I am really not happy about how my body has ... um... changed the last few months.
5 pounds and 5% more body fat has made a visible difference and I am not happy about it!
Friday, August 1, 2008
Good Fucking Grief...
I am really not happy about how my body has ... um... changed the last few months.
5 pounds and 5% more body fat has made a visible difference and I am not happy about it!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Homesick
I knew it was going to be hard. Moving and unpacking is hard even if you aren't changing jobs and cities much less entire states. Moving and unpacking when you are a stay-at-home mom is even harder. It's easy to say "just get out and explore your new area"... but that is difficult to do with Baby even when I know exactly where I'm going and what I can expect. This is a kid who you really can't take out and about, and I'm saying that as a mother who was able to take Kid anywhere and everywhere. My point being it is not that I'm opposed to doing it... it is just the reality of doing it with Baby is more than I want to handle on a typical day. I was homebound most of the time in Ann Arbor but at least there I already had friends.
Making "mom" friends is hard. It is a lot like dating (except you can't count on alcohol to get you through the rough moments) and it takes the same amount of time and energy to find the right fit. And I'm going to let you in on a little secret (new moms close your eyes) it is even harder when you have more than one child. When you are a new mom and you have a baby there is some kind of pheromone you emit that attracts all new moms with the same age child... you see them EVERYWHERE and you are all obsessed with baby development and whatnot and it doesn't even matter that outside of that you technically have nothing in common.
When you have 2 kids it isn't like that. You need to find someone with kids in similar age ranges who get along with your kids (6 year olds seem to want to have a say in who their friends are those stinkers). You no longer want to talk about your baby you want to talk about laser hair removal and permanent birth control (or is that just me?). You don't care if your baby is drinking your iced coffee, let alone if they are developing "on time", if it buys you some time to talk to someone about something other than My Little Ponies for 10 minutes uninterrupted. It takes time to find someone who can be your friend and not just the mother of your kids' friends... and in the meantime I miss my friends tremendously.
Making "mom" friends is hard. It is a lot like dating (except you can't count on alcohol to get you through the rough moments) and it takes the same amount of time and energy to find the right fit. And I'm going to let you in on a little secret (new moms close your eyes) it is even harder when you have more than one child. When you are a new mom and you have a baby there is some kind of pheromone you emit that attracts all new moms with the same age child... you see them EVERYWHERE and you are all obsessed with baby development and whatnot and it doesn't even matter that outside of that you technically have nothing in common.
When you have 2 kids it isn't like that. You need to find someone with kids in similar age ranges who get along with your kids (6 year olds seem to want to have a say in who their friends are those stinkers). You no longer want to talk about your baby you want to talk about laser hair removal and permanent birth control (or is that just me?). You don't care if your baby is drinking your iced coffee, let alone if they are developing "on time", if it buys you some time to talk to someone about something other than My Little Ponies for 10 minutes uninterrupted. It takes time to find someone who can be your friend and not just the mother of your kids' friends... and in the meantime I miss my friends tremendously.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Apparently
I'm not allowed to not like where I live... it is offensive to everybody who lives anywhere within a 10 hour drive of here.
No... seriously. It seems that people have strong feelings about Asheville. And here is the deal... I just got here! Give me a few days I'm sure I'll get used to it. It's not personal... really. I've just uprooted myself and my kids from my family and friends, with hardly a month's notice, to a place I had never been. To a place that is more of a city, and a bit more rundown, and a tad more expensive. The pawn shop, gun shop, used appliance store, and the "Gang Free Zone" signs on the public school a few blocks away aren't helping. The large daily cinnamon bun from the bakery up the street is. It is an adjustment. But is it not at all possible that Asheville isn't a "step up" from everywhere else in the world? I'm wondering... I mean really... isn't it at all possible that where we moved from was in fact nicer? Just putting that out there.
No... seriously. It seems that people have strong feelings about Asheville. And here is the deal... I just got here! Give me a few days I'm sure I'll get used to it. It's not personal... really. I've just uprooted myself and my kids from my family and friends, with hardly a month's notice, to a place I had never been. To a place that is more of a city, and a bit more rundown, and a tad more expensive. The pawn shop, gun shop, used appliance store, and the "Gang Free Zone" signs on the public school a few blocks away aren't helping. The large daily cinnamon bun from the bakery up the street is. It is an adjustment. But is it not at all possible that Asheville isn't a "step up" from everywhere else in the world? I'm wondering... I mean really... isn't it at all possible that where we moved from was in fact nicer? Just putting that out there.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Almost Home... whatever that means
I'm packing the kids up tonight for a repeat of our adventurous trip up here... made all the more fun by taking place during dinner & bedtime... should be extra fun.
The weird part is that this will be our first time coming home to our new house... a house we really haven't lived in... a house that won't look anything like the last time we saw it. I'm not sure if seeing our furniture in it will be comforting or if it will be weird if not sad to see them in a different space. I'll let you know.
The weird part is that this will be our first time coming home to our new house... a house we really haven't lived in... a house that won't look anything like the last time we saw it. I'm not sure if seeing our furniture in it will be comforting or if it will be weird if not sad to see them in a different space. I'll let you know.
Monday, July 28, 2008
First Take On Asheville
I'm sure my feelings will change and evolve once I get settled in... but... in the meantime you can enjoy this little ditty recorded on my FIRST day in our new "hometown":
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Safe (If Not Sane) Travels
Well we arrived safe and sound. Sorry for the delay but finding WiFi in Northern Michigan has not been as easy as I had envisioned. Nothing like 2 flights, 2 kids, and only 2 seats for a little flying fun. Oh did I mention that both flights were those small regional jets that require you to go out and walk up the stairs? While carrying Baby... and 2 carry ons... and spotting Kid on the impossibly steep scary steps... and carrying a hot cup of coffee?!?!? Oh and after getting "situated" that the stewardess informed us we were on the wrong side of the plane and that babies must sit on the right side and we had to pack everything up and switch with the kind folks to our right?! Good times.
OMG
I can't believe I finally got internet access!!! I feel like a crack addict... I'm practically shaking I'm so excited!
I'm going to take this opportunity to post a few posts but I probably won't be able to return any comments until we get back to Asheville on Tuesday.
I'm going to take this opportunity to post a few posts but I probably won't be able to return any comments until we get back to Asheville on Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
UPDATE
Hello everyone, Mr. F here pinch-hitting while Mrs F and the kids are at the cottage...
Mrs F wants you all to know that internet connections are all but non-existent at the cottage and in town, and she may not post until returning to Asheville next week. By then (after some drama) we'll have our high-speed connection at home and I'm sure her posting will resume with a vengeance.
Our belongings all arrived on Monday, as did some of our new appliances. We are going with Mrs. F's planned arrangements (see previous video) and so far so good. Things are fitting and looking good in those spots. Perhaps I'll add some pics tomorrow so you can see where things are at.
That's all for now!
Mrs F wants you all to know that internet connections are all but non-existent at the cottage and in town, and she may not post until returning to Asheville next week. By then (after some drama) we'll have our high-speed connection at home and I'm sure her posting will resume with a vengeance.
Our belongings all arrived on Monday, as did some of our new appliances. We are going with Mrs. F's planned arrangements (see previous video) and so far so good. Things are fitting and looking good in those spots. Perhaps I'll add some pics tomorrow so you can see where things are at.
That's all for now!
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Things Are Crazy
Sorry folks but we're in the house and no longer have a consistent reliable connection... as in if I stand right up against the dining room window I can bum off of some unsuspecting neighbor...
I'm headed north with the girls and I'm pretty sure the local cafe there has WiFi... so I'll be checking in.
Remember I'll be back with my old school blogging ways on August 1st. So get ready for weekly plans, crazy cardio, and some (ahem) weight loss blogging to return in the very near future.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Haven't Found The Hairbrush Yet
And... yeah... that's been making things interesting these last few days.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Uh Oh
Okay lets just say when we did the walk through there was a strong odor... the odor of cat piss... in one of the bedrooms.
Enjoy
"See you later... enjoy your new life." Mrs F says to Mr F as he walks out the door to work.
"I'll enjoy my new life of loneliness." Mrs F continues (not quite) under her breath.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Miracle of All Miracles!
We have arrived... and even more importantly... we have a (free) wireless connection!!!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Hyperventilating
Here's where it's at:
Yesterday the movers came and packed up everything we hadn't been able to/weren't intending to do ourselves. It was a father and son team (both named Dave)and they were incredibly efficient. So much so that they packed some stuff that shouldn't have been packed (check back soon for a "moving lessons" post sometime soon).
This weekend (after not receiving the informative final move call from "Heather" at Atlas... so therefore assuming everything was still on target) I decided against my crazy "I'm going to drive with the kids from Asheville to Traverse City (15 hours) by myself so we can relax while Mr F unpacks" trip. Having had some reasonable success Pricelining a ticket for Mr F's return I tried for Traverse City and BINGO I scored two tickets for less than $400/each (down from $1200 mind you).
So the plan was to load up today, clean (grrr), go to the closing, drive to Asheville. Then on Thursday we close on our new house and the stuff arrives Friday. Unpack the beds and stuff and enjoy it a little and then fly Up North on Sunday. Unfortunately we found out yesterday(not Friday when they should have called) that our stuff isn't coming until MONDAY. Great. I could have just as easily flown up on Friday after the closing... but NO... now I've got to mill around an EMPTY house with NOTHING in it for an extra couple of days. Did I mention that they have already packed ALL our linens, pots & pans, PILLOWS, toys (and yes these will feature prominently on the "moving lessons" post don't you worry).
Yesterday the movers came and packed up everything we hadn't been able to/weren't intending to do ourselves. It was a father and son team (both named Dave)and they were incredibly efficient. So much so that they packed some stuff that shouldn't have been packed (check back soon for a "moving lessons" post sometime soon).
This weekend (after not receiving the informative final move call from "Heather" at Atlas... so therefore assuming everything was still on target) I decided against my crazy "I'm going to drive with the kids from Asheville to Traverse City (15 hours) by myself so we can relax while Mr F unpacks" trip. Having had some reasonable success Pricelining a ticket for Mr F's return I tried for Traverse City and BINGO I scored two tickets for less than $400/each (down from $1200 mind you).
So the plan was to load up today, clean (grrr), go to the closing, drive to Asheville. Then on Thursday we close on our new house and the stuff arrives Friday. Unpack the beds and stuff and enjoy it a little and then fly Up North on Sunday. Unfortunately we found out yesterday(not Friday when they should have called) that our stuff isn't coming until MONDAY. Great. I could have just as easily flown up on Friday after the closing... but NO... now I've got to mill around an EMPTY house with NOTHING in it for an extra couple of days. Did I mention that they have already packed ALL our linens, pots & pans, PILLOWS, toys (and yes these will feature prominently on the "moving lessons" post don't you worry).
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