Today, Master K and I went swimming at Millennium Place in Sherwood Park. We had heard many good things about the pool - one being that it is much warmer than the rest of the pools in Edmonton. Also, we are still a little upset with the Millwoods Rec Centre since Mr. J's wallet and iPhone were stolen during Master K's last swimming lesson.
This was the 1st time we'd gone swimming since Master K ended his swimming lessons at the end of March. We'd been meaning to go, we just didn't get around to it, and also because of the theft mentioned above.
I really wanted to make sure that Malcolm didn't forget what it was like to go to the 'big bathtub.' He loves his bathes at home, and really enjoyed his swimming lessons, so I wanted to keep encouraging his love of water until we do swimming lessons again in the fall.
The pool was fantastic - everything and more. It was definitely a warm pool; the waves were awesome; and the water playground (albeit to old for Master K) and flotation devices were perfect.
Master K dunked his head a few times, and enjoyed a ride around the pool in a fishy floaty. The only thing missing was Daddy. We'll definitely be taking him with us next time.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
The Pains of Motherhood
Around January of this year, I started to notice that my right hand/wrist began to hurt and ache. At first, I thought I had just slept on it the wrong way, and now it was out of joint or simply sore from being in an awkward position.
As time went on the aching/soreness turned into pain and it began to flare up in my left hand. When I could barely pick up Master K during his night feeding I knew it was time for a visit to the Dr.
It's now February and I'm sitting in my Dr.'s office and she is telling me to make a fist with my hand (thumb tucked in) and asks me to point my hand/thumb towards the ground - OUCH!!! Well that was more pain than I wanted to experience. It turns out that I have tendonitis of the thumb, also know as De Quervain Syndrome, a common condition among new mothers. And I've got it in both hands. Wahoo! So, the Dr. prescribes a thumb splica splint (looks similar to this), and also writes me a prescription for cortisone shots, in case the splints don't remedy the issue. I leave, enduring the pain until I have my appointment for splint.
One week later: I'm at the hospital in the Occupational Therapy unit being assessed by an OT who is constructing a splint for my right thumb/hand/wrist. I am to wear it 24/7 for 6 weeks. My entire hand is pretty much immobilized, making it difficult to do much of anything, but I manage. It also helps that Mr. J is at home and helping out a lot more, especially with any heavy lifting.
Although the splint seems to be working a bit, I find myself compensating and using my left a lot more, especially when carrying Master K. Long story short, my left hand has become a lot more aggravated and I'm back at the hospital to get another splint made.
It's been 6 weeks now and I've weaned myself of my right splint, but I'm now wearing the left 24/7 and wearing both at night. The idea behind the splints is to immobilize the tendons allowing them a chance to heal and reduce the inflammation.
The splints do allow me to rest my hands/wrists, however once I take them off to do anything (shower, wash dishes, bathe Master K), they are extremely weak, ache and sometimes temporary seize up when bumped ever so slightly.
I'm resilient in hoping they will heal, and I want to use the cortisone shots as a last resort, so I return to the hospital to receive physiotherapy.
My therapy last for about 5 weeks. I go in once or twice a week and the PT massages my muscles and tendons, stretching them as best she can in hopes of improving my condition. Alas, no real improvement is made, and I've confused them in the process by describing where the pain resides and how it feels when certain stretches are performed.
Although they have slightly improved since January (I can safely pick up Master K without a whole lot of pain), they ache most of the time and are quite sensitive to any movement or the slightness bump.
I return to my Dr. today to receive my 1st cortisone shot. Because my left is most aggravated, she only injected it into the left tendon right above the wrist bone. I'm hoping it helps, as I'm not looking forward to having chronic tendonitis.
As time went on the aching/soreness turned into pain and it began to flare up in my left hand. When I could barely pick up Master K during his night feeding I knew it was time for a visit to the Dr.
It's now February and I'm sitting in my Dr.'s office and she is telling me to make a fist with my hand (thumb tucked in) and asks me to point my hand/thumb towards the ground - OUCH!!! Well that was more pain than I wanted to experience. It turns out that I have tendonitis of the thumb, also know as De Quervain Syndrome, a common condition among new mothers. And I've got it in both hands. Wahoo! So, the Dr. prescribes a thumb splica splint (looks similar to this), and also writes me a prescription for cortisone shots, in case the splints don't remedy the issue. I leave, enduring the pain until I have my appointment for splint.
One week later: I'm at the hospital in the Occupational Therapy unit being assessed by an OT who is constructing a splint for my right thumb/hand/wrist. I am to wear it 24/7 for 6 weeks. My entire hand is pretty much immobilized, making it difficult to do much of anything, but I manage. It also helps that Mr. J is at home and helping out a lot more, especially with any heavy lifting.
Although the splint seems to be working a bit, I find myself compensating and using my left a lot more, especially when carrying Master K. Long story short, my left hand has become a lot more aggravated and I'm back at the hospital to get another splint made.
It's been 6 weeks now and I've weaned myself of my right splint, but I'm now wearing the left 24/7 and wearing both at night. The idea behind the splints is to immobilize the tendons allowing them a chance to heal and reduce the inflammation.
The splints do allow me to rest my hands/wrists, however once I take them off to do anything (shower, wash dishes, bathe Master K), they are extremely weak, ache and sometimes temporary seize up when bumped ever so slightly.
I'm resilient in hoping they will heal, and I want to use the cortisone shots as a last resort, so I return to the hospital to receive physiotherapy.
My therapy last for about 5 weeks. I go in once or twice a week and the PT massages my muscles and tendons, stretching them as best she can in hopes of improving my condition. Alas, no real improvement is made, and I've confused them in the process by describing where the pain resides and how it feels when certain stretches are performed.
Although they have slightly improved since January (I can safely pick up Master K without a whole lot of pain), they ache most of the time and are quite sensitive to any movement or the slightness bump.
I return to my Dr. today to receive my 1st cortisone shot. Because my left is most aggravated, she only injected it into the left tendon right above the wrist bone. I'm hoping it helps, as I'm not looking forward to having chronic tendonitis.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Blogger finally updated
While intending to post something different today, I've decided to post about blogger and the wonderful template design changes they've made.
Since starting my blog in the winter of 2005, I've often had to go in search of unique templates around the web. Blogger just didn't seem to have the variety I was looking for in the way of templates, so when I got bored of looking at my current design, I went looking elsewhere - usually spending hours trying to find something I like, and them messing with the html to get it just right.
Today, low and behold, I notice they updated their template design, and I really like it. The options aren't endless, but there are definitely enough to play with to keep me interested and likely from venturing elsewhere to find what I like.
So, I've made a few changes. I hope you like it as much as I do. Knowing how much I like change, I probably won't keep it the same for very long.
Since starting my blog in the winter of 2005, I've often had to go in search of unique templates around the web. Blogger just didn't seem to have the variety I was looking for in the way of templates, so when I got bored of looking at my current design, I went looking elsewhere - usually spending hours trying to find something I like, and them messing with the html to get it just right.
Today, low and behold, I notice they updated their template design, and I really like it. The options aren't endless, but there are definitely enough to play with to keep me interested and likely from venturing elsewhere to find what I like.
So, I've made a few changes. I hope you like it as much as I do. Knowing how much I like change, I probably won't keep it the same for very long.
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
The Great Flood
It's been a week and a half since we had water in our basement. It was after days and days of rain - and apparently our sump pump stopped working.
My typical behaviour would be to get fairly distraught and upset over something like this...something I really couldn't do anything about, yet I took it all in stride. Even with the company we had staying with us, and the 'mommy' makeup party I was having. Perhaps motherhood has calmed me some - or perhaps just put things in a differentperspective .
I hate to admit this, but it's situations/events like this that teach me about our house. You'd think I'd be proactive when it comes to understanding our home (as I'm fairly proactive in most other areas of my life), yet I tend to 'coast' when it comes to the maintenance of the home. Shame on me. I honestly didn't know where our sump pump was, or for that matter, what it looked like. I'm sure if we had figured that our sooner, Mr. J and Cheruby wouldn't have been sucking and hauling water all day with the shop vac.
After finding my home inspection from when I purchased the home, we were in tune with where I sump pump was. We took the lid off, suck out half the water, and VIOLA, the water drained and receded. Unfortunately this was at about 10PM, after about 10 hours of hard labour.
Luckily not much was destroyed. Our basement is undeveloped, and we use it mostly for storage and the cats. So the area rug, and 'cat couch' (which I wanted to get rid of anyways) and a few boxes of Mr. J's precious comics, were the only things that were really ruined.
We had some guys by the house to check out the sump pump. It seems to be working fine now, but we'll definitely keep a close eye on it from now on.
We investigated our home insurance, but decided not to put a claim in, as the damage isn't worth the deductible we'd have to pay. Plus, we are enjoying a fairly substantial 'claim-free' discount on our home insurance.
I'm just glad that we started cleaning up the basement weeks ago, and de-cluttering, otherwise a lot more things would have been ruined. Now just to find the motivation to keep going.
My typical behaviour would be to get fairly distraught and upset over something like this...something I really couldn't do anything about, yet I took it all in stride. Even with the company we had staying with us, and the 'mommy' makeup party I was having. Perhaps motherhood has calmed me some - or perhaps just put things in a different
I hate to admit this, but it's situations/events like this that teach me about our house. You'd think I'd be proactive when it comes to understanding our home (as I'm fairly proactive in most other areas of my life), yet I tend to 'coast' when it comes to the maintenance of the home. Shame on me. I honestly didn't know where our sump pump was, or for that matter, what it looked like. I'm sure if we had figured that our sooner, Mr. J and Cheruby wouldn't have been sucking and hauling water all day with the shop vac.
After finding my home inspection from when I purchased the home, we were in tune with where I sump pump was. We took the lid off, suck out half the water, and VIOLA, the water drained and receded. Unfortunately this was at about 10PM, after about 10 hours of hard labour.
Luckily not much was destroyed. Our basement is undeveloped, and we use it mostly for storage and the cats. So the area rug, and 'cat couch' (which I wanted to get rid of anyways) and a few boxes of Mr. J's precious comics, were the only things that were really ruined.
We had some guys by the house to check out the sump pump. It seems to be working fine now, but we'll definitely keep a close eye on it from now on.
We investigated our home insurance, but decided not to put a claim in, as the damage isn't worth the deductible we'd have to pay. Plus, we are enjoying a fairly substantial 'claim-free' discount on our home insurance.
I'm just glad that we started cleaning up the basement weeks ago, and de-cluttering, otherwise a lot more things would have been ruined. Now just to find the motivation to keep going.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Friends, Family, Fun...and a little sadness
The last week and a half as been a bit of a whirlwind. Today is the first day that I feel back to normal and back into our regular routine.
My BFF came to visit over a week ago. She spent 5 days here visiting before I took her to Toon Town where her family lives. It was a fun filled 5 days full of laughter, reminiscing, eating, drinking (I only had 1 beer) and shopping. It had been 1 year since I had last seen her, and she was anxious to meet Master K. Luckily, I will see her a couple more times this summer, so I'm looking forward to that.
My visit in Toon Town was short and full of mixed emotions. My Gramma had a stroke a few days before my visit, so I guess it turned out well that I has coming to town. I visited with lots of family that I hadn't seen in a while, and Master K got to meet some new cousins and aunts/uncles.
It was hard to see my Gramma, although I kept it together pretty well, considering. I just didn't want her to see me tear up. I've always been really close with my Gramma, and we've always done a lot together. It's one of the relationships I miss the most since moving away. My Gramma has always been a doer, and until the stroke lived on her own in a seniors apartment building, baked, cooked and pretty much took care of herself. Now, she will need constant care. I know this is not something she wants. Were not sure how long she will be with us. She has lost the ability to move her right leg and arm, and cannot speak, yet. When I saw her last week, she had so much to tell me, but the words just didn't come out. She seemed very happy to see me, and lit up when she saw Master K.
It saddens me that Master K will never know his Great-Gramma. She is a wonderful lady. I'm so glad a had a nice visit with her during Free Comic Book Day weekend. We sat visiting like we used to and Master K cuddled and rocked with her for about 20 minutes. A good memory to have.
My BFF came to visit over a week ago. She spent 5 days here visiting before I took her to Toon Town where her family lives. It was a fun filled 5 days full of laughter, reminiscing, eating, drinking (I only had 1 beer) and shopping. It had been 1 year since I had last seen her, and she was anxious to meet Master K. Luckily, I will see her a couple more times this summer, so I'm looking forward to that.
My visit in Toon Town was short and full of mixed emotions. My Gramma had a stroke a few days before my visit, so I guess it turned out well that I has coming to town. I visited with lots of family that I hadn't seen in a while, and Master K got to meet some new cousins and aunts/uncles.
It was hard to see my Gramma, although I kept it together pretty well, considering. I just didn't want her to see me tear up. I've always been really close with my Gramma, and we've always done a lot together. It's one of the relationships I miss the most since moving away. My Gramma has always been a doer, and until the stroke lived on her own in a seniors apartment building, baked, cooked and pretty much took care of herself. Now, she will need constant care. I know this is not something she wants. Were not sure how long she will be with us. She has lost the ability to move her right leg and arm, and cannot speak, yet. When I saw her last week, she had so much to tell me, but the words just didn't come out. She seemed very happy to see me, and lit up when she saw Master K.
It saddens me that Master K will never know his Great-Gramma. She is a wonderful lady. I'm so glad a had a nice visit with her during Free Comic Book Day weekend. We sat visiting like we used to and Master K cuddled and rocked with her for about 20 minutes. A good memory to have.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Mushy Memories
Mr. J and I are doing some heavy duty spring cleaning in the basement. It's been an eye-sore since Mr. J moved here, and it's only gotten worse.
I've wanted to develop/finish the basement since I moved in over 3 years ago, but just never got around to it - nor had the money (not that we have the money now). Being that I'm at home and have the time - AND - thinking of Master K's upcoming mobility, I want to try and make the most of the space that we have, spread out all of the furniture/things we have and get rid of the clutter. I'm hoping to have the project complete before I return to work in November.
So...while cleaning out old boxes I stumbled upon a number of old items - as far back as my childhood. Some of the more semi-recent (within that last 10 years) items were cards from Jeff (the ex). Now, I did get rid of a lot of stuff after we parted ways, but these pictures and cards were packed away in a box that I thought only had high school stuff in it.
It was nice to reminisce a little about how much 'in love' we were with each other. The silly notes we left for each other and the funny/lovey dovey cards we gave to one another. It definitely took me back to the good 'ole days when we were young, in love and just having fun. Oh, how things can change. But people change - people grow up and apart - and that's OK. It was great once, but has long been over and put to rest. Although, was nice to remember the fun that was once had between me and my ex, even if only for a moment.
I've wanted to develop/finish the basement since I moved in over 3 years ago, but just never got around to it - nor had the money (not that we have the money now). Being that I'm at home and have the time - AND - thinking of Master K's upcoming mobility, I want to try and make the most of the space that we have, spread out all of the furniture/things we have and get rid of the clutter. I'm hoping to have the project complete before I return to work in November.
So...while cleaning out old boxes I stumbled upon a number of old items - as far back as my childhood. Some of the more semi-recent (within that last 10 years) items were cards from Jeff (the ex). Now, I did get rid of a lot of stuff after we parted ways, but these pictures and cards were packed away in a box that I thought only had high school stuff in it.
It was nice to reminisce a little about how much 'in love' we were with each other. The silly notes we left for each other and the funny/lovey dovey cards we gave to one another. It definitely took me back to the good 'ole days when we were young, in love and just having fun. Oh, how things can change. But people change - people grow up and apart - and that's OK. It was great once, but has long been over and put to rest. Although, was nice to remember the fun that was once had between me and my ex, even if only for a moment.
Sunday, May 09, 2010
Mother's Day
Today is my 1st Mother's Day. Although we did celebrate last year when Master K was in utero, it feels a little more real this year.
Master K is the light of my life - he makes me smile, laugh, cry, worry....every emotion in the world. I could not have asked for a more precious child. I love him with all my heart. He is my life.
Being a mother is the most wonderful thing that has ever happened to me. I never really understood when mothers said, 'you'll never know until you become a mother' or 'a child will completely change your life' or 'you don't understand; you don't have kids' or 'you'll feel differently when you have kids.' I honestly didn't think children affected your life THAT MUCH!
Now, I know better! Parents say these things to singles or childless parents because it really is that hard to explain how you will feel, react, or behave once a child becomes part of your life.
It is amazing, fantastic, wonderful, stressful, tasking, frustration - yet so rewarding.
I love motherhood, I love my husband, I love our family, and I love my precious son.
Master K is the light of my life - he makes me smile, laugh, cry, worry....every emotion in the world. I could not have asked for a more precious child. I love him with all my heart. He is my life.
Being a mother is the most wonderful thing that has ever happened to me. I never really understood when mothers said, 'you'll never know until you become a mother' or 'a child will completely change your life' or 'you don't understand; you don't have kids' or 'you'll feel differently when you have kids.' I honestly didn't think children affected your life THAT MUCH!
Now, I know better! Parents say these things to singles or childless parents because it really is that hard to explain how you will feel, react, or behave once a child becomes part of your life.
It is amazing, fantastic, wonderful, stressful, tasking, frustration - yet so rewarding.
I love motherhood, I love my husband, I love our family, and I love my precious son.
Friday, May 07, 2010
Flexibility is a MUST
After only 6.5 months of raising a child I should know that the best laid plans rarely turn out. Not that we had big plans today, but we were going to head out for lunch with an ex-co-worker of Mr. J's. Sadly, Master K had a bad night, woke up early, and had a very short morning nap. Consequently, we had to cancel our lunch plans with our friend. Also, (not surprisingly) Master K is having a difficulty time napping today. I'm almost certain he is overtired.
Mr. J is going out to see Iron Man 2 this evening with a friends, so it's just me and the little guy. It could be a rough night if he doesn't have a long nap this afternoon.
I need to just go with the flow, in spite of being tired and cranky.
Mr. J is going out to see Iron Man 2 this evening with a friends, so it's just me and the little guy. It could be a rough night if he doesn't have a long nap this afternoon.
I need to just go with the flow, in spite of being tired and cranky.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Winter Wonderland...in May?
Our weekend back in Saskatchewan was exciting, yet tiring as usual. With the addition of Master K, traveling is much more exhausting than it once was. However, it's a lot more worth it since we don't get out much, so visiting with family and friends is worth a couple of tired days/nights.
The weather wasn't the greatest while we were gone, but it was just rain. Honestly, I expect rain in April, even though we haven't gotten much of it in April over the past couple of years. But, what I wasn't prepared for was the winter snow storm that has hit Alberta today. We were out for a short bit this morning, and it's a blizzard out there. It's not overly cold, but it's snowing like crazy and the visibility is awful. Hopefully it warms up over the next few days as both Mr. J and I have a lot of running around to do; Mr. J with his work and me with daycare visits.
For now, we'll stay in doors and I'll get started on some of that 'spring' cleaning I've got planned for the basement.
The weather wasn't the greatest while we were gone, but it was just rain. Honestly, I expect rain in April, even though we haven't gotten much of it in April over the past couple of years. But, what I wasn't prepared for was the winter snow storm that has hit Alberta today. We were out for a short bit this morning, and it's a blizzard out there. It's not overly cold, but it's snowing like crazy and the visibility is awful. Hopefully it warms up over the next few days as both Mr. J and I have a lot of running around to do; Mr. J with his work and me with daycare visits.
For now, we'll stay in doors and I'll get started on some of that 'spring' cleaning I've got planned for the basement.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Comics Galore
Free Comic Book Day is just around the corner!
For the 2nd year in a row, we'll be making the trip back home so Mr. J can lend a hand at 8th Street Books & Comics. It is starting to become a bit of a tradition; but I really couldn't see Mr. J NOT going back to his former workplace to help out his friend Pat.
Last year was quite exciting. I got to meet a lot of new people/friends of Mr. J and Tom Grummett (who apparently will be at this years Day as well). I am definitely looking forward to seeing a lot of the same faces this year, especially now that we have Master K. We got many congrats last year, so I'm sure they are anxious to meet our little 'SuperBaby.'
Since getting together with Mr. J, I've grown quite fond of comic books and the world of comics. I'm not as 'educated' as Mr. J, nor do I fancy as many comics as he, but I definitely enjoy a few and my range is expanding. Here are a some of the comics I've read and enjoy:
I'm always looking for suggested 'good reads', so let me know. I'm always up for another comic.
For the 2nd year in a row, we'll be making the trip back home so Mr. J can lend a hand at 8th Street Books & Comics. It is starting to become a bit of a tradition; but I really couldn't see Mr. J NOT going back to his former workplace to help out his friend Pat.
Last year was quite exciting. I got to meet a lot of new people/friends of Mr. J and Tom Grummett (who apparently will be at this years Day as well). I am definitely looking forward to seeing a lot of the same faces this year, especially now that we have Master K. We got many congrats last year, so I'm sure they are anxious to meet our little 'SuperBaby.'
Since getting together with Mr. J, I've grown quite fond of comic books and the world of comics. I'm not as 'educated' as Mr. J, nor do I fancy as many comics as he, but I definitely enjoy a few and my range is expanding. Here are a some of the comics I've read and enjoy:
I'm always looking for suggested 'good reads', so let me know. I'm always up for another comic.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Bread Pudding
My first ever attempt at making bread pudding turned out fairly well.
A few days ago I bought some soft fluffy portageuse buns from the store. They helped make delicious ham sandwiches, but we just weren't eating them fast enough. So, I figured, 'why not make bread pudding- Mr. J loves it.'
So here I am, enjoying the finished product. The pudding turned our wonderful, but I'll have to perfect the carmeal sauce. It didn't carmealize like it was suppose to, so I had to improvise. A little cornstarch, butter and brown sugar smartened it up and it tastes pretty yummy.
A few days ago I bought some soft fluffy portageuse buns from the store. They helped make delicious ham sandwiches, but we just weren't eating them fast enough. So, I figured, 'why not make bread pudding- Mr. J loves it.'
So here I am, enjoying the finished product. The pudding turned our wonderful, but I'll have to perfect the carmeal sauce. It didn't carmealize like it was suppose to, so I had to improvise. A little cornstarch, butter and brown sugar smartened it up and it tastes pretty yummy.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
I hope justice prevails
I started getting the newspaper (again) last week. I had previously cancelled sometime ago, because I was tired of reading about all the violent crimes that occur in our city.
As I was flipping through today's paper, I came upon a very interesting article.
Some of you may know that I was selected to be a juror on a murder trial.
It was an exhausting process and definitely had an affect on me mentally and emotionally.
So....I was a little surprised when I read about the man who we found guilty, was getting a new trial. link
This bothers me on a few different levels:
1. Economically - more strain on our system and, what seems like a waste, of the taxpayers money
2. Emotionally - I went through a lot mentally and emotionally to be part of the trial; seeing and hearing things no one should ever have to.
3. Lack of faith in our justice system - Although the article discusses the lack of instruction to the jury from the judge - being that I sat on the trial, I'm going to have to disagree with a number of the reasons in the article.
4. Safety - to know that the individual you convicted of murder is getting a new trial is a little unsettling - especially if he is found not guilty.
However, I'm glad the new trial has been granted on the reasons that it has, and not on the evidence. This gives me confidence in the fact that a new jury should be able to conclude the same verdict as we did.
I do feel honoured to serve our justice system - but when things like this happen - it eats away at the faith I have in justice and our system.
As I was flipping through today's paper, I came upon a very interesting article.
Some of you may know that I was selected to be a juror on a murder trial.
It was an exhausting process and definitely had an affect on me mentally and emotionally.
So....I was a little surprised when I read about the man who we found guilty, was getting a new trial. link
This bothers me on a few different levels:
1. Economically - more strain on our system and, what seems like a waste, of the taxpayers money
2. Emotionally - I went through a lot mentally and emotionally to be part of the trial; seeing and hearing things no one should ever have to.
3. Lack of faith in our justice system - Although the article discusses the lack of instruction to the jury from the judge - being that I sat on the trial, I'm going to have to disagree with a number of the reasons in the article.
4. Safety - to know that the individual you convicted of murder is getting a new trial is a little unsettling - especially if he is found not guilty.
However, I'm glad the new trial has been granted on the reasons that it has, and not on the evidence. This gives me confidence in the fact that a new jury should be able to conclude the same verdict as we did.
I do feel honoured to serve our justice system - but when things like this happen - it eats away at the faith I have in justice and our system.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Baby weight
MK will be 4 months tomorrow. I'm feeling like I need to get this extra weight off. I would really like to fit into my old jeans. I can do them up but it's not a pretty site.
Granted, I haven't really been working out, so I think I'm doing pretty good. I lost 25 lbs within the first 2 weeks and gave lost about another 5 or so (really depends on the day) since then.
I started using my exercise bike at home occassionaly starting in January and have really made the effort more so in the last couple weeks.
Today, I was able to get to the gym; it was amazing. I feel so rejuvenated. I hope I can get to the gym at least twice a week.
The plan is to be back to my old body by 6 months. I've got 2 months to lose about 10 lbs, and if I can lose more, all the better.
Granted, I haven't really been working out, so I think I'm doing pretty good. I lost 25 lbs within the first 2 weeks and gave lost about another 5 or so (really depends on the day) since then.
I started using my exercise bike at home occassionaly starting in January and have really made the effort more so in the last couple weeks.
Today, I was able to get to the gym; it was amazing. I feel so rejuvenated. I hope I can get to the gym at least twice a week.
The plan is to be back to my old body by 6 months. I've got 2 months to lose about 10 lbs, and if I can lose more, all the better.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Blogging from my iPhone
I'm still learning about my iPhone and trying to figure out the best use of it, besides the phone feature. I realize I don't blog too much anymore, but I'm trying out different apps to see if I like them, and mire so, if I'll use them.
I really shouldn't be using my iPhone too much especially in this capacity considering I have tendinitis in both of my thumbs.
I guess time will tell if I continue using this app.
I really don't have too many interesting things too say that don't involve motherhood, parenting and/or my family. I'm sure no one really cares about MK's sleep patterns, bowel movements or developmental milestones.
I really shouldn't be using my iPhone too much especially in this capacity considering I have tendinitis in both of my thumbs.
I guess time will tell if I continue using this app.
I really don't have too many interesting things too say that don't involve motherhood, parenting and/or my family. I'm sure no one really cares about MK's sleep patterns, bowel movements or developmental milestones.
Saturday, January 02, 2010
New Years 2009/2010
This year was especially quiet. For the past 2 years, the hubby and I have each planned something for New Years, and it involved going somewhere - just the 2 of us.
This year was a little bit different with the addition of our son. Since he is still little, going anywhere would be no different than staying home and relaxing, so that is what we decided to do. I am glad that was what we did, because I got a nasty cold on the 30th. I am still battling the cold - I'm not too far from the tissue box. At least the sore throat has subsided.
So what did we do for New Years Eve and New Years Day.
1. Played Touch of Evil boardgame.
2. Watched Extract,Paranormal Activity, (500) Days of Summer, Family Guy Something Something Darkside, and started the series How I Met Your Mother.
3. Ate, snacked, and for me, drank a lot of tea.
It was the perfect way to ring in the New Year!
This year was a little bit different with the addition of our son. Since he is still little, going anywhere would be no different than staying home and relaxing, so that is what we decided to do. I am glad that was what we did, because I got a nasty cold on the 30th. I am still battling the cold - I'm not too far from the tissue box. At least the sore throat has subsided.
So what did we do for New Years Eve and New Years Day.
1. Played Touch of Evil boardgame.
2. Watched Extract,Paranormal Activity, (500) Days of Summer, Family Guy Something Something Darkside, and started the series How I Met Your Mother.
3. Ate, snacked, and for me, drank a lot of tea.
It was the perfect way to ring in the New Year!
Friday, December 04, 2009
Parenthood
Mr. J & I welcomed our 1st child into the world on October 23rd - exactly 6 weeks, 2 hours and 23 minutes ago.
These past 6 weeks have been a whirlwind of activity; spending most of the time in a zombie-like state. Although it has been wonderful and I wouldn't change it for anything in this world. Before we know it, he'll be all grown up, and we'll wonder where the time went.
Overall, MJVK has been a good baby - besides the painful gas issues he has on a daily basis. It's hard to see my baby in such pain, but we've yet to find anything that works other than time and his little body working out the issue on its own.
He just started to smile last week, and he is starting to make all sorts of little noises - coos and grunts - besides crying.
I'm enjoying motherhood, and treasure each day I spend with the men in my life.
These past 6 weeks have been a whirlwind of activity; spending most of the time in a zombie-like state. Although it has been wonderful and I wouldn't change it for anything in this world. Before we know it, he'll be all grown up, and we'll wonder where the time went.
Overall, MJVK has been a good baby - besides the painful gas issues he has on a daily basis. It's hard to see my baby in such pain, but we've yet to find anything that works other than time and his little body working out the issue on its own.
He just started to smile last week, and he is starting to make all sorts of little noises - coos and grunts - besides crying.
I'm enjoying motherhood, and treasure each day I spend with the men in my life.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Our son's blanket
Apparently the only baby blanket I can finish on time is our sons - imagine that! We'll that isn't exactly true, I think I finished the blanket for Zeda on time and the sweater for Eamon on time. But that's it.
I used a really simple pattern, so it really didn't take that long. Plus, I had used the same pattern for the last 2 blankets that I knit this winter for my girlfriends, so I was a pro by the time I got to our sons.
It is fashioned in the 3 primary colours - classically used on superheroes. I did not attempt any special designs, as I am not that skilled.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
WANT TO BE A MERMAID OR A WHALE?
Recently, in a large French city, a poster featuring a young, thin and tanned woman appeared in the window of a gym. It said:
THIS SUMMER DO YOU WANT TO BE A MERMAID OR A WHALE??
A middle aged woman, whose physical characteristics did not match those of the woman on the poster, responded publicly to the question posed by the gym.
To Whom It May Concern:
P.S. We are in an age when media puts into our heads the idea that only skinny people are beautiful, but I prefer to enjoy an ice cream with my kids, a good dinner with a man who makes me shiver and a coffee with my friends. With time we gain eight because we accumulate so much information and wisdom in our heads that when there is no more room it distributes out to the rest of our bodies. So we aren't too heavy, we are enormously cultured, educated and happy. Beginning today, when I look at my butt in the mirror I will think? Good gosh, look how smart I am.
THIS SUMMER DO YOU WANT TO BE A MERMAID OR A WHALE??
A middle aged woman, whose physical characteristics did not match those of the woman on the poster, responded publicly to the question posed by the gym.
To Whom It May Concern:
Whales are always surrounded by friends (dolphins, sea lions, curious humans). They have an active sex life, they get pregnant and have adorable baby whales. They have a wonderful time with dolphins stuffing themselves with shrimp. They play and swim in the seas,seeing wonderful places like Patagonia, the Barren Sea and the coral reefs of Polynesia . Whales are wonderful singers and have even recorded CDs. They are incredible creatures and virtually have no predators other than humans. They are loved, protected and admired by almost everyone in the world.
Mermaids don't exist!
If they did exist, they would be lining up outside the offices of Argentinean psychoanalysts due to identity crisis. Fish or human? They don't have a sex life because they kill men who get close to them not to mention how could they have sex? Therefore they don't have kids either. Not to mention who wants to get close to a girl who smells like a fish store?
The choice is perfectly clear to me; I want to be a whale.
P.S. We are in an age when media puts into our heads the idea that only skinny people are beautiful, but I prefer to enjoy an ice cream with my kids, a good dinner with a man who makes me shiver and a coffee with my friends. With time we gain eight because we accumulate so much information and wisdom in our heads that when there is no more room it distributes out to the rest of our bodies. So we aren't too heavy, we are enormously cultured, educated and happy. Beginning today, when I look at my butt in the mirror I will think? Good gosh, look how smart I am.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Preparations
Things are moving along quite smoothly in preparing for our new family member. We've spent the last number of weeks preparing the house, starting/finishing renovations and purchasing various baby items.
We've got our garage mostly built. There are just a few final touches that need to be complete, and then we can officially start using it. We painted the baby's room last weekend, so now we are just waiting on the furniture to arrive. We purchased a playpen and stroller and are off to get the carseat this weekend. We also plan to start shopping for a new vehicle this weekend, as our 2-door car will not do.
Things left to do: finish the fence and stain it; finish the baby's room - styling it just right with our superhero sketches, pictures and busts; organize the basement and move a bunch of stuff into the garage; wait for our son to arrive.
It's going to be a very busy 2 months and 29 days - not only at home, but at work too. I am glad my family is coming to visit next month - I think I'll put my mom to work cleaning my house, and I'm sure Mr. J could use a hand with the fence. We'll take any help we can get, as our family support network is fairly thin here - we pretty much just have friends around.
We've got our garage mostly built. There are just a few final touches that need to be complete, and then we can officially start using it. We painted the baby's room last weekend, so now we are just waiting on the furniture to arrive. We purchased a playpen and stroller and are off to get the carseat this weekend. We also plan to start shopping for a new vehicle this weekend, as our 2-door car will not do.
Things left to do: finish the fence and stain it; finish the baby's room - styling it just right with our superhero sketches, pictures and busts; organize the basement and move a bunch of stuff into the garage; wait for our son to arrive.
It's going to be a very busy 2 months and 29 days - not only at home, but at work too. I am glad my family is coming to visit next month - I think I'll put my mom to work cleaning my house, and I'm sure Mr. J could use a hand with the fence. We'll take any help we can get, as our family support network is fairly thin here - we pretty much just have friends around.
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