I love the fall. The weather is a lot cooler and crisp. Of course, our days here in the Philly/Wilmington area is in the 80s this week, but our nights are still pure fall weather.
Both DH and I are trying to exercise more and this weather is perfect for that. I swear once you get to be a certain age, just eating right doesn't cut it anymore. You lose all that muscle tone you used to have when you were younger. I would love to have DD's abs! It's not just that they are flat, but she's so active that they are so toned and muscular. So anyway, I took our dog for a two mile walk last night while DH was on our elliptical machine. When I was done, I went down to the basement to play "Be By Me" with him and I used the weights and then the elliptical machine. When we went upstairs, I did a few ab exercises. I really need to work on that area these days! They are totally out of use. I can't do nearly as many reps as I used to even a year ago. Bad Heather! Letting yourself go!
The always interesting conversations with Phoebe continue. At dinner last night, she asked me when I can be a stay at home mom. I told her I needed to work to help support us. Then she asked why Daddy can't just support us. We discussed that we need Mommy's salary and then she asked the big question, "How much do you make, Mommy?" For those of you who haven't had this happen, I'll tell you that I was prepared for this question by the little bit of parenting reading I have done. The answer is "Enough for us to live comfortably." Never discuss exact dollars. Kids can't understand it anyway and all they need to know is that their parents make enough to support the family.
The question about when I'll be a stay at home mom I did say "Maybe someday." But as I sit back and think about it, there are some perks to working outside the home that I like. I like my job and get a great feeling from producing something of worth. Phoebe asked me when I tucked her in last night what I did at work that day. Thankfully, it was something she could understand,
"I was redesigning our department's website."
"You can do that?! How do you do that?"
"You go to school to learn to do those things."
"Wow! That's cool."
The other thing that I like is dressing up for work. Kind of superficial, I know, but I just got a black Burberry trenchcoat for a fall/spring jacket and it makes me feel like a million dollars. Now tell me, if I didn't have to dress up for the office every day, I'd never get a chance to wear it.
The one perk of me not going to the office every day, is that I'd be able to get all the cleaning and errands done when Phoebe was at school and I think in a way I'd like the ability to do that. So if I ever work from home, can I do it in my D&G platform heels?
Both DH and I are trying to exercise more and this weather is perfect for that. I swear once you get to be a certain age, just eating right doesn't cut it anymore. You lose all that muscle tone you used to have when you were younger. I would love to have DD's abs! It's not just that they are flat, but she's so active that they are so toned and muscular. So anyway, I took our dog for a two mile walk last night while DH was on our elliptical machine. When I was done, I went down to the basement to play "Be By Me" with him and I used the weights and then the elliptical machine. When we went upstairs, I did a few ab exercises. I really need to work on that area these days! They are totally out of use. I can't do nearly as many reps as I used to even a year ago. Bad Heather! Letting yourself go!
The always interesting conversations with Phoebe continue. At dinner last night, she asked me when I can be a stay at home mom. I told her I needed to work to help support us. Then she asked why Daddy can't just support us. We discussed that we need Mommy's salary and then she asked the big question, "How much do you make, Mommy?" For those of you who haven't had this happen, I'll tell you that I was prepared for this question by the little bit of parenting reading I have done. The answer is "Enough for us to live comfortably." Never discuss exact dollars. Kids can't understand it anyway and all they need to know is that their parents make enough to support the family.
The question about when I'll be a stay at home mom I did say "Maybe someday." But as I sit back and think about it, there are some perks to working outside the home that I like. I like my job and get a great feeling from producing something of worth. Phoebe asked me when I tucked her in last night what I did at work that day. Thankfully, it was something she could understand,
"I was redesigning our department's website."
"You can do that?! How do you do that?"
"You go to school to learn to do those things."
"Wow! That's cool."
The other thing that I like is dressing up for work. Kind of superficial, I know, but I just got a black Burberry trenchcoat for a fall/spring jacket and it makes me feel like a million dollars. Now tell me, if I didn't have to dress up for the office every day, I'd never get a chance to wear it.
The one perk of me not going to the office every day, is that I'd be able to get all the cleaning and errands done when Phoebe was at school and I think in a way I'd like the ability to do that. So if I ever work from home, can I do it in my D&G platform heels?
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I also love fall. Even though the temps are still kinda high here in TX, I think I'm going to take the girls for their first neighborhood stroll today.
Good job on getting back into a workout routine; I SO need to do that but can't find the time or motivation. One day...
I have been letting myself go also. When we lived in old house we had a karate studio within a 5 minute drive and I did kick boxing 2x a week for a number of years. Then I began taking yoga during my lunch hour. I have totally slacked and I don't have anyplace convenient to our new house. I have gotten some yoga dvd's, but I find motivation difficult. I've been making myself do it atleast 2x a week (sigh).
When we finally finish our hard cider and if it tastes good, I'll gladly pass on some.
So cute about DD's questions. She is so inquisitive and I love that age. I will have to keep your tip in mind whenever I have a child!