"My back is pooched" I hear my four year old holler from the bedroom. I wonder where he got that from??? Yes that has sneaked out of my mouth a few time in the last oohh, say seven years or so.
Pregnancy did a number on my low back and pelvis, particularly the last pregnancy with Tao. I had to wear a wide strap around my pelvis just to keep it from splitting apart. Anyhow... the decision to not have any more children seemed like a logical choice. So I have been going to gym for nearly two months now under the direction of my chiropractor and exercise therapist. I figured that losing a good 10-15 pounds would do the trick but I am sort of thinkin' that it is going to take some more fine tuning. My back really never feels 'great'. I have trouble lifting my kids, esp. Tao on and off the potty 37 times a day.... and a roaster out of the oven for that matter.
So I have been taking Tao( and sometimes Manny) to the gym in the mornings and they visit the daycare, which we refer to as 'playschool'. Tao is absolutely in love with the place and talks about going just about every minute that she isn't actually there. I think I am liking that part the best. I feel really good about leaving her with the great women who run the place and get a good workout in at the same time. My back is feeling a bit better though I think I have a ways to go. In the meantime I think I'm going to shop online for a nice solid cane!!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
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gone may 1- june 28! Unfortunately I won't be in that area though. I had never heard of it, so just looked up where it is (several hours from where I am staying). I will be up in the Sosua/Puerto Plata area.
ReplyDeleteah, gophercheeks. The gym, you say. Good for you! I want to lose weight too.... but it evokes old eating disorder demons in me.....
ReplyDeleteshit.
I like you.
oh, sweet. I follow bags4darfur... so clicked on this funny charming gophercheeks to learn more. (b/c I really don't have enough to do in a day) So. G.Cheeks. I browsed, and read your blog about sewing machines, and that made me want to leave a comment. about my friend Joyce. You see, I am not a sewer, but visits and talks with Joyce have taken me a long way. I am now not worried about aspiring to perfection and an A+ on an apron(grade 8?) thanks to talks with Joyce. She has helped me realize that I don't have to worry about perfect... straight seams, snipped threads are not required for the creative process. I feel so liberated. thanks to Joyce's talks...
ReplyDeleteso pull out that machine and start playing. there are no standards... just experiment...
My 8 year old is making cute little owls that are her drawing/design... And then it was really really important to let go of home ec teacher mentality!
so. or , sew.
ode to Joyce, and there she is commenting.
funny.
like a lady named Gophercheeks.
bolerbabe
Thank you bolerbabe for your pep talk and confidence in my sewing ambition. One day I WILL experiment with that fine antique. I actually found a smokin' deal on some doll clothes patterns so that will be my first start.... I am actually pretty excited. Thanks... please pray for me( and my sewing machine).;)
ReplyDeleteJoyce makes me giggle just about daily and I just think she is the most real person I have ever 'known'. She is a gem. Does your daughter sell her owls? My kids love owls and eagles!!
Hi! no. she has only made two owls. Elliot and Ellie. and she has made them a home - under my antique sewing machine. she rocks them to sleep with the treddle! she made a bag to hang for a nest... a pillow - from a sock she still wears... etc.
ReplyDeleteSome day... we are headed to a blog and an etsy store etc...
and I totally agree about Joyce!
B.Babe