Beachy Mommy On My Way

[teachermomof2]

Today started out kinda rough! My baby didn't sleep a lot last night and therefore, neither did I. I was kind of tired and grouchy this morning (and my nose keeps running ) just praying I could get the girls down at the same time this afternoon and rejuvenate with a nap myself! Well, then I went into town for a few things and got a speeding ticket! Great! Did I deserve it?? Well, yes, but that just added to my great day! I did manage to do some stretching and abs this morning so I guess that was the highlight. I managed to finally get the girls down at the same time after about an hour of trying...........and I got a 1 hour nap!! Wow, the day just looks different somehow?? I managed to muster up some energy to do my dancing video - today I did hip hop and latin...........it was awesome!! My DD did parts of it with me. She is so hilarious! And my other DD watched with excitement from her jolly jumper. It was all good! Anyway, I managed to turn today around to be really great!! I'm glad because this morning it was shaping up to be a real doozie!!

[Beaching It]

Hey Deb, I can relate to a lot of what you've posted. I too have a little cold today - really stuffy and not feeling 100%. My DD has a stomach thing going on right now (DH too a bit) so hoping it passes by fast!! I too am in a size 8 and heading to a size 6 - feels great eh?? I have been a size 6 as an adult before but it was very fleeting and 'barely' a size 6 DH and I just got our first kingsize bed over Christmas and all I have to say is WHAT WERE WE WAITING FOR?? Love it and needed it 8 years ago when preggo with my first!!

Congrats on the amazing weight loss. It feels so good to be almost 'there' doesn't it? So glad you got a nap in and you were able to turn things around. It's amazing what sleep can do for us. I've been teaching my 5 yr old DD some Zumba moves and now she dances around the house singing 'Zumba, Zumba, Zumba' and shaking her cute little butt. So hillarious!! She cracks me up... she's such a natural dancer and entertainer.

Hope you all get some good sleep tonight.

[teachermomof2]

Today is starting out ok, I still have the darn sniffles but I feel ok. My baby had a very bad night, very little sleep and lots of restlessness. She barely slept! She is having a nap right now, though *sigh* I really have to agree with some others in their journals about not needing as much sleep. I have not gotten a full night's sleep in over a month now and I seem to be doing ok. There are times where it catches up to me but for the most part I am functioning fine. It sure helps when I can squeak in an afternoon nap if the girls cooperate! I think eating healthy foods is giving me a whole pile of energy and exercising helps a lot! If it weren't for SB right now I think I would be a mess..........my eating habits prior to this would have entailed starchy, sweet and "quick fix make-me-feel-better" foods. And I never would have considered exercising!! I am going to have a "mommy day" today! When my little one gets up they are going to daycare for the day and I'm coming home to be by myself!! I don't know what I will do with my day................but I'm excited!!

[mrsgjr]

Hi Deb!! I've not been in a single digit size my entire adult life so not only is this new to me but VERY exciting. There are no excuses for me as my DD is 16yrs old, had her when I was young and approaching 35 so 17yrs of this madness...time for me to stop it

So sorry your DD is having a rough time throughout the night. Happy though that you get a 'mommy day' to just do whatever your little heart desires. Even if it's slumming around all day, you can do it all by yourself

I agree with you and Lisa that healthier eating has caused amazing changes in our bodies. Feel I too am in a better place because I know for me I would be eating so many comfort foods (bad) right now. But now that I've been strolling the beach, my comfort foods are surprisingly healthy meals (i.e. soup, pb ricotta, BBB, etc.). So happy to have found the beach...and you

Hoping your day is as wonderful as you'd like it to be. Wishing you a fantastic Friday

[Beaching It]

Hi Deb, hope you had an awesome Mommy day. You deserve it! Hopefully you get some decent sleep this weekend.

[teachermomof2]

Thanks Wanda & Lisa for stopping by!! I did have an awesome "Mommy day"!! I even fit a cardio workout into it! Go me!! It was sure nice to have some time to myself.
The kids are doing better today and had a better night last night as well! We all had naps today and life is good! I've been beachy all the way!!
Tomorrow we are off to church in the morning and then our church has booked the rink for skating tomorrow afternoon so that should be a blast!! My DD1 will be so excited!!
Have a fabulous weekend everyone and thanks so much for your continued support and encouragement!

[Beaching It]

Excellent Deb! Whenever I get 'mommy' time I always hit a cardio class. It makes me feel so energized and good for the rest of the day. Hope you enjoyed ice skating with the family. That's always fun if it's not too cold out. Good for you for having a great beachy weekend.

[mrsgjr]

Deb, So Happy you enjoyed your Mommy Day!! You so deserved it and glad you got some time for you.

And just look at you getting the workout in! I too am following you and Lisa's lead and actually attended a Zumba class this morning

Wishing you a super Sunday as we continue our journey on the beach

[JeffInJax]

Zumba Zumba Zumba, i think im gonng go too...more for the booties shaking everywhere then the workout itself but hey, inspiration is inspiration! lol.

Deb, glad everything is going good for you and your working hard to keep SB a way of life. Enjoy and see you on the beach

[teachermomof2]

The "Mommy day" was awesome!! Boy did I need it!! It was nice to just have some time to myself. *sigh* The rest of the weekend went well too. My DD#2 is finally settling down and acting like her cute, well-mannered, smiley, content little self. She has been letting mommy get to sleep in her new king size bed! (Did I say how much I love her??...haha) She was up once Friday night, and twice the last two. I will take that over 6+ every night!! She is finally feeling better!! Yay!! I didn't end up going skating yesterday because my lower back hurts and I just didn't want to make it worse. I will do some exercise today to make up for it. I need to see my chiropractor this morning before I exercise.
Thanks Jeff, Wanda & Lisa for dropping by. I hope you are had a great weekend on the beach!!
Jeff - guys can do zumba too..............now that's a visual!! I think I would ROTFLMAO if my DH would do it with me! There's the thought (visual) of the day. I think I will think of this and smile many times today!
Nothing but sand..................... and us wearing bikinis (speedos??) and looking so hot, and umbrella's in our drinks, and us looking so hot (oh, did I say that already?).........
Have a *hot* day on the beach!!

[mrsgjr]

Hey Deb! Hope those back pains have left the building and you are continuing your healthy, happy, pain free journey on the Beach today

Hhhmmmm...guys doing Zumba...drinks on the beach...me likey

[teachermomof2]

Hey Wanda, unfortunately my back is quite the mess! I went to the chiropractor on Monday and I'm still not feeling so good...........but it is that time of the month and it tends to be worse then. I hope it gets better soon! I may have to go see the chiro again this week. I have been using my heating pad a lot and tylenol is my friend.
I hope all is going well with you.

[jhderm]

Hi Deb
Just stopping by to say hi, and hope you feel better.
When I get back problems, I sit in a warm bath for as long as possible, keep reheating the water, and also use the heating pads. Actually NSAIDS like Motrin are more effective than Tylenol for this type of pain. Ask your doctor to give you a prescription for Voltaren- works like a charm.
Judi

[Beaching It]

Hey Deb, sorry to hear your back is achy. That sucks! Speaking of guys in Zumba, there were 2 men in my class tonight (I think they were with their spouses) and you could tell they were having a blast! One guy looked like he was going to die at one point, all red in the face and soaking wet. When we were shaking our buts and shimmying our shoulders, I looked over at him and thought how good it was that he was there.

[mrsgjr]

Hi Deb! Sorry you're still having the back pain but hope today is a better day for you. Will pray for your speedy recovery.

Hope you and the girls got some good sleep last night. Wishing you a terrific Thursday as we walk the Beach today...let's roll outta here