I know, I know, I haven't posted anything... I have had a busy couple of weeks- beginning with a computer crashing on me (what's up with that, mac???)
My son will be turning two at the end of this month. I cannot believe that he has been in my life for two years, yet, I have a hard time imagining what life was before I had him. I can honestly say that I had no idea what love was before I had him. Being a parent just completely changes your perspective on most of your life.
My son is basically the only family I have left. Last year, after he turned a year, I wanted to write him a letter telling him how much he meant to me, but I never got it done. SO, this year I have begun a book of sorts for him. I am going to tell him about my family, about me, about his life growing up so he has it when he is older. There is so much that I dn't know about my family, and I have noone to ask anymore. The nice thing about it is I can write when I can. It is also pretty amazing what I remember when I began writing. I start to remember smells and colors and little things. For example, my paternal grandmother had a blanket on her bed that was white, with little white pom-pom things on it. When I would nap (I was young- she died when I was 8) I would wake up with pom-pom imprints on my face...
I don't know if my son will want it, or if he will care, but at least he can know where he came from.
On another note, I have begun my MyGym training. I spent Monday at the gym shadowing the two others that were working. I will shadow again on Friday. I basically felt awkward and in the way. However, watching the kiddos was extremely cool. I got to see where my son is headed in his growth and I got to see where he came from. I know that I won't be in the gym much working with the kids, but I hope that I can every now and again. Kids are fun!
I also see why my son is so worn out after his MyGym class... I came home and PASSED OUT
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
The Redlands Daily Facts
Did you get your copy of the Redlands Daily Facts today? There is a lovely little article about My Gym... Check it out...
(unfortunately, their website does not update so often, and you cannot find the article online, YET.)
They also have an awsome special for March- sign up anytime in March, and get a FREE FREE FREE parent's night out!!! That's 3 hours of FREE FREEDOM!
(unfortunately, their website does not update so often, and you cannot find the article online, YET.)
They also have an awsome special for March- sign up anytime in March, and get a FREE FREE FREE parent's night out!!! That's 3 hours of FREE FREEDOM!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
A new month
Wow, Feb. just flew by... I supposed the fact that it is the shortest month in the year has a little something to do with it.
This month my son will turn two. He has already started practicing for the dreaded "terrible twos." Some of his favorite things to do-
1. scream (at the top of his very effective lungs) MINE! I think he learned this at either his babysitter or where I go to workout. Although there is a kid at his mommy and me Spanish class that picks on him, and steals everything from him telling him "mine."
2. Trying to smack my leg/hand when I tell him no. This gets time out (not effective at this point).
3. Going limp noodle and screaming at the top of his lungs (can you say, owww, my aching ears?)
I have read that the reason for the terrible two is that they are frustrated because they can think what they want, but do not have the verbal skills to get it across. I would have to say 99% of the time, I know what he wants... it is just he can't always have it. "No, peanut, you can't have the (insert something here) object. You will get hurt. No, peanut, you can't eat only bananas..."
That's why I love My Gym! I get to wear him out! He gets so tired from all the exercise, er, fun he gets that he is so tired he just wants to nap.
Now, I joke about wearing him out, but I do think one of the important things is to make sure he gets some time for fitness. Even at (almost) two, it is important. I was not raised on a couch, and my son won't be, either. So, luckily there is a place like My Gym where I can start him on those foundations. He thinks it is just plain fun. He also gets the much needed socialization with kids his own age that so many children with stay-at-home moms don't get. All for about 8 dollars an hour!
If you think you might be interested in trying out a free class give My Gym a call at (909) 307-3929, or check out the website at www.mygym.com, or check out the new YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/mygymredlands!
This month my son will turn two. He has already started practicing for the dreaded "terrible twos." Some of his favorite things to do-
1. scream (at the top of his very effective lungs) MINE! I think he learned this at either his babysitter or where I go to workout. Although there is a kid at his mommy and me Spanish class that picks on him, and steals everything from him telling him "mine."
2. Trying to smack my leg/hand when I tell him no. This gets time out (not effective at this point).
3. Going limp noodle and screaming at the top of his lungs (can you say, owww, my aching ears?)
I have read that the reason for the terrible two is that they are frustrated because they can think what they want, but do not have the verbal skills to get it across. I would have to say 99% of the time, I know what he wants... it is just he can't always have it. "No, peanut, you can't have the (insert something here) object. You will get hurt. No, peanut, you can't eat only bananas..."
That's why I love My Gym! I get to wear him out! He gets so tired from all the exercise, er, fun he gets that he is so tired he just wants to nap.
Now, I joke about wearing him out, but I do think one of the important things is to make sure he gets some time for fitness. Even at (almost) two, it is important. I was not raised on a couch, and my son won't be, either. So, luckily there is a place like My Gym where I can start him on those foundations. He thinks it is just plain fun. He also gets the much needed socialization with kids his own age that so many children with stay-at-home moms don't get. All for about 8 dollars an hour!
If you think you might be interested in trying out a free class give My Gym a call at (909) 307-3929, or check out the website at www.mygym.com, or check out the new YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/mygymredlands!
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