tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.comments2009-06-20T18:27:15.735-04:00Adventures of <br> a (Geek) MomMelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00553888065951113232noreply@blogger.comBlogger208125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-64634759864813497372009-06-20T18:27:15.735-04:002009-06-20T18:27:15.735-04:00Woo hoo! How much fun to see him walk his first fe...Woo hoo! How much fun to see him walk his first few steps, no matter how old!Sugar Joneshttp://sugarjones.tvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-9125027685083684782009-06-14T16:03:24.256-04:002009-06-14T16:03:24.256-04:00Good for Adam! And keep going to those PT appts. I...Good for Adam! And keep going to those PT appts. It'll still help him.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07345875955750219033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-80166578943063608522009-06-14T08:41:37.446-04:002009-06-14T08:41:37.446-04:00That is amazing!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you guy...That is amazing!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you guys :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475894996684337257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-78074331274059006312009-05-24T02:01:48.443-04:002009-05-24T02:01:48.443-04:00Jabblog: I love to eat. I love all things sweet a...Jabblog: I love to eat. I love all things sweet and all things carbohydrate. It never created a problem for me until I had the baby. Lately I've started hanging onto it...<br /><br />Thanks for your support and the comment!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00553888065951113232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-39549900718853940192009-05-23T08:06:12.295-04:002009-05-23T08:06:12.295-04:00Sounds all too familiar! I don't diet - just eat!Sounds all too familiar! I don't diet - just eat!jabbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12176958811589489979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-45636264001212832142009-05-22T21:08:46.836-04:002009-05-22T21:08:46.836-04:00I swing back and forth. I do really well for a wh...I swing back and forth. I do really well for a while, then . . . not so good!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-87305935833396424032009-05-22T05:04:05.016-04:002009-05-22T05:04:05.016-04:00I just made a post on this too...my bad habits and...I just made a post on this too...my bad habits and good intentions clash sometimes...ha!<br /><br />But you seem to be doing fine...you are so almost there...just keep it up!Mariposahttp://www.mariposatells.com/2009/05/is-it-morning-yet.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-51135097695699955152009-05-22T00:09:35.585-04:002009-05-22T00:09:35.585-04:00just keep at it!! That's what I'm trying to do! :)...just keep at it!! That's what I'm trying to do! :) some weeks I do better with eating than others, so I hear you.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10271747321727525066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-68528720174537990642009-05-19T07:25:00.000-04:002009-05-19T07:25:00.000-04:00I know what you mean about the depression and its ...I know what you mean about the depression and its odd to me because I usually get better in the summer months bc the weather is so much nicer.<br /><br />See my blog for the latest "drama" lol.<br /><br />I am glad that you and Brandon are going to work things out! We need to get together sometime if you can't make it next weekend, lets try to pick a date here soon!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475894996684337257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-34939277035365354342009-04-14T23:52:00.000-04:002009-04-14T23:52:00.000-04:00You're welcome, Mel. Sounds like you're on the rig...You're welcome, Mel. Sounds like you're on the right track. It's really good when you start to feel the benefit and the extra energy REALLY comes in handy when you have your hands full with small children.TALONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205633556998220372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-69517729816094110862009-04-14T21:22:00.000-04:002009-04-14T21:22:00.000-04:00Talon: So far, so good with fun exercise- I'm stil...Talon: So far, so good with fun exercise- I'm still doing DDR on a daily or every-other-daily basis. And I'm pretty proud of myself so far in the matter of sticking to it even when I don't want to. I'm already noticing an increase in my energy level, especially about half an hour to an hour later.<br /><br />So far my healthy snacks are pretzel rods, cottage cheese, apples, and for a special Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00553888065951113232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-63367540256585857222009-04-13T23:24:00.000-04:002009-04-13T23:24:00.000-04:00Hi, Mel.
For me exercise has to be fun and so I t...Hi, Mel.<br /><br />For me exercise has to be fun and so I try to find fun equipment to incorporate into workouts - like an exercise ball and stretch bands. I shake up my workout routines and don't underestimate the fact that gardening, walking the dogs, housework, etc. are all great forms of exercise. Most of all, accept there will be days when the desire isn't there and don't beat yourself up. TALONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205633556998220372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-54730952470505185572009-04-12T20:49:00.000-04:002009-04-12T20:49:00.000-04:00Mama Zen: Oh shoot, we just recharged the camera'...Mama Zen: Oh shoot, we just recharged the camera's battery too! :) But yeah, that's the story off my life as a parent. I'm so not prepared, ever. Thanks for your comment!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00553888065951113232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-50113118103209145172009-04-10T21:14:00.000-04:002009-04-10T21:14:00.000-04:00The moment that you are totally not expecting it, ...The moment that you are totally not expecting it, when you have a dead battery in your camera, and you've left something breakable in a place that you think is just out of reach, he'll walk!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-69098485744155629152009-04-10T15:03:00.000-04:002009-04-10T15:03:00.000-04:00Gayle: Oh, he gets into plenty already... he's a r...Gayle: Oh, he gets into plenty already... he's a really fast crawler, even with the cast and sling! :) Thanks for the comment!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00553888065951113232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-14502969681922142092009-04-10T14:10:00.000-04:002009-04-10T14:10:00.000-04:00I wouldn't worry about rushing him either especial...I wouldn't worry about rushing him either especially since it brings a whole new meaning to "getting into stuff"! :) Great that they caught the break in the arm and could take care of that. Happy Friday!Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121205250839003802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-12774406851178760372009-04-10T13:41:00.000-04:002009-04-10T13:41:00.000-04:00Cathy: Thanks for the sympathy! Fortunately I wor...Cathy: Thanks for the sympathy! Fortunately I work at the same daycare where he goes, so they understand (especially when something's going around). And they like me too much to not keep me. Thanks for commenting!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00553888065951113232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-49367119252381015622009-04-10T10:43:00.000-04:002009-04-10T10:43:00.000-04:00how incredibly stressful! having a sick child real...how incredibly stressful! having a sick child really makes keeping a job incredibly hard--I had to quit b/c my son had so many ear infections in day care and my boss was a jerk about it. Anyway, just be patient, he'll walk.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10271747321727525066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-65746116233763537452009-04-10T10:14:00.000-04:002009-04-10T10:14:00.000-04:00Mariposa: Thanks for the tip! I didn't think abou...Mariposa: Thanks for the tip! I didn't think about it that way before. Thanks for commenting!<BR/><BR/>Sandra: Thanks! For the encouragement and the compliment. He knows how cute he is - I can tell by the way he uses it. :) Thanks for the comment!<BR/><BR/>Ashlie: Thanks for the well-wishes. Sometimes it seems like one phase of development lasts forever. I remember when I thought he'd neverMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00553888065951113232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-27658081624401372832009-04-10T08:30:00.000-04:002009-04-10T08:30:00.000-04:00Oh, honey - he will walk when he's ready. You wil...Oh, honey - he will walk when he's ready. You will look back on this and giggle as you're chasing him around - I guarantee you.<BR/><BR/>My son was a very late talker. He waited until 2 1/2. Now? He never shuts up.<BR/><BR/>Hope he feels better soon.Ashlie - MommyCosmhttp://www.mommycosm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-43501247497980616372009-04-10T03:20:00.000-04:002009-04-10T03:20:00.000-04:00Sorry to hear the poor little guy is having so muc...Sorry to hear the poor little guy is having so much trouble right now. He'll be running before you know it. He's a cutie.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265301061583417768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-58163906900618834182009-04-10T01:05:00.000-04:002009-04-10T01:05:00.000-04:00I was into a volunteer mission years back and was ...I was into a volunteer mission years back and was in Japan, one thing I learned about dealing with children is that, we should never hurry them into walking...but rather let them crawl and crawl...and well, crawling lets him enhance balance and coordination between and body and brain...<BR/><BR/>Wish you a great weekend!Mariposahttp://mariposatells.blogspot.com/2009/04/confessions-of-loving-heart.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-69567309603637277992009-04-10T00:33:00.000-04:002009-04-10T00:33:00.000-04:00LceeL: Thanks for the advice! So far I'm not too...LceeL: Thanks for the advice! So far I'm not too worried (I see all speeds of development at the daycare where I work). Just a touch impatient. :) Thanks for commenting!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00553888065951113232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-4918738589785387492009-04-10T00:22:00.000-04:002009-04-10T00:22:00.000-04:00Don't push him into walking. He will walk when he...Don't push him into walking. He will walk when he is ready. Just be ready to show encouragement when he starts taking those first, frustrating steps. Let him know he's doing good. Laugh and clap - although I probably don't have to tell you that - you'll do that naturally, anyway - just like he will.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024392628362568010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914070386876988193.post-17466423142260660632009-04-08T21:35:00.000-04:002009-04-08T21:35:00.000-04:00Thanks for the advice!I'll definitely have to try ...Thanks for the advice!<BR/><BR/>I'll definitely have to try pre-making food for healthy snack options.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for commenting!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00553888065951113232noreply@blogger.com