Mom's Day, Vegas

Happy Mom's Day to all the Mommy's out there, a day late. Love you lots Mom!!
We are all doing well this week. We are preparing to go to Las Vegas to see my Mother in Law. Hoping for a hassle free trip!
I'm doing well with the no sugar. It really is getting easier. I'd still say I'd rather have a vanilla latte than a plain, but we'll see if that ever changes. I really do have a serious sweet tooth.
I allowed myself a bit of a treat on Mom's day. David found some Dove miniature ice creams with only 5 grams of sugar for one. Not too bad!
I'll be offline for a bit. Hope everyone has a great week!




This last Saturday at our Doula's reunion party!

Doing a bit better today

Okay, so I had a meltdown yesterday. Wasn't pretty. But, my fabulous husband helped me out and I'm feeling better today. David watched Jack for me while I had a late dinner with my friend, Liz. Thank you David!! I'm realizing I must must must take more time for myself without kids or I just get too drained and burnt out. Just those couple of hours last night really did well for me.
I had my latte this morning with no vanilla. Still loving my vanilla lattes the best, but I know if I keep drinking them without the flavor, I'll begin to enjoy my coffee flavored coffee. I will say the 2% lattes are much nicer than the nonfat, but that's another story.

Today is very nice outside. In the 70s and sunny! David took Lily for a bike ride/park trip. I hung out a bit outside and read my book with Jack on my lap. After the kids get up from their naps, I plan to spend some more time out there.


I haven't taken as many pictures lately, but here are a couple...

Day Two: Much Harder

Okay, I knew this would happen. The cravings are setting in. I really really want something sweet. I'm having a rough day with the kids (no napping took place with Lily). I'm feeling uninspired and bored. I feel like every day is the same as the last with my kids. I really need some more activities for the kids. I have nothing planned this week except two 30 minute swim lessons for Lily and then her school on Friday. That should probably be enough, but it just isn't today. I would love if I were "creative Mom" and had fun projects to do with them every day - just don't have the ideas, nor the tools nor the supplies.

I also need to get over my fear of going out of the house with both kids and no help from David or a friend. I can handle going to someone else's house for a playgroup, but the park scares me and any place where we wouldn't be able to park ourselves scares me. I feel like it would be overwhelming with two kids. I'm sure in a few months I'll think this silly. It's just where I am right now.

Man, something sweet really sounds good right now!

30 Days San Sugar

I kept telling myself I'm going to do this. And now...I'm doing it! I'm going to go 30 days without sugar. My rules? No sweets/treats or anything with more than 6 grams of sugar in the ingredients. I am allowing myself all fruits and that will be the sweetest thing in my diet. Let's see how this goes. I got inspired by watching Oprah and seeing that Jenny McCarthy is doing this as well. Yes, I know, I watch Oprah and do lots of things because of her show, but hey, a lot of what she suggests to read and do are quite positive! Gotta get inspired somewhere!!
I will blog on here for the next 30 days to keep me inspired!!

Day One: Today is easy as I'm still excited. We'll see how tomorrow goes. I only added a tiny bit of vanilla to my latte this morning. It's technically sugar free, but I want to get off of fake sugar too. Tomorrow, no vanilla!!

Question: Should agave nectar and Stevia be off my list too?? Not sure yet....

Another week, another week

The last several weeks have felt about the same. Nothing too new going on in our lives. David and I are fighting colds currently, but we are getting better and I am hoping tomorrow to feel like myself again. Lily is almost done with school. She only has two more weeks left! She is also taking 6 more lessons of swimming. This summer I plan on attending playgroups and going to the park often to keep her busy.



Jack practicing his two-leg shuffle...Lily and her ever present messy face :)



Lily blowing bubbles on Jack.....Daddy and Jack


I got my hair trimmed this week too! I asked for more layers. I like it!