Mommy Monday - September 2013

September was a somewhat buys month for us and the kids handled it all so well...

Age: 3 years

Height: 3ft 2in

Weight: about 35lbs

Favorite Food: Spaghetti and meatballs.

Favorite Fruit: Bananas

Favorite Movie: We are between movies

Favorite TV Show: Strawberry Shortcake : Berry Bitty Adventures

Other: Lilly has suddenly developed a fear of the dark. If the light in the bathroom is off she wont go in unless someone turns the light on for her first and the same thing at bedtime. Other than that there isnt much new with her this month.

Age: 10 Months

Height: 2ft 3in

Weight: about 18 lbs

Diapers: size 3

Eats: 3-4 8oz. bottles a day. Plus 1-2 jars of food as well as some finger foods

Favorite Food: Gerber Blueberry puffs

Other: Logan's top two teeth are about to pop through any day now. and he's very much in this phase of wanting to feed himself so jar food hasn't been wanted as much this month. He really loves the gerber brand puffs, bread, mac n cheese, and he's even had some small pieces of meatballs and cheese. He has learned how to pull himself up onto his feet and is becoming more adventurous everyday.

Overall the kids are doing great. They are happy, healthy, and growing.

Race for the Cure

On Sunday I participated in my first official 5k run. It was for a very good cause and I feel I did a very good job. My goal was to finish my run in less than 40 minutes and I did it (just barely, but I did it!)

The run took place in Bologna, Italy. The only thing that would have made it Better would have been if it weren't raining.

After we finished the run we were able to wonder around town and eat for a couple of hours. We found a nice pizzeria, a bakery, a very expensive mall, and just took in the sights. 

Here are some pictures from the day:

(From left to right - top then bottom)

1. We found a €21,000 Prada bag. 

2. My race bib

3. My running buddy, Stephanie.

4. A map of the run and my time.

5. Me before the run.

6. Our celebration cannolis and cappuccinos

Fitness Friday #2

These last couple of weeks have been a work in progress. I started the "Insanity" workout and I like it. Its just hard to find the time with the kids. i get the warm up in but then all heck breaks loose with Logan crying and Lilly doing her infamous "mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy..." and by time they go to bed the last thing I want to do is exert more energy.

Other than that its been good. I have been doing my morning kickboxing classes and I've managed to get a few good runs in. a 1.68 mi, 2.71 mi, and 1.34 mi. all with an average 12:15 time.

I'll be doing a post sunday or monday on my trip to Bologna for the Race for the Cure!

Fitness Friday #1

Since I've been working out more and trying to get in shape, I thought I would share with everyone how its going, what I've been doing, and some other things to help others... So here it goes.

I've found a local kickboxing class that is about 45 minutes long and is practically in my backyard (literally). Classes are 4 days a week at 9 in the morning its a great way to get my day started. On top of that I go to the gym when I can, workout at home, and I've started running!(my pace has gone down by over 2 minutes since I started)

At the gym I usually do weight training and some cardio.

But at home I use a lot of workouts I've found on Pinterest and most of them are from Back On Pointe

APPS:

Here are all the apps I use when I workout:

Nike+Running: It uses GPS to track your route while you walk/run and will even show you when you were fastest and slowest. It gives you motivation by trying to push you farther than your farthest run. $ = FREE!

C25K: An 8 week program that helps you to achieve a 5k (or 30 minute) run without stopping. Over time the amount or walking lessens as the running increases. It also has the feature of telling you when to walk and when to run, if your listening to music while you run it will lower the volume give the cue.(my pace has gone down by over 2 minutes since I started)  $ = FREE!

My Fitness Pal: This lets you set a goal on your calorie intake and helps you keep track of calories eaten and calories burned. You can enter in a food to the database, use the search, or even scar the barcode on the food your eating. and select exercises to account for calories burned. It also helps you track your weight. $ = FREE!

7 Minute Workout: Is exactly what the title indicates. It uses random exercises for 7 minutes and you can make it longer or shorter and keep track of days you used it on you calender. $ = FREE!

ReasonsToBeFit [#0999]

Because its time to do something for me.

Moving Tribute

12 years ago today our country was devastated by horrible and unforgettable tragedy. And so to remember those who were lost that Dayana in the wars to follow I participated in the Team RWB moving tribute. They organized to have an American flag be carried around the post from 8:46 am until 7:30 pm. It didn't matter if you walked or ran as long as you came and showed your support and I'm so happy I did. 

Plus I managed to make pretty good time. A complete lap around the post was about 2 miles and our group finished in just over 20 minutes. 

Darn you Pinterest!

Most of you know what pinterest is and have been/are/will be addicted to it like I am. 

Anywho... I was looking at my home page and a few people had posted stuff that was Halloween related, so I went to the "holidays & events" category and now I am completely infatuated with the idea of having a Halloween/Costume party this year. the only hitch is going to be convincing Mr.W

They have all kinds of food ideas, and decorations, and games.

I know Halloween is over a month away but it just sounds like a fun idea!

Check out my Halloween board:

http://pinterest.com/kwaye23/boo/

Mommy Monday - August 2013

Sorry I missed July but here is another update on the kiddos

Age: 3 years

Height: 3ft 2in

Weight: about 35lbs

Favorite Food: Macaroni & cheese with hotdogs

Favorite Fruit: Apples & Strawberries

Favorite Movie: We are between movies

Favorite TV Show: Sofia the First

Other: Lilly has been playing with her friends a lot. She loves being outside and one of her friends has even shown her how to climb trees. She still has that feisty 3-year-old attitude but she loves to cuddle up on the couch with us and watch cartoons and movies. 

Age: 9 Months

Height: 2ft 3in

Weight: about 17lbs

Diapers: size 3

Eats: 3-4 8oz. bottles a day. Plus 2-3 5 oz jars of food.

Favorite Food: Sweet Potatoes. 

Other: Logan is crawling, He does hands and knees if its a short distance but still low crawls if he's planing on going more than a couple feet. He has 2 teeth as you can tell from the picture. He is sleeping through the night and is as curious as ever. He loves playing with his sister and all her toys. He's happy over all unless you tell him no when he tries to get the dogs food.