Archive for April, 2005

Update on C’s sleep issues: She is not sick anymore, so it’s time to teach this girl how to sleep. Tonight I nursed her and put her in her crib before she was completely asleep (I usually nurse her and wait until she is OUT COLD before moving her to the crib). Naturally, she [...]

I’ve lost 20 pounds since The Princess was born, but my belly, thighs and butt are a mushy mess. And my triceps flap around like dead fish. I MUST GET BACK TO THE GYM. NOW. Crying children will not stop me. Sleepless nights will not stop me. MUST get to BodyPump class. Go [...]

I just read a post by Emily over at DotMoms. She asks, “How much child-free time do you have?” Huh? Oh, you mean like when I take a shower or go to the bathroom? No? Then you must mean when the kids are in bed and I’m doing laundry and dishes. No? Wait a minute… [...]

Today I was in a fog. C is sick - again. Fever, cough, cold, not sleeping. Could be an ear infection, so I’ve started giving her some of the garlic drops suggested by my amazing holistic doctor. I started the day with severe sleep deprivation, barking at my son that he will have to [...]

I used to be a big fan of routines and schedules. But over the past few years, I’ve gradually slid into chaos. I get up each morning and take things as they come. If I am feeling energetic, we are off and running. If I’m too tired to do what has been planned for the [...]