Workout Wednesday

I missed last weeks workout Wednesday since we were in Disney so I am going to double up a bit.

The week before Easter I did my usual workouts of kickboxing and boot camp.  That Friday before at boot camp we were taken to the back parking lot to be tortured work out.  We each stood in a parking spot and were made to run sprints between the spot where we stood to the one in front of us for a minute.  We then rested for a minute.  We continued this for ten rounds.  As if that wasn't enough depending on how many sprints we did the instructor deducted the total amount from 150.  Whatever was remaining in my case 42 was how many burpees you had to do. Fun times!  The next day I woke up feeling achy but went to kickboxing anyways, hoping that I would sweat out whatever I may be getting.  Sunday was Easter and my usual rest day so I didn't do anything.

Monday we left for Disney and while I didn't actually work out we did walk A LOT! Walking the parks for hours while pushing a stroller and carrying a two year old while waiting in line should count for something.  We got back from Disney Thursday night.  I had every intention of going to boot camp that following Friday.  My body had other plans.  I woke up Friday feeling like death.  Obviously working out was not in the cards for me.  Saturday I felt better but still not 100% so I didn't push myself.  I wanted to rest and recuperate.  Sunday I did the same.  

This past Monday was my son's birthday and I obviously wasn't going to make it to workout at the gym.  Instead I went for a quick run.  Last night I jumped back in and went to boot camp.  It was all upper body and I am definitely feeling it today.  For thirty minutes we had to do a combination of wall balls, ball slams, kettle bell rows (lawn mower exercise) on each arm, and push ups.  We started at 10 reps and increased it by five each round.  I used a 10 pound ball for the wall balls and ball slams and a 15 pound kettle bell for the rows.  After not working out for a week I was proud of myself for getting up to 25 reps.  

Food wise I've done OK considering I was in Disney for four days.  Everything I ate the weekend of Easter was basically erased since I got sick from over doing it.  Disney I can't say that I did too bad except for our day at Epcot.  It was the Flower and Garden Show and they always have special food and drinks.  That was my worse day and I didn't do to to bad since the portions are pretty small.  When we returned and because I got sick again I has zero appetite. Thankfully I am back on track and doing better.  Last night we had a yummy turkey meatloaf. 

I want to try and get back to eating more at home.  I need to start planning my meals ahead.  Lets see how this new goal  goes.

Birthday Wrap Up

As I said yesterday was Jonathan's third birthday.  I can't believe he is three.  The last of my babies.  That brings on a whole other set of tears.  Lately, I have been getting small bouts of baby fever.  I day by myself with both kids usually cures me of that fever real quick though.

Last night we went to dinner with just the family, a friend of mine who has a little boy, and the hubby's best friend.  A small dinner ended up with 13 of us.  Since the Heat were playing last night we ended up at a local sports theme restaurant that had a million TVs for the hubby, his best friend, and my friend's husband could watch the game.  The kids could have cared less where we went as long as there would eventually be cake.  I take that back because as I pulled into the restaurant Jonathan very casually goes "This is my party?  That's it?" Where does this little three year old get these things!  He was quickly satisfied when I gave him a dinosaur balloon that he could walk.  I am sure the people of the restaurant who had my son walking up and down in front of them weren't too happy.  

Sorry for the bad pictures. 

I tried my best to keep last night low key since we spent a small fortune at Disney eating with the characters and going to the T-Rex restaurant.  I only had six balloons and didn't go to crazy with the goody bags for the kids.  I was however, that mom who brought themed plates so the kids could eat on them, cake plates, and little dinosaur activities to keep the kids busy.  Overall I am proud of my self.

So as I wrap up Jonathan's birthday I am already planning Madeline's who turns seven in four months.  She wants an actual party this year instead of going to Disney.  We have settled on a theme and location.  Lets just hope I don't go overboard with all the Pinterest ideas. It may be a little difficult because Madeline herself loves planning things (The apple doesn't fall far from the tree!) and already has a ton of her own ideas!  Wish me luck.

Weekend Round Up...

This weekend round up is more like a week long round up.  The week has been fun filled and now that I am back at work from vacation I am ready for another one.  Isn't that how it usually works?

Last week Saturday I threw my hubby a surprise dinner as a way to congratulate him for his acceptance to law school.  I had told him that we were getting together for my friends 30th birthday.  I was able to get all of his best friends who live close by and his two cousins to come.  Everyone met up at 7 at this local restaurant called the Royal Pig.  (If you live in the Fort Lauderdale area you try it.) When we walked up to the table he was completely surprised!  

Sunday was Easter and I was finally able to eat sweets.  We had brunch at my aunts house and my mom made an amazing french toast with french bread, nuts, and brown sugar.  I was in heaven!  My cousin had a ton of little projects for the kids to do so that they wouldn't be just watching TV all day.  One of the project was making a pink cake which I of course had to sample.  In the end all that found from the night before and Sunday caught up to me and I got very sick.  This has happened to me in the past when I over indulge I end up paying the price.  Thank goodness I made a quick recovery because the next day bright and early we were off to Disney.

We spent the next four days in Disney celebrating Jonathan's third birthday and Madeline's spring break.  The weather was good except for the last day which it was super hot.  So really nothing abnormal for Orlando.  We ate with the Characters at Hollywood Studios and went to a Dinosaur theme restaurant that had electronic Dinosaurs that moved and made noise. 

Friday I woke up and felt like I had been hit by a Mac Truck.  Madeline had a play date with one of her friends to get their nails done and I took the opportunity to get a much needed pedi.  Even that didn't help my cause.  I picked up a stomach virus that I blame on all the junk food I ate while in Disney.  Thankfully my in-laws had missed the kids and took them for me so they wouldn't catch what I had.  By Sunday when they got home I was feel much better and we went to breakfast then off to grab a few things for Jonathan's birthday.

Tonight we are going to dinner for the little guys birthday with the family and my good friend who has a little boy three months younger then Jonathan.  I cannot believe my little guy is three!  It seems just like yesterday that he was born.  He brings so much joy into our lives and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for him.  

Thursday Trends Jonathan's 2nd bday

This weeks trends are all about Jonathan.  His third birthday is this Monday. (I can't believe it's been three years!) 

Jonthan has been obessed with Dinasours this year.  When you ask him what time of birthday he wants he with out a doubt tells you a Dinasour Party!  As I go to the stores I have been gathering dinasour things to surprise him with on his special day.

Below are a few things that I was looking out for during my search.  No party is complete with out napkins,cups, and plates in the theme of choice.  Obviously I dinasour cake is in order.  I already picked up a shirt at Carter's with different dinasours but this one from Carter's with that says "Be Mighty" with the Tyrannosaurus Rex is pretty cute too. I also picked up this giant coloring pages the last time I was at Target.  I am also hoping to find him a stuff dinasour for him to sleep with. A pair of dinasour theme pajamas would be ideal and these footies are too cute.

While we were in Disney we would him to eat at a resturant that had electronic dinasours much like the Rain Forest Cafe but Dinosaur themed.  He was in heaven! 

 Since he is so young and isn't going to school  we decided to make this trip to Disney part of his birthday celebration.  Trying to keep it low key until he is in school.  Proud that I actually kept my word this time.

Jonathan's 2nd bday by alexandra-llanos on Polyvore

Weekend round Up

Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! I was sick for most of it. But thankfully I have made a quick recovery because as I write this we are in Disney! 

          Day one at Animal Kingdom

We have called it an early night for once because I had a rough night last night getting sick off and on and the hubby worked till late. While we aren't staying out late at the parks we are going to head over to the movies at the pool. A great feature the Disney hotels offer. 

So I leave you all now and will catch up later this week. Follow our adventures on my Instagram at alexandradanielle13. 

Thursday Trends: Disney

This weeks trends are Disney theme because  we are going to Disney, yes AGAIN!

We usually go for Madeline's spring break. It just so happens that Jonathan turns three the Monday we return so we are making this a Spring Break/Birthday Celebration.

We are staying on property again and since I booked it with enough time we were able to personalize our MagicBands. Madeline and I got pink, the Hubby got green, and Jonathan got blue. Except Jonathan could not wait till the trip and he took his out, left it on his bed, and our special puppy got a hold of it and ate it. So long story short a new one is on its way but wont get here in time. Which means Jonathan will be using his old gray one.

The Items below are a few things that we will be packing or I want to pick up before our trip.  Yes, the hubby and I have the shirts that say "I am your Mickey" and "I am your Minnie".  The children have their luggage that is Disney themed but I had to add this cute Mickey design suitcase on wheels. 

My shoe of choice for Disney are my Toms.  They are super comfortable and because I have a red pair go with all my Disney shirts.  What would be better to have Mickey/Minnie decorated Toms.  There is a shop in Downtown Disney that paints your Toms for you.  I may be stopping by to see if I can get a pair for the kids and I.

Every time we go to Disney I like to pick up a new shirt for the kids.  It comes out much cheaper if I get them before we get to the parks and this way the kids don't ask for clothing while we are there. Jonathan already has the Sulley T-Shirt that I picked up at Old Navy for our last trip so I have to swing by there by this weekend to pick up one more.    I saw this cute bow on Etsy.  It also doubles as a cheer bow which in my book is a double win!

Sunday we will be super busy with all our Easter project so I need to find sometime between now and then to pack since we leave bright and early Monday morning.  I am not sure who is more excited me or the kids?

Disney trip by alexandra-llanos featuring a crew neck t shirt

Workout Wednesday

Not much has changed this past week in regards to my workouts.  I'm finally 100% better from my pinched nerve, Thank God! 

 

I worked out six days last week if you count the 15 minutes on a treadmill last Friday.  I wasn't able to go to my usual Friday boot camp because I had a friends birthday dinner, but at least I did something right? Saturday although we went out drinking I still got up and went to do my kickboxing class.  It completely sucked.  Burpees with a stomach full of alcohol is not a good combination!  Yesterday I did a killer boot camp that focused on my arms.  I am definitely feeling it and I love it! 

 

I am going to try and work out every day this week since next week we will be in Disney and I doubt I am going to get a chance to workout.  Other then walking miles and miles around the parks.

 

Food wise I did my usual.  Other then the few drinks I had last Friday and half a meatball sub I think I did pretty good.  I always try to do the skinny Margaritas not only for the lower calories but also because they don't add so much sour mix which I am not a huge fan of.  We have been eating out a lot again and I want to get back into cooking at home.  When we go out to eat I usually have a salad with vinaigrette dressing and skip the break and appetizers. 

My yummy cafe con leche martini

 

Can't wait for Sunday to come so I can have sweets back in my life.  I wonder if now that they aren't forbidden will I even want them as much?