I do make them floss every night. Grace often tries for a "floss break" and I rarely give in!
3. I haven't felt very motivated to do much this week. The only reason I'm writing tonight is a friend said she'd "read about it on my blog." I have so much to deal with-roofer, landscapers, insurance agent, etc. As another friend and I always say, "Calgon, take me away!" You'd only know what that means if you're of a certain age!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
New Do
1. I wasn't sure I was going to make it to the hair dresser today. Lola was up at 4 with poop in her diaper. Then she had a tummy ache this morning and two more poops. Note to self: don't let her eat so many cucumbers! She was better after the potty breaks. Phew! I got her to school and then flew to my appointment. What a gorgeous ride in the rain. Seriously! Spring is gorgeous here in New England with all the varying colors of green and the pops of color from the blooming trees and flowers. As usual, it took hours for my services and I was out by 1 to fly back to pick Lola up. My hair is a bit shorter than I would like, but looks pretty good. I'm set for another 6 weeks-or 8 if I'm pushing it!
2. Today I got on the scale and was horrified to find that I'm the heaviest I've EVER been! I decided to start a food diary to keep myself honest about what I'm eating. It really made a difference in what I ate today. Last night I roasted a chicken for dinner. I made broth from the bones and then used it and the leftover chicken in a chicken jambalaya for dinner. That was really good. I'm hungry, but will go to bed without my usual bowl of ice cream! I got on the treadmill today. I had it serviced after it was acting funny and had a dedicated outlet installed. It's still giving me the same odd error reading and turned itself off. Argh!
3. Every day of our vacation Lola had a moment where she was down. I'd ask her what was wrong and she'd say she's sad that Olivia is moving. Her best friend from school is moving to Manhattan. Tomorrow her mom is dropping her off for a playdate so the girls can play while she packs up her kitchen. It's sad, but interesting to me that kids at such a young age understand and are affected by what's happening around them. I hope she'll get over it and move on. There are some other very sweet kids in her class.
2. Today I got on the scale and was horrified to find that I'm the heaviest I've EVER been! I decided to start a food diary to keep myself honest about what I'm eating. It really made a difference in what I ate today. Last night I roasted a chicken for dinner. I made broth from the bones and then used it and the leftover chicken in a chicken jambalaya for dinner. That was really good. I'm hungry, but will go to bed without my usual bowl of ice cream! I got on the treadmill today. I had it serviced after it was acting funny and had a dedicated outlet installed. It's still giving me the same odd error reading and turned itself off. Argh!
3. Every day of our vacation Lola had a moment where she was down. I'd ask her what was wrong and she'd say she's sad that Olivia is moving. Her best friend from school is moving to Manhattan. Tomorrow her mom is dropping her off for a playdate so the girls can play while she packs up her kitchen. It's sad, but interesting to me that kids at such a young age understand and are affected by what's happening around them. I hope she'll get over it and move on. There are some other very sweet kids in her class.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Forgot My Head
1. I feel like I would've forgotten my head if it weren't attached today! I just tried to sign in to this account and couldn't remember the password. That's not nearly as bad as completely forgetting to take Lola to swim class. Then at 4 I was looking out the window waiting for Grace to get off the bus. Then I remembered she was at swim class and I was supposed to bring her wet suit and pick her up! I wasn't late, but raced out the door anyway to make sure she wasn't too upset that I didn't show up. She was not interested in swimming when I arrived as she looked like she was freezing. Once she saw us she did get back in the pool, but refused to jump off the platform in the deep end, claiming it was too cold. Bad mommy! I attribute this to being off for a week and out of my routine. Truly I know it's due to my computer addiction. I was catching up and just got sidetracked. I will try to keep the computer off for most of the day. I promise. (If you're wondering about the wet suit, we decided to try one to see if it keeps her warmer in the pool. She has almost 0% body fat and can use all the warmth she can get! She says it helps a little. I got one to swim in the lake this summer!)
2. We had a really wonderful vacation. I won't go into all the details, but suffice it to say that a cruise is a great family vacation. The kids had a ball and always wanted to go to Camp Carnival. We were able to eat dinner almost every night by ourselves! Our waiter always kidded us that we were on a date. Yep, felt like date night every night! We're already thinking of next year and the cruise we will take...
3. Tomorrow is hair salon day. I was referred to a woman that is truly wonderful. She has a little hole in the wall salon in the middle of nowhere. She's African-American and always has a new hair style, which is fun to observe and wonder what the next will be. She's fantastic with the kids and very reasonably priced. She gives the best washes and scalp massages. She's extremely thorough and meticulous. This could be good or bad as she takes a very long time. I hope my 10 am appt lets me out by 1 so I can pick up Lola at school! If you want her info, let me know.
2. We had a really wonderful vacation. I won't go into all the details, but suffice it to say that a cruise is a great family vacation. The kids had a ball and always wanted to go to Camp Carnival. We were able to eat dinner almost every night by ourselves! Our waiter always kidded us that we were on a date. Yep, felt like date night every night! We're already thinking of next year and the cruise we will take...
3. Tomorrow is hair salon day. I was referred to a woman that is truly wonderful. She has a little hole in the wall salon in the middle of nowhere. She's African-American and always has a new hair style, which is fun to observe and wonder what the next will be. She's fantastic with the kids and very reasonably priced. She gives the best washes and scalp massages. She's extremely thorough and meticulous. This could be good or bad as she takes a very long time. I hope my 10 am appt lets me out by 1 so I can pick up Lola at school! If you want her info, let me know.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Handymen
1. I started the day, as usual, in my jammies out at the bus stop. Then I see two trucks driving in to our driveway. Oops! I forgot the handymen were coming today! They got the grill put back together and working-probably only for one more season. Then they moved the patio table and chairs from the basement to the patio. The chalk was all over the patio from the kids little chalk party the other day. A painter with a power washer came and was looking at the "shotgun" fungus on our house. It's some kind of fungus that shoots out of mulch. So, beware when you're getting mulch that it's good stuff! When he was done checking out the fungus his helper pressure washed the patio. Looks good and ready for a BBQ! A few other things got done and I got a quote for a lot of landscaping that has gone undone or not done well. We've lost 3 trees since last season! Ugh!!
2. I took the kids to Target tonight to look for sandals for the trip. Lola only likes things with "something on them". She got Tinkerbell shoes and Grace got gold thongs with big flowers on the top. Neither were what I would have chosen! Grace's style has done a 360 lately. She now refuses to wear pink, even though practically everything she owns is pink. And, drum roll, please....she has worn jeans for the past 3 days in a row! This is a kid with some sensory issues and hates anything binding around her belly button. She even wore her sneakers to school today since it's a gym day. That's instead of packing them in her backpack. After Target we got lost in the mall and finally found Johnny Rocket's. I had a veggie burger. A report came out today about how soy products, if not organic, can be toxic. It definitely didn't taste as good as they used to! But, a friend's husband who is a chemist said they aren't as toxic as the news is making them out.
3. We watched a dvr'd American Idol tonight. I liked the Elvis night and seeing Adam Lambert. I missed the results show where he sang, but caught a glimpse online. I still think he's awesome. My favorite contestants this season are Crystal and Lee. My other shows I watch are Modern Family, Two and a Half Men and Project Runway. I watched the last episode of Dancing with the Stars. I love having a dvr so I can record these shows and zip through them on my schedule. I've got all my shows scheduled to record for next week while we're on vacay! Catch you all on the flip side!
2. I took the kids to Target tonight to look for sandals for the trip. Lola only likes things with "something on them". She got Tinkerbell shoes and Grace got gold thongs with big flowers on the top. Neither were what I would have chosen! Grace's style has done a 360 lately. She now refuses to wear pink, even though practically everything she owns is pink. And, drum roll, please....she has worn jeans for the past 3 days in a row! This is a kid with some sensory issues and hates anything binding around her belly button. She even wore her sneakers to school today since it's a gym day. That's instead of packing them in her backpack. After Target we got lost in the mall and finally found Johnny Rocket's. I had a veggie burger. A report came out today about how soy products, if not organic, can be toxic. It definitely didn't taste as good as they used to! But, a friend's husband who is a chemist said they aren't as toxic as the news is making them out.
3. We watched a dvr'd American Idol tonight. I liked the Elvis night and seeing Adam Lambert. I missed the results show where he sang, but caught a glimpse online. I still think he's awesome. My favorite contestants this season are Crystal and Lee. My other shows I watch are Modern Family, Two and a Half Men and Project Runway. I watched the last episode of Dancing with the Stars. I love having a dvr so I can record these shows and zip through them on my schedule. I've got all my shows scheduled to record for next week while we're on vacay! Catch you all on the flip side!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Give an Inch, Take a Mile
1. I tend to let my kids do what they want when it comes to art and messes. I then feel like I've given an inch and they've taken a mile. Tonight they wanted to draw with chalk on the patio. I let them do that and continued cleaning up from dinner. I looked out to find that they had brought out water, which I did know about, but added it to the chalk and then painted on themselves. They were covered from head to toe! I had to carry each one up to the bath. The chalk stained their skin and is mostly still there! I want to let them have fun and be creative and then I get mad that I let them do it because it always turns into a mess. I'm hoping that chalk comes out of the grout!
2. I had a really good start to my day! Lola was up early and we actually got to school right on time. Then I went to Fairfield to Einstein Bagels. I had a coupon for bagel, shmear and coffee for $2.12! I ate and then stopped in at Old Navy with a coupon burning a hole in my purse. I looked around and didn't see much. I then went for a massage at Massage Envy. If you want to get on a regular massage program, it's a great place to go! Tell them I sent you! I had a bad crick in my neck that felt much better afterward. I tried a trigger point massage, which was really good. Afterward, I went back to Old Navy and really tried to find some stuff to buy. I tried on a bunch of things and only walked out with a tank top and a baby gift. I gave the coupon to a lady walking in. Hopefully she was able to use it.
3. We have a date confirmed for my mom's memorial service. It's June 19. Since school won't even let out til June 23, I've decided to just fly there by myself for the weekend. I've started looking at flights and hotels. I'm actually looking forward to going on a trip by myself, but just wish it were under happier circumstances. It's been 3 months since she died and at least one point out of every day I think about calling her and just can't believe she's gone.
2. I had a really good start to my day! Lola was up early and we actually got to school right on time. Then I went to Fairfield to Einstein Bagels. I had a coupon for bagel, shmear and coffee for $2.12! I ate and then stopped in at Old Navy with a coupon burning a hole in my purse. I looked around and didn't see much. I then went for a massage at Massage Envy. If you want to get on a regular massage program, it's a great place to go! Tell them I sent you! I had a bad crick in my neck that felt much better afterward. I tried a trigger point massage, which was really good. Afterward, I went back to Old Navy and really tried to find some stuff to buy. I tried on a bunch of things and only walked out with a tank top and a baby gift. I gave the coupon to a lady walking in. Hopefully she was able to use it.
3. We have a date confirmed for my mom's memorial service. It's June 19. Since school won't even let out til June 23, I've decided to just fly there by myself for the weekend. I've started looking at flights and hotels. I'm actually looking forward to going on a trip by myself, but just wish it were under happier circumstances. It's been 3 months since she died and at least one point out of every day I think about calling her and just can't believe she's gone.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Sunday in the Park with Daddy
1. Weekends are always spent going here or there as we don't usually like to stay home. This past weekend, though, I had lots to do to prepare for vacation. Sunday morning Rich told me he'd take the girls to the Bronx Zoo. Wow! What a day I had! I worked most of the day, but really enjoyed doing it by myself. They ended up being gone from 9:30-6! He called and had me go out and get Planet Pizza. Ugh! We have that so often that it is not a treat. I finally have started saving the coupons on the box that if you save 10 you get a free pizza. We're well on the way. Rich even told me that maybe he'll take the kids one weekend day a month and go have a daddy and kids day. Sounds good to me!
2. The kids both slept through the night last night! I'm so tired because I keep staying up too late-like now, case in point! I was watching Dancing with the Stars. Last night I watched Undercover Boss. Why am I so obsessed with reality tv?! I'm also trying to finish The Help. It's a fantastic book, by the way. I had to take back The Space Between Us because it's already due at the library. I hadn't even started it yet. I'd like to take it on vacation, but couldn't renew it because it was on hold. I don't like buying books and would like to borrow one if someone has a copy.
3. Mondays are always good days because the cleaning ladies come and make me feel like I'm starting anew every week. I'm always running around "cleaning" in front of them. Then I take Lola to her gym class. I then got a lot of little things done. I've been trying to decide on an electricity provider since CT has been de-regulated. It really seems like a no-brainer to switch from CL&P to save some bucks. I've narrowed it down to two companies and think I'm going with Viridian because it's a greener company, they have a tie in with the Weston Booster Club and the rates are reasonable. I also got some info about an insurance company called, "Pure" in the mail and called the local rep. I want to see if I can lower our home and auto rates. I figure if I'm saving money by taking my trash to the dump, maybe I can find ways to save even more on the really big things we spend money on! We finished up the day with the kids at swim class and came home to dinner, homework and play. Rich was in the city at a dinner meeting tonight. He ate at La Colonial. It's an excellent Vietnamese restaurant with a sister restaurant in Saigon where we ate when we were there. I'm a bit envious!
2. The kids both slept through the night last night! I'm so tired because I keep staying up too late-like now, case in point! I was watching Dancing with the Stars. Last night I watched Undercover Boss. Why am I so obsessed with reality tv?! I'm also trying to finish The Help. It's a fantastic book, by the way. I had to take back The Space Between Us because it's already due at the library. I hadn't even started it yet. I'd like to take it on vacation, but couldn't renew it because it was on hold. I don't like buying books and would like to borrow one if someone has a copy.
3. Mondays are always good days because the cleaning ladies come and make me feel like I'm starting anew every week. I'm always running around "cleaning" in front of them. Then I take Lola to her gym class. I then got a lot of little things done. I've been trying to decide on an electricity provider since CT has been de-regulated. It really seems like a no-brainer to switch from CL&P to save some bucks. I've narrowed it down to two companies and think I'm going with Viridian because it's a greener company, they have a tie in with the Weston Booster Club and the rates are reasonable. I also got some info about an insurance company called, "Pure" in the mail and called the local rep. I want to see if I can lower our home and auto rates. I figure if I'm saving money by taking my trash to the dump, maybe I can find ways to save even more on the really big things we spend money on! We finished up the day with the kids at swim class and came home to dinner, homework and play. Rich was in the city at a dinner meeting tonight. He ate at La Colonial. It's an excellent Vietnamese restaurant with a sister restaurant in Saigon where we ate when we were there. I'm a bit envious!
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