Saturday, February 28, 2009
Retro kicks
It has been three weeks since I began this workout routine (one more and I get myself a pedi!). I see the trainer once a week and do the workout on my own on the other days. This week she stepped up my routine a bit, added some weights with the ever so painful planks and giving me some sort of kickboxing move where I am supposed to lift my knee and do a kick forward and then to the side while maintaining my balance, so being the good student, I got right to work alternating legs and all of a sudden some hard-wired drill team moves started resurfacing....no kidding. Before I knew it I was trying to add toe touches between kicks and little, bouncy hops. Oh my, my brain was trying to get me to do a high kick routine! I tried to tell my brain "that was 15 years ago, I am NOT that flexible anymore, and THIS IS NOT FUNNY!" But it wouldn't stop! I looked at my trainer feeling the need to explain my fumbling over something that should be so simple and told her my brain was trying to take me back to high school (enter a laugh of embarrassment here). All she could say was, "well, you sure are making it look pretty." HA! Good grief! Think I better practice that one before doing it on my own at the gym.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
My (not so) average life
Funny thing. Often I hear people characterize moms as those people who've somehow sacrificed who they are and even wonder how women could be happy in such a role. After all, it has been a popular subject for several depressing songs. Yes, I am that SUV driving, carpooling, boo boo kissing mom that many people from the outside think is some average life. I'm not saying this in a boastful way, but I feel like the adventures of motherhood is more extraordinary. Yes, I have and believe all parents have extraordinary lives and here's why:
1. I get to wear a pipe cleaner bracelet whose mismatched beads were put on by little fingers filled with love...there's not another one in the world like it.
2. I get to see the exuberant looks on my girls faces when I walk through the door or pick them up from school. Who doesn't love to be greeted that way?
3. My arms and lap are custom made to wrap around them knowing they feel so safe and secure there. I pray that they will find the same peace and safety in Jesus' arms.
4. I don't get to travel much, but through my kid's eyes and words my attention is constantly drawn to the wonders right around me.
5. I get a never ending supply of kisses and hugs, spontaneous and on demand :)
6. I get to see their inner and outer beauty untouched by worldly perceptions and influence.
7. Happy hour now means all our girls are giggling at the same time...ahhh the sibling harmony.
8. I get to witness and experience their very first expressions of love (comforting pats on the back from tiny hands, hugs and mmmmmaaaaa kisses)....can you get anymore extraordinary than that???
9. I get to see their excitement when we announce a surprise adventure, who knew a treat run to Sonic could be so exciting and smile producing? OK, I get that excited too.
10. I get to walk in after they are asleep every night to see them at a peaceful rest. Given all the activity of the day, it is definitely extraordinary that they can achieve such peace. Yes, I still do night checks.
I'm sure if I had time, I could think of many more. Yes, fatigue may consume my face at times and my feet may drag a little, but know that my heart is full (even if I have worn the same sweats three days in a row, you just might not want to get too close) :).
1. I get to wear a pipe cleaner bracelet whose mismatched beads were put on by little fingers filled with love...there's not another one in the world like it.
2. I get to see the exuberant looks on my girls faces when I walk through the door or pick them up from school. Who doesn't love to be greeted that way?
3. My arms and lap are custom made to wrap around them knowing they feel so safe and secure there. I pray that they will find the same peace and safety in Jesus' arms.
4. I don't get to travel much, but through my kid's eyes and words my attention is constantly drawn to the wonders right around me.
5. I get a never ending supply of kisses and hugs, spontaneous and on demand :)
6. I get to see their inner and outer beauty untouched by worldly perceptions and influence.
7. Happy hour now means all our girls are giggling at the same time...ahhh the sibling harmony.
8. I get to witness and experience their very first expressions of love (comforting pats on the back from tiny hands, hugs and mmmmmaaaaa kisses)....can you get anymore extraordinary than that???
9. I get to see their excitement when we announce a surprise adventure, who knew a treat run to Sonic could be so exciting and smile producing? OK, I get that excited too.
10. I get to walk in after they are asleep every night to see them at a peaceful rest. Given all the activity of the day, it is definitely extraordinary that they can achieve such peace. Yes, I still do night checks.
I'm sure if I had time, I could think of many more. Yes, fatigue may consume my face at times and my feet may drag a little, but know that my heart is full (even if I have worn the same sweats three days in a row, you just might not want to get too close) :).
Another thing....I once heard a news reporter refer to getting kids dressed in the morning as a "simple act". Let me tell ya, there is nothing "simple" about it! I think getting kids dressed and out the door is an extraordinary task within itself.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Our ladies
Here is the preview of her dance recital coming in April. Oh my, does she look like she's in her element, or what???? She and her class will be dancing to Shirly Temple's Animal Crackers in my Soup. It is sure to be a cute-fest. On the school front...she is a book worm. This girl LOVES to read and tackles books on a nightly basis. Below is a pic from her class....cuteness!
Addy has finally mastered her "ride"....thank goodness. I think a wheel already needs to be replaced from bumping the curbs, but hey, we survived! Just because she can navigate the turns does not mean she can navigate around other people(this may be a choice)....better to stay out of the way for now! Below is a picture from her class....
Here is Miss Molly! She is walking but would really like to run and keep up with her sisters. She is letting her will and displeasure be known to all these days....welcome to early toddlerhood! She has developed quite an attachment to a pink, minky dot blanket given to her as a baby and to say she is possessive of it is the understatement of the century.....DO NOT TOUCH THE BLANKIE! Here she is trying to keep up....
Looking at all these pictures reminds Scott and I how blessed we are to have these little girls in our lives. Although it does take quite a bit of energy, prayer and patience, they are SO much fun!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
25 Things
I did the 25 things about me on Facebook, but I'm going to do 25 more things here. I thought it would be a good thing for our daughters to read one day....
1. When I was born at Spring Branch Hospital in Houston, Tx the doctor put me in the back of the nursery so my parent's friends couldn't get a good look at me because I was ugly...this really IS true.
2. My elementary teachers thought I couldn't hear because I often had a blank look on my face, but somehow always managed to complete my work according to their instructions
3. I am a total bottled water snob....some bottled water tastes to "minerally" for me
4. No one will ever convince me that thong underwear is actually comfortable...ever.
5. I got a 1.9 my first semester in college, but managed to bust my tail the rest of the way and graduated Cum Laude.
6. I sometimes deliberately vacuum up those tiny polly pocket shoes because I'm tired of them not ending up back in their rightful place
7. I can not stand touching paper when my hands are dry, so I use lotion all the time.
8. I never read any of those baby scheduling books like 'Baby Wise'...just chose to go with the flow. Fortunately, all our kid's eating and sleeping habits were very predictable anyways.
9. It makes me very uncomfortable to be around people who break other people down for entertainment. Why pick the speck out of someone else's eye when I've got a log in my own eye to chisel away, ya know?
10. I don't hold grudges. Life's too short and it is too exhausting to hold onto something that is likely not very significant at all.
11. I love coffee made with freshly ground beans and the aroma it leaves in my house for hours.
12. I try really hard to teach my kids that bodily functions are not polite, but then Scott comes home and ruins it all, even making me laugh.
13. We are a "dessert" family....seriously, I think my kids would revolt if I didn't have a tasty treat for them after dinner. This probably started with my nightly chocolate chip cookie habit I've carried with me since college.
14. During my first pregnancy, I was so nauseated that I threw up my fruit loops when I saw toilet paper in the potty just because I knew what that toilet paper was probably used for...
15. I truly believe in the saying, "you are who you are when no one is looking"
16. The transition from Summer into Fall is my favorite time of year....football, the sound of dried leaves blowing in the wind, and cooler mornings
17. The first time I got in trouble during kindergarten I had said the word, "crap" then pretended I didn't know how to recognize my name so I wouldn't have to take my apple off the apple tree. The teacher took it down anyways. I was so embarrassed....clearly, I remember it like it was yesterday.
18. Since having children (particularly a 5 1/2 year old) I jam out to Radio Disney, and actually LIKE it
19. I am fascinated with oceanography, but don't like sand or saltwater on my skin
20. I am totally and completely humbled (and overwhelmed) that God has entrusted Scott and I with these three little girls and was glad our pastor reminded us that God's grace is sufficient to make up for the mistakes we might make along the way....whew!
21. I LOVE to ride roller coasters and look forward to going to Disney World or Six Flags just to do that. The faster, the loopier....the better! Weeeeeeee!
22. My favorite color is brown...deep, chocolate brown.
23. I was thrilled when we found out Molly was a girl because I feared if we had a boy, he'd be dressed like a princess until he was four :). There is just something about having all same sex children; however, I can't adequately articulate what that 'something' is....
24. It takes us at LEAST an hour and a half to get the three girls and me dressed to get out of the house and usually I'm having to put my make-up on in the car. Molly usually needs a diaper change or a shoe(s) is missing from one of six feet (but they were all on before I got in the shower!) or someone all of a sudden needs to go to the bathroom or someone falls and needs some love or......
25. I am a "Pollyanna" ...usually trying to find the good in a situation or person. Keeping my focus on the good stuff helps me keep perspective in most situations; although, sometimes I slip up and need to be reminded of what is really important.
There, I did it. I think this would be a fun family activity to do one day when our children are old enough to come up with their own random facts. It is interesting how you can live under the same roof with someone, but still lose touch in the minutia of day to day stuff....
1. When I was born at Spring Branch Hospital in Houston, Tx the doctor put me in the back of the nursery so my parent's friends couldn't get a good look at me because I was ugly...this really IS true.
2. My elementary teachers thought I couldn't hear because I often had a blank look on my face, but somehow always managed to complete my work according to their instructions
3. I am a total bottled water snob....some bottled water tastes to "minerally" for me
4. No one will ever convince me that thong underwear is actually comfortable...ever.
5. I got a 1.9 my first semester in college, but managed to bust my tail the rest of the way and graduated Cum Laude.
6. I sometimes deliberately vacuum up those tiny polly pocket shoes because I'm tired of them not ending up back in their rightful place
7. I can not stand touching paper when my hands are dry, so I use lotion all the time.
8. I never read any of those baby scheduling books like 'Baby Wise'...just chose to go with the flow. Fortunately, all our kid's eating and sleeping habits were very predictable anyways.
9. It makes me very uncomfortable to be around people who break other people down for entertainment. Why pick the speck out of someone else's eye when I've got a log in my own eye to chisel away, ya know?
10. I don't hold grudges. Life's too short and it is too exhausting to hold onto something that is likely not very significant at all.
11. I love coffee made with freshly ground beans and the aroma it leaves in my house for hours.
12. I try really hard to teach my kids that bodily functions are not polite, but then Scott comes home and ruins it all, even making me laugh.
13. We are a "dessert" family....seriously, I think my kids would revolt if I didn't have a tasty treat for them after dinner. This probably started with my nightly chocolate chip cookie habit I've carried with me since college.
14. During my first pregnancy, I was so nauseated that I threw up my fruit loops when I saw toilet paper in the potty just because I knew what that toilet paper was probably used for...
15. I truly believe in the saying, "you are who you are when no one is looking"
16. The transition from Summer into Fall is my favorite time of year....football, the sound of dried leaves blowing in the wind, and cooler mornings
17. The first time I got in trouble during kindergarten I had said the word, "crap" then pretended I didn't know how to recognize my name so I wouldn't have to take my apple off the apple tree. The teacher took it down anyways. I was so embarrassed....clearly, I remember it like it was yesterday.
18. Since having children (particularly a 5 1/2 year old) I jam out to Radio Disney, and actually LIKE it
19. I am fascinated with oceanography, but don't like sand or saltwater on my skin
20. I am totally and completely humbled (and overwhelmed) that God has entrusted Scott and I with these three little girls and was glad our pastor reminded us that God's grace is sufficient to make up for the mistakes we might make along the way....whew!
21. I LOVE to ride roller coasters and look forward to going to Disney World or Six Flags just to do that. The faster, the loopier....the better! Weeeeeeee!
22. My favorite color is brown...deep, chocolate brown.
23. I was thrilled when we found out Molly was a girl because I feared if we had a boy, he'd be dressed like a princess until he was four :). There is just something about having all same sex children; however, I can't adequately articulate what that 'something' is....
24. It takes us at LEAST an hour and a half to get the three girls and me dressed to get out of the house and usually I'm having to put my make-up on in the car. Molly usually needs a diaper change or a shoe(s) is missing from one of six feet (but they were all on before I got in the shower!) or someone all of a sudden needs to go to the bathroom or someone falls and needs some love or......
25. I am a "Pollyanna" ...usually trying to find the good in a situation or person. Keeping my focus on the good stuff helps me keep perspective in most situations; although, sometimes I slip up and need to be reminded of what is really important.
There, I did it. I think this would be a fun family activity to do one day when our children are old enough to come up with their own random facts. It is interesting how you can live under the same roof with someone, but still lose touch in the minutia of day to day stuff....
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Politics
I'm not one for political debate. Not because I'm not comfortable with my stance or educated in it. I'm just comfortable with where I stand and don't see the need debate it or shove it in other people's faces. With that said, I HIGHLY suggest all Americans take a close look at this stimulus bill. Read it. It is our duty to inform ourselves because NO media outlet is without bias. My friends, we and as well as future generations will be paying for a long time. Whether for it or against it, we owe it to our great country to know what we are supporting/not supporting. Please don't be content with what we read in newspapers , hear on tv/radio, or hear from our friends. Assumption is the root of most mistakes....
Monday, February 09, 2009
Rezoning
After years of excuse making, three children and months of procrastination....I joined the gym. This is something I have wanted to do, but didn't want to do. Those who know me, know that I generally don't have any insecurities. I don't try to hide my true self. What you see is what you get. However, when it comes to stepping into a gym I am WAY out of my comfort zone. I danced in high school and that is the last committed relationship I had with exercise...yes, my last and I had to admit that to the trainer I met with today. How embarrassing! Now I have walked here and there, but nothing with much commitment or consistency. I have been rather disciplined with my weight, but I'm SO not in shape. So after joining the gym I had to go get new workout clothes, because I figured my Umbros probably wouldn't cut it these days. I went and discovered there is actually "style" in workout attire...yes, my friends, workout clothes now follow trends. How long has this been happening???? (Never mind, don't answer that.) I grabbed some clothes and stuck with black, white and gray for now. I am not, after all, throwing on one of those cute turquoise tops. Nope, I will not have any attention drawn to my clumsy self. I'd rather blend in with the walls, thank you.
So I figure, there would be no harm in rewarding myself with say...a pedicure or a massage for every four weeks I stay committed to it, right???? Have some "me" time, regular pedicures, and get in shape a the same time? Doesn't sound like too bad of a plan....
So I figure, there would be no harm in rewarding myself with say...a pedicure or a massage for every four weeks I stay committed to it, right???? Have some "me" time, regular pedicures, and get in shape a the same time? Doesn't sound like too bad of a plan....
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
You know your...
married to an anesthesiologist when....
1. Your spouse analyzes your spine making comments about how easy or hard it would be to put an epidural or spinal in
2. You are trying to tell your spouse about your day and you realize he/she is looking at your neck like a juicy steak because he can see your artery...a perfect location to place a line.
3. You ask your spouse a medical question about you or one of your kids and you get a "it could be...." answer.
4. You never worry about emergency room trips for stitches or falls because, he can knock you out, numb it, and stitch it all at the house....seriously.
5. Dehydration? No prob, he can place an IV at home too.
6. He starts playing the "I bet I can locate a hard to find vessel" game while your sitting on the couch
7. Even though your spouse is home by 3:30 pm, he's still put in a 9-10 hour day
8. Chills go up his/her spine every time they even think about having to run a clinic/office
9. When dosing medicine for the kids, he asks "how many kilos does she weigh?" (what???? Oh yea right, like I can answer that!)
10. You can easily find out about his/her day if you know the height, weight of his patients and/or the surgeon(s) he worked with that day.
You know I love you babe :)!
1. Your spouse analyzes your spine making comments about how easy or hard it would be to put an epidural or spinal in
2. You are trying to tell your spouse about your day and you realize he/she is looking at your neck like a juicy steak because he can see your artery...a perfect location to place a line.
3. You ask your spouse a medical question about you or one of your kids and you get a "it could be...." answer.
4. You never worry about emergency room trips for stitches or falls because, he can knock you out, numb it, and stitch it all at the house....seriously.
5. Dehydration? No prob, he can place an IV at home too.
6. He starts playing the "I bet I can locate a hard to find vessel" game while your sitting on the couch
7. Even though your spouse is home by 3:30 pm, he's still put in a 9-10 hour day
8. Chills go up his/her spine every time they even think about having to run a clinic/office
9. When dosing medicine for the kids, he asks "how many kilos does she weigh?" (what???? Oh yea right, like I can answer that!)
10. You can easily find out about his/her day if you know the height, weight of his patients and/or the surgeon(s) he worked with that day.
You know I love you babe :)!
Monday, February 02, 2009
A gift for my grandfather
To my sweet granddaddy Pete who was born 2/2/22! Happy Birthday and love you very much!
Sunday, February 01, 2009
And let there be light!
So after much whining and complaining, I can finally say we are on the mend...HOORAY! We actually made it to church this morning and let me tell ya, it was so refreshing to see smiling, familiar faces. I can honestly say each time we walk through the front door of Marvin UMC, we love it even more and feel even more at home. We still have not joined, but are praying and feel like we are getting closer to making that committment. Of course sometimes it is hard to tell if the kids are more excited about Sunday school or the doughnuts-a-plenty :). Anyways, just thought I'd share the good news about good health...YAY!
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