it was a chaotic day to say the least, as we kept busy like most saturdays. the best part of this saturday was that it was filled up with a few of my favorite things to do.
EXERCISE -i endured week one of boot camp class at the gym early this morning. the title says it all! i will be sore for a few days post class, since i used some muscles that have been laying low for sometime now. it was very intense and i hope to get more in shape each week as i make it my goal to finish class without burning my muscles out 3/4's of the way through. she said she thinks we burned 600+ calories with our workout, so i am not complaining. we also got to enjoy the dog park today which was fun for the bears b/c they go around sniffing everything in sight and running around like crazed doggies in a huge fenced in area with other four-legged friends. i miss seeing them run free, so this gives me a chance to enjoy their freedom.
RELAXATION -next, we hit the pool. it was about 90 something today so the pool was refreshing and a great follow up to a sweaty workout. ally enjoyed the waterfall mushroom, and having her own space in the kiddie pool. i enjoyed not having to worry so much as i do at the pool at our house. i keep having these nightmares of her falling into the water and me moving in slow motion to save her. almost like my feet are stuck in molasses. it is quite annoying and scary both at the same time. i often wonder if other people dream these obnoxious things or if it is the O.C.D. kicking into high gear, either way i am ready for the girl to either put on those pink floaties she hates for safety purposes, or learn to swim like fish.
FOOD -of course to top off the day, i had a no-cooking night. it was wonderful! we tested out the italian bravo kitchen (similar to a macaroni grill), it was wonderful! i enjoyed my favorite magherita pizza that i have been craving since i left nc. yummy x2!
ALLY -and the very best part of the day was we only encountered 2 temper tantrums today! i am on a roll, lately. there has been a significant drop in ally's daily average, so i am thinking it could be the fact that i lightened up and accepted the fact that they are part of setting boundaries and an even bigger part of parenting. i have chosen to use the igonore and 1-2-3 method...i can't say they work like a charm, but they definitely beat wrestlemania hands-down!
all and all, it was a great day filled with some of my favorites, keith, ally and the bears.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
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I LOVE the 1-2-3 and ignore methods! LOL. Sounds familiar. Everything sounds great minus the boot camp!
what? no boot camp for mommy-to-be? why not? just kidding! if i was pregnant, boot camp would be a definitely no-no! gotta love 1-2-3...i only like when i do not have to count to 3!
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