Well, it's officially Spring, and it's snowing... Typical Chicago weather! However, I am just glad it is Spring b/c eventually, the weather will warm up and stay warm. I am just itching to get outside and out on the trails! I've been cooped up for too long. Need some fresh air in my lungs. Spring means new beginnings. We all can use them from time to time. You'd think that Spring would come on Jan. 1st since that's when we all make our new year's resolutions...
Jake continues to get faster at crawling and is now pulling up onto furniture and trying to climb up onto it too! We are having to find new spots for all of our 'things' we have out and about, so he won't break them or eat them. LOL! He is also a bit congested. I think he is b/c of this crazy weather and because he is teething. He cut another tooth on Tuesday. I figured it would be a top tooth.... nope a bottom tooth. So, the matching one will be here shortly. Soon, I hope. I need to sleep and so does he ;)
Marlie is excited about Spring Break. She will be spending her time with Grams and Pop-Pops in Iowa. She is looking forward to getting ALL of the attention since Jake won't be there to divert it away from her. She is also happy to be going to see some of her other friends.
Paul brought me home flowers yesterday, just because. That was the sweetest ever. I LOVE flowers, but they are even better when you don't expect them or if they come just because =D
Well, starting on Seattle Sutton on Monday. Going with the 2000 calorie diet. I'll see how I respond to that. I have done the 1200 calorie diet with GREAT SUCCESS! But, since I am still nursing, I don't want to cut those calories too much. Women typically need about 1800. Nursing add on 500. So, since I am only nursing 3x's daily v.s. 5-6, I am hoping I will be okay. It will also help with my cholesterol... I have been bad, bad, bad since pregnant and post pregnancy with not eating as good of food as I should. I know I need more fruits and veggies...., so now I know I will get it!
Here's to new beginnings =D
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Well, Happy St. Patrick's Day to all my fellow Irish friends and family (and to those who are for just today...) I am looking forward to drinking a green beer with my dinner =D Haven't decided what that will be yet. We've been eating out so much lately... But, I really would LOVE to have some corned beef!!!!!! We'll see..
The weather is getting nicer, so my mood is too. I am sooooooo not a winter person. I need to get one of those lamps or tan every once in awhile to get my vitamin D ;) Anyway, was able to go out for a brief stroll with JT yesterday and try out his new stroller. It was sooo nice outside. Jake and I enjoyed the fresh air and his new comfy, all-terrain vehicle. Can't wait to get on the trails. Still too muddy right now, but will be perfect soon.
Jake continues to get faster at crawling. He's everywhere now. We had to start closing doors. One minute he's at your feet, the next, he's missing.... in a bedroom or kitchen. He continues to try and pull himself up constantly. He loves climbing over me while playing. He tries to say words, i.e. kitty. He gets excited when he sees the cats and says, "kiiii". Apparently, he enjoys eating paper too.. (he just took a corner out of my mail sitting here which needs to be shredded.... uuugh) He also likes to throw his ball and chase it. Funny to watch him get so excited.
Marlie continues to do well in school and other extra-curricular activities. However, she is still playing the "I feel sick" game. I think she is really missing being the only one that got attention. We try and do special things with just her, but unfortunately she still doesn't understand how much attention goes to a baby.
Anyway... went to the dr. the other day and realized my scale is off by 2-3 lbs. so, that made me feel a little better. LOL!
Paul and I were able to actually go out ALONE and spend some time chatting and reconnecting last week. We went to see Bon Jovi and enjoyed a nice quiet/romantic dinner before hand. It sure was nice not having to worry about changing diapers, or being at the beckon of everyone in my home!
My mom was also there with us for a week. So good, as always, to have her visit, but the kids really enjoy her company too. Marlie LOVES when grams is here, because she gets spoiled rotten =D She will also get alone time with grams and pops next week. She will be staying with them for her Spring Break. I'll miss her, but I know she wants to go and see her other friends, etc.
Anyway, hope you all have a wonderful St. Patrick's Day, and remember.....May the lilt of Irish laughter lighten every load. May the mist of Irish magic shorten every road. May you taste the sweetest pleasures that fortune ere bestowed. And, may all your friends remember all the favors you are owed.
The weather is getting nicer, so my mood is too. I am sooooooo not a winter person. I need to get one of those lamps or tan every once in awhile to get my vitamin D ;) Anyway, was able to go out for a brief stroll with JT yesterday and try out his new stroller. It was sooo nice outside. Jake and I enjoyed the fresh air and his new comfy, all-terrain vehicle. Can't wait to get on the trails. Still too muddy right now, but will be perfect soon.
Jake continues to get faster at crawling. He's everywhere now. We had to start closing doors. One minute he's at your feet, the next, he's missing.... in a bedroom or kitchen. He continues to try and pull himself up constantly. He loves climbing over me while playing. He tries to say words, i.e. kitty. He gets excited when he sees the cats and says, "kiiii". Apparently, he enjoys eating paper too.. (he just took a corner out of my mail sitting here which needs to be shredded.... uuugh) He also likes to throw his ball and chase it. Funny to watch him get so excited.
Marlie continues to do well in school and other extra-curricular activities. However, she is still playing the "I feel sick" game. I think she is really missing being the only one that got attention. We try and do special things with just her, but unfortunately she still doesn't understand how much attention goes to a baby.
Anyway... went to the dr. the other day and realized my scale is off by 2-3 lbs. so, that made me feel a little better. LOL!
Paul and I were able to actually go out ALONE and spend some time chatting and reconnecting last week. We went to see Bon Jovi and enjoyed a nice quiet/romantic dinner before hand. It sure was nice not having to worry about changing diapers, or being at the beckon of everyone in my home!
My mom was also there with us for a week. So good, as always, to have her visit, but the kids really enjoy her company too. Marlie LOVES when grams is here, because she gets spoiled rotten =D She will also get alone time with grams and pops next week. She will be staying with them for her Spring Break. I'll miss her, but I know she wants to go and see her other friends, etc.
Anyway, hope you all have a wonderful St. Patrick's Day, and remember.....May the lilt of Irish laughter lighten every load. May the mist of Irish magic shorten every road. May you taste the sweetest pleasures that fortune ere bestowed. And, may all your friends remember all the favors you are owed.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Mom's Night Out...
Whomever invented chocolate, caramel, marshmallow treats must die ;) LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!! Easter needs to be over already, so I won't be tempted to buy yummy bad, bad treats!
Anyway, been thinking... there are a ton of us who are mother's whom probably don't do much to pamper ourselves, or just do something that doesn't involve the kids/husbands/boyfriends, etc. We all deserve a night away to just relax, and live a little without the constant worries that come along with motherhood... So, I was thinking how fun it would be to have start a Mom's Night Out once a month. We could meet in different locations around the Chicago-land area. It could involve many different activities such as: Dining out, cooking club, poker night, stay at a hotel and party night, movie night, go to a club/bar night, scrapbooking night, etc. The ideas are limitless... So, if any of you moms are interested, let me know, and I can start getting things together!
Not much going on here. Going to get a much deserved massage this weekend and getting my hair done. SO GRAY! AAAAAGH! Thank goodness I have a wonderful friend who also happens to work magic in the hair dept. =D
Enjoying the warm up today, but wish it wasn't raining, so I could take JT on a walk. Soon though!
Anyway, been thinking... there are a ton of us who are mother's whom probably don't do much to pamper ourselves, or just do something that doesn't involve the kids/husbands/boyfriends, etc. We all deserve a night away to just relax, and live a little without the constant worries that come along with motherhood... So, I was thinking how fun it would be to have start a Mom's Night Out once a month. We could meet in different locations around the Chicago-land area. It could involve many different activities such as: Dining out, cooking club, poker night, stay at a hotel and party night, movie night, go to a club/bar night, scrapbooking night, etc. The ideas are limitless... So, if any of you moms are interested, let me know, and I can start getting things together!
Not much going on here. Going to get a much deserved massage this weekend and getting my hair done. SO GRAY! AAAAAGH! Thank goodness I have a wonderful friend who also happens to work magic in the hair dept. =D
Enjoying the warm up today, but wish it wasn't raining, so I could take JT on a walk. Soon though!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
My New Ride...
So, I have been doing a ton of research on a good 'vehicle' to cart JT around in on our trail hikes. I finally bought one yesterday. HE LOVED it! It comes with a steering wheel that honks and plays music, etc. He got mad at me for taking it away from him while I was trying to fix it. That is the first time he has detested my taking something away from him, and not the last... lol It even has a hook up for your IPOD and a little speaker. How cool is that?!?! Think I am really going to to enjoy my new purchase.... =D
So, just need warmer weather to test it out. Can't wait. So happy that we move the clocks ahead on the 13th! Love sunlight! It ALWAYS makes me feel better!!!!!!!!!!
So, just need warmer weather to test it out. Can't wait. So happy that we move the clocks ahead on the 13th! Love sunlight! It ALWAYS makes me feel better!!!!!!!!!!
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