Life in the Red Brick House

Friday, January 16, 2009

Veggie World

So I have been going to the gym for about 7 months now post that whole baby birthing thing. While the benefits of exercise are great it is also a great break everyday. Two hours to just focus on me. Plus a bunch of my friends go to the same gym. I always see at least 3 people I know and I have taken to attending some of the classes with my buds. And let me tell you these fellow mommies are STRONG- They can run forever and then lift a million pounds over their heads... while lunging... repeatedly! So I have decided to focus more on becoming strong, powerful, and healthy. SO in the spirit of this resolution I am going vegetarian. Just for one week. Note: I said vegetarian NOT vegan, I'll still use eggs (sparingly), milk and cheese but good bye meaty meat! Wish me luck and let me know about any yummy meatless recipes you may have! Plus do you think it is cheating to eat fish? I haven't decided yet on that one.

Emancipation Proclamation

Dear Mom,
As you may know I am turning 10 months old in four days and there are some things we must discuss.
1. No matter how hard you try to trick me I will NOT be fed by any other hand but my own. I will persist in spitting out whatever food you or Dad may manage to get into my mouth. Obviously, if it tastes good I may then stick it back into my mouth but note, I am in control of all food consumption.
2. I have decided that I am too big for my car seat. That is why I flail and try to roll on my tummy when you strap me in. I will continue to do this until you admit defeat.
3. I have recently developed a softer side to my nature and if I see or hear another baby cry I will immediate join in with a death shriek. Solidarity people, solidarity.
4. I am through with baths and ready for big people showers. Until you contend this point I will continue to stand in the tub and cry if you try to sit me down.
5. Mom, there is no need for a high chair. I prefer to have yummy crunchies scattered about the living room floor. This way I can eat at my leisure and there is a satisfying crunching sound if I happen to crush a random cheerio on my travels about the room.
That's all for now.
Love,
Grace (formerly known as Baby Grace)

Thursday, January 8, 2009

74 degrees and loving it!

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

It recently dawned on me that Grace will be a year old in three months. Consequently I can no longer give myself the "I've just had a baby" weight excuse. Which led me to the agony of last Friday. Naively I decided some weight lifting could be added to my normal gym routine. So with eager anticipation I headed to a body pump class, an hour long body pump class of death. I would have been sore just from normal squats and lunges but throw in a giant bar of weights and destruction is inevitable. I was waddling around for the next two days in an effort to stop the tiniest movement of my thighs. I was still so sore on Monday I only ran for 20 minutes and had to walk the other 20. But I will prevail and I will conquer that body pump class. I am forcing myself to go again. A perky older gal in the class promised me I would quickly become addicted to body pump. I think she saw the look of despairing defeat on my face and was throwing some hope my way. On the bright side my upper body was fine. I guess lugging around a 20 lb baby has some perks.

In other news Grace has developed a love for the grossest food on earth. But an entire blog will need to be dedicated to the nast I am currently dealing with. And perhaps pictures, brace yourself.

"Mom, why can't I grab this?" or The Corruption of Baby Grace Begins

Friday, January 2, 2009

2 Years

In Chicago Neil and I celebrated our 2 year wedding anniversary. And Neil planned the best surprise- he had the bakery that made our delicious wedding cake make me a mini cake. It was so delicious! Yummy Yummy!