People say, "Well, it could be worse." But I like to think, "It could always get better! Stay positive." A couple of my favorite quotes on staying positive and vanquishing cynicism:
"Remember, you cannot be both young and wise. Young people who pretend to be wise to the ways of the world are mostly just cynics. Cynicism masquerades as wisdom, but it is the farthest thing from it. Because cynics don’t learn anything. Because cynicism is a self-imposed blindness, a rejection of the world because we are afraid it will hurt us or disappoint us. Cynics always say no. But saying “yes” begins things. Saying “yes” is how things grow. Saying “yes” leads to knowledge. “Yes” is for young people. So for as long as you have the strength to, say “yes'."
-Stephen Colbert
"All I ask of you is one thing: please don’t be cynical. I hate cynicism — it’s my least favorite quality and it doesn’t lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard, and you’re kind, amazing things will happen."
-Conan O'Brien
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Kinda Happy / Kinda Sad
Back in early January, on my way out of the house to go out to dinner with Mike, I decided to weigh myself. That was an eye opener. My weight was over 190 pounds. My heaviest by far. Even during my pregnancy I peaked at around 178 pounds.
So I started watching what I was eating and pounds started falling off. But after a while, there seemed to be so many excuses for eating like a crazy person. Super Bowl party, Valentine's Day dinner, Easter, and anything else that I could use as an excuse for eating. So I stopped losing weight and began to plateau.
After several months of dieting, then falling back into bad habits, then dieting again I seriously got back into the swing of things in the last two weeks. And I'm happy to say I'm down to around 175. I've lost 15 whole pounds! This has got me pumped for more.
The down side to this... I weight just about as much as I did in my ninth month of pregnancy. That's kinda sad to think about. I can't believe I weigh as much as I did when I had a 7 pound baby in me. I was about 155 before I got pregnant. That's what I want to get back to. But even less. I'm planning on getting down to 145. So I still have a ways to go.
So I started watching what I was eating and pounds started falling off. But after a while, there seemed to be so many excuses for eating like a crazy person. Super Bowl party, Valentine's Day dinner, Easter, and anything else that I could use as an excuse for eating. So I stopped losing weight and began to plateau.
After several months of dieting, then falling back into bad habits, then dieting again I seriously got back into the swing of things in the last two weeks. And I'm happy to say I'm down to around 175. I've lost 15 whole pounds! This has got me pumped for more.
The down side to this... I weight just about as much as I did in my ninth month of pregnancy. That's kinda sad to think about. I can't believe I weigh as much as I did when I had a 7 pound baby in me. I was about 155 before I got pregnant. That's what I want to get back to. But even less. I'm planning on getting down to 145. So I still have a ways to go.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Words...
For the longest time, I've mentioned that Leilani has three words. Those words being: "Luna" (a term she uses for dogs), "kitty", and sometimes "momma." She has recently started saying "yeah." But unfortunately, "momma" has disappeared. So as soon as I think she may be up to four words... BOOM! One goes away. The same thing happened months ago with the word "Hi." She lost that one too.
On the sign language front, things are progressing. Okay, maybe I shouldn't be so bold as to call it real sign language. It's more like "gestures we taught Leilani." She can do the sign for "more" (which somehow became the sign for "food" instead), she can point to her nose, her toes, make an adorable gesture for "sleepy" (her two hands together on one side of her face), put her finger over her mouth for "shh" and pretend to stick her fingers in her ears for "noisy." I know they sound like toddler parlor tricks, but they mean a lot in reality. Mostly that she's understanding what we're teaching her and that she can learn and absorb information from us, which is vital on the path of learning to communicate and speak. So we're slowly moving along.
Leilani turned 21 months on May 1st! Just typing that is crazy. Aren't I still pregnant with her? It seems like just yesterday I was. I can't believe that the big 2 is right around the corner. Geesh. I'm hoping for 3 new words from her in the next three months. I want her to have at least 6 solid words by her birthday. Cross your fingers!
On the sign language front, things are progressing. Okay, maybe I shouldn't be so bold as to call it real sign language. It's more like "gestures we taught Leilani." She can do the sign for "more" (which somehow became the sign for "food" instead), she can point to her nose, her toes, make an adorable gesture for "sleepy" (her two hands together on one side of her face), put her finger over her mouth for "shh" and pretend to stick her fingers in her ears for "noisy." I know they sound like toddler parlor tricks, but they mean a lot in reality. Mostly that she's understanding what we're teaching her and that she can learn and absorb information from us, which is vital on the path of learning to communicate and speak. So we're slowly moving along.
Leilani turned 21 months on May 1st! Just typing that is crazy. Aren't I still pregnant with her? It seems like just yesterday I was. I can't believe that the big 2 is right around the corner. Geesh. I'm hoping for 3 new words from her in the next three months. I want her to have at least 6 solid words by her birthday. Cross your fingers!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Happenings
The next few days are packed with lots of things...
I have to go to school tomorrow morning for one last final exam. I am so happy that this era is finally coming to an end and I no longer have to do anything regarding school. No more classes, no more paperwork, no more anything. Of course I've said this all before when I graduated from college the last time. But I think I can finally say... I am done with my formal education.
Monday is also Mike's first softball game. I'm kind of excited for this. He hasn't been in a league for over six years and it's nice that he's gotten back into it. I think we all could use a little fresh air and exercise.
On Tuesday, Leilani's goes back to Gymboree for the first time in over a month. I think these classes are hugely important. I really believe being around other kids her age is good for her and will help with her communication issues. I'm really psyched for Gymboree.
And, of course, more hockey for Mike. Which means more "Me Time" for me! It's nice having a couple of hours every few days when Mike's away and Leilani is napping so that I can do whatever I want! Ahhh...
I am also expecting to have my third and final interview with Aurora Sinai in the next few days. At least this one's just a phone interview! I am really hoping to get this job. If I do, it means a lot of hopes that I've had for this year are going to become reality. (Most of all moving.)
I have to go to school tomorrow morning for one last final exam. I am so happy that this era is finally coming to an end and I no longer have to do anything regarding school. No more classes, no more paperwork, no more anything. Of course I've said this all before when I graduated from college the last time. But I think I can finally say... I am done with my formal education.
Monday is also Mike's first softball game. I'm kind of excited for this. He hasn't been in a league for over six years and it's nice that he's gotten back into it. I think we all could use a little fresh air and exercise.
On Tuesday, Leilani's goes back to Gymboree for the first time in over a month. I think these classes are hugely important. I really believe being around other kids her age is good for her and will help with her communication issues. I'm really psyched for Gymboree.
And, of course, more hockey for Mike. Which means more "Me Time" for me! It's nice having a couple of hours every few days when Mike's away and Leilani is napping so that I can do whatever I want! Ahhh...
I am also expecting to have my third and final interview with Aurora Sinai in the next few days. At least this one's just a phone interview! I am really hoping to get this job. If I do, it means a lot of hopes that I've had for this year are going to become reality. (Most of all moving.)
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