Not only was today the first day of Spring Break, it was also the day I started P90X. I thought I'd blog my experience - mostly as encouragement to me, but also if someone else is considering giving it a shot then they can read about my experience.
The good news is that the exercises are not very technically difficult. I've tried other dvd's that you would need a personal instructor just to learn the moves. Yeah, no, this is not the case with P90X. Don't let that fool you though....the exercises are physically difficult. The first day is chest, back, and abs and by the time I was done, I had fully worked up a sweat and felt like I had seriously accomplished something. Now, honestly I had to modify all of the exercises - which I figured I would. I had to use a chair to help with all the pull up bar work, and do all my push ups on my knees...but I finished the dvd. I was proud of myself. JD kept coming in the living room cheering me on. =) He did the elliptical, and I did P90x. We are going to be workout partners.
I think the biggeset part to this system will be the nutrition. Since I took a couple days off from work this week, I plan on doing a lot of cooking tomorrow - that way I already have food prepared for the rest of the week.
I'm excited. 1 workout down....89 workouts to go. Then on to round 2. =) Tomorrow is plyometrics and I've been told that this workout will have me calling out in prayer for myself. I'll let y'all know. =)
Monday, March 29, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Hot water or cold shower?
For those of you that don't know, JD was blessed with a lot of my personality traits. One of those being that we are not super competitive people...not in sports anyways. However, I've noticed that as JD is getting older, his competitive side is coming out some.
Because both of us are shower hogs, he usually gets a shower at night and I get one in the morning - that way we don't compete for the hot water. However, one sure fire way to get him moving towards the shower is to say "Son, I'm going to get in the shower right now and when I get out, you better be in your bathroom getting a shower. You can either get in now and have some hot water, or I'll use it all and you still have to shower." Now, is that nice? Not really. However, we both know that I'm not going to use all the hot water and he's going to go get in it immediately. It's more a joke than anything.
Well, last week we had a few days where this scenario played out. On the first morning I gave him this same line and we were both laughing as I took off for my bathroom and he took off for his. Sure enough, about half way through my shower the water starts getting cold. I'm fine with that - at least I know he's in the shower. I hurry up and get out, get dressed and come out of my room and JD is still in the shower. Y'all the water had to be COLD by then. He comes out of the bathroom and I said "Well, did you get a nice hot shower?" He starts laughing and says "Nope...I got a FREEZING cold shower." I'm wondering how that happened and he says, "You see mama, I didn't want you to win, so I had to go to the bathroom and I turned the water on full blast, full hot while I did. I figured I was going to win." I said "Son, you didn't win though - you had to take a cold shower." He says "Yep, but so did you. Don't you see mom? I might not have had hot water, but you didn't either." Oh yeah, I was cracking up laughing. I guess in him mind he won...even if he did have to take a freezing shower. It was pretty funny. I guess he's a little competitive after all.
Boys...there are some things I will never understand. =) I guess that is what keeps things interesting.
Because both of us are shower hogs, he usually gets a shower at night and I get one in the morning - that way we don't compete for the hot water. However, one sure fire way to get him moving towards the shower is to say "Son, I'm going to get in the shower right now and when I get out, you better be in your bathroom getting a shower. You can either get in now and have some hot water, or I'll use it all and you still have to shower." Now, is that nice? Not really. However, we both know that I'm not going to use all the hot water and he's going to go get in it immediately. It's more a joke than anything.
Well, last week we had a few days where this scenario played out. On the first morning I gave him this same line and we were both laughing as I took off for my bathroom and he took off for his. Sure enough, about half way through my shower the water starts getting cold. I'm fine with that - at least I know he's in the shower. I hurry up and get out, get dressed and come out of my room and JD is still in the shower. Y'all the water had to be COLD by then. He comes out of the bathroom and I said "Well, did you get a nice hot shower?" He starts laughing and says "Nope...I got a FREEZING cold shower." I'm wondering how that happened and he says, "You see mama, I didn't want you to win, so I had to go to the bathroom and I turned the water on full blast, full hot while I did. I figured I was going to win." I said "Son, you didn't win though - you had to take a cold shower." He says "Yep, but so did you. Don't you see mom? I might not have had hot water, but you didn't either." Oh yeah, I was cracking up laughing. I guess in him mind he won...even if he did have to take a freezing shower. It was pretty funny. I guess he's a little competitive after all.
Boys...there are some things I will never understand. =) I guess that is what keeps things interesting.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
A Chubby Girl Tackles P90X
Out of all the words used to describe me, let me share some that are not:
Athletic, agile, graceful, fast,.....yeah, I think you get the picture.
Well, come Monday, I will be starting P90X. I'm excited. I think I'm excited because I know several people, who are in better shape than I am, and they say it's hard. In a bizarre way that makes me feel good because that will encourage me while I'm working out. I'll just keep thinking "Okay, Kim, so and so thought it was hard, too and they are in better shape, so you can do this." Trust me, I already had one person laugh when I told them I was going to do it and tell me that they didn't believe I could. I won't name names, but I will say that person should know me well enough to know that I'll do it now just to spite them. =)
A couple weeks back, I switched to organic foods - eggs, milk, chicken - anything I can find that is hormone free I will switch and buy it. I've just decided that although it is pricier, I spend more money on less important things that what I am putting in my and JD's bodies. Since I've been getting migraines more often, I'm wondering if this will help some. We'll see.
Well, I intend on blogging my way through P90X and sharing my pain with you. A true account of how a non-athlete feels during this process. I am interested to see where this takes me. Who knows, maybe even I could become more of an athlete in the end. I might even get picked next to last, instead of last, at our annual Thanksgiving ball game. =) You just never know.
Athletic, agile, graceful, fast,.....yeah, I think you get the picture.
Well, come Monday, I will be starting P90X. I'm excited. I think I'm excited because I know several people, who are in better shape than I am, and they say it's hard. In a bizarre way that makes me feel good because that will encourage me while I'm working out. I'll just keep thinking "Okay, Kim, so and so thought it was hard, too and they are in better shape, so you can do this." Trust me, I already had one person laugh when I told them I was going to do it and tell me that they didn't believe I could. I won't name names, but I will say that person should know me well enough to know that I'll do it now just to spite them. =)
A couple weeks back, I switched to organic foods - eggs, milk, chicken - anything I can find that is hormone free I will switch and buy it. I've just decided that although it is pricier, I spend more money on less important things that what I am putting in my and JD's bodies. Since I've been getting migraines more often, I'm wondering if this will help some. We'll see.
Well, I intend on blogging my way through P90X and sharing my pain with you. A true account of how a non-athlete feels during this process. I am interested to see where this takes me. Who knows, maybe even I could become more of an athlete in the end. I might even get picked next to last, instead of last, at our annual Thanksgiving ball game. =) You just never know.
Randomness...
This is just a random blog, with random thoughts from today - or this week....
How is it that my son can remember every dinosaur known to man, all kinds of basketball stats, and other random information, but he didn't remember to tell me that he needed lunch money? Thankfully the school automatically calls when they get low. You write a check, send it in and they add it to his account.
Tonight, as I was cleaning the litter box, I thought to myself "Man, if you would've told me this time last year I would be cleaning a litter box and not minding it too much - I would've laughed in your face." Two kittens later....that's a lot of litter box!
I decided this afternoon that nothing hinders you from trying to rest quite like knowing that maintenance has an appointment to enter your apartment and that you need to go get your child from school. I ended up checking JD out about 30 minutes early just so I could get some rest and try to recover from the funk.
Maintenance shows up, scares the cats half to death by checking the smoke detectors, leaves and JD says "Mama, when you finally bring a date home, I think it will scare the cats." To which I replied "At the rate I'm going, you and I will be going out on first dates about the same time". He laughed. I nearly cried. ha! The child is still applying pressure for me to date.
If dreams are supposed to mean something....tell me what this means. I finally dozed off on the couch and dream that I'm at a work site where someone is digging a foundation. The foreman is ripping into the workers because they quit and the foundation should've been an inch deeper. Conviently, I'm wearing tennis shoes and find a shovel and decide that I can just dig the rest for them on my own. Huh? In my dream I was saying something about how much I love shoveling and then I said "Yep, this definitely has to be a dream because I detest all kinds of yard work." Random.
And last...JD was in the bed, we said prayers, and I moved out to the couch. He says "Mama, I only have one last thing to say - I love ice cream. Yes ma'am....I love ice cream. And with that...JD is signing off. Good night and I love you." Poor child, I guess I blessed him with my randomness, too. =)
How is it that my son can remember every dinosaur known to man, all kinds of basketball stats, and other random information, but he didn't remember to tell me that he needed lunch money? Thankfully the school automatically calls when they get low. You write a check, send it in and they add it to his account.
Tonight, as I was cleaning the litter box, I thought to myself "Man, if you would've told me this time last year I would be cleaning a litter box and not minding it too much - I would've laughed in your face." Two kittens later....that's a lot of litter box!
I decided this afternoon that nothing hinders you from trying to rest quite like knowing that maintenance has an appointment to enter your apartment and that you need to go get your child from school. I ended up checking JD out about 30 minutes early just so I could get some rest and try to recover from the funk.
Maintenance shows up, scares the cats half to death by checking the smoke detectors, leaves and JD says "Mama, when you finally bring a date home, I think it will scare the cats." To which I replied "At the rate I'm going, you and I will be going out on first dates about the same time". He laughed. I nearly cried. ha! The child is still applying pressure for me to date.
If dreams are supposed to mean something....tell me what this means. I finally dozed off on the couch and dream that I'm at a work site where someone is digging a foundation. The foreman is ripping into the workers because they quit and the foundation should've been an inch deeper. Conviently, I'm wearing tennis shoes and find a shovel and decide that I can just dig the rest for them on my own. Huh? In my dream I was saying something about how much I love shoveling and then I said "Yep, this definitely has to be a dream because I detest all kinds of yard work." Random.
And last...JD was in the bed, we said prayers, and I moved out to the couch. He says "Mama, I only have one last thing to say - I love ice cream. Yes ma'am....I love ice cream. And with that...JD is signing off. Good night and I love you." Poor child, I guess I blessed him with my randomness, too. =)
Monday, March 15, 2010
Pretty Wild...Yet, Extremely Sad
I'll start by saying that I know this is my own opinion - but since this is my blog - I guess that's okay.
So, last night I was flipping around and came across a new show coming on E!. I will admit that I sometimes get sucked into shows like Gene Simmons Family Jewels on A&E or even Kendra. It's always when JD is with his dad, and The First 48 isn't on. =) Yet, this show just made me sad. To the depths of my heart - sad.
For those of you that might not have caught the show, it follows three sisters who live in LA. As I'm watching, I'm thinking that these girls look very young. They looked like teenagers....teenagers partying all night, teenagers modeling lingerie, teenagers being home schooled by a mom that not only doesn't set any boundaries, but really doesn't seem to make them follow through on school work. Well, I was right...they are 19, 18, and 16 years old.
Here's my thought: When did it become entertainment to watch teenagers throw their lives away? When did it become "good tv" to watch three young girls, making extremely adult decisions, that they are not equipped for? When did that become okay? I was sadden by the fact that these are three real girls and their lives are a free for all. The truth is, it will probably become a huge hit. It won't be long before they are on every talk show, at every event, and will be household names.
For some reason, we are always surprised when we hear of the next young star who dies from a drug overdose, or who commits suicide, or who gets arrested - yet, in some ways, we idolize that life style. We sell it to our kids, our teenagers, our young adults.
I know people say that if you don't want to watch it you can change the channel - and I agree. Yet, for some reason last night, it really just hit me in a bad way. It actually made me want to cry for those young girls and shake their mom.
At the end of the day, I want my son to know just how much I love him - and sometimes that love comes in the form of setting boundaries. Being a parent isn't always easy, but it is always worth it.
I know everyone won't feel the same and that is okay. This is just my opinion.
So, last night I was flipping around and came across a new show coming on E!. I will admit that I sometimes get sucked into shows like Gene Simmons Family Jewels on A&E or even Kendra. It's always when JD is with his dad, and The First 48 isn't on. =) Yet, this show just made me sad. To the depths of my heart - sad.
For those of you that might not have caught the show, it follows three sisters who live in LA. As I'm watching, I'm thinking that these girls look very young. They looked like teenagers....teenagers partying all night, teenagers modeling lingerie, teenagers being home schooled by a mom that not only doesn't set any boundaries, but really doesn't seem to make them follow through on school work. Well, I was right...they are 19, 18, and 16 years old.
Here's my thought: When did it become entertainment to watch teenagers throw their lives away? When did it become "good tv" to watch three young girls, making extremely adult decisions, that they are not equipped for? When did that become okay? I was sadden by the fact that these are three real girls and their lives are a free for all. The truth is, it will probably become a huge hit. It won't be long before they are on every talk show, at every event, and will be household names.
For some reason, we are always surprised when we hear of the next young star who dies from a drug overdose, or who commits suicide, or who gets arrested - yet, in some ways, we idolize that life style. We sell it to our kids, our teenagers, our young adults.
I know people say that if you don't want to watch it you can change the channel - and I agree. Yet, for some reason last night, it really just hit me in a bad way. It actually made me want to cry for those young girls and shake their mom.
At the end of the day, I want my son to know just how much I love him - and sometimes that love comes in the form of setting boundaries. Being a parent isn't always easy, but it is always worth it.
I know everyone won't feel the same and that is okay. This is just my opinion.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Mama, I had a vision...
Okay, for those of you who have not yet been blessed with children, let me say this: Your child can be your biggest fan and your biggest critic all rolled into one. It's pretty amazing. =) As a mom, I find myself really striving to achieve all that my son believes me to be...to him I've been not only a mother, but a teacher, nurse, chef, cheerleader, housekeeper, bread winner, referee....you name it, I can do it in his eyes. At this stage in life, he only believes I'm lacking in one area - and he's pretty open about it. To him, it is a shame that I'm single.
Up until about a year ago, I really wasn't certain why he always seemed to bring up the fact that I'm single - it's not like I talk about it with him. And, he has a great relationship with his dad, so it's not like he's looking for a father. Well, a little less than a year ago, JD sat beside me on the couch one night and explained to me that he worries about me. I guess in his mind, when he's with his dad, I'm just sitting at the house waiting on him to come home and he was worried about me. It is actually really sweet. =) We talked about it, and although he brings it up every now and then, he pretty much laid off me about being single.
That being said:
Tonight, he calls to tell me goodnight and says "Mama, I had a vision today of you and you were old." Okay, I could hear the laughter in his voice, but I went along with him. "Oh really.....did I have a lot of wrinkles?" He says "Nah, you didn't look scary old, just old. You were sitting in a rocking chair, rocking, and knitting - surrounded by cats - one on each chair arm, and one in your lap." I started laughing "Child, I don't even know how to knit - and we only have two cats!" He says "Mama, I'm titling this "Your life without a man, vision". Oh yeah, he did. No really he went there. I said "Son, we've had this talk before, right? And we are doing great. I'm not stressed about being single, you should just relax." He says he's afraid I'm almost 31 and getting old....what happens if I want more kids? Seriously. I'm not certain where he gets this stuff from. I'm pretty certain I felt a wrinkle pop up when he said that.
I was laughing when I hung the phone up...remembering that this is the same child who told me that I should write down all my good qualities because he thinks I'm pretty, smart, super funny, and heck can cook, too - so he can't imagine a woman better than that. Ha! And yes, those were his words a little while back.....see what I mean? My biggest fan. That's okay, because I'm the founding member of the JD Franklin Fan Cub myself, so I guess that works both ways. =)
I love that kid. He really does keep me young.
Up until about a year ago, I really wasn't certain why he always seemed to bring up the fact that I'm single - it's not like I talk about it with him. And, he has a great relationship with his dad, so it's not like he's looking for a father. Well, a little less than a year ago, JD sat beside me on the couch one night and explained to me that he worries about me. I guess in his mind, when he's with his dad, I'm just sitting at the house waiting on him to come home and he was worried about me. It is actually really sweet. =) We talked about it, and although he brings it up every now and then, he pretty much laid off me about being single.
That being said:
Tonight, he calls to tell me goodnight and says "Mama, I had a vision today of you and you were old." Okay, I could hear the laughter in his voice, but I went along with him. "Oh really.....did I have a lot of wrinkles?" He says "Nah, you didn't look scary old, just old. You were sitting in a rocking chair, rocking, and knitting - surrounded by cats - one on each chair arm, and one in your lap." I started laughing "Child, I don't even know how to knit - and we only have two cats!" He says "Mama, I'm titling this "Your life without a man, vision". Oh yeah, he did. No really he went there. I said "Son, we've had this talk before, right? And we are doing great. I'm not stressed about being single, you should just relax." He says he's afraid I'm almost 31 and getting old....what happens if I want more kids? Seriously. I'm not certain where he gets this stuff from. I'm pretty certain I felt a wrinkle pop up when he said that.
I was laughing when I hung the phone up...remembering that this is the same child who told me that I should write down all my good qualities because he thinks I'm pretty, smart, super funny, and heck can cook, too - so he can't imagine a woman better than that. Ha! And yes, those were his words a little while back.....see what I mean? My biggest fan. That's okay, because I'm the founding member of the JD Franklin Fan Cub myself, so I guess that works both ways. =)
I love that kid. He really does keep me young.
Monday, February 22, 2010
5th Grade Field Trip...
I picked JD up after work today, and he was super excited. He was talking fast, telling me about how he needs to get to school early tomorrow, and honestly I was having a hard time keeping up. He just kept saying that I needed to get him to school early - he usually gets taken to school by his dad, so I was trying to figure out why he needed to be there early. I got him to slow down a minute and here's what he had to say.....
He wanted to get to school early, because they handed out the information about his 5th Grade field trip and it was limited to the first five chaperones that turned in their money. He was sure that I was going to chaperone and he was excited about getting to school early to turn in my money so my spot could be held. I asked the date - and he responds "May 7th".
Well, I was pretty certain when he said that date, I had New Employee Orientation scheduled for that day in May and I facilitate NEO. You know what though? It is my son's last Elementary field trip. I can guarantee you two things....1. That NEO happens every quarter and that 2. This field trip won't happen again. So, I did the only thing I could do...I called into work and let them know that on May 7th I will need someone to cover for me. On May 7th, I will be on a charter bus full of 5th graders, making memories with my son.
You see, at the end of the day, I am a mom and if there is any way I can be with my child - I'm going to do it. Thankfully, I've been blessed with a job in a company that values family. It is hard sometimes to be a working mom and always walk that balance between work and family...earning a living and living a life. I've known too many people who have grown kids and look at me and tell me not to make the same mistakes they did...not to put work above your child. The reality is that there are going to be times I have to go to work, when I would rather be with JD...um, like the whole summer. =) But I can rest at night knowing that I am doing all I can do to be a full-time mom and a full-time employee.
On a different note...the sweetest thing happened to me tonight. I have had the funk since this weekend. I was sitting on the couch and JD asked if I was still feeling bad and I said yes. He leaned over and put his hand on mine and then before I knew what he was doing, he said a prayer that I would feel better soon. Not going to lie - I teared up. I love that kid.
Okay, well we are wathing the Olympics, so I better end this post and pay attention. Y'all have a beautiful night.
He wanted to get to school early, because they handed out the information about his 5th Grade field trip and it was limited to the first five chaperones that turned in their money. He was sure that I was going to chaperone and he was excited about getting to school early to turn in my money so my spot could be held. I asked the date - and he responds "May 7th".
Well, I was pretty certain when he said that date, I had New Employee Orientation scheduled for that day in May and I facilitate NEO. You know what though? It is my son's last Elementary field trip. I can guarantee you two things....1. That NEO happens every quarter and that 2. This field trip won't happen again. So, I did the only thing I could do...I called into work and let them know that on May 7th I will need someone to cover for me. On May 7th, I will be on a charter bus full of 5th graders, making memories with my son.
You see, at the end of the day, I am a mom and if there is any way I can be with my child - I'm going to do it. Thankfully, I've been blessed with a job in a company that values family. It is hard sometimes to be a working mom and always walk that balance between work and family...earning a living and living a life. I've known too many people who have grown kids and look at me and tell me not to make the same mistakes they did...not to put work above your child. The reality is that there are going to be times I have to go to work, when I would rather be with JD...um, like the whole summer. =) But I can rest at night knowing that I am doing all I can do to be a full-time mom and a full-time employee.
On a different note...the sweetest thing happened to me tonight. I have had the funk since this weekend. I was sitting on the couch and JD asked if I was still feeling bad and I said yes. He leaned over and put his hand on mine and then before I knew what he was doing, he said a prayer that I would feel better soon. Not going to lie - I teared up. I love that kid.
Okay, well we are wathing the Olympics, so I better end this post and pay attention. Y'all have a beautiful night.
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