October142010
Mommy Arms…
I was having a case of the blues yesterday đ We all have days like that, right? After moping around and throwing myself a little pity party, I decided to get off my heinie, do something productive, and focus on some happy things.
There’s lots of things that are making me happy right now and I thought I’d share a few with you…
- I’ve talked to ya’ll about my obsession with candles. Well I found another one, and this one is by far my favorite! Capri Blue Volcano candle by Aspen Bay will make your house smell like you’re in a spa! Its a nice large candle that lasts for hours and hours. The smell will fill up every room in your house. Every time I light it it makes me happy. The blue colored glass also adds a splash of color to your room. I suggest you go by it now đ It also makes a great gift too.
- Mommy arms make me happy! Before you start to think I’m crazy… let’s talk about what mommy arms are. Something happens to your arms after you’ve had a kid. It doesn’t happen right away… it takes time… but they do change. I’ve never really liked lifting weights. When I do push-ups I almost always have to drop to my knees. But I’ll tell you one thing… toting around a baby builds your biceps like none other. Day in and day out I’m carrying a 23 pound kid on one arm and four grocery bags on the other. We go up the stairs, down the stairs, I lift her over my head, on my shoulders, behind my back. Its all makes for lovely toned arms… aka: mommy arms đ
- This picture makes me especially happy! Its my screen saver on my laptop. I love M in her pj’s and she looks especially cute smashing her face into that bright red balloon.
- And finally, Mindy Gledhill’s music makes me happy. I love her vintage vibe! Her voice is so beautiful, happy, and refreshing. Click here to sample one of her songs…
What things are making you happy today?
I love that pic of M! I have thought it is so adorable and probably my favorite pic of her that you’ve ever posted. It is so cute.
You should post a picture of your mommy arms đ
You are such a beauty! Right now candles are making me happy, too. It’s a shame I don’t enjoy them until the weather turns cooler. I really should light them all year round.
I can definitely see the mommy arms thing!
SUCH a cute pic of M!
The Volcano candle has been my favorite for years! The smell really does fill up your house and make me happy :).
I had the blues on Tuesday as well….but going outside and enjoying this BEAUTIFUL weather Texas is finally getting makes me HAPPY :)!
I love the first picture of the two of you! I think pity parties are normal, but you are right to turn it around! Mommy arms definitely feel good! I miss my little ones at those times! Have a great day Estela!
I can imagine having a kid can keep you fit. The way my sister-in-law runs around after her two boys, is always lifting one or the other or both–I’m tired watching at her.
I think there is something in the air! I had a terrible day too! Love the picture of your cutie pie. Have you ever tried those candles that you put on a warmer and then pour them back in the package when you are done? My friend has them. They last forever and smell great, but I don’t remember the name. Grr…
I can relate to the mommy arms. I never thought I’d be able to carry around a 20 something pound toddler, but somehow, those arms get stronger and you do. A lot cuter than dumb bells too! Hope your day is brighter already.
Bed head and pj’s…looking at my baby with her little head and hair sticking straight up. Gotta love that!
Also, Glee….love that music đ
Your little girl is so cute! I’d love to have mommy arms one day đ
I had my blues today and I just hug my Bible and shed a tear. Then did relax with my crosstitch
Mommy Arms! That is awesome! I can’t do push ups either but I can do some weights….when I make myself. LOL!
The main thing making me happy today is that I don’t have class! LOL!
I love the first pic of you and her. Gorgeous! I hope you have that framed in your house. đ
I want mommy arms!!! đ
I love that pic of you two! I had a case of the I-can’t-keep-my-eyes-open yesterday, all day long.
One of the few things I’ll miss about Maya being little are all the cute pajamas! I love M’s PJs…she just looks adorable.
That first pic needs to go in a frame on your fireplace – it is adorable.
mommy arms…and mommy brain. being able to do 17 things at once that you never thought was possible. And exist on less than 5 hrs of sleep for…years. Not ideal but we do it. Or at least i do đ
thats a really classic picture.
playing with my nephew – was the highlight of my day today!
Hey E -that’s a great pic. I can relate to the mommy arms thing. In my 20’s and early 30’s I always had very toned arms from weights and such but the last few years I’ve found little time to work out consistently (except maybe walking), but any tone in my arms is from toting cc around, all 22 lbs of her (I was calling them baby muscles, but that makes it sounds like their tiny and their certainly not huge) – if I actually worked them I’d completely eradicate the “bye bye’s” underneath my arm… think I need to go do some push ups:)
This picture makes me especially happy! Its my screen saver on my laptop. I love M in her pjâs and she looks especially cute smashing her face into that bright red balloon.