Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Coming to the Realization
When I have a free period at school, be it my lunch or prep, you can usually find me in my classroom with the music on and perusing papers from my students. I hook my iPod up and get as much as I can done in between bites of deliciousness from all of the local eateries in the area. Today I realized that I am a mom during that time.
Yes, I know I am a mom. I wear my little girl's name around my neck with little footprints and her info on the back (from Julian and Co.). I have a car seat in my car and I loved my little girl from the moment they placed her in my arms, but I still haven't really felt like a mom! That was, until today.
I was listening to a little O.A.R. mixed with Usher and the new NKOTBSB (I don't love it, but that's another story) when The Fresh Beat Band song, "Great Day" popped up and started playing. It did not even phase me. My little lady LOVES the Fresh Beats and dancing to the music, so I put it on my iPod for her the other day for car rides. I actually got excited to hear The Fresh Beats and missed my girl! I thought, "Wow! I am someone's mom!"
It happens every once in a while - - - I realize I am responsible for this little person I helped create. I love it! She is the best. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Until tomorrow :)
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Wordless Since Wednesday
I have not posted since Wednesday, so I will catch up!
I am watching Confessions of a Shopaholic on TBS. It's very cute. Not a movie I would have paid to see in theaters, but so glad it's on TBS! After having just bawled my eyes out on a replay of the Sex and the City series finale. As I am watching, the little lady is jumping around in her Pack and Play, making the sweetest laugh noises.
LOFT has an incredible sale going on. I dropped in and picked up a few tops at $15 and $20 a piece. I might hit up another LOFT near me and get some shorts for $25. I am into Bermuda shorts and since I am dropping body fat, they should look super cute!
I would also recommend hitting up Victoria's Secret for a bra fitting. I did it today and it was fabulous! I picked up the INCREDIBLE bra! I will go back and get more if this week goes well with it and it looks good with all of my clothes. I only buy bras one at a time for a trial week. If I like them, I go back for more.
I also got the bronzer in the impulse buy area by the registers, so I was able to earn myself a free tank top at checkout. It's stupid and reads: VICTORIA'S SECRET BOMBSHELL. I guess it'll be a good pj top.
As I write, I am loving the movie. It's cute and mindless, so I can watch and type. Isla Fisher has amazing hair. I cannot get mine to curl or wave that way. I need to get one of those wand curling irons. I have a feeling that Isla is going to fall in love with the editor. I am in love with her "Do I need these?" mantra. I must try to use it more often!
Enjoy the weekend!
I am watching Confessions of a Shopaholic on TBS. It's very cute. Not a movie I would have paid to see in theaters, but so glad it's on TBS! After having just bawled my eyes out on a replay of the Sex and the City series finale. As I am watching, the little lady is jumping around in her Pack and Play, making the sweetest laugh noises.
LOFT has an incredible sale going on. I dropped in and picked up a few tops at $15 and $20 a piece. I might hit up another LOFT near me and get some shorts for $25. I am into Bermuda shorts and since I am dropping body fat, they should look super cute!
I would also recommend hitting up Victoria's Secret for a bra fitting. I did it today and it was fabulous! I picked up the INCREDIBLE bra! I will go back and get more if this week goes well with it and it looks good with all of my clothes. I only buy bras one at a time for a trial week. If I like them, I go back for more.
I also got the bronzer in the impulse buy area by the registers, so I was able to earn myself a free tank top at checkout. It's stupid and reads: VICTORIA'S SECRET BOMBSHELL. I guess it'll be a good pj top.
As I write, I am loving the movie. It's cute and mindless, so I can watch and type. Isla Fisher has amazing hair. I cannot get mine to curl or wave that way. I need to get one of those wand curling irons. I have a feeling that Isla is going to fall in love with the editor. I am in love with her "Do I need these?" mantra. I must try to use it more often!
Enjoy the weekend!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Monday, Dreary Monday
It's a dreary day here on the North Shore of Long Island and I spent most of it indoors. It was a bit too warm for my Hunter Wellies, although I love putting them on at the first glimpse of a storm cloud.
I passed my dream house (for sale, by the way) on my way home from work again today. I know the owner and have watched the price dip down towards affordability, but still out of price range. It's a beautiful blue Victorian with three levels and two porches.
The pictures that I put up hardly do it justice. It's my dream house because it's not over-the-top huge and it's on a block on which it stands out as individual. It's also not a block that's too "snooty."I drive home past it every chance I get. The taxes are high too and my husband doesn't love love it, so it's a dream for me.
Until tomorrow.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
The Weekend's Not Over Yet!
It's a rainy Sunday here on L.I. My husband is sleeping off his Rodizio and sangria from our delicious night out with our friends. The M's loved Luso and we, of course, did too. I was going to go to the gym for spin this morning, but I am exhausted and don't want to pass out on the bike and embarrass myself.
Last night was a lot of fun!!! I got to wear a cute outfit with cute jewelry and we were able to stop by a local bar for a drink before dinner. It was delicious! I tried using Polyvore today to put together an outfit (or the outfit from last night, I should say). I am still getting a hang of Blogger and all of the features. I guess it doesn't really matter just yet because no one is really reading...ha ha.
We went to Red Mango after dinner and I got the Sonoma Strawberry (with nothing on it). GO ATTACK PHASE! I extended the attack to the weekend (but semi-cheated with a glass of sangria). Today is the last day and tomorrow I will be eating chicken, asparagus and Chobani all day!
My computer is ready to die and I do not want to lose this post! I will edit later!
Last night was a lot of fun!!! I got to wear a cute outfit with cute jewelry and we were able to stop by a local bar for a drink before dinner. It was delicious! I tried using Polyvore today to put together an outfit (or the outfit from last night, I should say). I am still getting a hang of Blogger and all of the features. I guess it doesn't really matter just yet because no one is really reading...ha ha.
We went to Red Mango after dinner and I got the Sonoma Strawberry (with nothing on it). GO ATTACK PHASE! I extended the attack to the weekend (but semi-cheated with a glass of sangria). Today is the last day and tomorrow I will be eating chicken, asparagus and Chobani all day!
My computer is ready to die and I do not want to lose this post! I will edit later!
Luso Saturday by Coach KC featuring cropped pants
Saturday, May 14, 2011
It's Been a While...Dukan...I Have no Readers!
I am not good at blogging. I read so many blogs and I am a decent writer, but I guess I need to advertise my blog. It's been about a week since I last wrote for my blog and I have been doing some new things.
First, I am on the last two days of the Attack Phase of the Dukan Diet a.k.a. the Royal Wedding Diet of choice. After reading about it, it seems like I can actually do it. I just keep telling myself that no food will taste as good as skinnier will feel. After having my daughter, I was very lazy about my own fitness and diet. Thanksgiving and Christmas arrived and I totally overate. I didn't get FAT, but I felt gross and out of shape. Basketball season is a killer too. My team had a rough season and I did not cook. Having a three month old, teaching and coaching do not help a person feel motivated. As bathing suit season is now approaching, I am on the kick. The Dukan Diet is all about getting back to healthy eating through several phases. The fact that I have been able to do it for FOUR WHOLE DAYS is insane. My willpower is amazing to me at this point. I know that it's temporary and that on Monday I will be able to eat veggies with my protein. I am psyched. The next phase is called the Cruise Phase. I have to decide which cruise I am going to do. I have a few options. The first is five days of pure protein then five days of protein and veggies. Another option is to go every other day with a protein day or a protein and veggie day (I think this is the one I am leaning towards). Finally, there is the two day option of two days of pure protein then two days of protein and veggie then two days of pure protein then back to two days of protein and veggies etc. Apparently, I should do this until I have achieved what I would like to have as my weight and then move forward to the next phase which helps introduce more food groups. I think I can do it. It's the fact that there's an end to each phase is what is making it a good diet for me.
How boring! Diet talk. I just want to look like I never had a baby. I want to look like I used to. I think I will before the summer officially begins.
UPDATE on the spin class woman from work:
She finally recognized me and said, "Hi." I guess she really just did not see me. I met her husband. He was pretty cool and they both said they'd not ever seen me in their classes before. Maybe I look different at the gym. Who knows? At least they were cool and weren't actually rude as I had previously thought.
My blog is super boring right now. I am learning to use all of the features and will do my best to make it more exciting and post more!
I am really excited about going out to dinner tonight with my best friend and her husband. We are going to our favorite restaurant, Luso! It's a Portuguese barbecue restaurant with Rodizio (all you can eat meats). It's so delicious and so perfect for the second to last night of the ATTACK! I am so excited to have a lovely evening of adult time with our lovely friends.
I think I will post tomorrow and be more regular with my blog. I really hope I can get some readers!!! Until tomorrow...:)
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Happy Mother's Day
It's officially my first Mother's Day as a mother to an actual person, not a dog! Happy Mother's Day (which is the grammatically correct way to write it) to all the moms out there, especially mine.
My mom takes care of my daughter while I work and does a better job than I could ever do!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Friday is Here Again!
Lately, I have been "workin' for the weekend" and today it's here! I have a fun-filled weekend planned for my first Mother's Day as a mommy.
Today was a beautiful Long Island day, but now it's a bit overcast. I got a lot accomplished today. I went to CVS for diapers during lunch and used a coupon...I'm trying to "extreme coupon," but I am struggling. I also picked up Mother's Day cards for our mothers and my grandmother. I also stopped by the post office and mailed out the thank you cards from my little lady's Christening. After work, I picked up my girl and went to Babies R Us to get a shower gift for a friend. She just registered and the invites have yet to go out, but I thought it was necessary to swoop in and take the good stuff so that I can give the gift I wanted!
Tomorrow, I will be shopping at the outlets with my best friend and her little minnies! I am so excited to have a big girls day and pick up some spring/summer essentials. I love the J.Crew Factory (but usually end up passing it by for the regular store). Our outlets just got a Vineyard Vines, so I am looking forward to a belt and maybe some flip flops (a dress too?). My mini-me is good on clothes, but I know I will pick stuff up for her too! Here are some things I am looking forward to finding (maybe...fingers crossed):
Vineyard Vines Plaid Patchwork Flip Flops
Vineyard Vines Pineapple Grove Dress (passed it up last time I was there, but now I need it!!!)
I ordered new Tretorns and am picking up a new pair of Jack Rogers (via the internet) today as well. The gym awaits after I put together some kind of dinner for my husband (still at work).
Enjoy the weekend and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Today was a beautiful Long Island day, but now it's a bit overcast. I got a lot accomplished today. I went to CVS for diapers during lunch and used a coupon...I'm trying to "extreme coupon," but I am struggling. I also picked up Mother's Day cards for our mothers and my grandmother. I also stopped by the post office and mailed out the thank you cards from my little lady's Christening. After work, I picked up my girl and went to Babies R Us to get a shower gift for a friend. She just registered and the invites have yet to go out, but I thought it was necessary to swoop in and take the good stuff so that I can give the gift I wanted!
Tomorrow, I will be shopping at the outlets with my best friend and her little minnies! I am so excited to have a big girls day and pick up some spring/summer essentials. I love the J.Crew Factory (but usually end up passing it by for the regular store). Our outlets just got a Vineyard Vines, so I am looking forward to a belt and maybe some flip flops (a dress too?). My mini-me is good on clothes, but I know I will pick stuff up for her too! Here are some things I am looking forward to finding (maybe...fingers crossed):
Vineyard Vines Plaid Patchwork Flip Flops
Vineyard Vines Pineapple Grove Dress (passed it up last time I was there, but now I need it!!!)I ordered new Tretorns and am picking up a new pair of Jack Rogers (via the internet) today as well. The gym awaits after I put together some kind of dinner for my husband (still at work).
Enjoy the weekend and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)