You Know You've Let Yourself Go When... (part 2)

So I laughed really hard when my sister posted this on her blog. Only problem, I said, is that it was way too shot. So here is MY continuation:

You know you've let yourself go when:

- You realize that your "nice" clothes (you know, "jeans" lol) really don't get too much wear and tear

- You get excited when these go on sale:

(this is because your "daily uniform" consists of sweatpants and t-shirts (although I try to wear "cute" sweatpants at least. I have two pair of these and LOVE LOVE LOVE them. They are the best fitting ones ever. I want more but they're kind of expensive...)

-You can't wait for the weather to get warmer because then you'll actually shower and get ready more than twice a week

-Going to Walmart or Costco is the most exciting part of your day (even if that means struggling with the kids...at least you're out of the house!)

-"Poop" and "pee" and "potty" are words you use often...and NOT just with your kids

- Your 2-year old daughter puts lip gloss on more frequently than you do

-When people come by unannounced, the state of your house rather than the state of yourSELF is what you're most worried about

-You dress your kids in cute outfits but you stay in your sweats

-Your kid lives on a steady diet of chicken nuggets, ramen, and ketchup (but she did have some broccoli with her ramen today!)

-You NEVER go to the mall.

-You really feel like you are saving money at Kohl's

-Spending 20 bucks on clothing for your kids is OK but spending even 15 on clothing for yourself sends you on a personal guilt trip

-You can't remember if you brushed your teeth this morning

-You realize you miss that teeth brushing thing a lot in the morning

-When you didn't wear makeup today...why wash your face at all tonight?

-When you look in the mirror, you seem to bear a striking resemblance to one of those paparazzi pictures of Oprah without her "TV mask" on...

-Your idea of exercise (that you keep reassuring yourself with) is lifting a carseat and hauling children around

OK now that you all think/know I'm gross...I hope we can still be friends.

Help With the Diet Plan

So, I'm 8 lbs. away from my "goal weight" which is what I've weighed most of my life, actually...before kids :) It's not a hard goal to achieve or anything but when you gain 50 lbs like every other year...lol...

In this weight loss period I've become obsessed with:

OK, the CLOSEST and BEST thing a nutrition bar has EVER come to deliciousness :) In this case, delicious cookie dough. WHO could ask for anything more??? 180 calories. A good snack actually, although I do try to keep my snacks at 150 cal...but no big deal.

Also delish. I eat these like it's my job. OK, in moderation, like one a day, for a snack. 140 calories of YUM. I find that the crunchy bars are a little more satisfying than the chewy ones you can wolf down in less than 10 seconds :)

And some of you may find this "gross," but if I wasn't LDS, I'd TOTALLY be a coffee drinker. But since I strive to follow the Word of Wisdom, I have to settle with:

Sweetened with the BEST sweetener out there (seriously, Splenda, you need to take a hike):

With about 1/3 cup of soymilk (I'm still off dairy for the baby....fun) it makes a great 30 calorie drink whenever you want :)

And a lot of times for dinner, I make fajitas with:

Other low-carb tortillas don't even compare. And then I can have TWO fajitas instead of one :) 70 calories per and 4 carbs (although I'm more into keeping track of my calories than I am my carbs so...)

And then there's literally the "wiggle room." Great ad campaign, I must say, (as an advertising major in college, I notice these things...) and great snack for when you have the munchies (like after dinner for me!). 10 calories for the jell-o and 15 calories for 2 tablespoons of fat-free cool whip.

And I had to add this, so you would all know... I'm NOT perfect :) : (not that you really thought I was or anything)

But at least it's caffeine free! I've never really noticed the effects of caffeine and can't tell any taste difference...

And as far as exercise...I haven't "found the time" to do it actually. Until now. I'm going to start doing this (tonight):

Now that both kids are a little more scheduled and starting to feel better from the two illnesses that have plagued my house/neighborhood/ward. I'll let you know how it goes.

But, I have to say my motivation to do this came from my major jello jigglers. What is it with post-pregnancy and my butt?? It's like so gross. I need to firm it up, that's for sure. I have Mexico and Alaskan Cruise this summer to prepare for and I need to not look gross in a bathing suit! (Alaskan Cruise will include indoor pool...)

BUT every week I have a day off when I eat what the heck I want.

Anyway, just thought I'd post something that's NOT about my kids!! Hooray for me! And it will be funny to look back and see all the stuff I like to eat...

House of Sickies...

So, found out at the Instacare last week that Anya has RSV. Since then, I've heard of a few other babies in the neighborhood that have also contracted the virus. So sad!!

On top of that, I have had a cold with sinus tension (but don't think it's a sinus infection, at least not yet?) and Claire has had a perma runny nose and cough all winter.
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Then, the night before last, I started feeling sick to my stomach. Stomach flu. I was throwing up all night, and then Claire started throwing up in the middle of the night. Poor Jordan was up all night taking care of us :( And of Anya who is still sick with RSV.

SO, it has NOT been fun around our house. At least Claire and I feel better today...Anya is getting a little better.

Funny story here though:

So Claire is in the tub this morning, playing, and I am cleaning/disenfecting the bathroom. On my hands and knees washing the floor.

Claire: Are you done cleanin' mommy?
Me: Not yet, I have to just finish cleaning the floor
Claire: Did baby sister puke??

Yeah, had a good laugh there.

UNTIL I saw that the water in her tub was looking a little...murky. Yeah, Claire pooped in the tub--the runny kind. So I drained the tub, sprayed a disenfectant all over it, with Claire still inside (I used a thyme disenfectant so Claire wouldn't get cancer, OK?), gave her a towel so she wouldn't get cold, told her to sit there and play with her bath toys for 10 minutes while it disenfected... then I filled the tub again, washed her all over again....

So, anyway, don't come near us for at least another week or two :)