of being tired.
I think I have found a pattern with my hormones and my period ... and the "older" I get ... the last few days or so of my cycle, I am just wiped out.
I want to come home from work and lay on the couch ... if I can keep my eyes open while I drive home even. I am in bed sometimes at 8, right after the kids go to sleep, and I'm still tired.
This is not an all the time thing ... just a few days at the tail end of my period.
Periods suck.
I just feel blah today, I have for a few days and I assuming my period is to blame. I think I have a case of the blahs blog a month or so ago ... I should check and see if it is around the same time of the month ... pretty scientific huh?
Gotta go to the store and get pain medication for my husband's tooth ... yea, thats another blog ...
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Roller skating
It is a beautiful Sunday morning ... and I was planning on a run, but Caloy and the monkeys wanted to play too ... so we decided to go skating instead.
A nice leisurely skate ...
or not.
We put the monkeys into the bike trailer which doubles as a jogger and together they weigh about 70 lbs ... kids + trailer.
Caloy has roller blades ... and I have skates. The old school kind ... they are actually sketchers tennis shoes with big red glittery wheels. They are super fun and they weigh about 80lbs each ... ok, that was an exaggeration ... they weigh 50lbs each. So, I am wearing 100lbs of wheels on my feet and pushing 70lbs of monkey ... it was quite a work out.
We went about 4 miles and at one point I could hardly catch my breath. It was tough. We used to skate when we lived in California near the beach. We'd go along the boardwalk ... it was fun.
Grace cried a lot ... the "twos" are creeping up quickly ... man, when she isn't happy, she lets you know. Matthew was great and kept her calm most of the time, while Mommy was pushing and wanting to pass out. At one point, we were going up a hill and Caloy came up from behind, he had Savanah ... and she pulled him most of the way ... he took over and pushed the kids to the top. He turned around and signed, "it's not bad" ... and I wanted to flip him off ... I might have if we were not around other people. I wouldn't have thought it was bad if I had sled dog pulling me for 2 miles either. Butthead.
Anyhow, it was fun and exhausting ... time to nap now, I think. We've had a really great and relaxing weekend ... I love when we don't have much on the agenda and we can just play, nap and enjoy time as a family. Life is so good.
A nice leisurely skate ...
or not.
We put the monkeys into the bike trailer which doubles as a jogger and together they weigh about 70 lbs ... kids + trailer.
Caloy has roller blades ... and I have skates. The old school kind ... they are actually sketchers tennis shoes with big red glittery wheels. They are super fun and they weigh about 80lbs each ... ok, that was an exaggeration ... they weigh 50lbs each. So, I am wearing 100lbs of wheels on my feet and pushing 70lbs of monkey ... it was quite a work out.
We went about 4 miles and at one point I could hardly catch my breath. It was tough. We used to skate when we lived in California near the beach. We'd go along the boardwalk ... it was fun.
Grace cried a lot ... the "twos" are creeping up quickly ... man, when she isn't happy, she lets you know. Matthew was great and kept her calm most of the time, while Mommy was pushing and wanting to pass out. At one point, we were going up a hill and Caloy came up from behind, he had Savanah ... and she pulled him most of the way ... he took over and pushed the kids to the top. He turned around and signed, "it's not bad" ... and I wanted to flip him off ... I might have if we were not around other people. I wouldn't have thought it was bad if I had sled dog pulling me for 2 miles either. Butthead.
Anyhow, it was fun and exhausting ... time to nap now, I think. We've had a really great and relaxing weekend ... I love when we don't have much on the agenda and we can just play, nap and enjoy time as a family. Life is so good.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Even though ...
it's that "time of the month" ... I still lost another 1.2lbs. YIPEEEE! I count it as a huge victory to lose weight while I am on my period. I want to eat everything in site, I feel like a bloated mess ... and still I lost?!? HURRAY FOR ME!
I am so thrilled with my progress ... my pants are looking ridiculous ... I know I need new jeans when I can pull them down without unbuttoning them. Ha. Simple pleasures ... these are the simple pleasures that have filled my day so far;
A good weight loss while on my period ... simple pleasure.
My purple lilacs blooming ... simple pleasure.
Sweet pink grapefruit ... simple pleasure.
Making a fort with my monkeys ... simple pleasure.
A full tank of gas ... simple (but expensive) pleasure.
Life is grand. I think it is supposed to rain today ... it sure is windy right now ... Hmmmm, what to do with the rest of this day that God has given me??? Watch Goonies while snuggling under a blanket with my kids. Yes! Perfect ... Goonies and a blanket ... simple pleasures.
Thank you Lord for my weight loss this week and the drive deep in my soul to continue this journey. Thank you Lord for my book club girls, for our discussions and laughter. Thank you Lord for blooming lilacs and grapefruit. Thank you Lord for a great 80's movie, soft blankets and kids in their jammies. Amen.
I am so thrilled with my progress ... my pants are looking ridiculous ... I know I need new jeans when I can pull them down without unbuttoning them. Ha. Simple pleasures ... these are the simple pleasures that have filled my day so far;
A good weight loss while on my period ... simple pleasure.
My purple lilacs blooming ... simple pleasure.
Sweet pink grapefruit ... simple pleasure.
Making a fort with my monkeys ... simple pleasure.
A full tank of gas ... simple (but expensive) pleasure.
Life is grand. I think it is supposed to rain today ... it sure is windy right now ... Hmmmm, what to do with the rest of this day that God has given me??? Watch Goonies while snuggling under a blanket with my kids. Yes! Perfect ... Goonies and a blanket ... simple pleasures.
Thank you Lord for my weight loss this week and the drive deep in my soul to continue this journey. Thank you Lord for my book club girls, for our discussions and laughter. Thank you Lord for blooming lilacs and grapefruit. Thank you Lord for a great 80's movie, soft blankets and kids in their jammies. Amen.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Spinning!
So, I took a new class tonight at the Y. It was a spinning class mixed with body pump and ... it completely kicked my ass!!!
First of all, the moment I got onto the bike my ass started to ache ... the seats on those bikes are about the size of my fist ... my own fist up my own butt ... that's what it is like ... got a good visual?!?
You stand and ride, you sit and ride and then you stand again ... at one point I looked down at my own legs convinced they had turned to jelly ... but nope, sure enough, there they were ... peddling away.
Then ... we got off the bikes and lifted weights ... not little dumbbells ... but real weights, lots of reps and being the sassy girl I am ... I loaded my bar with a little too much weight. I am a strong girl, always have been ... and the combination of the two; weights and spinning, really made me sweat.
The instructor kept looking at me ... I'd look up and smile at her ... which allowed me to stop thinking about my fist sized seat that was making my ass scream out ... almost literally ... at one point I thought, I think I need to fart ... and I was wondering if the music was loud enough that I could let that go, but there was a guy next to me too and I thought then, what if it was stinky ... would he look at me funny thinking that the new girl just farted?
Yes, these are real thoughts that went through my brain while I was peddling my heart out. I decided against farting ... only because I would have thought it funny, like I always do, and laughing for no reason in the middle of class would be a dead give away.
I did start to burp though ... and that for me is the indicator that I am over-doing it ... that slight-tummy-ache-burping-the-last-thing-I-ate ... which happened to be celery and peanut butter ... which by the way, getting the taste a 2nd time around while I was working out was pretty gross!
Side note; my dear husband says that celery and peanut butter is "white people food" ... which is probably is ... it might be Filipino food if it was celery and fish butts. Hahaaaa ... that made me laugh out loud ... I am so immature.
Sooo ... that was my spinning-weightlifting-should I fart or not-burping celery and peanut butter-seat as small as my fist- adventure tonight. The class was very challenging (to say the least!) but it was a fantastic workout ... I will go again next Wednesday for sure ... assuming I'll be up and mobile by then. I think tomorrow morning and the day after that will bring some seriously sore muscles!
Thank you Lord for the spinning class. Thank you for my legs that were strong enough to peddle for an hour and 15 minutes. Thank you for my arms that were strong enough to lift weights. Thank you Lord for the work you are continuing to do in me ... I can see the changes now and it feels amazing ... oh and please help me to not be too sore tomorrow.
Amen.
First of all, the moment I got onto the bike my ass started to ache ... the seats on those bikes are about the size of my fist ... my own fist up my own butt ... that's what it is like ... got a good visual?!?
You stand and ride, you sit and ride and then you stand again ... at one point I looked down at my own legs convinced they had turned to jelly ... but nope, sure enough, there they were ... peddling away.
Then ... we got off the bikes and lifted weights ... not little dumbbells ... but real weights, lots of reps and being the sassy girl I am ... I loaded my bar with a little too much weight. I am a strong girl, always have been ... and the combination of the two; weights and spinning, really made me sweat.
The instructor kept looking at me ... I'd look up and smile at her ... which allowed me to stop thinking about my fist sized seat that was making my ass scream out ... almost literally ... at one point I thought, I think I need to fart ... and I was wondering if the music was loud enough that I could let that go, but there was a guy next to me too and I thought then, what if it was stinky ... would he look at me funny thinking that the new girl just farted?
Yes, these are real thoughts that went through my brain while I was peddling my heart out. I decided against farting ... only because I would have thought it funny, like I always do, and laughing for no reason in the middle of class would be a dead give away.
I did start to burp though ... and that for me is the indicator that I am over-doing it ... that slight-tummy-ache-burping-the-last-thing-I-ate ... which happened to be celery and peanut butter ... which by the way, getting the taste a 2nd time around while I was working out was pretty gross!
Side note; my dear husband says that celery and peanut butter is "white people food" ... which is probably is ... it might be Filipino food if it was celery and fish butts. Hahaaaa ... that made me laugh out loud ... I am so immature.
Sooo ... that was my spinning-weightlifting-should I fart or not-burping celery and peanut butter-seat as small as my fist- adventure tonight. The class was very challenging (to say the least!) but it was a fantastic workout ... I will go again next Wednesday for sure ... assuming I'll be up and mobile by then. I think tomorrow morning and the day after that will bring some seriously sore muscles!
Thank you Lord for the spinning class. Thank you for my legs that were strong enough to peddle for an hour and 15 minutes. Thank you for my arms that were strong enough to lift weights. Thank you Lord for the work you are continuing to do in me ... I can see the changes now and it feels amazing ... oh and please help me to not be too sore tomorrow.
Amen.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Note to self ...
Hello Self,
Next time you decide to put crushed red pepper on your thin crust-cheese less-veggie-pizza (yes there is such a thing) ... and you use your fingers to extra crush the red peppers ... DO NOT ... under any circumstance, put your finger in your nose! This will result in a horrific burning sensation that is not meant for your nostril, ever. Remember how you thought your nose was about to fall off of your face ... and you had to put soy milk on a tissue and jam it up your schnoz to cool the fire.
Thanks,
Me.
Next time you decide to put crushed red pepper on your thin crust-cheese less-veggie-pizza (yes there is such a thing) ... and you use your fingers to extra crush the red peppers ... DO NOT ... under any circumstance, put your finger in your nose! This will result in a horrific burning sensation that is not meant for your nostril, ever. Remember how you thought your nose was about to fall off of your face ... and you had to put soy milk on a tissue and jam it up your schnoz to cool the fire.
Thanks,
Me.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Today ...
I was told by a certain 6 year old that I looked like a pirate ... yes, this is an empty toilet paper tube, see my hook finger? Scary huh?!? Argh!
we started the first ever Fernandez Family garden! This is my happy garden face! Caloy, the kiddies and I planted romaine lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, onions, strawberries, snap peas, corn and various herbs. I will plant some flowers and the carrots tomorrow. I am so proud of my green thumb, which was actually brown. We had so much fun playing in the dirt, digging holes and watering everything. Matthew and I got about 75 new freckles I think. After Mother's Day, we will add tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini and watermelon too! I can hardly wait to taste the fruits (and veggies ... ha) of our labor.
Yipee for pirates and gardens!!! Life is grand!
DRUM ROLL ...
I BROKE MY PLATEAU! I lost TWO pounds this week. I am beyond thrilled!!! Thank God. My loss today is just the kick in the @$$ that I needed!
Yipeeee!
Yea Raw! (ala Kea)
WHOOO HOOOO!
After my meeting I went to the grocery store, which really might be a great time to go ... early on a Saturday ... all the produce looked fabulous ... everything was stocked and after being at a Weight Watchers meeting I did some really great shopping.
I bought beets ... no, not from a can, but the real vegetable. I don't have a clue about how to cook them, but I am excited and inspired to try something new. They are an amazing color and from what I remember at some point in my childhood, they are quite yummy. I will take pictures and blog about my great beet adventure later.
I bought a ton of fruit and veggies ... pears, apples, mangoes, honeydew melon, pineapple, peppers, onions, sweet potatoes, squash, asparagus and jicima. Yumm-a-rama. I love that God made all of these amazing fruits and vegetables for me to eat ... (and nothing that has a mother and had to die a horrible death either) Thank you Jesus.
Gracie Lou is napping, Caloy is at Lowe's doing something manly, Matthew and I are getting ready to go for a run ... he will ride his bike along side ... he normally craps out in the middle at some point, but he has promised to ride the whole time.
The weather this weekend in Colorado is Divine. The sun is shining, the mountains are snow capped and glorious, the grass is green and flowers are starting to bloom. It is beautiful. We are going to plant in our garden today ... the whole family, digging holes, getting messy and playing in the sunshine. Fabulous!
Thank you Lord for my weight loss this week. Thank you for the 2 lbs that my body let go of finally. Thank you for the colorful produce You provided for my family at the grocery store. Thank you for our garden and the time together today as a family to start a grand tradition. I can hardly wait for the green leaves to poke from the soil. Thank you Lord for my friends and their never ending support and encouragement. Thank you Lord for the wisdom from my 6 year old who just said that "eating dead cow can make you sick". I love it! Hilarious. Thank you Lord for the sunshine ... how it will warm my body as I run, how it will make our garden grow and how it is just another Divine reminder of Your grace and love. Amen.
Yipeeee!
Yea Raw! (ala Kea)
WHOOO HOOOO!
After my meeting I went to the grocery store, which really might be a great time to go ... early on a Saturday ... all the produce looked fabulous ... everything was stocked and after being at a Weight Watchers meeting I did some really great shopping.
I bought beets ... no, not from a can, but the real vegetable. I don't have a clue about how to cook them, but I am excited and inspired to try something new. They are an amazing color and from what I remember at some point in my childhood, they are quite yummy. I will take pictures and blog about my great beet adventure later.
I bought a ton of fruit and veggies ... pears, apples, mangoes, honeydew melon, pineapple, peppers, onions, sweet potatoes, squash, asparagus and jicima. Yumm-a-rama. I love that God made all of these amazing fruits and vegetables for me to eat ... (and nothing that has a mother and had to die a horrible death either) Thank you Jesus.
Gracie Lou is napping, Caloy is at Lowe's doing something manly, Matthew and I are getting ready to go for a run ... he will ride his bike along side ... he normally craps out in the middle at some point, but he has promised to ride the whole time.
The weather this weekend in Colorado is Divine. The sun is shining, the mountains are snow capped and glorious, the grass is green and flowers are starting to bloom. It is beautiful. We are going to plant in our garden today ... the whole family, digging holes, getting messy and playing in the sunshine. Fabulous!
Thank you Lord for my weight loss this week. Thank you for the 2 lbs that my body let go of finally. Thank you for the colorful produce You provided for my family at the grocery store. Thank you for our garden and the time together today as a family to start a grand tradition. I can hardly wait for the green leaves to poke from the soil. Thank you Lord for my friends and their never ending support and encouragement. Thank you Lord for the wisdom from my 6 year old who just said that "eating dead cow can make you sick". I love it! Hilarious. Thank you Lord for the sunshine ... how it will warm my body as I run, how it will make our garden grow and how it is just another Divine reminder of Your grace and love. Amen.
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