Weekend Round Ups

I have totally been MIA for the past two weeks.  My life seems to finally getting back to normal which for me doesn't say much.  

My mom is finally on the road to recovery.  I few weeks ago I posted that I was thankful for our health because she was finally getting better.  Well last week we found out that her infection was coming back and she needed to go on a stronger antibiotic.  It seems to be doing its job and she was able to go back to work for the first time in a month!

I did my best to stay away from the stores since it was tax free weekend here in Florida.  I ran to the stores and did all my school supplies shopping Friday during lunch to avoid the crowds.  That night Madeline tried a class at the cheerleading facility her team has been doing their stunt camps and absolutely loved it.  Such a difference from the other facility she was going to in the off season.  

After cheer, the hubby and I went to dinner with some good friends of ours.  I am taking advantage of every second I get with him because school starts in two weeks for him.  I am thrilled beyond belief for him that he is going to have this amazing opportunity but we are definitely going to miss him.  Before we know it he will be graduating and taking the bar.  

This past weekend I had NO sports related events! My last for the next month and a half.  Since we didn't have any schedule to we really just took our time this weekend getting out of the house.  

Just got the news cheer is cancelled so I am off to dinner with the family and then to work out.  Hope everyone has a good week.

Friday Favorites

I am so happy this week is over.  Make that these two weeks are over.  It has been pretty hectic in our household.

I am very thankful for the fact that my mom is finally on the road to recovery.  I can't tell you how frustrating it is to seek medical attention and be lead down the wrong path and left wondering in circles.  We finally sought out the right doctors and she is healing quickly.

My best friend is in town this week and having her here will be a welcomed distraction.  Nothing cures a bad day like time with your best friend to laugh and enjoy ones company.

Madeline is done with her academic camp.  I spoke with her teachers and she is doing great! She is reading is on tract and even a bit ahead of where she should be.  In math she is ahead almost a whole year!  (I wouldn't be a mom if I didn't brag a little.)

We have yet another busy weekend ahead but I must say it takes out the guess work of what I should do with the kids all weekend long.  It is so terribly hot out (today I heard it was going to be 98 degrees) that being at the park is almost impossible.  

Jonathan is officially potty trained!! I can't thank the Lord enough for this one.  While it is still a heck of a lot of work since he hasn't mastered holding it for a long period of time so when he has to go-he HAS to go!  We are still using pull-ups at night just in case since he tends to not wake up at night but hey I'll take one pull up a day any time. 

Finally next week we are heading off to our home away from home..Disney World.  I probably will be MIA again as of next week so I figured I get a jump start on the excitement.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Work Out Wednesday

My work outs have been basically nonexistent for the past week.  Unfortunately my mom as in the hospital and I would spend my afternoon/nights there with her.  Add to that my daughter's cheerleading schedule and it doesn't leave me much time for anything else.

Thankfully the other cheer moms like to work out as well and we either walk/jog while the girls practice and do some other little exercises.   For example this past weekend while we had four hours worth of stunt camp one of the moms had us doing squats.  She was doing one of those squat challenges and we all joined in.  Let me tell you a week off of working out and doing 225 squats off that bat will leave you very sore.  

Monday I walked with one of the moms and did 240 squats (same mom and on her final day of the squat challenge.)  I also started an ab challenge of which I am on day three.  So she joined me on Monday and helped me add things to the workout since it is still in its easy stage.

Last night was the first time I was actually able to go to my gym.  I did bootcamp and it felt amazing.  We did a minute worth of ball slams with the medicine ball of your choice.  I grabbed a ten pound one since I had been gone for a week.  After a minute of ball slams we had to do sprints back and forth for 30 seconds.  In between each round was a ten second break.  We did that 15 times.  Not a bad way to get back into the game.  To bad tonight we have cheer and I wont be able to go.

Food wise I can't say to much except I probably am over doing on the portion control.  I probably should only have one side of sweet potatoes a week rather then two.  

Lets hope I can get back to a better routine here shortly.  Have a good Wednesday everyone! 

Thursday Trends: Bathing Suits galore

Tomorrow is the fourth and if Florida weather permits (and children) I will be near
a body of water with a drink in hand.  Which means I am in need of a bathing suit
that is red white and blue.  I'm pretty sure I have pieces that I can mix and
match but as with everything else I have a little problem with bathing suits.

Whenever Victoria's Secret has its semi-annual sale I stock up on pieces I can
mix and match.  Then of course there is target that always has a cute selection of
bathing suits.  They just happen to be right when I walk in so I can't help but
wonder over and look.

What I am in need of are some cute cover-ups and the one below doesn't
disappoint.  Add a cute pair of flip flops and I'm good to go tomorrow and
for the rest of the summer.

Bathing suits galore by alexandra-llanos featuring a beach wear

Workout Wednesdays

The past few weeks have sucked because I haven't been able to work out like I usually do.  Now that I am finally getting back into the swing of things Madeline's cheerleading schedule picks up.

 Last week I was able to work out three times.  Kickboxing which is never actually easy really kicked my butt.  I also tried a boxing class which was a lot of fun.  It is exactly like my kickboxing but without the kicking.  I liked it a lot because it was all arms which is one of my problem areas.  Last night I was able to do a boot camp class which like last week whipped the floor with me.  At the end of it I laid on the concrete and it actually felt comfortable.  Last week was a repeat of a work out we have done before.  We ran one minute worth of sprints back and forth for ten minutes with a minute rest in between.  Then we deducted the amount of sprints from 200 and whatever number you were left with was how many burpees you had to do. I was left with 89!  Let me tell you after a week off from working out 89 burpees suck ass!  

Last night we had to do suicides once that was completed 5 ball slams, and a burpee.  As if I wasn't still sore from kickboxing on Monday I am barely able to walk but it feels amazing.  Since cheer is starting again I happened to find a boot camp that is offered at the park where my daughter practices.  I am going to give them a call and see what it is all about and if its priced reasonable.  Hopefully it is something I can do instead.  

Food wise I have been doing good.  Nothing crazy.  Although at Madeline's season kick off party I did enjoy some a lot of the spinach artichoke dip with pita chips.  I really need it out of my house ASAP.

Hope everyone is having a good Hump Day.  Its even better since this is a short week and there is only one day left of the work weeks.

Weekend Round Up

Happy Monday everyone!  I can't believe tomorrow is already July.  I swear it was June first just the other day.  I am not ready for August.  August means the end of summer, the start of school, the start of school AND cheer simultaneously, my baby girl getting a year older, and loosing my hubby to law school.  

This weekend was pretty crazy.  It was one of those weekends that I needed to have a least two of me. Friday was rather relaxing.  I went to grab dinner with one of my girlfriends at the Cheese Course.  If you haven't been it is a really nice place to go to grab a light bite and a yummy glass of wine.  

Saturday I was up early, worked out, ran home to get the kids ready before I went to get my nails done.  I had planned on taking the kids to a local farm where you can pick strawberries.  Everyone was thrilled with this idea.  So we packed into the car and headed to the farm to only find out the farm is closed during the summer and wont open until September! Who would have thought.  I would think I farm would be open during the summer so that locals could have fresh fruit. We ended up running errands and going to lunch before all the afternoon storms hit.

(Ready for the World Cup and the fourth)

Sunday was a completely different story.  We had Jonathan's first soccer game and Madeline had her season kick off bash for cheer.   We signed him up with I9 Sports since I really wanted to see if he actually likes it before we sign him up a team with a longer season.  I got Jonathan all set up on the field (which thank god is actually an indoor gym) and then ran to drop off stuff for the party at the party site.  Ran back in time to watch his game for a bit and then headed back to the party.  The hubby was kind enough to get the cake for me at a Publix that was completely out of the way.  (I didn't think that one through)  Once at the party and all the set up was done I was actually able to enjoy myself.  Although I felt like every other second I was in the bathroom with Jonathan. Oh and did I mention we are potty-training too! Overall we had a great time and the weather cooperated with us.  We left the party around three-thirty and that is when the skies decided to open up.  

(Post game)

(Our cupcake cake from Publix)

It's Monday again but thankfully it is a short week.  Hope everyone has a wonderful week.  

Friday Favorites

I survived another work week! Always have to be grateful for that. 

This week I am happy that I am finally out of pain!  Haven't really posted on Wednesdays about my workouts since I haven't been able to do much.  I finally got the go ahead from my new chiropractor to start working out again.  I am easing my way back in to my full schedule.

Like I said Monday I am officially done with school.  It is kinda crazy to think that I am completely done.  I'm used to taking a few weeks off and starting back up, but this is the real deal.  NO MORE SCHOOL.  

My little man is starting soccer this weekend.  I can't wait to see him all decked out in his gear.  While I'm thrilled that he is finally able to play a sport and be active like his sister I am not thrilled to loose my one day to sleep in.  So is the life of a mom!

The hubby and I booked our hotel and finalized our plans for my friends wedding in Nashville.  I have never been and I am beyond excited to go.  If anyone has any recommendations to do while there I would love to hear.

This week was a big week for trip planning actually.  I caved in and booked a trip to Disney for next month.  I am not looking forward to that heat but when your kids sigh and say "I guess I'll watch this Disney movie because it reminds me of our family time in Disney" what else can you do.  I also booked my trip for second annual mom's weekend with my wonderful group of friends.  We go away to an all inclusive resort for the weekend.  Just us moms.  It is absolutely amazing and I am counting down the hours and minutes until then.

Hope everyone had a great week and an even better weekend.