Thursday, September 24, 2009

A question I haven't been asked in a long time

So my boss asked me today if I had an eating disorder. Really? Seriously?
While I admit that I am very skinny and I've lost just a few pounds, not much, 1 or 2 pounds maybe. I do NOT have any eating disorder! Not that I know of... A tapeworm maybe, but no disorder. Although my sister says a tapeworm has a few great functions, keeps you skinny and makes a great family pet. My kids might have the same thing too though.
I haven't been asked that question in a long time, I was kind of taken aback by it.

I kindly shared with her my 3.5 keys for weight happiness. I will kindly share them with you too! what does the .5 stand for you ask? We will get to that in a little bit. Per my sister I will now be know as a Skinny Little Budda. I should write a book I have so much knowledge to share, along with my great gift of Smartassness!

1. stop eating when you get full! your stomach is supposed to only be the size of your fist, unless you are a cow and have 4 stomachs. Serving your plate at the next meal should remind you to put less on your plate because the rest of it just goes to your ass and thighs.

2. PUT DOWN THE JUNK FOOD AND DESSERT! That stuff too has no nutritional value and only applies itself to your ass. Therefor your butt ends up twice the size as the rest of your body. And trust me that is not attractive.

3. Take yourself for a walk! Better yet, take a run, hit the gym, surf... something but just get yourself moving!

3.5 Have a glass of wine or beer once in a while! good for your heart, bladder and if you're married, the bedroom.

And there dear followers are your 3.5 tips for weight happiness.
Up next--- parenting! Beer and wine(in moderation and after kids bedtimes) are god for that too!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

My "Baby Austin" is 3 and not such a "Baby"

All people with kids don't blink! If you blink all of the sudden your kids grow up!

When did I blink? Wasn't it yesterday Austin was born? When did I get old enough to have a 6 year old AND a 3 year old?

When birthdays come around for my kids it's always so hard to believe they are another year older, mine not so much. I remember the day they were born and then all of those little moments that were great after that. I remember that first year and how hard it felt and the before you know it they are a year old. Then things start to get really interesting when the start walking and talking. You are trying to teach them manners and hopping that one day it will stick. You are trying to teach them right from wrong and worried about what people are thinking about you when thay throw themselves and the Wal-Mart floor having a total melt down. (not that my kids EVER did that!) You try so hard to be that good parent that you look around at others thinking they must have it easier than you.

And then they turn 3. Manners are sticking, fits are less, sharing is better, eating habits are better. Now my "Baby" isn't a baby anymore and he is 3 years old.

I remember so well when we found out we were having another baby. I remember when he was born and then taking Austin home from the hospital. Then I was the mother of two little kids, two boy little kids. I was potty training one kid and nursing another, I thought I was gonna lose my mind. This was hard, really hard. I remember hearing Austin cry and laughing because it sounded like the weirdest cry on earth. Then the colic came! God, help me! He had colic for 5 months and I was a human pacifier, I didn't care as long as it kept him happy and quiet. The year came and went, colic ended and then we had to go through the crying it out phase. I was that mom that didn't let him cry at night the first year and would still get up in the middle of the night with him. Austin didn't sleep through the night until we made him cry it out.

Well now Austin is 3. He has become such a great little boy. His speech is improving so much, his manners are good. I love how he tells you "Thank you Momma" for every little thing. He gives great hugs and even better kisses. He shares and now if you give him something he has to take one to his brother too. He eats well and has good table manners. And most of all the boys sleeps!
I am so proud to be the mother of such a great little boy, two great little boys. The great thing about having boys is that for now, I am the only girl in their world. (well except for the beloved Sussa, she's a close second)
I thank God for picking out this little boy just for me. I hope I make him proud in the way I raise him. I will always try to remember to enjoy all the little moments.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Labor Day Weekend Fun

Every year for Labor day my parents rent a cabin in Wimberly for a weekend. We usually go for a day to float the river and BBQ and some good fun with my family and some friends. The past few years I had worried so much about the kids and the water becuase in years past we had some rain and the water was high and the boys were smaller. This year with the kids bigger and far less water I wasn't too concerned. At least the drought was good for something huh? I had planned on taking floaties and a life jacket for the kids but we forgot those too...drats!
As it turned out there were lots of floating lounge chairs and stuff so the boys sat in one of those and ate snacks and had juice and we all had a great relaxing time on the river.
We had a great time seeing Sussa and Uncle Jon too. Austin is in love with "The Sussa"!
And Poppy just changes everyday, the girl get prettier every time I see her. Gotta love those gals!

We hadn't planned on staying the night and we did anyway. All in all it was a great relaxing labor day weekend. Well until we got home and saw that Lady ate a bird for dinner. We now call her Lady Bird...fitting

Saturday, September 5, 2009

this and that

Well I forgot how busy life gets when the school year starts. I feel like wo don't stop!
Andrew is so far, as of week 2, doing great! He really likes his new teacher, and he's come out of his shell more than he did last year.
Austin is sad though that his brother isn't there all day to play with and when Andrew does get home he just wants him to play trains. Austin is another train loving boy! At least we are getting our money's worth on all those trains we bought for Andrew. But should anyone want to just send us lots of batteries we would be much obliged. AA and C please? Austin's birthday is coming up and we decided to do a "Thomas the Train" party for him and redo his room. I guess it's time to take the baby stuff off the wall being as he's gonna be 3. Holy crap where did the time go?

In other news.... (CNN theme song playing in my head... or is that the 60 Minutes song? Oh well)

I walked 7 miles the other day. Went with our dog Lady and my friend Morgan(who's moving away, Thanks for that one dear friend). Lady has put on a few pounds since we got her, must be the 3 year old feeding her. Maybe I should teach her to eat salad. But I stayed home that day taking care of a grumpy kid and when Morgan called I jumped at the chance to get out of the house. Well from my house to the trail, to the end of the trail and back to my house makes 7 miles, so I'm told. I felt great that night, and even the next day but two days later, I think I have shin splints. I think I might stick to bike riding.

Well, i guess that's about it. Spending time with all sorts of family this weekend. Have a great long weekend everyone!