Sooo I've had a gym membership for a couple of months now and just used it for the first time yesterday. It felt great! I mean I might've been kinda shaky and looking pretty stupid trying to stay standing after I got off the machine (dunno what it's called). It wasn't the treadmill, not the bike, kinda like a smooth walking thing amabob. lol. But after supporting myself and doing a few stretches I was fine, just thirsty.
Anyway I got to thinking that I would like to record how far I run, how many calories I burn, and the time I do it in. Just wish I thought of that last night. :(
Not like I think you would be interested in the outcome each time, but hey, I was pretty proud of myself for doing so much when I haven't done that kind of thing in a long time, being a mom and all. ;)
Day 1 at the gym
Miles: Over 3
Calories: 400 something
Time: 1 hour
:) So not saying I'll do this every time I work out. But it's nice to show off progress. Next time I'll get exact numbers. Maybe I'll even lose a few pounds, YAY!!! Time to get in shape.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Alyx and Laughing till I cry in RS
Ok, so the first thing . . . . Alyx is 11 months old today. Holy crap, how did the time go by so fast?!?! Honestly, he's still a baby to me, but he's growing out of that as he's being more independent and learning to do more toddler ish things.
Now, yesterday in church, it was kinda hard. Alyx did not really let Jason or I sleep well during the night so poor Jason fell asleep during church and I had to try to get Alyx to sleep during sacrament meeting and sunday school with no success when I was sleep deprived as well. Thankfully, it was Jason's turn taking Alyx during the final hour so I could actually pay attention in Relief Society. Guess what . . . I was still busy. I was asked to say the prayer, had a quote that I needed to read and had to do a small amount of work in my new calling, (I'm on the RS welcome committee). Besides that, there was a mom sitting in front of me with her adorable 3 month old son. He kept on spitting up on her and himself and so I helped clean up the mess. :) Made me think of Alyx and when he used to do that ALOT! The first two times her son looked at me, I played with him and made him smile and laugh. Then I decided to stop, except he apparently thought I was funny after that, because even without me doing anything, if he looked at me he started laughing so much I started laughing. I laughed so much I was crying and had to put my head down so he wouldn't see my face. After calming down a bit I sat back up and payed attention to the lesson. A few moments later he looked at me again and laughed all over again, making me crack up!! I couldn't help it. It was so funny and so cute, but I couldn't stop laughing and crying. The process happened a few more times until his mom took her son to the back of the room so we would stop laughing. It was good medicine though. :) Just hope my face isn't that funny looking.
Now, yesterday in church, it was kinda hard. Alyx did not really let Jason or I sleep well during the night so poor Jason fell asleep during church and I had to try to get Alyx to sleep during sacrament meeting and sunday school with no success when I was sleep deprived as well. Thankfully, it was Jason's turn taking Alyx during the final hour so I could actually pay attention in Relief Society. Guess what . . . I was still busy. I was asked to say the prayer, had a quote that I needed to read and had to do a small amount of work in my new calling, (I'm on the RS welcome committee). Besides that, there was a mom sitting in front of me with her adorable 3 month old son. He kept on spitting up on her and himself and so I helped clean up the mess. :) Made me think of Alyx and when he used to do that ALOT! The first two times her son looked at me, I played with him and made him smile and laugh. Then I decided to stop, except he apparently thought I was funny after that, because even without me doing anything, if he looked at me he started laughing so much I started laughing. I laughed so much I was crying and had to put my head down so he wouldn't see my face. After calming down a bit I sat back up and payed attention to the lesson. A few moments later he looked at me again and laughed all over again, making me crack up!! I couldn't help it. It was so funny and so cute, but I couldn't stop laughing and crying. The process happened a few more times until his mom took her son to the back of the room so we would stop laughing. It was good medicine though. :) Just hope my face isn't that funny looking.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Proud Mommy Moment
Today, as I fixed myself some lunch and wanting to actually eat it, har har har, I had to distract Alyx.
So I said "Juice, Juice." I also showed him the sign for juice in sign language (teaching him milk and juice, so he can communicate with me before he talks). Then I asked him where his juice was, because he didn't finish it earlier and figured I can eat while he drinks his juice. He looked at me . . . then started looking around. He then crawled to where his juice was, a couple feet away from him and popped the bottle in his mouth!!!
I was shocked!! He understood me, whether by signing juice or saying it . . he got the message and showed me what a smart little boy he is. :) I didn't have to distract him at all. He and I had our lunch together without stress at all. It was awesome. But what was really wonderful was that I learned that he understands what I'm saying and showed me. I'm a happy lucky momma and I dearly love my little boy. :)
So I said "Juice, Juice." I also showed him the sign for juice in sign language (teaching him milk and juice, so he can communicate with me before he talks). Then I asked him where his juice was, because he didn't finish it earlier and figured I can eat while he drinks his juice. He looked at me . . . then started looking around. He then crawled to where his juice was, a couple feet away from him and popped the bottle in his mouth!!!
I was shocked!! He understood me, whether by signing juice or saying it . . he got the message and showed me what a smart little boy he is. :) I didn't have to distract him at all. He and I had our lunch together without stress at all. It was awesome. But what was really wonderful was that I learned that he understands what I'm saying and showed me. I'm a happy lucky momma and I dearly love my little boy. :)
Monday, January 9, 2012
Sleeping In
The past three night have been GLORIOUS!! Alyx has not woken up in the night at all and has even let me sleep in. :) It's awesome. Six teeth have poked their way through, four top and two bottom. So hopefully he will stop being in pain for a while and get a break, as well as giving me a break too. ;) I'm counting my blessings in the extra hours of sleep I get.
Besides all that . . . his naps have been longer, which is nice for me. Also, he is waking up happy. I generally hear him talking to himself and playing around in his play pen. Makes a happy momma when she has a happy baby. :)
Besides all that . . . his naps have been longer, which is nice for me. Also, he is waking up happy. I generally hear him talking to himself and playing around in his play pen. Makes a happy momma when she has a happy baby. :)
Thursday, January 5, 2012
The Miracle of Love
Today, was just another ordinary day. Nothing new happened. Nothing exciting or wondrous. But yet I was thinking, yes, quite a shocker, me thinking. ha. ha. ha. No really. In the past week, it might've been one of the scariest weeks in my life. But that and other things got me thinking about the power of love and how it is such a miracle.
No couple, no marriage is perfect. Even if you're totally in love. Things happen. I've seen it in my family's lives, my friend's, even my own. It doesn't even matter if you're married, currently dating someone, or single. Love is a powerful thing.
Love does not erase mistakes or make people forget past hurts.
But it can help ease pain and heal wounds.
For me, love melts anger. Kinda funny but I can be mad at Jason for one reason or another and 5 to maybe 10 minutes later, I just want to curl up in his arms. Or I can be furious, extremely angry with someone then later that same day, cry because I love them so much and just want to help them.
Love is a very strange thing. A very wonderful thing. It can be scary too, especially when the past is so full of mistakes and hurt.
I've seen time after time, someone getting hurt over and over again. But they stick it through because they have endless love for that person, they are dedicated. Even when others have no hope or faith and would have given up already. I know another person who has done crazy and stupid things, but because of love and their unselfishness, their companion has forgiven them, without question.
I'm so happy that I have found love. Through my wonderful husband who sticks by my side, my son who makes me smile everyday, my family, my friends and those who don't even know me show love.
But there is one, my older brother, Jesus Christ. He loves all. There is not one soul that he doesn't love. Even when it feels like you're alone and you think how can he possibly love you . . . it really is true. I have felt his love, he is there and is willing to show you how much he loves you if you let him. He is the biggest miracle of all, and giving us the gift of life with him if we do what is right. If we let his gift of Atonement cover our sins and our pain.
Maybe you'll know this song . . . or the movie it was on. This has touched me ever since I was a little girl. I love this song and fits perfectly with how I want to end things. The pictures are wonderful too.
No couple, no marriage is perfect. Even if you're totally in love. Things happen. I've seen it in my family's lives, my friend's, even my own. It doesn't even matter if you're married, currently dating someone, or single. Love is a powerful thing.
Love does not erase mistakes or make people forget past hurts.
But it can help ease pain and heal wounds.
For me, love melts anger. Kinda funny but I can be mad at Jason for one reason or another and 5 to maybe 10 minutes later, I just want to curl up in his arms. Or I can be furious, extremely angry with someone then later that same day, cry because I love them so much and just want to help them.
Love is a very strange thing. A very wonderful thing. It can be scary too, especially when the past is so full of mistakes and hurt.
I've seen time after time, someone getting hurt over and over again. But they stick it through because they have endless love for that person, they are dedicated. Even when others have no hope or faith and would have given up already. I know another person who has done crazy and stupid things, but because of love and their unselfishness, their companion has forgiven them, without question.
I'm so happy that I have found love. Through my wonderful husband who sticks by my side, my son who makes me smile everyday, my family, my friends and those who don't even know me show love.
But there is one, my older brother, Jesus Christ. He loves all. There is not one soul that he doesn't love. Even when it feels like you're alone and you think how can he possibly love you . . . it really is true. I have felt his love, he is there and is willing to show you how much he loves you if you let him. He is the biggest miracle of all, and giving us the gift of life with him if we do what is right. If we let his gift of Atonement cover our sins and our pain.
Maybe you'll know this song . . . or the movie it was on. This has touched me ever since I was a little girl. I love this song and fits perfectly with how I want to end things. The pictures are wonderful too.
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