T-Bone in the tub

Just a cute little video of our T-Bone in the tub!

Swim Lessons

Ok, we didn't exactly learn how to swim during our two weeks of swim lessons, but Tobbie did learn how to tread water and she can bring herself up for air. That has to be pretty darn hard when you don't have an ounce of fat on your body and you just sink!

The beginning of lessons started out a little rough, she just wanted to play and not pay attention, but hey, she is only 3. At the pool they have a slide and at the end of each session, the kids were allowed to go down the slide (that is all my kid wanted to do). Eventually she overcame her fear of jumping into the water and by the last day, that was a major thing for her to do. All in all, I am pretty proud of her.

Umm, except for the day that we had to leave early because she hit me, the instructor and then splashed water in both of our faces. Since Daddy is gone, I will blame that attitude on him and I am sure he would say differently.

Enjoy the cute videos!

coming down the slide


the tantrum we had in the pool


Miss Shannon throwing her up in the air

jumpin into the pool

and this is Tobbie and her little friend Jena going down the slide

OMG!

I moved up to level 2 today on the shred. Well, I had to stop during the first circut, but I did it ALL after I put the kids down for bed. I had better be HOT when this is all over!!!

But I do have to say that I am feeling AMAZING! My endurance is building so fast and I am amazed at the strength I have built up in like one week!

Yeah Me!

Stroller Rama

I was mistaken thinking I had six strollers, I only have 5! Why do I need 5 strollers? Well, each one has its own purpose.

Ok, lets start from the top, our very first stroller.

We purchased the Chicco Cortina Keyfit 30 after Tobbie was born. It a very lovely travel system and it met all the requirements we needed to be able to bring our very fragile 24 week preemie home in. Plus, the undercarriage was large enough to hold her oxygen tank and monitors. We now use the car seat with Tristan and if I am out shopping alone with just him, I use this stroller. It really simplifies life for me.



Our next stroller purchase was a BOB Revolution. This is by far my FAVORITE stroller ever made! It is like butta rolling down the street. I bought this stroller to get into shape when Tobbie was about 1 1/2. Michael uses this stroller to take out Tobbie for runs and I will use this stroller for Tristan when Tobbie is in school during the school year.



The third stroller purchase was another Chicco. It was one of the unbrella strollers. I too love this stroller. It is perfect for traveling with one child. It comes with a dandy little canopy that can snap on or off and a lovely little carrying bag. If you have traveled on airplanes and know how the airlines can eff up your baby gear, you will know why that lovely little bag is so awesome!



The fourth stroller we bought when Tristan was born. I NEEDED a double stroller, but I couldn't get just any double stroller because the Chicco infant carrier will only attach to a very select few strollers out there. So, we ended up with this beauty of a boat. I love this stroller for shopping with both kids. You can face them any which way you want and use the seat adapter for the infant carrier. Plus, it has a HUGE undercarriage basket and side handlebars for older children to hold on to.




And last, but not least, we just purchased a double walking/jogging stroller. I couldn't quite bite the bullet and purchase a double BOB, I figure I can do that when I get into better shape. We bout an InStep Surburban Safari. It isn't a BOB, but I like it. I just wish the sun shade would go down a little further.

Ok, that is my stroller review! Maybe my next BLA GUH will be of my baby food stash, and it ain't homemade!

AGHHHH! FUNNY & GROSS!!!!

ok, I have become a fan of texts from last night.

I have also become a fan of youtube.

Here are some funny/gross videos from youtube!!!

For Anderson

We heard that a little boy named Anderson was loving watching the Shamu (or Sham-POO as he says) videos, so here are a couple more for him!

Enjoy them Anderson!

Mother Effer isn't even the word that needs to be used...

OH. MY. GAWD! I could feel the pain from the shred last night, but I swear, I have never, ever hurt like this before from a workout. The little muscles around my elbow hurt. Did you know you had little muscles around your elbows? Well, start shredding and you will freaking find out! I am going to have to wait to do day two until I stop by Walgreens and pick me up some Tiger Balm or Icy Hot to coat myself down.

Oh, and I bombed a little last night at our Mom's night out. I already consumed my ONE drink for the week and I ate chocolate covered strawberries, 7 of them and some spinach dip with chips. I think it will be ok with the amount of LACTIC ACID swimming around in my body!

I WON'T GIVE UP!!!!