Why is it that expectations are completely different for men and women when they are sick?
A man's world comes to a complete stop when he is sick!! All you hear is "Ughhh I am sooooooo sick" or "Ughhh I can't move" or even "Ughh I am so sick and tired" as well as the moans and groan which are the worse because you know that they are fishing for sympathy.
I feel bad because I know what its like to be sick However, when I am sick I am expected to still be able to function. I am expected to take care of myself, juggle changing the baby's diaper and making it to the toilet before I throw up. As I said I do feel bad when my husband is sick, however I just can't find it in me to show any sympathy for him.
When my husband is sick, he is glued to the couch, chair, or bed and he doesn't move unless it is to make it to the bathroom. When I am sick, I have to take care of myself, take care of the baby, have food out for dinner that night, and clean the laundry that I have thrown up on.
I only bring this up because my husband got sick today. I was doing good, being nice, and understanding, BUT then I got sick. Started losing fluids from both ends. Come 9:30 Hubby was in bed, and I was taking care of the baby waiting for him to go to bed. I have also thrown up once since. Here I sit not feeling well, and through our paper thin walls I can hear him snoring away. Sweet dreams hunny!
That is the end of my rant about that for now. Ask me in the morning and it may be a different story.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Bargin Shopper
As many of you know, or at least anyone that shops prices are crazy!!! Especially with how the economy is. When I was little I only wanted NEW cloths. I didn't always get them because my grandparents bought me and my brother most of our school clothes, as well as shoes, and shoe supplies.
Now that I am a mother myself, I have a very hard time justifying paying $20 for one outfit that will fit him for less than a month. My grandparents used to take us to the Salvation but even there they used to pay $5 or more for a pair of pants. However, my cousin introduced me to a few second hand stores around here. All baby clothes are $0.75 per piece...and if its an outfit you pay the same thing.
Now I asked myself...how long would my son fit into an outfit like this....My answer was of course only a few weeks...so I thought harder, asking myself the next question: How long did the child that wore this previously fit into it? Of course my answer was the same.
So, do I spend $20 for an outfit that will fit my son a couple of weeks? Or, Do I buy an outfit that cost me 75 cents, or $1.50? Come on guys the answer is obvious.
The other thing that I have learned to do is shop the clearance racks at the stores. Most things go on sale at the end of a season, so I buy for the next year. I went to Kohl's yesterday and I spent $22.26 BUT I saved over $85 from what the original price was.
Now that I am a mother myself, I have a very hard time justifying paying $20 for one outfit that will fit him for less than a month. My grandparents used to take us to the Salvation but even there they used to pay $5 or more for a pair of pants. However, my cousin introduced me to a few second hand stores around here. All baby clothes are $0.75 per piece...and if its an outfit you pay the same thing.
Now I asked myself...how long would my son fit into an outfit like this....My answer was of course only a few weeks...so I thought harder, asking myself the next question: How long did the child that wore this previously fit into it? Of course my answer was the same.
So, do I spend $20 for an outfit that will fit my son a couple of weeks? Or, Do I buy an outfit that cost me 75 cents, or $1.50? Come on guys the answer is obvious.
The other thing that I have learned to do is shop the clearance racks at the stores. Most things go on sale at the end of a season, so I buy for the next year. I went to Kohl's yesterday and I spent $22.26 BUT I saved over $85 from what the original price was.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Two years ago
Two years ago today my husband and I bought our first house, only then we were not husband and Wife. I was only 20 years old, and he was only 23. We had only known each other 9 months but we had been engaged for 6 months. We already knew that we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together.
In the two years that we have owned our home many things have happened. When we moved in we had to paint EVERYTHING. We got all new furniture. It is a three bed room home. We had our room, a guest room, and an office. We were married in August of 2008. When we got back from our honeymoon we came home to a flooded garage. The Fridge in the kitchen had sprung a leak, and leaked the whole time we were gone :( We bought a new car in Feb 2009, and found out that I was pregnant in March 09. We went on a cruise in April, and one of our cars was repossessed in the same month. However, I asked that they come and get it because once the baby came we would not be able to afford it.
In May we had to re-home our beloved Bulldog Lola. She needed surgery, and a lot more care than we could afford. In June we were told that our baby would be a boy, and that he might of had downs syndrome as well as a heart condition, and in the same month we found out that he should be completely normal.
In July hubby turned 25 which contrary to popular belief does not help to lower car insurance rates. In August we celebrated our 1 year anniversary in West Virginia while visiting my Dad. Because we were not home we did not eat our cake, so it is still sitting in our freezer.
October was my last month of work, as we decided I would be a stay at home mom. I was put on bed rest the last week of October, had 2 hospital stays, and my Beautiful perfect baby boy was born on November 10th at 11:58 PM after 25 hours of labor, and 5 hours of pushing.
Jonny celebrated his first Thanksgiving, and Christmas with us. His first major trip was to West Virginia to meet my dad. He was a champ both there, and to come home...each way was 700 miles, and 13 hours. He could not stay awake to ring in the new year, but I was more thankful for the past year than I had ever been. I got to see his first smile, hear his first giggle. I see him grow each and every day.
So much has happened in the past 2 years. Family members were in and out of the hospital. Family members have passed away, friends have grown apart, but there were many good things to happen too.
In the two years that we have owned our home many things have happened. When we moved in we had to paint EVERYTHING. We got all new furniture. It is a three bed room home. We had our room, a guest room, and an office. We were married in August of 2008. When we got back from our honeymoon we came home to a flooded garage. The Fridge in the kitchen had sprung a leak, and leaked the whole time we were gone :( We bought a new car in Feb 2009, and found out that I was pregnant in March 09. We went on a cruise in April, and one of our cars was repossessed in the same month. However, I asked that they come and get it because once the baby came we would not be able to afford it.
In May we had to re-home our beloved Bulldog Lola. She needed surgery, and a lot more care than we could afford. In June we were told that our baby would be a boy, and that he might of had downs syndrome as well as a heart condition, and in the same month we found out that he should be completely normal.
In July hubby turned 25 which contrary to popular belief does not help to lower car insurance rates. In August we celebrated our 1 year anniversary in West Virginia while visiting my Dad. Because we were not home we did not eat our cake, so it is still sitting in our freezer.
October was my last month of work, as we decided I would be a stay at home mom. I was put on bed rest the last week of October, had 2 hospital stays, and my Beautiful perfect baby boy was born on November 10th at 11:58 PM after 25 hours of labor, and 5 hours of pushing.
Jonny celebrated his first Thanksgiving, and Christmas with us. His first major trip was to West Virginia to meet my dad. He was a champ both there, and to come home...each way was 700 miles, and 13 hours. He could not stay awake to ring in the new year, but I was more thankful for the past year than I had ever been. I got to see his first smile, hear his first giggle. I see him grow each and every day.
So much has happened in the past 2 years. Family members were in and out of the hospital. Family members have passed away, friends have grown apart, but there were many good things to happen too.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Living Room
My husband and I bought our house 2 years ago (as of tomorrow) We had each lived on our own in apartments, but had also both moved home prior to buying our house together. So we each had some furniture, dishes stuff like that, however besides our bed there was almost nothing that I wanted to bring into our new home.
I live out in the middle of nowhere, however I decided to decorate our house with modern art, and modern furniture. I will be 100% honest when I say that I chose our Sofa and Love Seat purely for looks. I had sat on them and at the time they seemed comfortable, however I think that I was mislead because of how much I loved them.
They were not anything all that special, however I loved the design on the pillows, and there was a matching chair that the design was all of the materiel. Anyway once we had the furniture home for about 2 months I soon learned how uncomfortable the Sofa and Love seat were. I did however LOVE the chair. It was just now that I was finally able to talk my husband into new furniture.
Today we finally went to get it. I wanted to get it earlier in the week, however when I went into the store I was given a 20% off coupon valid only today (Sunday) for an entire purchase for that day. It did not matter how many items I bought, or what the items were. Logic told me that I had to wait, as I saved quite a bit of money.
There were two stores within an hour that could carry the couch, so I called both to see if they had it in stock before I drove an hour with a trailer, only to find that they didn't have the couch. The first store that I called the people that I spoke with were extremely rude. I did not know the name of the set I was trying to buy, however I tried my best to explain what the sofa was, explaining the color what I felt the material looked like, and the price. I was placed on hold for about 4 minutes when a woman answered the phone and asked what I was waiting for. I explained as I had before, and let her know that the material was not microfiber, and that it looked kind of like cordory. She snapped that they do not have any made of cordory. I decided instead of arguing with her I would hang up. I went to the computer found the name of the set and called back. When she answered the phone, I explained that I had just called, and that I found the name of the set, and then I told her the name. She shot back "What about it?"
I was losing my patients, and if I did not want new furniture as badly as I did, I would have told her that I wanted her to shove it up her ass, but instead I asked if she had it in stock. I was placed on hold for about 9 minutes, and she came back informing me that she had one but that it was on hold until 9 that evening. She said if they did not pick it up that it would be mine. However, as I stated before I did not want to drive all the way there on hopes that it would be there.
So I called the other store that was within an hour of my house, explained that I had received a coupon from the other store the day before, and asked if I could use it in their store. She stated that I could, so I then asked if they had the set that I wanted in stock. She said "I do not know if we have it in stock, and I can't hold it for you anyway"
I decided to ask her to check to see if they had it in stock anyway. They only had one. I explained that I was coming from over an hour away, and she could not do anything for me.
I called my cousin, and she called the manager, who said it would be no problem to hold it for me :)
SO to sum up this long post, I was able to get new furniture today (Keeping the chair that I LOVE) and I was able to sell the Love Seat. Hopefully I will sell the Sofa soon.
I will post pictures tomorrow.
I live out in the middle of nowhere, however I decided to decorate our house with modern art, and modern furniture. I will be 100% honest when I say that I chose our Sofa and Love Seat purely for looks. I had sat on them and at the time they seemed comfortable, however I think that I was mislead because of how much I loved them.
They were not anything all that special, however I loved the design on the pillows, and there was a matching chair that the design was all of the materiel. Anyway once we had the furniture home for about 2 months I soon learned how uncomfortable the Sofa and Love seat were. I did however LOVE the chair. It was just now that I was finally able to talk my husband into new furniture.
Today we finally went to get it. I wanted to get it earlier in the week, however when I went into the store I was given a 20% off coupon valid only today (Sunday) for an entire purchase for that day. It did not matter how many items I bought, or what the items were. Logic told me that I had to wait, as I saved quite a bit of money.
There were two stores within an hour that could carry the couch, so I called both to see if they had it in stock before I drove an hour with a trailer, only to find that they didn't have the couch. The first store that I called the people that I spoke with were extremely rude. I did not know the name of the set I was trying to buy, however I tried my best to explain what the sofa was, explaining the color what I felt the material looked like, and the price. I was placed on hold for about 4 minutes when a woman answered the phone and asked what I was waiting for. I explained as I had before, and let her know that the material was not microfiber, and that it looked kind of like cordory. She snapped that they do not have any made of cordory. I decided instead of arguing with her I would hang up. I went to the computer found the name of the set and called back. When she answered the phone, I explained that I had just called, and that I found the name of the set, and then I told her the name. She shot back "What about it?"
I was losing my patients, and if I did not want new furniture as badly as I did, I would have told her that I wanted her to shove it up her ass, but instead I asked if she had it in stock. I was placed on hold for about 9 minutes, and she came back informing me that she had one but that it was on hold until 9 that evening. She said if they did not pick it up that it would be mine. However, as I stated before I did not want to drive all the way there on hopes that it would be there.
So I called the other store that was within an hour of my house, explained that I had received a coupon from the other store the day before, and asked if I could use it in their store. She stated that I could, so I then asked if they had the set that I wanted in stock. She said "I do not know if we have it in stock, and I can't hold it for you anyway"
I decided to ask her to check to see if they had it in stock anyway. They only had one. I explained that I was coming from over an hour away, and she could not do anything for me.
I called my cousin, and she called the manager, who said it would be no problem to hold it for me :)
SO to sum up this long post, I was able to get new furniture today (Keeping the chair that I LOVE) and I was able to sell the Love Seat. Hopefully I will sell the Sofa soon.
I will post pictures tomorrow.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Road Hazard
So in December when we got our first real snow fall we learned that the tires on our car were CRAP To say the least, this really upset me because the car was less than a year. Anyway we sucked it up and shelled out over $500 dollars for a set of snow tires.
Well A week ago my uncle mentioned to me that he saw a bubble in the tire. Again I was extremely frustrated...after all the tires were only about 2 months old.
We bought the tires at a local "Pop Shop" as we like to try to support the small companies. So one day we stopped to have them look at the tire, and see what they could do for us. A guy came out and looked at the tire, and told my husband that the bubble that he saw was almost certainly caused from hitting a pot hole, or running over a curb. He informed him that because of that there was nothing that they could do for us.
My husband tried to explain that he would most certainly remember running over a curb, and pointed out that there was no damage to the tire, or to the rim, which to us would indicate that there was no major damage from a pot hole. He then stated that because there was black on the rim that almost definitely indicated that the damage came from pot hole. My husband is no expert I know that, but while he was in college he worked at Sams Club in the Tire department, so he knows a thing or two, and he mentioned that it looked like sealant from when the tire was put on.
The guy took our number, and said that he would have the owner call us the next day.
Well when MR TIRE GUY "Dave" called back he told my husband the same thing, except he added that a "road hazard warranty" would have covered the tires for this type of damage. HOWEVER, he does not offer this type of coverage in order to keep costs down.
Keep costs down for who? Him, because it certainly is not keeping costs down for the customer...you would think that a bunch of guys that run a business off of selling TIRES would want to offer a warranty to offer a sense of security, and to keep customers coming back. Not to mention we live in New England where the pot holes are the size ofA Beluga Whale.
It would be one thing if the TIRE GUYS offered us the warranty at extra cost to me the customer, and I decided to turn the coverage down. Then I could see having to buy a whole new tire, and pay full price (By the way was $125 per tired, and we bought 4!!!) So as a compromise Mr Tire Guy said that he would sell us a tired at a discounted price of $95 installed.
Whoopie...so I will buy a new tired, and the next time Wally the Whale decides to jump out at me (sense I do not aim to hit him) I can shell out another hundred dollars. I THINK NOT.
So I had my husband get on the phone and call another tire company. He told them the story. They said that they had one in stock...which was perfect because we only needed one! It was going to cost us $125 for the tire installed or $137 with Road Hazard Warranty. AND to top it off he offer to add Road Hazard to the other 3 tires that we already own since he carries the brand. All in all it cost us $169 today BUT I now have the peace of mind and if Wally decides to jump out at me again I bought from a company that will back its product.
It cost me more today to buy from a company that I felt comfortable with, and I feel that the customer service I received was worth ever single penny.
Well A week ago my uncle mentioned to me that he saw a bubble in the tire. Again I was extremely frustrated...after all the tires were only about 2 months old.
We bought the tires at a local "Pop Shop" as we like to try to support the small companies. So one day we stopped to have them look at the tire, and see what they could do for us. A guy came out and looked at the tire, and told my husband that the bubble that he saw was almost certainly caused from hitting a pot hole, or running over a curb. He informed him that because of that there was nothing that they could do for us.
My husband tried to explain that he would most certainly remember running over a curb, and pointed out that there was no damage to the tire, or to the rim, which to us would indicate that there was no major damage from a pot hole. He then stated that because there was black on the rim that almost definitely indicated that the damage came from pot hole. My husband is no expert I know that, but while he was in college he worked at Sams Club in the Tire department, so he knows a thing or two, and he mentioned that it looked like sealant from when the tire was put on.
The guy took our number, and said that he would have the owner call us the next day.
Well when MR TIRE GUY "Dave" called back he told my husband the same thing, except he added that a "road hazard warranty" would have covered the tires for this type of damage. HOWEVER, he does not offer this type of coverage in order to keep costs down.
Keep costs down for who? Him, because it certainly is not keeping costs down for the customer...you would think that a bunch of guys that run a business off of selling TIRES would want to offer a warranty to offer a sense of security, and to keep customers coming back. Not to mention we live in New England where the pot holes are the size ofA Beluga Whale.
It would be one thing if the TIRE GUYS offered us the warranty at extra cost to me the customer, and I decided to turn the coverage down. Then I could see having to buy a whole new tire, and pay full price (By the way was $125 per tired, and we bought 4!!!) So as a compromise Mr Tire Guy said that he would sell us a tired at a discounted price of $95 installed.
Whoopie...so I will buy a new tired, and the next time Wally the Whale decides to jump out at me (sense I do not aim to hit him) I can shell out another hundred dollars. I THINK NOT.
So I had my husband get on the phone and call another tire company. He told them the story. They said that they had one in stock...which was perfect because we only needed one! It was going to cost us $125 for the tire installed or $137 with Road Hazard Warranty. AND to top it off he offer to add Road Hazard to the other 3 tires that we already own since he carries the brand. All in all it cost us $169 today BUT I now have the peace of mind and if Wally decides to jump out at me again I bought from a company that will back its product.
It cost me more today to buy from a company that I felt comfortable with, and I feel that the customer service I received was worth ever single penny.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Picture of the Day
Okay, starting today, I am going to try and post a new picture each day. You can find these pictures under the tab at the top of the page titled "Picture of the Day" Again please remember that I said I will try.
These may be pictures of the little man, my sweet pug Carter, things we have done during the day, or a picture of something that explains how my day was. Really it could be just about anything.
Enjoy!
These may be pictures of the little man, my sweet pug Carter, things we have done during the day, or a picture of something that explains how my day was. Really it could be just about anything.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Stomach Bug
This morning I woke up at 2:30 AM, however for some reason I thought the clock read 4:30. Hubby was supposed to leave for work at 3:30 so I yelled to him that it was 4:30...I could tell his heart had sunk as he yelled "WHAT?" So I looked again, and the clock only read 2:30...oops...After giving the hubby a heart attack I apologized and tried to go back to bed.
Now as you may have read in one of my previous posts I have an irrational fear of SIDS and usually cannot go back to bed without checking on my little man. I had my husband promise me that when he got up in 30 minutes that he would check on him. So I laid in bed trying to go back to sleep, but all of a sudden it felt like something was crawling around in, and yanking at my stomach. I know that is not a pretty picture, but I was soooo uncomfortable.
So I got up and went into the bathroom. I felt like I need to go to the bathroom, but I also felt like I was going to throw up...the only problem was that I was not sure which was going to come first.
So I took my chances and sat down. It did not take much effort and that was done...then all of a sudden I had to throw up...usually my husband does not hear me, however he did ask if I was okay, and asked if I needed anything.
I finally got back to bed after changing my shirt because everything had come back and splattered on me. I had a very hard time falling asleep, however when I got back into bed I did see Jonny moving on the video monitor, so my mind was able to rest about that. I think I finally dozed off at 4:00ish, however Jonny was up and wanted to eat a little after 4.
I feed him and changed him, and then he threw up his whole bottle on me. poor guy! And if that was not enough he also had the runs....In the midst of all of this I had to get up and go to the bathroom 6 times! Yep 6 Times.
Just for a moment I looked down at my son, and thought....man I wish your Father was home. Now I may sound like a horrible mother, but a part of me would like to think that this is a completely normal feeling. Since having my son I have not been that sick...but to be honest I felt like my insides were falling out today. Its one thing when just I am sick, or just him, but we were both sick. And to top it all off I dislocated my knee today.
Anyway nothing too exciting, just thought I would write about the first time I have been sick since having my little man.
And when people say a stomach bug...sometimes they are not kidding...feels like bugs
Now as you may have read in one of my previous posts I have an irrational fear of SIDS and usually cannot go back to bed without checking on my little man. I had my husband promise me that when he got up in 30 minutes that he would check on him. So I laid in bed trying to go back to sleep, but all of a sudden it felt like something was crawling around in, and yanking at my stomach. I know that is not a pretty picture, but I was soooo uncomfortable.
So I got up and went into the bathroom. I felt like I need to go to the bathroom, but I also felt like I was going to throw up...the only problem was that I was not sure which was going to come first.
So I took my chances and sat down. It did not take much effort and that was done...then all of a sudden I had to throw up...usually my husband does not hear me, however he did ask if I was okay, and asked if I needed anything.
I finally got back to bed after changing my shirt because everything had come back and splattered on me. I had a very hard time falling asleep, however when I got back into bed I did see Jonny moving on the video monitor, so my mind was able to rest about that. I think I finally dozed off at 4:00ish, however Jonny was up and wanted to eat a little after 4.
I feed him and changed him, and then he threw up his whole bottle on me. poor guy! And if that was not enough he also had the runs....In the midst of all of this I had to get up and go to the bathroom 6 times! Yep 6 Times.
Just for a moment I looked down at my son, and thought....man I wish your Father was home. Now I may sound like a horrible mother, but a part of me would like to think that this is a completely normal feeling. Since having my son I have not been that sick...but to be honest I felt like my insides were falling out today. Its one thing when just I am sick, or just him, but we were both sick. And to top it all off I dislocated my knee today.
Anyway nothing too exciting, just thought I would write about the first time I have been sick since having my little man.
And when people say a stomach bug...sometimes they are not kidding...feels like bugs
Monday, February 15, 2010
Time to get moving...
Two weeks ago, my husband and I had a huge eye opener when it comes to our weight. (Hunny please forgive me for sharing this!!!) My husband has been very good about trying to get to the gym at least once a week lately, so we packed everyone up in the car, I was going to spend the day with my cousin, so I dropped him off at the gym to meet up with her husband.
Well when they got back from the gym they had a "funny" story to tell about how my husband was unable to buckle the seat belt in my cousins car because it simply could not fit around his belly. While we all laughed at my husband's expense it really got me to thinking. We have a responsibility now. A beautiful, breathing, smiling, sometimes crying responsibility. I know that I want to be around as he grows up, and watch as he learns, and achieves his goals. The reality, my reality, my husbands, reality, and my sons reality is that obesity, heart problems and, diabetes all run in our family. Any one of those, or all of them could take me away from him, make it so that I am not there to see him grow and achieve things. Watch as he builds his own family.
Now is the time that we have to take action. So Two weeks ago we started weight watchers. It's great because we can still eat the things that we want, just not as much of it as we would like to sometimes have. I have had friends share great recipes with me, I have learned how to count my points, and plan ahead.
I am proud to say that I have lost 8 pounds, but losing weight isn't enough. We have to get active and get fit. Mostly so that we can teach our son good behaviors, good routines. If he does not see that we are active, if he sees us stuffing our face with junk food, why would he not want to do that as well?
Like I said my husband has been really good about getting to the gym at least once a week....its not great, but hey it's a start. So I got to thinking...what as a stay at home mom can I do? I wanted to find something that could get my son involved so that he learns at an early age the benefits of exercise, as well as routine.
SO I bought a Jeep Jogger.
Now just so you know, I bought this jogger with no intention to jog 8 miles the first day. I am being realistic, and I know that I am not going to be able to just stat jogging again....after all I have not done any running since I was in the 8th grade! I am at least 100lbs heavier now than I was then, so needless to say out of shape.
So today a 28 degree day outside, I bundled my little one up....a onsie, a fleece sleeper, fleece coat, and a fleece body suit with hand covers, as well as a hat. I strapped him into the jogger, put a blanket over him and away we went with dog in tow...
Now today is the first day I have really done anything that even sounds like exercise in a little under a year so we started slow. I started by walking, when I got to the end of the road, I looked up the next road and decided I would jog until I got to the second house on our road....As I approached the first house, I'm not gonna lie I was panting. I got past the first house, and was approaching the second house...man I am out of shape....I got with in 200 feet from the second house, and I had to walk..I just could not jog that extra 200 feet...sad I know.
But it gave me a goal...with in two weeks (hopefully) be able to jog pass the two houses with out passing out!!
I know change does not happen over night, but it has to start somewhere!
Well when they got back from the gym they had a "funny" story to tell about how my husband was unable to buckle the seat belt in my cousins car because it simply could not fit around his belly. While we all laughed at my husband's expense it really got me to thinking. We have a responsibility now. A beautiful, breathing, smiling, sometimes crying responsibility. I know that I want to be around as he grows up, and watch as he learns, and achieves his goals. The reality, my reality, my husbands, reality, and my sons reality is that obesity, heart problems and, diabetes all run in our family. Any one of those, or all of them could take me away from him, make it so that I am not there to see him grow and achieve things. Watch as he builds his own family.
Now is the time that we have to take action. So Two weeks ago we started weight watchers. It's great because we can still eat the things that we want, just not as much of it as we would like to sometimes have. I have had friends share great recipes with me, I have learned how to count my points, and plan ahead.
I am proud to say that I have lost 8 pounds, but losing weight isn't enough. We have to get active and get fit. Mostly so that we can teach our son good behaviors, good routines. If he does not see that we are active, if he sees us stuffing our face with junk food, why would he not want to do that as well?
Like I said my husband has been really good about getting to the gym at least once a week....its not great, but hey it's a start. So I got to thinking...what as a stay at home mom can I do? I wanted to find something that could get my son involved so that he learns at an early age the benefits of exercise, as well as routine.
SO I bought a Jeep Jogger.
Now just so you know, I bought this jogger with no intention to jog 8 miles the first day. I am being realistic, and I know that I am not going to be able to just stat jogging again....after all I have not done any running since I was in the 8th grade! I am at least 100lbs heavier now than I was then, so needless to say out of shape.
So today a 28 degree day outside, I bundled my little one up....a onsie, a fleece sleeper, fleece coat, and a fleece body suit with hand covers, as well as a hat. I strapped him into the jogger, put a blanket over him and away we went with dog in tow...
Now today is the first day I have really done anything that even sounds like exercise in a little under a year so we started slow. I started by walking, when I got to the end of the road, I looked up the next road and decided I would jog until I got to the second house on our road....As I approached the first house, I'm not gonna lie I was panting. I got past the first house, and was approaching the second house...man I am out of shape....I got with in 200 feet from the second house, and I had to walk..I just could not jog that extra 200 feet...sad I know.
But it gave me a goal...with in two weeks (hopefully) be able to jog pass the two houses with out passing out!!
I know change does not happen over night, but it has to start somewhere!
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