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Sunday, January 31, 2010

Resolutions, Smezalutions and a Little Bit of Silly

We're at the end of the first month of the new year.

How are your resolutions coming along? Thrown them out the window yet?

You can read mine here.


Okay, okay, I know, you don't want to go back and read an old post and then read this one, too, so I'll briefly sum them up for you before I tell you how much I'm sucking at them how I'm doing.


The Ponytail Paradigm and Sweatpants Sublimation: if I'm not on my way to the gym, then no ponytail or sweatpants outside of the house.

Results so far: Well, my hair is now much shorter and I think that when I put it in a ponytail, it actually doesn't look messy, though I have been styling it more. As for the sweatpants...um, well, I've been doing good with that one, as long as you don't count that I have fallen in love with Old Navy's yoga pants and would live in those if I could. But, again, they somehow seem more put together. I'm probably totally kidding myself here, but I'm going with the thought that I look casual, but NOT like a slob.

Jammies Juxtaposition: all of us out of jammies by 9am.

Results so far: Bwwwaaaahahahahaha! Why not be lazy and stay in our jammies if we aren't going somewhere? Though, I've been changing into my yoga gear pretty early. Because it's a million degrees in my bedroom and I only sleep in a tank and underwear so I have to put something on. Because I want to seem like I'm ready for the day.



Bookworm Effect: To read 52 books this year, 1 per week. Last year, I read 99, but with all the blog reading I do now, I thought I'd cut down on my expectations.





Results so far: I'm currently on book #6 and will probably finish it today. Woohoo! I'm actually doing good with this one. If you are on Goodreads, please click over on my Goodreads widget and add me as a friend! I love seeing what other people are reading.



The Butter Postulate: Despite my love of butter, to use less of it. No recipes with one or two sticks of butter allowed.

Results so far: Well, I haven't made my sweet potato casserole since Christmas, at least. And I have actually been making healthier meals. I miss butter so much.

Ass Conjecture: After gaining 10 pounds in two months, I said I was going to lose that weight by July and then reassess.

Results so far: I haven't stepped on a scale this month. But, I can tell you that an upside of gaining weight is that my boobs are coming back. I actually had cleavage the other day, without the help of a padded push-up bra. But, we're joining a gym in February. It's going to be hard for me to actually work-out, though. You can drop off your kids in their childcare for FOUR HOURS at a time and they do not require you to stay in the gym during this time. It's going to be hard not to drop off my boys and then go home(less than 10 minutes away) and nap shower without interruption blog read clean up the house. But, I figure, I'm making progress even if I just work out for 30 minutes, go home for a little while, and then go pick up my kids. They have a preschool program during that time for the kids, so hey, they're learning.

How are yours going so far? Come on, make me feel better.



Here's my little bit of silly for the week, linking up with Stephanie from The Blue Zoo for Silly Sundays.

This video is Monkey(who dressed himself), Bear(shockingly in just underwear, right?), and Cub. They were running around and around forever(I edited that part out- I figure 1 minute or less is good for a video on here) and then Monkey decided to beat up Bear(this isn't the silly part...)




After watching it, Hubs: Monkey, did you hurt your brother?

Monkey: No.

Hubs: I have it right here on tape.

Monkey: You have the wrong tape.

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43 Comments:

Blogger The Mommyologist said...

Don't feel bad, I am totally sucking at my resolutions too! I still haven't lost the holiday weight, and I'm still complaining about it even though I said I wouldn't. Let's not kid ourselves. I'm not happy with my lovehandles and can't justify them in any way, shape, or form.

Loved the video!!

January 31, 2010 at 9:41 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I guess it is good to have "mommy brain" sometimes because I totally forgot about mine until this moment and now I am feeling ummm...guilty. Well tomorrow is Monday that is always a good day to start a diet again. Feeling less guilty now.

January 31, 2010 at 10:00 AM  
Blogger Kmama said...

Bwahahahaha at Monkey's comment to your hubs. That is priceless.

Our house is a big circle, so the kids constantly run around it and chase each other. It's never ending.

Cute video.

January 31, 2010 at 10:11 AM  
Blogger Sara said...

Um, Old Navy Yoga pants do not count as sweatpants. I justify the fact that I wear them more days than not because they are BOOTCUT, like jeans! Completely acceptable attire!!

January 31, 2010 at 10:22 AM  
Blogger Claremont First Ward said...

I *THINK* I'm doing OK. My only resolution was to be more patient. It seems like I am.........but who knows. Laughing.

January 31, 2010 at 10:25 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I never made any resolutions at all. Cause I knew life would interrupt my ability to complete them. Too cute what Monkey said.

January 31, 2010 at 10:47 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Okay, so I posted about this too--but I don't make resolutions b/c I can't keep them. I rather unofficially decided to try and lose a few pounds (I've managed to keep things down 4 lbs since New Year mostly, would like to do more soon). I want to try and get dressed more often as well (not happening today!). And I dropped out of NaNaWriMo (no surprise, but I'm very sad about it)....

January 31, 2010 at 10:51 AM  
Blogger Cole said...

I resolved to drink no more than 2 sodas per day, and, well, I'm on #2 at 11am so I think that's probably not going so well...But they're diet sodas!

January 31, 2010 at 11:00 AM  
Blogger Evonne said...

I'm not doing very well with my resolution either.

That video is cute! I love Monkey's comment about it!

January 31, 2010 at 11:05 AM  
Blogger StarGazer722 said...

Haha. You have the wrong tape. That's hilarious.

I think I'm doing fairly well on my resolutions but i am definitely struggling with the gym/weight loss related resolution :/

January 31, 2010 at 11:11 AM  
Blogger Margaret said...

LOL your boys are so cute.

January 31, 2010 at 11:26 AM  
Blogger Foursons said...

I'm a shocked that the gym does not require you stay while your kids are there. That is crazy.

(The video is not there for me)

January 31, 2010 at 11:30 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ha Ha! You have the wrong tape! Cracked me up.

January 31, 2010 at 12:11 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Umm. Resolutions......

huh? whaaa? oh yah. umm. about that. Well its kind of 50/50 as far as the personal struggles and stuff i've been doing great. as far as my book being finished and fitting back into my skinny jeans? BAHAHAHAHAHA.

its too cold in NY to do anything but curl up in a ball of blankets and fury in front of my iMac.

January 31, 2010 at 12:42 PM  
Blogger Jayme said...

I made a book reading resolution as well! Stopping in from SITS :)

January 31, 2010 at 12:45 PM  
Blogger Anne said...

You're doing better than I am! I would love to get out of the habit of wearing my hair in a ponytail everyday, but it's just so darned EASY!

January 31, 2010 at 12:52 PM  
Blogger Resh Rene` said...

Resolutions...what are those bahaha.

I'm not doing so good with mine, I broke most of them on Jan 1st..eeh I suck lmao.

But I am so tracking you down on GoodReads...I'm obsessed. I did actually win a book giveaway though and am so excited!

I found you on SITS...I'm not a complete stalker :)

January 31, 2010 at 1:04 PM  
Blogger Confessions From A Work-At-Home Mom said...

"You have the wrong tape"??? LMAO.

I can't believe you're already on book #6-- I think I'm on book #3, but with blogs to read, I'm definitely going slooooooowly!

I like your ponytail/sweatpants rule. When I was in college, my sorority had a short-lived rule that you couldn't wear jeans or ponytails except on the weekends. Yeah... it didn't work out so well.

~Elizabeth
Confessions From A Working Mom

January 31, 2010 at 1:10 PM  
Blogger Ams said...

You are reading lots of books! Look at you go :)
I seriously have to get my ass in gear and do SOMETHING! But I am not sure what yet.... hmmmmmmmmm.....
Hope you had a great weekend lovely lady!

January 31, 2010 at 1:14 PM  
Blogger SurferWife said...

Ok, seriously? You can drop your kids at the gym and you DON'T have to stay there? Wow! A *little* jealous! Haha

And I am with you on the ponytail thing. It is such a bad habit of mine. 90% of the time there is a ponytail on my head and the breakage shows when I leave it down. Ugh.

January 31, 2010 at 1:22 PM  
Blogger Queenie Jeannie said...

"You have the wrong time", LMAO!!! Kids!!

I figure I'm doing the best I can at any given moment so don't fuss about "resolutions".

January 31, 2010 at 1:46 PM  
Blogger MrsBlogAlot said...

I never make resolutions because no sense starting a new year in a hole.

I have got to go check out the old navy yoga pants. They sound perfect!

January 31, 2010 at 2:06 PM  
Blogger Lisa said...

LOL!!! You have the wrong tape!! love it.

I'm behind on my reading...haven't gotten any books I can really get into right now. Need to visit swaptree.com soon.
I gaINED 10 LBS TOO....NOT TO GOOD ON EXERCIsing lately. Wanna get wii fit plus.
sorry bout the caps, my fingers take on a mind of their own sometimes!

January 31, 2010 at 2:45 PM  
Blogger Honey B. said...

Elgh, those resolutions. I'm sort of making progress (sort of) but after reading your post maybe I need to revisit them.... Or maybe I'll do that on Monday. lol

January 31, 2010 at 3:21 PM  
Blogger Alexis AKA MOM said...

Wrong tape ... LOL freaking love it!

Love the yoga pants, and hey full boobs are always nice :)

I say 30 min is good and a nap is no shame! Momma needs some time too!!

January 31, 2010 at 4:56 PM  
Blogger Secret Mom Thoughts said...

I think you are doing well with your plans. 4 hours of childcare at the gym is awesome. I'm so jealous.

January 31, 2010 at 6:23 PM  
Blogger G said...

those are some serious resolutions! Keep it up with the butter. Try Smart Balance. It's saved me.

January 31, 2010 at 7:45 PM  
Blogger Mai Tai Mama said...

I give you serious credit for even making resolutions. I never made it that far!

January 31, 2010 at 8:02 PM  
Blogger Tracie said...

I love Old Navy's yoga pants too. I was going to order some more tonight.

January 31, 2010 at 8:40 PM  
Blogger Babe_chilla said...

I'm doing pretty good at mine. That SAID, it was to learn to say no, stop filling ever waking moment with a plan, do less and relax more. And I am 7.5 months pregnant, so being lazy hasn't been to hard :D

But saying no is difficult, and get's me in trouble with people. It's hard to learn to deal with that.

4 hours and they let you leave the gym? Score!!

January 31, 2010 at 8:59 PM  
Blogger Babe_chilla said...

Blargh, I HATE typos, that was supposed to say "every waking moment".

PS - I am part of that 99%! Made up or not ;)

January 31, 2010 at 9:01 PM  
Blogger Sarah at The Stroller Ballet said...

God. I didn't even make resolutions. If I had, I'm sure I would have already broken all of them. In my opinion, yoga pants are very trendy and put together, BTW. And gym babysitters are the best invention EVER!

January 31, 2010 at 9:15 PM  
Blogger Sara said...

I specifically did not make resolutions this year because I suck so hard at keeping them.

However, I definitely feel you on the pony tail and yoga pants thing.

Oh, and your boys are freaking adorable.

January 31, 2010 at 9:20 PM  
Blogger Shannon K. said...

No resolutions for this chica. But...I am trying to lose weight. These last 10 pounds are stuck on me, and I HATE it. It doesn't add cleavage either, so there is no love here.

January 31, 2010 at 10:45 PM  
Blogger Shandal said...

I didn't have any resolutions this year. :(

That video is so cute! Bear looks just like my son only sportin' underwear! Haha, too cute!

January 31, 2010 at 11:45 PM  
Blogger adrienzgirl said...

I am still sticking with the getting healthy commitment I made to myself.

Wrong tape? That was fantastic!

January 31, 2010 at 11:49 PM  
Blogger Twincerely,Olga said...

not bad on the resolutions!! I only made a few and didn't write them down!!That video is soo cute!!!

January 31, 2010 at 11:53 PM  
Blogger Michelle @Flying Giggles said...

You are doing pretty good. The yoga pants pass, your good. Aren't they comfy though (I am in sweats now and wore them all day!)

What gym is this and do they have one near me?

I tagged you at http://flyinggigglesandlollipops.blogspot.com/2010/01/5-5-5-tag.html

February 1, 2010 at 12:38 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Is it bad that I am glad u r failing at the getting ur kids dressed resolution...I don;t want to be the only one with kiddos in PJs eating dinner

Jessica
www.atlmomguide.com

February 1, 2010 at 1:48 AM  
Blogger Sarah and the Gentlemen said...

I LOVE that comeback: You have the wrong tape.
Hilarious.

February 1, 2010 at 2:43 PM  
Blogger Tammy said...

I want to know how you read and blog read with 3 little boys? Where and how do you find time? I am working on my losing weight resolution and so far so good...4-1/2 pounds lost this month!

Gonna have to take a look at those yoga pants...sound comfortable.

February 1, 2010 at 6:57 PM  
Blogger Corrie Howe said...

"You have the wrong tape." HAHAHAHA.

Boy (I didn't mean that as a pun, but now it's there)! You have your hands full with three young ones. I didn't realize how young until I saw the video

I've been to the gym once. And I managed to make it through one day without cheating on my diet. Are you happy now?

February 1, 2010 at 8:25 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

That video was hilarious! I need to show it to Isabella tomorrow. She'll love it.

You are a book reading fool. How do you do it, raise your boys, blog and comment on blogs?? Will you share your secrets with me?

I love yoga pants and Gap sweats. I wear mine religiously and have no shame.

I do, however, fix my hair. But only bc some of my layers fall out of a ponytail.

I'm doing horrible in the weight loss. I consumed so many brownies today I feel sick. I'm doing a redo next week.

xoxo

February 2, 2010 at 10:10 PM  

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