Just When You Thought You Had It All Together

Got up and went to the gym for the 4th time this week! Even made myself a fresh smoothie (yum!). Signed in, dropped off my stuff in the locker room (I was already in my workout gear) threw on the headphones and hopped on the elliptical.

10 minutes into my workout, a middle aged, overly smiley gentleman tapped me on my shoulder. I pulled off my headphones and hear "I'm in a bit of an embarrassing situation".

(You think you know where this one's going right?)


Then it hits me. "I saw you come out of the men's locker room this morning." Wha-what?!?!

Yes. I full-on used the men's locker room to stash my stuff. Apparently, the stellar folks (who I really do like) at the Y thinks it is HILARIOUS to swap the locker rooms ever few days. (I knew that they switched it, but I thought it was just on the weekends!) I have no idea why they do this- but I guess I'll have to pay attention to the tiny desk sign as I walk in, and the GIANT red/blue women/men signs on the doors. How did I miss them?!?

So anyway, this very nice guy and I had a big laugh about it and I spent the rest of my workout enjoying the fact that no one can mistake me for a man (take that stupid kid who asked me if I was a boy or a girl when I was 7).

So please join me in singing your choice of either Aerosmiths' Dude (Looks Like A Lady) or Frankie Valli's Walk Like A Man in your heads for the rest of the day.

Dusting off my running shoes

15th - 18th - 20th - 22nd - 23rd - 25th - 26th. What do those dates have in common? They kicked off my new gym regimen this month!

I'm absolutely determined to get back in the fitness saddle - and my pre-baby jeans. It's been 3 months, I can't stand only having 4 pairs of pants that fit, and it is getting too cold for just dresses (heck, even the stockings aren't comfy on me yet).

So I'm taking full advantage of the first month free trial membership until my work has a good gym discount to offer me next month. I'm LOVING it so far - whether its a quick trip at lunch or getting up early before work... I haven't hated a minute of it yet!

I'm also contemplating doing a turkey-trot 5k. I can easily do a 5k on the elliptical, but haven't tried it running out in the open yet. Wish me luck!

Who Said Keywords Didn't Make Sense?

I was looking at the site traffic stats for this blog - and this had me laughing:

That's how people find this site?? Hello, that's my life: McNugget's Daddy (i.e. the husband), sitting on the couch, watching television. lol... complete sarcasm by the way... Actually when he DOES watch tv, he prefers the new Ikea chair he got for father's day - or is usually over his 'boyfriend's' house watching the game.

But I must mention our couch a lot... its really the most photographed item since it's always where we can find the dogs. Hmmm, maybe we really should get a prettier (and smaller) sofa since it's photographed so much! Also, I seriously loved TV when I was little- and am a little worried mcNugget is starting to like the 'pretty pictures' more than is good for a peanut like her...

I'm going to have to work on getting some new keywords.

"Falling" In Love

I LOVE fall. Seriously, we have a relationship. I may have gotten a bit hot and heavy with summer (heck, I was pregnant!) but Fall is my season. And here's why:

McNugget Mondays - Our Pumpkin is Getting so Big!

We had a great weekend with our baby-girl! We (accompanied by her Grandmomme) got her 3 month photos done at the mall, and then we visited the Disney store - where I have photographic proof she's cuter than any Disney character (don't tell me you wouldn't do this with your kid given the chance!)

Saturday night she rolled over in her sleep for the first time. Waking up on her stomach was quite a scare for her (and me!). I can't believe how much she's developing these days.

On Sunday, mcNugget, Daddy & I went to pick pumpkins for the first time! We also took her first hayride - our friend Steph (that's her centered in the second to last photo) lives on an awesome farm with Clydesdale horses and they do the hayrides at another farm every year. mcNugget's cheeks got a little sun/windburned, but otherwise we had a great family day together!

So excited for Halloween!!

Happy 3 Months Baby-Girl!

McNugget,

You are three months old today. You and I have spent the last 93 days together - learning about each other, smiling and sqealing when we see each other, and just getting to know our future 'partner in crime'. While your daddy is busy taking care of us, we snuggle on the couch and watch TV (including shows that I will never let you watch when you're old enough to view the tv as more than just flashing lights and sounds). At night I read you a story or two, and get you ready for bed, watching you - while you're taking in everything around you.

My favorite things are listening to you on the monitor as you wake up in the morning. It seriously is the best way to wake up, knowing that you're in the room next to me getting ready for another beautiful day. You are the most pleasant and beautiful baby - everyone says so. Even your horrible colds haven't gotten you down.

You're always ready to give us a smile when we talk to you and you realize that you recognize us. You're starting to expand your reach beyond just your tiny clenched fists, and are just now learning to grab on to things (like my hair and earrings and your blankets), and that physical interaction puts me over the moon. Your daddy helps you do your 'tummy time' nearly everyday, and we can see you getting stronger each week. I love giving you kisses which you open your mouth to feel. Your favorite things right now are 'naked time' after your diaper changes, sucking on your hand, and waking up after a good long nap. Taking photos of you is getting harder as you kick and move all over, but that challenge makes me laugh.

We are so very lucky to have you as a daughter; everyday you give us a gift by just being you. I am dreaming about our next three months together which will include a full new wardrobe for you - and many more adventures of Mommy & McNugget.

Love you always baby-girl. Hugs and open-mouth baby kisses from me to you.

Your Mama

McNugget Mondays - Its getting spooky 'round here

Tommorrow Macers will be 13 weeks old, and Wednesday she'll officially be 3 months! This week has been tough (with that cold that won't go away) - which just happens to sync with her new found love for putting her hands and clothes in her mouth. She's an absolute drooling monster.

We spent the weekend doing lots of laundry, enjoying the weather with walks, and halloween decorating. In the "spirit" of our upcoming first Halloween and the number 13 - Here's her best impression of our 'all-black' cat Tyrone - you can see him eerily eyeing us in the background below.

I also made her a tutu and her halloween costume... posts to come soon!

McNugget Mondays - Week 12

Tomorrow our little girl will be 12 weeks old, and this week was the biggest change yet - she was baptised! I'm waiting on all the great photos from my cousin, but here's one I like of her and her godparents from my own camera.

We had a lovely party at our house afterwards- with tons of fooding, family, and friends. The day was everything we wished it could be, and we are so very lucky to have so many people love us and McNugget and be there for her big day.

Friday Foodings- Breakfast!

Yum-o! I've been hooked on smoothies for breakfast. Strawberries on sale and almost black bananas, some yogurt and juice, ice to thicken it up. Seriously yummy, and better than the sugary cereals I was eating while I was preggers.