Mommy Boot Camp

One of the issues that I am sure many people are working on this New Year is the resolution to exercise more. When I was pregnant with Sam, I went to the gym three times a week. I stopped at the very end of my pregnancy, when my belly kept hitting the emergency switch button on the treadmill and turning it off and I would have to go to the bathroom at least 3 times during my workout. I think it was part of the reason that I only gained 25 pounds and was able to shed my baby weight so quickly. However, I have not been so good about getting back into my routine since Sam has been born. Again, Jon has been hitting the gym at 4:30 am at least three times a week and I am so proud of him! I wish that I had that kind of motivation. I am really struggling with that now. I came across an ad for Mommy Boot Camps in a local parenting magazine that I had picked up and decided to call and get some more information. You can check out the link here: http://www.bodybycode.net
After talking to Jon and getting his full support, I am enrolling in Mommy Boot Camp starting March 6th. I am really excited about it! I think it will be exactly what I need to get up and moving again, and to begin feeling better physically. The trainer is also a life coach, so I am hoping that she will have some ideas for time management and other "Mommy" issues. I spoke with her on the phone and she was wonderful. She'll be coming next week to the house to do an intake appointment. Anyone out there want to join me?

LOVE

Happy Valentine's Day! May you have a day full of love and smiles!

Peace Preschool

Yeah! We found a preschool for Payton, one that doesn't require an entry interview (or for the child to be potty-trained... at our rate, that is never going to happen!). I went with two girlfriends of mine to look at a couple places that we had narrowed down to ones in our price range and that are fairly close to our house. We all really liked Peace Preschool. The preschool director was so warm and friendly, and the class was well organized and the kids looked so happy. The word "warm" just keeps coming to mind over and over again. I think Payton, who takes a long time to adjust to things, will really thrive in this kind of school. As I was sitting there in the car on the way home, I felt a twinge of sadness. My little girl is growing up. She's a month shy of three, and I don't know where the time went. I know it sounds hokey, but it's scary how fast it all goes. Big sigh. Anyway, keep your fingers crossed that we get in!

We miss you

Today a package arrived in the mail from Auntie Shinny (aka Auntie Lyndsey) for Payton to celebrate Valentine's Day. Somehow, her packages always seem to arrive on a day where a package was really needed. There was playdough and some candy in there with a sweet note, and it totally distracted Payton from having a major tantrum because we couldn't go to the park since her brother was still sleeping. Auntie Shinny, we miss and love you! We wish every single day that you were here.

Some exciting news, however: Sam is officially swaddle and pacifier free! Yeah! I had tried to wrap him up for one of his naps on Saturday, and couldn't get the little bugger to stay in. He just kept rolling and rolling. I gave up, and put him right in the crib. He cried hard for about 5 minutes and then was done. He's slept that way, for 12 hours, the last two nights as well. Our little baby burrito is growing up. I've actually been a little sad to not wrap him up when he sleeps.. he always looks so sweet that way.

Another weekend, another day. Why do they always go by so fast?

A Week Full of Special Days

Happy Birthday to Scott and Jen! Our wonderful brother and sister-in-law have birthdays in the same week. We miss and love you, guys! Happy Anniversary to our dear friends Erica and Hector. It's hard to believe that three years has already passed. We love you both so much.

Jon's on a tour in San Francisco today for a new program he's been working on for the City. Check out the link: http://www.cityofsacramento.org/parksandrecreation/recreation/safari.htm
It's Chinese New Year today, so they are checking out the fun. More kudos to my husband who is one of the most efficient and organized individuals that I have ever met!

Hope everyone is having a great day. It's almost Friday, and I can feel spring around the corner!

Let The Good Times Roll!

Check out Sam's new trick.....

Todo Un Poco

Last night, Grandpa Bill and Mary came up to take us out to dinner. We went to a place called Todo Un Poco, which is right down the road from us. They serve Mexican, Italian (with a Mexican flair)and pizza. Interesting, huh? Jon and I have been there twice and had forgotten how good it was. I had a steak and spinach torta with a glass of sangria. It was one of the yummiest sandwhiches that I have had in a long time. Mary had mussels, and Bill and Jon had a taste of the Mexican dishes. Payton had pizza (which came with french fries) so she was the happiest little girl in the world. Our waitress was exceptional, and catered to Payton. In short, you must eat there. There was nothing "chain restaurant-y" about it. Thank you Grandpa and Mary for a nice evening!
Today, Baby Sam rolled over! Of course, when we tried to get in on the camera he just laid there and smiled. He's just growing and growing. He was five months old this weekend. Where has the time gone?
Enjoy the SuperBowl! We hope you all had a great weekend.