Baby Day Care Bootcamp

Since starting this blog, I have found myself more apt to try to get to the gym and also get out and run. I'm pumped and ready to go. The weather has been beautiful here-mid 70's all week! Perfect fall weather to get my miles in. 2 that is, at least so far. It's only Thursday, right? But that's another story.

I went to the gym on Tuesday to run on the treadmill and then workout with my trainer for half an hour. I have 3 training sessions left with her, but I can only manage to see her once every few weeks. It was a birthday present from my husband in July (I asked for it...he wasn't telling me to get my fat butt in the gym. Haha.) It's not like I'm one of those annoying stay at home moms that works out with a trainer like 12 times a week and looks 10 pounds lighter after having a baby. I digress...So I'm running on the treadmill maybe 10 minutes? And here comes our lovely babysitter from the gym. I take off my headphones, and I can hear my baby screaming. Keep in mind that I'm in the cardio area UPSTAIRS and he is downstairs in the back corner. That's how loud he is. Work out over, baby prevails.

The sitter and I have gotten quite close actually, discussing different ways to keep my WAILING baby happy so Mama can have her work out time. And so came my idea for Baby Daycare Bootcamp. I am going to take Anthony to the gym daycare EVERY* single day until he gets used to it. (*except the days I work) Those poor girls are so nice there, smiling at me and telling me just to keep bringing him in. Even though I know they dread it when we walk in the door. Don't get me wrong, he is an absolute angel at home and at non-gym hang outs. But we walk through that little gate to babyland and he immediately gets worked up. Any other ideas out there? I really want him to be well adjusted and happy there.

I partly think I waited too long to start bringing him. Now he has started with some seperation and stranger anxiety. Nonetheless, I am determined to keep it up in hopes of an hour long sesh at they gym. Ahh...dreams.


More later!





Mel

P.S.

Oh yeah, that last post was from Melanie! And here is a picture from last week of my son, Anthony, at his dad's football practice (he's a coach). I love my little peanut!

Motivation, anyone?

Hi. So here is my first blog (blogging?) ever. Wish me luck. I used to be a super dedicated gym-aholic for the longest time before I got pregant. One or two hours 5-6 days a week. I ran a half marathon the year I got pregnant. I even worked out while I was pregnant, but not to that extreme. And I thought it would be so easy to jump right back into things after I had the baby. I forgot to consider things like daycare at the gym, feeding schedules, nap schedules, and the fact that I am just flat out exhausted after working (part time) and caring for a baby. I am currently running/working out 2-3 days a week, but I am not satisfied with that. I've lost all of my "baby" weight, but things sag that didn't sag before, need I say more? My goal with this blog and with our half marathon is to get back the motivation that I once had, (ok maybe not to that extreme, but at least more than I have now!) and get in better shape. I am going to follow a training schedule that also allows for cross training so that I don't wear out my knees and I don't get bored. Because let's face it, the Atl is not as cold as Boston, but it still gets cold. Last week, I ran 3 miles one day, did yoga another, and ended with an all over workout at home. Let's see if I can improve this week!!!!

Top of the Mornin'

I was supposed to get up this morning and do a quick 2 mile run on the treadmill with some weights BUT of course I was too tired. I didn't make it to bed until 11:45 p.m. and when the alarm went off at 5:45 a.m. my body just wasn't havin it! So...I got up and studied at work. At least I was some what productive this morning. Yesterday was supposed to be my "rest" day but it looks like I might have 2 rest days in a row now. I am leaving straight from work to Martha's Vineyard for the weekend so there isn't any time for me to fit in a quick run. There are 6 girls going and I am looking forward to a fun filled relaxing weekend with just the ladies. Wine, food, movies, games...can't wait!

I attempted the Pumpkin Chocolate-Peanut Butter Chip Muffins or (whatever they are called) the other night, and yes, of course I screwed them up. I don't know what it is about me and baking but it just doesn't go well with me. At least I attempt...right? Below is a picture of my masterpiece...

As you can see they are a little "sunken in". This is a very special technique that I have mastered called "not baking something long enough". Note to self...READ THE DIRECTIONS! I missed the part in the recipe that indicated these were mini muffins, so I made regular muffins but only cooked them for the mini muffin time. Oh well...they were still pretty tasty. I brought them to my Community Group for church and they seemed to like them. Mush and all!

I am planning a run on the Vineyard tomorrow. I am hoping for some beautiful scenery to keep me going b/c I need to make up for my lost day. Wish me luck. More later...srh

Brrrr....

Hellloooo! I decided today was going to be the first day I post on our new blog. Why? Because today was the first day of running in the COLD ass Boston weather! I brought all of my clothes to work so I could do my normal run around the Charles River but forgot to check the weather. I should know better by now that you can never trust Boston weather. So...yep...cold, windy and rainy..what else! I was set on running outside today too because I brought my long sleeve gear and I can't wear that to the gym otherwise I would sweat balls! Soooo...I sucked it up, bundled up and set off for my run with low expectations. Surprisingly, I hit a stride and ran my normal route. It is hard not to keep going when you have a view like this! I ran a total of 4.23 miles according to Mapmyrun.com. (http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/us/ma/boston/943919134497) You should check out this website. It is awesome! You can save your runs, create new runs, calculate distance, calculate calories burned, etc.

I feel much better now that I got a good run in today considering it has been two weeks! I have been slacking big time. I will give myself a little slack b/c I was on vacation in Spain for two weeks but I brought my running clothes hoping to get a few runs in overseas. What a shocker that I wussed out...drank too much wine instead!

All right, enough rambling. I am off to pick up my laundry, make dinner and bake Pumpkin-Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins...mmmm. Well I hope they will be mmmm. This will be my first time making them so wish me luck. Plus I need to give my very good friend Kris a birthday call. Happy 30th Birthday Kristina!!

More from me later...srh