Thursday, December 17, 2009

Am I really a MOM???



I'm 31 years old and I have twins, so I'm a mom. But, I don't feel like a mom. When I think of a mom, I think of themed sweaters, Coldwater Creek and granny panties. I guess it's all in my head because none of my friends who are moms fit that description. They're all super cute cardis, JCrew, and thongs (OK, well since we have given birth, maybe just cute bikini undies). At the end of the day I am a mom. I absolutely love being a mom and I love the change it has brought to my life...the good change and the change I'm not used to yet.

Here are some reasons I DON'T feel like a mom:

I love bad (really bad) reality tv. I'm talking The Hills, Real Housewives of Atlanta (because the OC & NY aren't that bad, right?), the Bachelor/Bachelorette (except for this new one with the pilot...WTF?), Keeping up with the Kardashians and I could keep going.
I still have a strong urge to go out dancing with my girlfriends like we used to when we were 25, single and dancing on the bar. At what age would that just look creepy?
I LOVE Glee.
I still buy In Touch, US Weekly, OK and read Perez Hilton online. Sometimes I buy Time and Newsweek...promise.
I drink too much wine when I go out with my girlfriends. You know the kind of night where you go out as a sophisticated adult to a wine bar and choose your glass by the actual description, but by 9pm you'd drink it even if it came from a box.

Here are some reasons I DO feel like a mom:

I have a pact with my BFF (who has two beautiful little girls) to get our boobs done and tummy tucks when we turn 40.
When I hear the song "Do your ears hang low" I think of my boobs (hence boob job at 40)
The only time I go without a bra is in the shower.
I can get spit-up on without flinching.
If I'm changing my son's diaper and he starts to pee, I use my hand to block the pee.
I think it's cute when my daughter has a stinky fart.
Hearing myself or my husband talk baby talk doesn't make me cringe.
Seeing my babies smile can make me tear up.
Sometimes I want to wake my babies up just to hold them before I go to bed...but I don't because I want to sleep more!
I now understand the true meaning of unconditional love (I know, sappy)

I might be a mom, but I did promise my husband I would never wear a themed sweater!

Monday, December 14, 2009

Big Kid Seats



I've had these booster seats for Max and Tessa for a while, but just broke them out of the boxes today. I LOVE them! The babies are just four months (today!), so they are not ready for solid food, but these seats have backs that recline. I can't leave them in the bumbo seats on their own quite yet. They can only hang out in those seats for a few minutes with me right there. But, they really like sitting up. So, these seats are perfect. Because they are booster seats, I can put them right on the floor. I can strap them in, they can lean back and play with some toys and I don't have to stay right there. I'm very excited I figured this out today!

My Quotable Kid


I just saw this in the Paper Source (although you can order it from any book store) and thought it would make a great gift. It's My Quotable Kid, a journal that you can use to keep track of funny things your kids say. It has a place to pu other details too like age, place or pics. Very cute.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Bootylicious!



I got on it. A scale. You know, one of those big old doctor's office scales. Then, I moved the big scary black bar over and over and over until it finally leveled out at...one hundred and you need to start working out. My twins are just about four months old, so it's time for me to face the music. I have some baby weight to loose. Now, I had a healthy chest size pre-pregnancy and now I'm breastfeeding two babies. So, I could say that about 10 lbs is in my boobs, right???!! I swear it feels like 10 lbs!

Anyway, I headed over to the local YMCA and signed-up to slim down. Now, I wasn't one of those preggos that felt all glowy and alive with the sound of music working out every day. I was the preggo puking EVERY morning until 17 weeks and then I got so big (14 lbs of baby by the end) that I could almost tie my shoes. What I'm getting at is that this body hasn't moved faster than a brisk walk in a very long time.

But, I got myself pumped up, made a play list for my ipod, got two new sports bras (to wear at the same time...yeah I need two) and headed to the gym. I decided to start slow with a short run on the treadmill.

Here's where the title of my post comes in. Do you know the song Bootylicious by Destiny's Child? Do you remember the line "I don't think you're ready for this jelly?" Jelly. The word takes on a whole new meaning to me now and no, I was not ready for it. Within 10 seconds of running on the treadmill all I could feel was jiggling and a lot of it!!! Seriously, I don't know how the guy behind me didn't fall off his treadmill from laughter. Really, I'm not kidding...somehow a giant tub of jelly got attached to my ass and two more on my thighs.

I guess I was in denial about my jelly. Don't get me wrong, I lost quite a bit of baby weight right away from breastfeeding, but I still have a ways to go to feel comfortable with my body even though it is forever changed. But, the bottom line is I'm working on it and I'm going to embrace it as being bootylicious while I'm slowly shedding that jelly. And, yes, I do have the song on my playlist.

Now, if the treadmill could only take care of those tire tracks on my stomach!!!!!!!!!!

If you are a new mommy and need some workout motivation, here are some songs that keep me going. Do you have any good workout song suggestions for me?

Bootylicious - Destiny's Child
Empire State of Mind - Jay Z/Alicia Keyes
Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed Peas
I Got a Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Single Ladies - Beyonce
Cowboy Casanova - Carrie Underwood
Evacuate the Dance Floor - Casada

Sunday, December 6, 2009

YOU Having a Baby


If you are a fan of Dr. Oz, he has a new book out for preggos...YOU Having a Baby

Etsy Kids





I've been a fan of Etsy for quite a while, but I just recently realized they have an Etsy Kids site. Check it out for unique homemade gifts.