I have been up for two hours, and I am not that far ahead. I am procrastinating from real life by blogging. At least for some of you that means you get to read something. :)
I am currently downloading pictures from Phebe's birthday party on to the computer and eventually on to facebook if I am lucky. AND DONE!!
I have no real coherent thoughts today and I am going to bore you with a list of things that I have thought in the past few hours.
1. There is no such thing as a peaceful protest. Not when there are crazy people out there. (Note to you all: I am in no way saying I am for or against protests, or giving my opinion in anyway on the protests going on right now.) I am just saying, that there are two sides, protesters and the cops....both have at least one person that is willing to take things too far. Sad. Can't we be peaceful?
2. When you are grocery shopping there are two things that you should do, if not for yourself, for the sanity of those around you. First, don't leave your cart perpendicular in the middle of the lane, thus making it impossible for other people to pass you, and then get mad when they move your cart out of the way. (Honestly, I saw a few people fighting about this today.) Second, if it is a pain for you to walk to the cart return, to properly put your cart back then park right next to it and viola problem solved!! Note: the trunk of my car is NOT a cart return.
3. Being in my third trimester not only makes me not want to be pregnant anymore because I want my body back, but I find myself standing in the nursery dreaming about what the baby will look like. I cannot wait to kiss her face and hold her. I am so excited!
4. Nesting for me is basically amazing. I love when things are clean and organized. Nesting just gives me the excuse to be overly organized and overly clean. :)
5. If you honestly don't have the time or the mental capacity to listen to me when I tell you I need to vent, or talk or share about my life. Please don't pretend that you do. It is ok for you to say no. I would rather you say no than have you not listen. That tends to let me down.
6. Tv is bad. I need some good tv in my life for when I am up late at night nursing....any suggestions?!
7. Is it crazy to crave Frank's red hot on everything you eat? If not, then please explain to me why my weirdest craving this pregnancy has been bananas with maple syrup.
Ok, off to clean some more. :)
Monday, November 21, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Nano is over and I have to take it easy
Nothing like forced sitting to make you finally update your blog. I just finished the adventure that is Nano. 50k words completed, saved and submitted. That is right Nano, you have yet to defeat me. I am actually relieved to have it done this year with so much else that is going on in my life!! For those of you who still don't know what Nano is, here is the brief explanation. National Novel Writing Month is the name, and the challenge is to write 50,000 words in the month of November. You will then have your basic premise for a novel, and you can add/edit later. I must confess before starting Nano the idea of writing 50k in only 30 days seemed a task that I would never ever be able to do. But now, I am wiser. I know that the real work is in the editing. A task that can overtake your life.
On other news:
We are officially at 31 weeks, and I am hoping only six more to go! I am enjoying the little moments of her kicking, and having both Phebe and Samantha come over and want to feel the baby kick. Today I am having forced rest from the doctor (also from my husband.). The specific instructions were to take it "slightly" more usual than normal and drink lots of fluids. This is partially good because I have caught the cold that my friends kids have, and I am tired today, and partially bad because I hate to sit. Seriously, hate to sit. I look around me and think about all the thing I want to be doing, and making doing them forbidden for the day makes me want to do them more. :) I know it is a sickness.
I just read an article title "does a good hair day stop you from working out?" I am not even going to read that. I cannot even begin to describe what a ridiculous thought that is. Are you really that high maintenance??
I don't have anything else interesting to say, but here I sit watching the New Girl, which I love, and waiting for the laundry to finish...
On other news:
We are officially at 31 weeks, and I am hoping only six more to go! I am enjoying the little moments of her kicking, and having both Phebe and Samantha come over and want to feel the baby kick. Today I am having forced rest from the doctor (also from my husband.). The specific instructions were to take it "slightly" more usual than normal and drink lots of fluids. This is partially good because I have caught the cold that my friends kids have, and I am tired today, and partially bad because I hate to sit. Seriously, hate to sit. I look around me and think about all the thing I want to be doing, and making doing them forbidden for the day makes me want to do them more. :) I know it is a sickness.
I just read an article title "does a good hair day stop you from working out?" I am not even going to read that. I cannot even begin to describe what a ridiculous thought that is. Are you really that high maintenance??
I don't have anything else interesting to say, but here I sit watching the New Girl, which I love, and waiting for the laundry to finish...
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Blessings
I have so many little good things to share. God has blessed our house so many times, and I just want to share the joy with everyone. I don't really have one specific topic, and I think that listing out what I have seen lately is the easiest, and the best way to share what little joys my life has had in the past few weeks.
1. This pregnancy has been such a blessing for me. I am so excited to be having another sweet little girl! I love to feel her kick me, and nudge inside when I am doing something she likes or doesn't. I feel like she is saying "hey mom, I am in here and I love you." I cannot wait to show her just how much I already love her and how amazing she already is. When you have your first child you learn that you have a whole new level of love, and you never thought you could love someone quite this much. When you have your second you learn that each child is loved that much, and your heart literally grows another for each child. Now, I get to have that for a third time.
2. Samantha is blossoming at school. She is loving, and sweet, and so caring. The first day of school, Bill and I came together to pick Samantha up and she was in her classroom. She didn't know that we could hear and see her. There was another child crying and she went right up and offered to make them feel better. She wanted to give him chinners (a strange thing that we do in our family where you bump your chin on someone to let them know that you have overwhelming love for them. It is kind of like a big hug. I know it sounds weird, but it is one of those things your kids make up and it gets incorporated and becomes dear to you.) She settled on hugging the crying child instead, and I was so proud of her for stepping right up.
3. Phebe is getting to be so big. I am overwhelmed by how mature, and how understanding she is. I cannot believe it is going by this fast, and that she is already about to turn 9. How did it go by so fast. I am so thankful that I have been around for everything from her first words to her first day of school, to her first crush. I have not had to miss a moment, and I am so thankful for that.
4. A note on kids who are NOT my kids, but I consider them honorary kids. Parker (bestfriend's son) last week made my ENTIRE day because he hugged me 3 times before leaving, and then had to come back to the door again to hug me and tell me he loved me. I love it! Robby (other best friend's son) always comes over and compliments my cooking and tells me how delicious everything is. It is really sweet and nice to hear!
That is all just a blog of happiness.
1. This pregnancy has been such a blessing for me. I am so excited to be having another sweet little girl! I love to feel her kick me, and nudge inside when I am doing something she likes or doesn't. I feel like she is saying "hey mom, I am in here and I love you." I cannot wait to show her just how much I already love her and how amazing she already is. When you have your first child you learn that you have a whole new level of love, and you never thought you could love someone quite this much. When you have your second you learn that each child is loved that much, and your heart literally grows another for each child. Now, I get to have that for a third time.
2. Samantha is blossoming at school. She is loving, and sweet, and so caring. The first day of school, Bill and I came together to pick Samantha up and she was in her classroom. She didn't know that we could hear and see her. There was another child crying and she went right up and offered to make them feel better. She wanted to give him chinners (a strange thing that we do in our family where you bump your chin on someone to let them know that you have overwhelming love for them. It is kind of like a big hug. I know it sounds weird, but it is one of those things your kids make up and it gets incorporated and becomes dear to you.) She settled on hugging the crying child instead, and I was so proud of her for stepping right up.
3. Phebe is getting to be so big. I am overwhelmed by how mature, and how understanding she is. I cannot believe it is going by this fast, and that she is already about to turn 9. How did it go by so fast. I am so thankful that I have been around for everything from her first words to her first day of school, to her first crush. I have not had to miss a moment, and I am so thankful for that.
4. A note on kids who are NOT my kids, but I consider them honorary kids. Parker (bestfriend's son) last week made my ENTIRE day because he hugged me 3 times before leaving, and then had to come back to the door again to hug me and tell me he loved me. I love it! Robby (other best friend's son) always comes over and compliments my cooking and tells me how delicious everything is. It is really sweet and nice to hear!
That is all just a blog of happiness.
Friday, September 16, 2011
The baby stole my brain-working out with a cold
I don't have a title for this blog mostly because I don't have any real reason to blog. I just felt it necessary since I have not written anything in months. I am going to pull out the mom card here, and say this baby ate my brain. I cannot even start a book I haven't read before without confusion. I have a list of interesting blogs that I can start and should be able to write, but I don't have the mental capacity to try it.
In reflection of my life this past week, being both pregnant and sick, I decided to make today's blog about working out with a cold. Obviously, regular moderate exercise is something that will prevent a cold. According to a lot of findings, exercise helps make your immune system more capable of fighting off a cold or a flu. But what do you do when you have already gotten a cold? Should you workout, or should you skip for a few days and rest?
There are a few rules of thumb for working out with a cold.
1. Listen to your body. If you are extremely tired, or have a higher heart rate already due to decongestants then take it easy.. Decongestants and a few other cold medications are known stimulants, and you might find yourself short of breath a lot easier. If you just have a head cold, go ahead and workout.
2. Don't workout if your chest is congested or if you have a fever. The rule of thumb is if you have a head cold, go ahead and do some moderately intense workout. But if your chest is congested, or you already have a fever it is better for you to rest and stay in bed.
3. Stick to moderate intensity. It is never a good idea to do a really intense workout when you are sick. Moderate intensity however, should help your immune system along on the process. If you are tired, but still feel the need to do something try yoga, pilates or a short walk.
4. Rest and drink up. Don't forget to drink plenty of fluids and in general let your body rest more than normal.
Back to heal myself. :)
In reflection of my life this past week, being both pregnant and sick, I decided to make today's blog about working out with a cold. Obviously, regular moderate exercise is something that will prevent a cold. According to a lot of findings, exercise helps make your immune system more capable of fighting off a cold or a flu. But what do you do when you have already gotten a cold? Should you workout, or should you skip for a few days and rest?
There are a few rules of thumb for working out with a cold.
1. Listen to your body. If you are extremely tired, or have a higher heart rate already due to decongestants then take it easy.. Decongestants and a few other cold medications are known stimulants, and you might find yourself short of breath a lot easier. If you just have a head cold, go ahead and workout.
2. Don't workout if your chest is congested or if you have a fever. The rule of thumb is if you have a head cold, go ahead and do some moderately intense workout. But if your chest is congested, or you already have a fever it is better for you to rest and stay in bed.
3. Stick to moderate intensity. It is never a good idea to do a really intense workout when you are sick. Moderate intensity however, should help your immune system along on the process. If you are tired, but still feel the need to do something try yoga, pilates or a short walk.
4. Rest and drink up. Don't forget to drink plenty of fluids and in general let your body rest more than normal.
Back to heal myself. :)
Friday, July 1, 2011
Best and Worst Vending Machine Foods
One of my best friends is currently as she states "on the vending machine diet." She has been visiting for days at a time in the hospital where the only easy access food she has is to a single vending machine. This makes me sad, but also prompted me to write this entry about the choices we are making at the vending machine, or while running into the pharmacy.
Think about it, back when pharmacy's first came out you went in for your drugs. You were not inundated with food choices (and poor ones at that). But we have all be stuck before, we have all been in that place where we HAVE to make a choice, there is no other option. Sooooo, what are the best choices? And what choices should be avoided at all costs?
After careful research and consideration the stats are in!
WORST VENDING MACHINE FOODS:
HOSTESS FRUIT PIES- at a whopping 470 calories, and 20-27 grams of fat these little cakes are diet sabotage. Not to mention the 40 grams of sugar and minimal protein. If you have never eaten one of these before then good for you, if you still buy these I would permanently take them off your list.
SECOND PLACE WINNERS:
Frosted Pastries
Reese's Peanut butter cups
Chips
Austin Cheese crackers (a trans fat nightmare)
Any form of candy like skittles, twix or 3 Musketeers (all sugar, no protein or fiber here)
BEST VENDING MACHINE FOODS:
TRAIL MIX OR NUTS: This is an obvious winner, you have fiber, healthy fat, and protein here. For less calories than your fruit pie your sweet tooth will be satisfied and you will be full longer. Most vending machines now have either Trail mix, peanuts, or sometimes even sunflower seeds.
SECOND PLACE WINNERS:
Energy bars
Granola bars like Nutri Grain Oats and Honey (crunchy and full of fiber)
Cereal bars
Candy like Snickers, Payday or Peanut M&Ms (these are not the best choice it is still candy and full of stuff you don't need, but the peanuts at least make them a better choice than their non-peanut candy choices.)
Pretzels
Smartfood Popcorn (lowfat and full of fiber!)
Next time you are at the vending machine think about what you are ordering, or if you really cannot wait until you get home to have a healthy snack.
Think about it, back when pharmacy's first came out you went in for your drugs. You were not inundated with food choices (and poor ones at that). But we have all be stuck before, we have all been in that place where we HAVE to make a choice, there is no other option. Sooooo, what are the best choices? And what choices should be avoided at all costs?
After careful research and consideration the stats are in!
WORST VENDING MACHINE FOODS:
HOSTESS FRUIT PIES- at a whopping 470 calories, and 20-27 grams of fat these little cakes are diet sabotage. Not to mention the 40 grams of sugar and minimal protein. If you have never eaten one of these before then good for you, if you still buy these I would permanently take them off your list.
SECOND PLACE WINNERS:
Frosted Pastries
Reese's Peanut butter cups
Chips
Austin Cheese crackers (a trans fat nightmare)
Any form of candy like skittles, twix or 3 Musketeers (all sugar, no protein or fiber here)
BEST VENDING MACHINE FOODS:
TRAIL MIX OR NUTS: This is an obvious winner, you have fiber, healthy fat, and protein here. For less calories than your fruit pie your sweet tooth will be satisfied and you will be full longer. Most vending machines now have either Trail mix, peanuts, or sometimes even sunflower seeds.
SECOND PLACE WINNERS:
Energy bars
Granola bars like Nutri Grain Oats and Honey (crunchy and full of fiber)
Cereal bars
Candy like Snickers, Payday or Peanut M&Ms (these are not the best choice it is still candy and full of stuff you don't need, but the peanuts at least make them a better choice than their non-peanut candy choices.)
Pretzels
Smartfood Popcorn (lowfat and full of fiber!)
Next time you are at the vending machine think about what you are ordering, or if you really cannot wait until you get home to have a healthy snack.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Blogger
I just had to pop on and state that I am NOT in fact a lazy blogger. I have been trying to get on to my blog for the last month or so, and it has not been working. I found out why today, we are no longer blogspot. It is blogger now.... Thanks for notifying me google. I really appreciate it. On the upside, I now have a back log of blogs to add on in the next few weeks! :)
Monday, May 2, 2011
Ouch I am sore, an excuse not to workout?
I love the feeling of waking up in the morning stretching out and instantly knowing that I am going to be sore when my feet hit the ground. I peak my feet out from under the covers into the cool morning air and slide them to the floor. Upon standing, I feel it. I am sore. That soreness means my workout the day before was probably amazing, and at the very least challenging or different than I usually work. This makes me smile. My friends think this makes me crazy.
This soreness is also called Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, or DOMS. How does DOMS occur, and what is it? DOMS is basically small tears in the muscle and as the tears heal the muscle grows stronger. DOMS can be experienced by anyone at any fitness level. That is right beginners, your friends working out at the advanced level can (and do) feel the same thing. That is the good news. Do you want to know the bad news? Sore muscles are not an excuse to take a few days off.
So, what do you do to prevent and treat DOMS?
Here are a few links for more information if you need it:
Sports Fitness Advisor
Sports Medicine
This soreness is also called Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, or DOMS. How does DOMS occur, and what is it? DOMS is basically small tears in the muscle and as the tears heal the muscle grows stronger. DOMS can be experienced by anyone at any fitness level. That is right beginners, your friends working out at the advanced level can (and do) feel the same thing. That is the good news. Do you want to know the bad news? Sore muscles are not an excuse to take a few days off.
So, what do you do to prevent and treat DOMS?
- Always warm up, warm muscles will tear less. Less tearing means less soreness.
- Stretch out your muscles when your workout is done. Hold each stretch for at least 10-15 seconds. Believe me, the stretching not only feels good, but has a benefit.
- When you have DOMS, take an anti-inflammatory. It will help the pain and the inflammation.
- If DOMS is really bad ICE it!
- Make your next few days, "active recovery" days. Don't hit the sore muscle groups really hard right away, but add in cardio, or yoga, and make those days still count! On top of still getting your workout in, staying active can make those muscles feel better.
Here are a few links for more information if you need it:
Sports Fitness Advisor
Sports Medicine
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