NaBloPoMo

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Before I started my day today I watched the New York City Marathon which has always been a source of happiness for me.

Watching everyone who has trained for months do something that just isn’t easy is amazing. And the feeling I get cheering them (the fast runners, the tired walkers, the people with crazy costumes) on can’t be accurately described.

The marathon is part of the reason why I love my city. This year I stood at mile 18 and watched the runners. Not my usual spot from years past and I watched alone but I am happy I did.

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I’m not a fan of shopping for clothing for myself.

I no longer fit half the clothing in my closet.

Because ever since Harrison was born; I’ve had these hips that won’t go away.

I want them to go play houseguest with Jennifer Lopez and leave me alone.

There is also the topic of the pesky “last few” baby weight pounds I still haven’t lost.

And I can no longer blame pregnancy when my son will be turning two in May!

I haven’t dieted one bit since having him so what did I expect?! In addition to me never rarely passing up dessert.

So I’ve joined a group of moms on Twitter called Shredheads who have decided to try the 30 Day Shred workout DVD by Jillian Michaels.

I haven’t bought the 30 Day Shred DVD because Exercise TV On Demand has Level 1 and Level 2 for free right now.

(Honestly though, I highly doubt I’ll be anywhere near the other levels.)

For the next 30 Days, I will be crying trying to get myself back into shape or as Jillian Michaels says Shredded.

I watched some of Level 1 last night. Cringed at the 29 minutes of craziness I will be trying today.

But I know I need to at least try.

You can follow my progress on Twitter. Follow me @veepveep

Here goes –

BEFORE PHOTO (coming soon, maybe…)

Code Name:     Victoria

Tag Line:     Hips Don’t Lie

Weight:     137lbs (ironically stepped on a scale called “Thinner” to find this out.)

Goal:         To get back to the pre-pregnancy weight I was before baby #3. I don’t need to lose the 20lbs promised if you stick with the workout.

Diet Plan:     Healthy choices. Gave up restaurant take-out and delivery for Lent which will definitely help.

Rules:         Only drinking water and hot tea. Still have work events and work dinners to attend so I’ll try to be good about the wine and dessert when not at home.

Shred Plan:     Level one, 5lb hand weights.

P.S. I’m asking all of you reading this to be my Richard Simmons support system. If it looks like I’ve given up, call and motivate or yell at me. J Thanks.

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It’s all a blur.

How I went from “Well, you should ask Santa” after she expressed interested in a product to impatiently asking “When are you going to write your Christmas list?”

But before I knew it, I was pressing my five year old to write.

Oh yea, that’s why.

Because I look for any reason to get her to sit down and do a project of some sort with me. That’s right; I’m all for bonding over crayons.

As I offered up the number five, I knew years from now I would be kicking myself.

I told her because she’s five and a half; she gets to ask Santa for five things.

But … yes, I did go there…. if she doesn’t behave, Santa doesn’t have to bring any of the five things.

And I explained it’s only a wish list so Santa doesn’t have to get anything from the list.

(I covered myself in case her wish list was ridiculous and I couldn’t fathom purchasing any of it.)

Then she asked if Luke gets to ask for three things and Harrison gets to ask for one.

I told her Santa allows Harrison to ask for two because he’s closer to two than one. Ah, these rules I make up.

So far she’s written three things on her list –

1. A bean bag (it’s a specific one she saw at a friend’s house. I was hoping it would be at Land of Nod but its not. drat.)
   
2. A watch (good, because I don’t want to have to ask strangers for the time anymore or dig through my bag for my cell phone even though it have a dedicated cell phone pocket)
   
3. Black and grey crayons (wha?! She explained she didn’t want to have to shade things in with her pencil anymore and wanted more black and grey crayons)
   

I’m surprised. I might be getting off easy this year and then realize why on her 16^th birthday. For now, I’ll just enjoy.

Anyone else surprised by their child’s holiday wish list this year?

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