I am very petite girl so that led me to shy away from doing sports at my school. Mom told me that she played volleybal in school so that inspired me because she is very small like me and maybe I can do it too. My Dad is also good with it so maybe, just maybe, I will be good at it too. That's the reason why I signed up for the volleyball team at my school. We will see how it goes.
We started practicing last week. Our first practice was Thursday after school. it was an hour and a half which I am so surprised because I enjoyed it. Just being with my friends is enjoyable.
The second practice was this weekend. My family watched during our practice and I was very nervous. Luckily, I hit a ball over the net I which I am surprise (again), phew! I think I need to start believing in my capability ha ha ha. Anyway, I can't wait till next practice. Meanwhile, I practice with Mom and Dad because they bought me a ball last year. I would like to be good at this since it is the only sport I am trying.
We will be transitioning into a big change this year so traveling is not in our list. We might just bring the kids somewhere near in our local area so they can have fun but we won't be doing far distance travel, that's for sure.
These photos were taken from our summer getaway last year. We went to Hershey Park where the kids had a blast. I am so glad that they are big enough to go on rides but I still worry when I can't see them anymore when they go up and get ready to go down. With so many crazy things happening in this world, you can't help but worry.
I always say a prayer when they are out of my sight that they will be safe. Most of the times, my husband would go with them but he runs out of gas too sometimes and we let the kids go on their own. It is good to give them the sense of freedom and make them feel like they are adult. You still have to tell them the dos and don'ts when it comes to dealing with strangers and I am glad that they understand that part.
When it comes to water, kids does not feel cold. The adrenaline that they have is enough to warm their body up, no matter how long they stay in the water.Hopefully we could bring the kids somewhere fun again this year even just in the local areas.
Being a mother is the best thing in the world. When the midwife puts your baby into your arms, there is no better feeling. And then, when they grow up, you can sit at home playing board games and bonding as a family. Ask any mom, and they would categorically say that the benefits outweigh the negatives.
The one thing that most moms don’t like, however, is the weight gain. After you give birth, you are not in the best physical shape. That is understandable because you have been eating for two for the past nine months. But, now that the baby is here, you want to shed the weight and get back to your usual size. And, it is a realistic goal if you put in the effort. It is by no means easy, plus it’s worth pointing out that you might prefer to concentrate on other things. But, if you’re ready to try, here are a few tips that can make all the difference.
Get Started While You Are Pregnant
Because you’re a pregnant woman, there are some things that you can’t do because of your condition. In fact, there are so things that you shouldn’t do outright. But, that doesn’t mean that you have to be a couch potato. Yes, it is uncomfortable. However, if you let yourself sit in front of the TV all day, you are going to pile on the pounds. Remember that the more you put on while you are pregnant, the more you have to lose afterward. Stick to walking and gentle forms of exercise that keep the blood pumping, but that don’t put too much strain on your body. Also, don’t eat whatever you want because you are ‘eating for two’. Of course you should indulge, but you shouldn’t do it all of the time.
Natural Weight Loss
As soon as you give birth, you lose around 11-14lbs. In total, that is up to a stone in weight that you will lose automatically. Plus, there are other natural weight losses that you can count on to help you shed the load. Breastfeeding, for example, burns up to 800 calories a day. If you are a mom that wants to breastfeed, you will see the benefits on the scales. Not to mention that studies show breastfeeding is good for the baby. Don’t forget that holding the baby is like a form of weight training. As you can see, there is no need to rush back to the gym – motherhood does it for you!
Eat Healthily
After giving in to your cravings for the past nine months, you will be in an eating routine. That is to say, you will carry on eating like you did while you were with child. For obvious reasons, that isn’t the best course of action if you are trying to lose weight. Instead, you need to eat a healthy, balanced diet now that you have given birth. Try and get out of the routine of eating junk and passing it off as okay because of your pregnancy. Don’t be afraid to treat yourself, but keep them to a minimum for the best results.
But Don’t Diet
Your body isn’t ready for any big changes because it has just gone through the biggest change that any women can experience. A diet is only going to make you feel worse and affect your health. The trick is to eat healthily without going on a diet. That means you should cut out anything because you might need them to recuperate. However, you should try and cut down where possible. After all, overindulging isn’t good for anyone. Also, keep the exercise to a minimum for now. In the future, you will be able to exercise until your heart's content. But for now, it isn’t a good idea.
Try Organic Methods
Organic weight loss remedies are also a good option because they aren’t hazardous to your health. As a rule, anything that comes straight from the ground is good for your body. Plus, you don’t have to stop eating for these natural remedies to work. All you have to do is add them to your diet and watch them work their magic. One great remedy is to drink green tea. Green tea is full of antioxidants that help burn fat when you consume it in your diet. For more information on organic weight loss remedies, take a look at http://www.top10homeremedies.com.
Get Plenty Of Rest
Talking of organic weight loss methods, the best is sleep. Sleep is when your body gets time to recuperate after a long hard day. In your case, it’s the time it gets to recuperate after a long couple of months. The strain of pregnancy is huge, which is why you need to get your rest. Only when you get a prolonged period of sleep can you start to tackle your weight loss issue. Plus, sleep makes you more energetic and boosts your mindset. Moms that are driven to succeed will succeed. One basic step you can take is to change your mattress. Your mattress might be preventing you from getting to sleep because it might not provide the right level of comfort. If you need inspiration, http://www.boydwaterbeds.com/King-Size-Waterbeds.php is a great place to start. Alternatively, you could go to bed earlier and make sure you get your eight hours every night.
Start Exercising
After four to six weeks, your body should be ready to get back into the swing of normal life. You should start off small and work your way back to the level that you were at before you got pregnant. Although you might be ready to work out, you are susceptible to doing too much too soon. Plus, you will be out of shape thanks to the nine months off with hardly any exercise. Walking is a great option because it isn’t too demanding, plus it burns off fat. Lots of workout regimes don’t burn off fat – they burn off carbohydrate. Walking burns fat because it uses oxygen instead of carbs.
Have Sex
Another great option is to jump into the sack! On average, having sex burns a couple of hundred of calories each time, which is a lot of calories. The biggest benefit, though, has to be that you enjoy having sex. The worst thing about exercise is that it is boring and not pleasurable. Sex, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. As long as you are ready, it is a good option to get the blood pumping and hit your target weight.
Make Friends
Losing weight is always easier if you aren’t doing it alone. When you do it alone, you don’t have the same sense of responsibility. Most people are not bothered about letting themselves down because they don’t think it’s a big deal. Letting someone else do, however, is a big deal. They are relying on you to help them through the process, so you need to stand up and be counted. All you need to do is find a group of people that are in your situation such as new mothers. A group of mothers might also have a wealth of wisdom that they can share with you to help you get back to full fitness. Moms on their second child will know more than you because they have been through the experience.
Take It Slow
The most important thing to remember is that it’s not going to happen overnight. In fact, losing weight after pregnancy will take more time than if you hadn’t been pregnant in the first place. The reason is that you need to take it slow because of the trauma your body has experienced. Trauma might seem like a strong word, but it is a traumatic experience for your body. Think of your goals as long-term targets that you will achieve over a longer period. Forget about getting back into shape within a few weeks and concentrate on months instead. Some moms even take up to a year to hit their target. Don’t let the process get you down because it’s a marathon, not a sprint.
Ask For Help
There is nothing wrong with asking for help. From time to time, everyone needs the help or advice of someone else. And, it is more reason to ask for a consultation if that person is a specialist. Your first port of call is the doctors. You will probably see the doctor on regular occasions, so don’t be afraid to ask them questions while you have their attention. If they can’t help you, they might refer you to a specialist such as a dietician. A dietician will walk you through everything you need to consume to start losing weight. Also, a personal trainer is a good idea because they can focus your regime to your needs.
Putting on a few pounds is all part of giving birth. Don’t worry –with these tips, that baby weight won’t be around for much longer.
On February 16th, the wrestling expo was finally pushed through after few rescheduling because of the snow. I couldn't be more excited to see our son do what he have learned during the 8-week free wrestling training at Madonna High. We are really grateful that the Wrestling team at Madonna High offered this course for free to the children from the St. Joseph and St. Paul catholic schools.
We almost missed it too because we did not received the call from the school, we thought it was cancelled again. I am glad that one of the Moms have texted me and told me that the match up will be that night.
Anyway, the students collects some donations from the guests. Until now, I am still surprised that they don't charge parents for them, that is so nice of them to spend their free time to impart what their skills in wrestling to the little kids.
My son wasn't 100% healed from the sickness that he got from that weak so he was not h 100% himself but he was excited for this expo that he did not mind going and showing us what he have learned.
The Wrestling team even provided each kid a shirt which is really nice considering that they rendered their services for free.
They warmed up after they gathered up in the middle of the gym. The event was held at Bill Barret Gym - Madonna High campus. That was our first time there and glad we were able to attend as this will be the kids future high school.
Our son was matched up with one of his classmates which I thought was an advantage and a disadvantage at the same time. It was an advantage because we know who he is going up against but it was also a disadvantage because they did not want to hurt each other so they were very gentle with other like they were scared to attack lol.
IT was a friendly competition and it was fun to watch. I had fun watching other parents who were really going into it like it was a real fight and they were screaming and telling their kids what to do.
EJ won the match up. He scored 27 while his opponent got 12. He was very proud and we were too. He told his Dad that his win was his birthday gift for him since it was my husband's birthday the next day. I thought that was nice of him to say that to his Dad.
I don't know why, it was just a friendly competition but I was so nervous for him. I don't think I would be able to watch him when he is all grown up and doing this kind of sports lol. Then again, I am always nervous when they have to perform, it's just typical of me. Below are the short clips I recorded in the camera.
Once a year, Catholic schools celebrate the Catholic school week. This year's theme is "Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and Service." They have activities from Monday to Friday last week. Monday was Student Day. The students have free dress (no uniform-day) which kids love because they always wear uniform everyday so they enjoy free dress day. Aside from that, they also had free HOT lunch, which I totally forgot so I packed my kids their own lunches lol. They also have Ice cream sundaes so it's a total treat for the students.
Tuesday was the Open House day. Friends and family can come to school and sit in the classroom and see how teachers and kids interact.
This year, I love that all the teachers include the parents in their classroom activities. We were part of the discussion, games, and lecture. You know how that goes when you get ambushed with questions that you haven't heard for a long time lol.
We enjoyed hearing the kids sing as well. We attended their music class and the kids were really into it.
My son was so stuffy that day but he chose to go because he did not want to miss the fun in school.
After attending our daughter science class, we went to the computer where they each students did a presentation of what they think about the school, the teachers, and all other things. Most of them have a great sense of humor in the presentation they did. I wish we had computer class back when I was a kid, it would have been nice.
Next was the Math class. The teacher encourage the parents to team up with their child to do a problem on the board, I thought that was nice too.
So glad to see our children enjoying their elements in school.
The one thing I love about the school is the camaraderie between the parents, the school employees and teachers, and the students. That's one big advantage when the school is a small community, everybody knows everybody.
On Wednesday, there was a mass attended by all including parents , friends and family. Thursday was Teacher's day, children got the chance to bring a little something for their teachers.
The most fun part for the kids is the last day. They get to dress up in 50's style. My daughter wore the poodle skirt and shirt that she had a couple of years ago and our son mimic the outfit in the movie Grease.
We bought him a pleather (plastic leather) jacket at Sears. To complete the look, he wore a pair of sunglasses.
It was a fun day to wrapped the whole week of celebration. Shadow Shots
