Apparently I love walking . . . who knew?
I was surprised to find this out about myself.
I don't like to "work out" . . . . or "exercise" . . .
I've joined a few gyms with good intentions, only to cancel them a few months later . . .
But I have just recently found that I don't mind walking so much!
Tuesday morning I went for a walk with a friend and our babies in strollers and . . . I enjoyed it . . .
So today, I got up . . . strapped JT into the stroller and off we went . . .
We talked (well, I did most of the talking) and we walked . . . for about 45 minutes . . . and I'm looking forward to doing it again!
And it was a great way to start the day! I'm feeling charged up and ready to go!
Let's just forget that I had a chocolate chip cookie for breakfast . . . I mean after walking for 45 minutes . . . I was allowed a reward, right?
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
His eyes
Last night I was holding my baby . . . my sweet, sweet baby
He didn't want to fall asleep . . . too much going on with Daddy and Mommy talking
I just rocked him back and forth and patted him on the back until he calmed down . . . and I was amazed that all he wanted was his Mama's attention all to himself
Then we layed down, me on my back and my son on my chest (on his tummy) . . . so snuggly and happy . . .
I looked down at him and he stared at me . . . with these "grown-up" eyes . . . he aged years in a second and I felt like I was looking into the eyes of a toddler . . .
His eyes shifted up, down, left, right . . . all over . . . as if he was studying my face . . . and I just soaked in the warmth of his look . . . he has already mastered the "melt your heart with one look" look . . . at only a few months old . . . he's gonna be trouble I can tell already . . . .
We were both locked into this embrace and looking at each other . . time stood still . . all was quiet . . . it was only me and him in the universe . . .
He looked so wise, so knowing, so happy . . . I half expected him to say "I love you Mama" . . . instead I got a baby babble of coos . . . music to my ears . . .
I knew right then, right there . . . he loves me and I love him . . . I've known that for a while, but there was something magic about this look about this moment in time . . . someone sewed our hearts together and we both just felt it at the same time . . . .
I love you baby . . . forever and ever . . . . no matter what . . . I will love you through the good, the bad, the hard, the sad, all of it . . .
And you will always know that you are loved by me . . . . your Mommy . . .
He didn't want to fall asleep . . . too much going on with Daddy and Mommy talking
I just rocked him back and forth and patted him on the back until he calmed down . . . and I was amazed that all he wanted was his Mama's attention all to himself
Then we layed down, me on my back and my son on my chest (on his tummy) . . . so snuggly and happy . . .
I looked down at him and he stared at me . . . with these "grown-up" eyes . . . he aged years in a second and I felt like I was looking into the eyes of a toddler . . .
His eyes shifted up, down, left, right . . . all over . . . as if he was studying my face . . . and I just soaked in the warmth of his look . . . he has already mastered the "melt your heart with one look" look . . . at only a few months old . . . he's gonna be trouble I can tell already . . . .
We were both locked into this embrace and looking at each other . . time stood still . . all was quiet . . . it was only me and him in the universe . . .
He looked so wise, so knowing, so happy . . . I half expected him to say "I love you Mama" . . . instead I got a baby babble of coos . . . music to my ears . . .
I knew right then, right there . . . he loves me and I love him . . . I've known that for a while, but there was something magic about this look about this moment in time . . . someone sewed our hearts together and we both just felt it at the same time . . . .
I love you baby . . . forever and ever . . . . no matter what . . . I will love you through the good, the bad, the hard, the sad, all of it . . .
And you will always know that you are loved by me . . . . your Mommy . . .
Monday, October 27, 2008
"You Don't Know Jaques"
I love this new OPI nail polish.
Yesterday I went to get a pedicure and a manicure . . . it was the first time in a long time. I usually get clear nail polish, you know, very practical. But not this time! I decided to go a little crazy and get this pretty brown polish . . . I had seen it on "Mindless Junque" here . . . and I thought "why not?"
Also, OPI is tre cool, who thinks of these names?! "I'm India Mood for Love" or "Yoga-ta Get This Blue" or "Churry Up Don't Be Late". How fabulous is that?!?! So I guess I have to add to my "dream jobs" list . . . #1 is Ben & Jerry's ice cream taster (for obvious reasons), #2 Secret Shopper (get paid to shop!?!) . . . . #17 OPI nail polish namer . . now to get my resume together, hmmm . . .
As she was painting my nails, I could see I made the right decision . . .
While writing something down for work (yuck) I found myself staring at this beautiful (and quite tan I might add) hand with beautifully manicured and pretty painted nails . . . and it was my hand, my nails! This is huge! I'll admit, I'm a recovering nail biter . . . I've been one year "non-biting", thank you very much!
I feel like I've taken a step into fashion and I like it *gasp* . . . . a lot *double gasp*! Next thing you know I'm be wearing Manola Blahnik's . . . . or maybe not, high heels really do a number on my back . . . but you know what I mean!!!
It's amazing what a little change can do for you (or me!)
Yesterday I went to get a pedicure and a manicure . . . it was the first time in a long time. I usually get clear nail polish, you know, very practical. But not this time! I decided to go a little crazy and get this pretty brown polish . . . I had seen it on "Mindless Junque" here . . . and I thought "why not?"
Also, OPI is tre cool, who thinks of these names?! "I'm India Mood for Love" or "Yoga-ta Get This Blue" or "Churry Up Don't Be Late". How fabulous is that?!?! So I guess I have to add to my "dream jobs" list . . . #1 is Ben & Jerry's ice cream taster (for obvious reasons), #2 Secret Shopper (get paid to shop!?!) . . . . #17 OPI nail polish namer . . now to get my resume together, hmmm . . .
As she was painting my nails, I could see I made the right decision . . .
While writing something down for work (yuck) I found myself staring at this beautiful (and quite tan I might add) hand with beautifully manicured and pretty painted nails . . . and it was my hand, my nails! This is huge! I'll admit, I'm a recovering nail biter . . . I've been one year "non-biting", thank you very much!
I feel like I've taken a step into fashion and I like it *gasp* . . . . a lot *double gasp*! Next thing you know I'm be wearing Manola Blahnik's . . . . or maybe not, high heels really do a number on my back . . . but you know what I mean!!!
It's amazing what a little change can do for you (or me!)
Sunday, October 26, 2008
100 things I love
I love . . . (and not necessarily in this order)
1. my husband
2. my son
3. my family
4. my best friend KH
5. my dog
6. new clothes
7. a great haircut
8. a warm and comfy bed
9. the nick-names my HB has for me
10. chocolate
11. getting a pedicure
12. getting a manicure
13. getting a massage . . . oh do I need one of those!
14. shopping
15. eating really great food
16. my mother-in-law
17. a hot shower
18. being a mommy
19. my friends
20. sunsets
21. ice cream
22. McDonald's fries
23. swimming
24. the beach
25. an ice cold beer
26. a nice glass of wine
27. caffeine free diet coke
28. the number 28 . . . it's my lucky number
29. the way my son smells
30. the way chocolate chip cookies smell as they cook
31. the excitement of Christmas morning
32. the look of happiness on someones face
33. the way the keyboard sounds when you type on it
34. the color blue (any shade)
35. my gap blue jeans and the way they make me look
36. reading a good book
37. non-fiction (the truth is usually stranger than fiction)
38. reading blogs and my bloggie friends
39. being a blog lurker . . . I'm coming out though
40. the show Jon & Kate plus 8 . . .
41. . . . and all the controversy there is with that show
42. when i look pulled together
43. when someone asks for my id when purchasing liquor/beer
44. being in control
45. having things go my way
46. when people come to me for advice
47. when i have to ask for advice myself
48. the word proud, especially if it's used towards me
49. puppies and kittens
50. that I'm half way done with this, it's harder than you think, try it for yourself
51. rainbow flip flops
52. MAC make-up
53. feeling warm sand in between my toes
54. the sound of a can of coke being opened
55. a good joke
56. laughing
57. an inside joke
58. the sound of my son's giggles
59. the Beatles and 99% of their songs
60. the song "clocks" by Cold Play
61. Pandora radio (it's free!)
62. Dave Mathews Band
63. my list so far, I rock!
64. gossip
65. getting real mail
66. reading emails
67. memories
68. photos
69. my camera
70. taking photos
71. Photoshop, to make my photos look cool
72. black and white photos
73. meeting new and cool people
74. being inspired
75. being happy
76. fresh baked chocolate chip cookies . . oh the goowey-ness, yum!
77. they way my husband kisses me and still takes my breath away
78. winning something
79. going on roller coasters
80. feeling loved
81. a secret . . .
82. . . . and being able to keep it no matter what
83. fresh squeezed orange juice
84. pancakes and bacon for breakfast
85. learning something new
86. the way a hug feels
87. getting a new pad of paper . . . the possibilities are endless
88. multi-colored pens instead of boring black and blue
89. knowing that I'm going to have more kids
90. my ability to make people laugh
91. snuggling with my HB
92. the game Scrabble
93. making up nonsense words
94. the hand-jive (from Grease)
95. singing really loud in my car when I'm all alone
96. sarcasm
97. being adventurous
98. spontaneity
99. life
100. me (yes, I think it's a good thing to love yourself!)
Phhfew . . . that took a lot of thinking . . . but I'm glad I did it.
I hope to be back tomorrow to write more about what I love.
1. my husband
2. my son
3. my family
4. my best friend KH
5. my dog
6. new clothes
7. a great haircut
8. a warm and comfy bed
9. the nick-names my HB has for me
10. chocolate
11. getting a pedicure
12. getting a manicure
13. getting a massage . . . oh do I need one of those!
14. shopping
15. eating really great food
16. my mother-in-law
17. a hot shower
18. being a mommy
19. my friends
20. sunsets
21. ice cream
22. McDonald's fries
23. swimming
24. the beach
25. an ice cold beer
26. a nice glass of wine
27. caffeine free diet coke
28. the number 28 . . . it's my lucky number
29. the way my son smells
30. the way chocolate chip cookies smell as they cook
31. the excitement of Christmas morning
32. the look of happiness on someones face
33. the way the keyboard sounds when you type on it
34. the color blue (any shade)
35. my gap blue jeans and the way they make me look
36. reading a good book
37. non-fiction (the truth is usually stranger than fiction)
38. reading blogs and my bloggie friends
39. being a blog lurker . . . I'm coming out though
40. the show Jon & Kate plus 8 . . .
41. . . . and all the controversy there is with that show
42. when i look pulled together
43. when someone asks for my id when purchasing liquor/beer
44. being in control
45. having things go my way
46. when people come to me for advice
47. when i have to ask for advice myself
48. the word proud, especially if it's used towards me
49. puppies and kittens
50. that I'm half way done with this, it's harder than you think, try it for yourself
51. rainbow flip flops
52. MAC make-up
53. feeling warm sand in between my toes
54. the sound of a can of coke being opened
55. a good joke
56. laughing
57. an inside joke
58. the sound of my son's giggles
59. the Beatles and 99% of their songs
60. the song "clocks" by Cold Play
61. Pandora radio (it's free!)
62. Dave Mathews Band
63. my list so far, I rock!
64. gossip
65. getting real mail
66. reading emails
67. memories
68. photos
69. my camera
70. taking photos
71. Photoshop, to make my photos look cool
72. black and white photos
73. meeting new and cool people
74. being inspired
75. being happy
76. fresh baked chocolate chip cookies . . oh the goowey-ness, yum!
77. they way my husband kisses me and still takes my breath away
78. winning something
79. going on roller coasters
80. feeling loved
81. a secret . . .
82. . . . and being able to keep it no matter what
83. fresh squeezed orange juice
84. pancakes and bacon for breakfast
85. learning something new
86. the way a hug feels
87. getting a new pad of paper . . . the possibilities are endless
88. multi-colored pens instead of boring black and blue
89. knowing that I'm going to have more kids
90. my ability to make people laugh
91. snuggling with my HB
92. the game Scrabble
93. making up nonsense words
94. the hand-jive (from Grease)
95. singing really loud in my car when I'm all alone
96. sarcasm
97. being adventurous
98. spontaneity
99. life
100. me (yes, I think it's a good thing to love yourself!)
Phhfew . . . that took a lot of thinking . . . but I'm glad I did it.
I hope to be back tomorrow to write more about what I love.
Why Toots In Love
I tend to be a negative person. So this blog will be dedicated to being positive and seeing the good in things. I will attempt to see the "love" in everything, every day.
My name is Toots, it's my husband's nick-name for me. His name is Hun Bun (HB) and we have a little boy "JT".
We live in Florida and love it.
My name is Toots, it's my husband's nick-name for me. His name is Hun Bun (HB) and we have a little boy "JT".
We live in Florida and love it.
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