Good News/Bad News
Hoooo-wheee. I've been busier than the proverbial one-legged man in the butt-kicking contest this week, for no particular reason.
I've got some good news, and some bad news. Let's see... where to start?
We'll start with the bad. (drumroll please)
I had to drop the bellydance class before I ever tried it. My husband's work schedule has just changed, leaving me zero chance of ever making it to the class on time, if at all. I'm pouting, just a little bit, because I was looking forward to it. If only for the chance to get out of the house once a week without my toddler dangling from my body like an oversized handbag.
That's more of the bad news... my toddler has become surly. At six days until her first morning at preschool, I am counting the milliseconds. Not that I don't love the little demon darling - but girlfriend is testing my patience in a big way, and I've developed a facial tic from all the howling and pointing.
What is it about toddlers and that disappearing armpit thing? You go to grab them under their arms, and they raise their hands in the air and wave 'em like they just don't care while making the rest of their little bodies limp, and you can't get a grip. We've done that more than ten times this week, and I'm really sick of it.
All this howling and going limp and irrational behavior makes it really difficult to break her mood enough to get a workout in during school hours. I'm walking one way most days, but we're walking with Kim and her children, so the only time my heart-rate rises above normal is when one of the kids dashes into the street.
Oh, and I didn't go to Bikram Yoga last night - same icky work schedule problems. I don't know if I'll go back. I'm thinking on it, and I have a whole month to try again, but it's just really tough to steal two hours from my family right now to bury myself in the gym.
So, I'm feeling like an underexercised loser.
Now for the good news -
I'm groovin' on the Low-Carbish menu I'm eating this week. I'm not hungry, and I'm not tired, even without caffeine. It's a big change in the way I've been feeling, and I feel like I'm on the right track.
I've also gotten into the habit of packing my own lunch at the same time that I'm making the kids' lunches. I like not having to think about it... I just pull out my prepacked salad, toss it and plate it, and I'm good to go.
I weighed this morning, and I'm holding steady at 172. I'll call that a victory.
Comments
I think the disappearing arm thing/jelly bones thing is worst when you (me) are in line at the grocery store, 500 people behind you (again, me) and your mini person decides to ride the holy screaming ride of pain in your (my) ear while kicking the bones out the back of my calves -- wait "your shins". OUch. Okay, so I know where you are with this, and am just grateful that my kid is now pretty much past it and starting kindergarten tomorrow. Whimper. I mean, Whew. And by the way -- way to go on sticking at 172. You're just being nice to me, letting me have a week to try to shrink the gap in our respective weights, right? Thanks! But seriously, it's much better than going the other way.
Posted by: JenniferB | August 23, 2006 9:27 PM
Doesn't it seem like we spend all our life trying to get rid of extra poundage. Hopefully you never do what I have done and miss out on special times as I didn't want others to see me when my weight was up.
Posted by: PatR | August 23, 2006 9:57 PM
Oh yes. I have one of those kids--she's almost 4. Fun.
I'm glad you're feeling strong on your new eating plan! And 172, hooray!
Posted by: Shrinkingmom | August 23, 2006 10:40 PM
Well done on staying steady on the weight front. I am waiting for my almost four year old to leave the mood swings behind. Is he too you for HRT?
Posted by: Sher | August 23, 2006 11:25 PM
Ahh, the old Limp Body Slide Out.
We're HUGE fans of that move over here.
Posted by: madge | August 24, 2006 4:39 AM
Oh do I know that old limp body slip out routine also. I am also experiencing the throwing themselves back routine. I think the worst time they try and do that is when you are holding them........gotta love it. Wheww! congrats on the diet that is fabulous!
Posted by: Melanie | August 24, 2006 7:18 AM
My son sometimes does the limp thing when we go to take him out of the tub. You know, so the wetness and slipperiness adds to the effect and we can't budge him without his cooperation.
Manipulative little things, those toddlers.
Posted by: Tara | August 24, 2006 11:22 AM
Hey, Jenny! I have lots more weight to lose than you do and it often seems like an insurmountable obstacle. But I am truly inspired by your frankness and creativity. Thanks for taking the time to maintain this blog!
Posted by: Surcie | August 24, 2006 12:14 PM
I hate the limp body thing! Especially when they do it in public because they act like you are torturing them!
Posted by: stayathomemotherdom | August 24, 2006 9:11 PM
When the kid goes limp is when I sling her over my shoulder like a sack of potatoes. It's great exercise! You should try it!
Posted by: Mary Tsao | August 25, 2006 12:07 AM
Oh, boo about the bellydance class! And I hear you on the toddler with disappearing armpits. Lila doess that every day. Every. Day. And then when I let go and walk away? She screams that she wants me to pick her up. So I try to pick her up. And she goes limp again.
Toddlers are insane.
I've been making my lunch at the same time as Lila's for preschool, and it's really helping.
Posted by: Kelly | August 25, 2006 2:59 AM
1) That's really bad news that you had to drop your bellydancing class... I've heard those are awesome.
2) That's really impressive that you are surviving and thriving without caffiene.... I think I might die without caffiene.
Posted by: Erin | August 25, 2006 7:18 PM
Yay for holding steady! That's awesome. I thought about you this morning, when I headed back to yoga for the first time in months.
And I'm familiar with the disappearing armpits, which happens quite frequently with my boneless child. She goes so limp that she nearly bends in half, the wrong way.
Posted by: mothergoosemouse | August 26, 2006 2:10 PM