Recommitment

I went back to Weight Watchers today. I haven't been to a meeting for six months. I've realized that sometimes I just need a break from trying so hard to eat right. Sometimes I want to eat trail mix for lunch. Sometimes I want to eat out a couple of days in a row and order anything that sounds good. And, sometimes I want to not worry if my diet is Core or not. So, I took a long break and it felt good. However, it's time to get back into good eating habits.

I don't do Weight Watchers to lose a bunch of weight. It's more of a "check in" for me. I'm still within my goal weight and I still fit into my clothes. I just want to be conscious of what I put into my body.

Since I went to my last meeting, everything changed. Weight Watchers did away with the Core and Flex plans and now has a new plan called Momentum. It is kind of like a combination of the two old plans. I am sad to say that I am going to truly miss the Core plan. It is easy to be lazy on the Core plan. On Momentum I need to be more careful about my portion sizes and there are no longer any free foods. I was complaining about it a little to Mark and he said, "You know you don't have to quit Core. You were so successful on it. You can still do it." I realized that while I can still do the Core plan, I'm kind of ready for a change. And I'm in the mood for a little challenge. So, Momentum, bring it on! I'm ready.

Life with a Toddler

Bedtime used to consist of this...

and this...

A cold is once again making it's way through our house.
Bedtime now consists of these things, too.

Yes, that is a ShamWow under the humidifier! We love ShamWow!

I don't mind this part - it smells SO good!

Cohen now gives this to himself.

Mr. Cold, please don't visit for too long. Thanks.

Sayonara Facebook

I quit Facebook. It was fun while it lasted, but I am trying to cut some things out. E-mail and Blogger bumped Facebook.

So this is what happens when you quit. First a screen pops up that tells you how your friends will miss you...specific friends. Like your sister-in-law and best friend...
Then, like the guilt trip isn't enough, they argue with your reason for quitting. For example, check our what happens when you say, "I don't find Facebook useful." A whole paragraph pops up!!

I still quit Facebook.

I Heart Trader Joes

A Trader Joes just opened about a mile away from us. We have always been fans of the store, but having one so close makes us love it even more.

Reasons I love Trader Joes:

(1) When someone rings the bell next a register. (I don't know why I like this - I just do.)
(2) The inexpensive prices and free parking.
(3) The variety of organic and high quality foods.
(4) Free samples. Even better - when the sample lady sees that I have a screaming toddler, she hands me a cup of animal crackers from her secret stash. Then I buy a container for our house.
(5) Four words: Honey Wheat Pretzel Sticks (I don't know one person who doesn't absolutely love these!)

Have you seen this???

Stop the leak!!

Cohen has had a leaking night diaper for as long as I can remember. We've tried everything from diaper liners (which I can't find anywhere now) to going up an extra size or two in his diaper. The best thing that worked was g diapers inserts, but they still weren't 100% and were a kind of expensive. While I was in California I ran out of g diapers and could not find a store that carried them - not even Whole Foods!! I was at the end of my rope when I went to Walgreens. I kept asking myself, "What will work? What will work?" Then I passed the bladder control section and saw the Poise pads. They work PERFECTLY!!!! They fit inside the diaper, don't move around because of the sticky side and soak up everything!

Momentous Occasion

I love days like today. It makes me feel united with all Americans.

I especially loved watching President Obama and former President Bush say goodbye. I wish I could have been there to hear what they were talking about. I'm glad that the transition was smooth and that there were smiles all around.