At the beginning of the year I pledged to do the following three things for the #NewYearNewMe weight loss challenge: Exercise for at least 30 minutes three times a week Take the stairs when I can Eat a healthy breakfast each morning I sort of cheated with making that second pledge since our apartment complex [...]
Archive for January, 2011
29 Jan
Savoring the moment
This week has been a bit emotional for me. My husband went back to work and I was a bit anxious about how I’d handle being home alone with the baby. Even with a few sleepless nights, I somehow managed to get through the last few days without having a breakdown. Having a second child [...]
26 Jan
I’m not a perfect parent
Just because I’m a Certified Parent Educator does not mean that I consider myself to be a perfect parent. I’m a work in progress. When my oldest son was 3 years old, I took the 5-week course on Redirecting Children’s Behavior (RCB) for the first time. My ex-husband took it as well – in fact, [...]
25 Jan
The Case of the Leaky Car Seat
Why wasn’t I warned about this? Our morning is nearly over and already my baby has taught me a great lesson that I want to pass on to you, and every other parent who leaves their little one asleep in his car seat. After dropping off my son at school, I took a walk with [...]
25 Jan
Day One
After taking advantage of California’s Paid Family Leave and one full month to bond with our baby (and to help me stay sane), my husband went back to work yesterday. Although I was anxious about how it would go, I had a great day. The morning started off with a visit to the pediatrician and [...]
23 Jan
I Want My MTV
One of the philosophies behind my company states that it takes a village to raise a child, so I realize that many parents, especially those who work outside the home or who are not up to date with what’s happening in pop culture, might not be aware of some of the television shows that are [...]
22 Jan
Carb Lovers Unite
I’ve never owned a scale and have never followed a diet of any kind simply because I love food and don’t typically do well with anything that’s forbidden. If I’m told not to do something, or not to eat something, I tend to want to do it more, or eat more of the said foods. [...]
14 Jan
Emptying the Nest
While I have been busy dealing with the expansion of our family unit, others moms in my circle have been preparing for the empty nest phase. I can’t imagine another transition that comes with more stress or emotion. Today’s young people are growing up at such a fast pace. Parents are having to educate themselves [...]
12 Jan
con Leche
Our baby boy was born on Christmas Eve morning. I hadn’t packed my hospital bag ahead of time so I wasn’t feeling quite as prepared as I had hoped when I went into labor. Luckily, I had made a quick trip to Babies R Us earlier in the week so we did have everything we [...]
11 Jan
Better Than Pajama Jeans
As part of my #NewYearNewYou challenge, I’ve committed to share my progress on a weekly basis. I encourage you to take the challenge. Thank you for supporting me in reaching my goals. Our baby is just over 2 weeks old already. The last few weeks have gone by so quickly, having to adjust to less [...]
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