Olivia started a new program at the Y this week, Action-Packed Preschoolers. It's 45 mins of organized gym play & games and then 30 mins of swim. With swim lessons over, I wanted to find something to keep her busy and on schedule. The Y allows one free siwm class per session. An additional class is $40. I didn't want to spend $40 when she could take the next swim level for Fall session. This class was only $16 and occupied more time. :)
She really likes APP. The timing works great for me. The open hour lets me keep up with my running and Madeleine goes to playroom (babysitting). I only wish Madeleine could be in a similar class but she's too young. Swim was open but didn't want to pay $40 for the same Mommy & Baby swim class.
Next summer, besides Madeleine can always use more playtime. She loves to play. Olivia could sit all day and watch tv. Madeleine can do 15 mins and then she's got to go to her playroom. Night and day difference by girls. Night and day.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
I Walk Away
My 3 year old Olivia told me today that she wanted to walk away from me ! She was very upset about the morning's doctor visit and then our daily mailbox walk. Obviously, I had hurt her feelings beyond repair. Can you believe that? "I WALK AWAY!" It broke my heart. :(
When did she discover that she could just walk away? And be so mad at that? Self-reflection here, but do I act that way in front of her that she sees that as a solution. It was really cute at first but the more I think about it, the more I analyze where it all came from. ??? Which of course leads me to think, am I setting a bad example? I see myself in her is so many ways...so many little ways. She's so OCD already. She knows the words "perfect" and "not right" and gets beyond upset when things do not go exactly her way. She thrives on order; exact placement and precise order. Her latest demand? She always has to have the second one of something. If there's something at a store she sees, she always asks to see the second one. Never the first. Weird idiosyncrasies I can't figure out.
My only guess is that she's learned my bad habits of perfection. Ugh.
When did she discover that she could just walk away? And be so mad at that? Self-reflection here, but do I act that way in front of her that she sees that as a solution. It was really cute at first but the more I think about it, the more I analyze where it all came from. ??? Which of course leads me to think, am I setting a bad example? I see myself in her is so many ways...so many little ways. She's so OCD already. She knows the words "perfect" and "not right" and gets beyond upset when things do not go exactly her way. She thrives on order; exact placement and precise order. Her latest demand? She always has to have the second one of something. If there's something at a store she sees, she always asks to see the second one. Never the first. Weird idiosyncrasies I can't figure out.
My only guess is that she's learned my bad habits of perfection. Ugh.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Dells Vacation
We had a great time in the Dells. Both of my girls didn't want to leave. "Vacation! Vacation!" It was well-spent family time and Olivia & Madeleine got time to play with Trinity and Daniel. Cousins who live far away.
I am so proud of Olivia. Her water & swimming skills have advanced so much! She willingly goes under water and loves to do bobs. She also went down several waterslides. So proud! Before the trip, she'd never want to go underwater by herself. By the last day, she was wanting to swim without her lifejacket and wearing goggles so she coudl catch all the underwater action!
And Madeleine isn't too far behind. She hasn't been afraid of the water yet. She enjoyed the wave pool. The weightlessness feel of floating from the lifejacket and the swaying...she'd want to be left alone in the water to practic "reach & pull", "reach & pull". Her favorite was water geysers/fountains in the kiddie areas. She'd march over with her bucket and shovel and play for ever, just dumping water from one to the next.
The resort was great for all the kids. They had both indoor and outdoor waterparks and an indoor soft play area. There was one thundering, rainy morning and the dads were great about taking all the kids there. Us, moms got a morning at the spa! Oh to have every weekend start with spa treatments.
After all was said & done, I'm sad that I didn't get more pictures.
I am so proud of Olivia. Her water & swimming skills have advanced so much! She willingly goes under water and loves to do bobs. She also went down several waterslides. So proud! Before the trip, she'd never want to go underwater by herself. By the last day, she was wanting to swim without her lifejacket and wearing goggles so she coudl catch all the underwater action!
And Madeleine isn't too far behind. She hasn't been afraid of the water yet. She enjoyed the wave pool. The weightlessness feel of floating from the lifejacket and the swaying...she'd want to be left alone in the water to practic "reach & pull", "reach & pull". Her favorite was water geysers/fountains in the kiddie areas. She'd march over with her bucket and shovel and play for ever, just dumping water from one to the next.
The resort was great for all the kids. They had both indoor and outdoor waterparks and an indoor soft play area. There was one thundering, rainy morning and the dads were great about taking all the kids there. Us, moms got a morning at the spa! Oh to have every weekend start with spa treatments.
After all was said & done, I'm sad that I didn't get more pictures.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Home Day
One day home to grocery shop, do laundry and pack for an extended weekend in the Dells. We just got home last night from the weekend at my parents. My sisters and their families were also visiting. There were plenty of nieces and nephews to keep everyone busy.
July 4th we spent at the local celebration enjoying shaded play and kiddie rides. It had everything my girls love: carriage rides, huge inflatables, and a train. Needless to say, we spent our fair share entertaining the girls. And the fireworks? The most memorable was probably the glow-necklaces. Go figure!
Saturday, we adventured to Bay Beach in Green Bay and had another fun-filled day. Kiddies rides galore at 25 cents a ride; what parent could complain? Happily, we took Sunday off and went shopping. :) Monday, my older sis arrived and we took our girls to a toddler-friendly arcade. Surprisingly, a good buy there too. The carousel could have provided the whole day's entertainment. Alright maybe not but add the ball pit and we were golden.
All in all, a fun weekend catching up with my sisters and spent with our mom.
P.S. Only Madeleine and I managed to catch a cold this weekend. Upon walking in the door I took some meds and went to bed. Slept great except I woke at 5:30am wide awake. Don't know where my energy came from but I kicked myself into gear and went out for a run. It felt great! (I may have to convert to morning running.)
July 4th we spent at the local celebration enjoying shaded play and kiddie rides. It had everything my girls love: carriage rides, huge inflatables, and a train. Needless to say, we spent our fair share entertaining the girls. And the fireworks? The most memorable was probably the glow-necklaces. Go figure!
Saturday, we adventured to Bay Beach in Green Bay and had another fun-filled day. Kiddies rides galore at 25 cents a ride; what parent could complain? Happily, we took Sunday off and went shopping. :) Monday, my older sis arrived and we took our girls to a toddler-friendly arcade. Surprisingly, a good buy there too. The carousel could have provided the whole day's entertainment. Alright maybe not but add the ball pit and we were golden.
All in all, a fun weekend catching up with my sisters and spent with our mom.
P.S. Only Madeleine and I managed to catch a cold this weekend. Upon walking in the door I took some meds and went to bed. Slept great except I woke at 5:30am wide awake. Don't know where my energy came from but I kicked myself into gear and went out for a run. It felt great! (I may have to convert to morning running.)
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Jiggly or Solid
Question of the day: jiggly fat or solid fat? So I've started this workout kick and have noticed that my fat is jiggly. I hate the rolls and how it bounces (so to say) when I run or do crunches. I've done a little online search but can't decipher truth from fiction. Supposed jiggly fat is fat that is ready to be "lost" whereas solid fat is fat that is unused and lacks daily bloodflow -- thus harder to lose.
My problem is that my fat has always been jiggly. And I've had it for years. Especially my thighs. I can't remember my tummy but in the last months I've noticed much more jiggly skin. And I haven't lost weight, actually gained. So I'm puzzled. Regardless, I'm sick of being in a rump and have decided to keep up some cardio activity to make me feel better and give me energy. As I explain to my girls why I've started working and exercise --- so I'm not so crabby, Olivia innocently responds, "BUT you are crabby!". Keep on running, Mysee; keep on running.
My problem is that my fat has always been jiggly. And I've had it for years. Especially my thighs. I can't remember my tummy but in the last months I've noticed much more jiggly skin. And I haven't lost weight, actually gained. So I'm puzzled. Regardless, I'm sick of being in a rump and have decided to keep up some cardio activity to make me feel better and give me energy. As I explain to my girls why I've started working and exercise --- so I'm not so crabby, Olivia innocently responds, "BUT you are crabby!". Keep on running, Mysee; keep on running.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Multi-tasking
My girls were worked up tonight and with no family swim tonight, we needed an activity. Fortunately for the ducks, we had stale bread. We drove over to the lakefront after dinner to let Olivia chase ducks while Madeleine fed them. I wanted to get a run in so Chay dropped me off a mile from our feeding location and I ran to meet them. We fed the ducks and then I ran back to the rendezvous and they picked me up. It worked like clockwork!
It was a good run. The lake shore is a good 5 degrees cooler than suburban Falls. :) No worries for me, I needed the cool breeze. I was able to run uninterrupted as last night I ran the golf course path and ran into several late golfers. My friendly smile didn't win any brownie points; no one liked me running up on their swing. Of course I stopped when I saw golfers but then I'd sprint past them as to avoid any flying balls. Anyways, tonight there were runners and walkers and I didn't have to dodge any golf balls.
A good run to end a day of endless laundry!
It was a good run. The lake shore is a good 5 degrees cooler than suburban Falls. :) No worries for me, I needed the cool breeze. I was able to run uninterrupted as last night I ran the golf course path and ran into several late golfers. My friendly smile didn't win any brownie points; no one liked me running up on their swing. Of course I stopped when I saw golfers but then I'd sprint past them as to avoid any flying balls. Anyways, tonight there were runners and walkers and I didn't have to dodge any golf balls.
A good run to end a day of endless laundry!
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