Thursday, June 26, 2008

Our little dancer



We went to Irish day at Emerald Downs on Sunday, which really means nothing we found out. M joined the Irish Heritage club, hoping he'd meet some fellow Irish but to this point, we still have met none. It wasn't even anything where you might easily meet anyone but really just a bunch of people watching the horse races. It was a nice day out though and E loved seeing the horses (although she calls them 'puppies'). She would even pump her arm in support as they would run by.

We were wandering around and a good Irish sounding song came on the tannoy and our girl started dancing, as she does. There were a couple ladies standing by watching, that's why she is kind of leaning over at the end to see if they are still watching her. ;) We took a couple of funny videos but by far, her dancing is the most entertaining. Oh and she had her first s'more camping this weekend, THAT was funny too.

I don't know if I mentioned that E is in swim 'lessons'. Well, I searched high and low for a swim class with warm water so that we could work on e getting over her dislike of water. Although she doesn't really dislike water, she will splash around in a wading pool or even Puget Sound (last week when we were camping) and we all know how damn cold that is! But she doesn't like getting her face wet. We'd gone 6 times and she was progressively hating it more and more, screaming crying when the instructor would take her across the pool.. basically take her FROM me or her dad and then swim across and hand her back to one of us at the side of the pool. I guess it makes sense but the instructor was not really telling us what to do until she told M not to wait by the edge of the pool. M doesn't like the water and just being in an enclosed swimming facility was likely making him sick each time we went. It's highly possible that she was feeling a vibe off of him but more likely it was us handing her off each time to the instructor. She was freaking. I eventually called the registration area and told them I wasn't feeling the love, the instructor wasn't giving us any idea of how to handle things and I was not signing her up for the next session. We had a good chat and she suggested a bunch of things to try, starting with getting in the water. We've gone 3 sessions with me in the water with her and her dad stayed home. Last night was by far the best, there was a bit of apprehension and crying before we got in but I took her in the water and had her practice holding onto the edge while we waited for the instructor.. I warned her when it was almost her turn so she knew what was coming and when the instructor came over, e went with her and i swam beside. She even high-fived the instructor each time (even when the instructor blew in her face and then dunked her face in the water - blowing on it makes them hold their breath), which was a big deal because the last two times she was like 'no way' to the instructor. She wasn't sure she wanted to but she went down the little slide into the water and she even 'jumped' into the water as well (the instructor hangs out and 'catches' her). All in all, it was a GREAT class. She was really relaxed and we had a fun time together.

Last but not least, I am 1 pound or so away from my first 10% loss. I haven't weighed this since I graduated from college and frankly, I don't know where to go from here. Lose more or stop here and see what happens... I still have flappy underarms and leftover baby belly (much less than before) and I know I need to keep toning... I just wonder if I need to keep losing too. As you might see from the video, I don't look all that 'thin' to me.

Wk 1 - 180
Wk 2 - 176.4
Wk 3 - 171.4
Wk 4 - 168.2
Wk 5 - 164.6
Wk 6 - 162.8

6 comments:

Angela Noelle said...

Oh, that E, she is just an absolute doll! And I'm so proud of her for making so much swimming progress :)

As for your weight loss, I know I just keep saying the same thing over and over, but WOW, you rock!! As far as whether to keep going or not, I would listen to what your body is telling you. I've always found that I have a certain point at which my body just stops loosing weight--sort of a naturally set point, if you will! I would say keep up with the exercise and healthy eating, and if you keep losing, well then great, and if not, then you'll just be toning up and nothing wrong with that!

Joe said...

How adorable is that video? I watched it five times before I could even get to the post.

Good job with the continued weight loss. You've even inspired me to start working out again. You'd be amazed at how often I slander your name as I do so, though. ;)

Adrianne said...

Cute video. I was wondering who the slim woman was. Is that you. Way to go I wish my abs looked that good. I let myself go. I am 192, two years ago I was 145. What is your secret.

I am so jealous.

RisibleGirl said...

I'm with Joe- I've watched that DARLING video over and over again. She is so adorable!!!!!

We were at Emerald Downs on Saturday, can you believe it? I haven't been there for 2 years and we go a day apart from each other. How funny.

I really need to get on the weight loss kick again. You inspire me, my friend!

xoxo

Unknown said...

What an adorable video!!! She's so big. Where does the time go?

Anyway, I agree with Ang... after a certain point it's more about toning and less about the actual weight. For me, I lose at first, bottom out, then actually start to gain weight as I build muscle, but at least it's "lean" weight... or so I tell myself. Right now, I feel like an achy hippo. Can't wait to start working off the bby belly!

Anonymous G said...

Hmm...well...

I know I posted a comment last night but it's not here.

I said something like...

Your little one couldn't be any cuter! Love her up for me, won't you?

And YOU! I'm so proud of you for taking such good care of yourself. Not an easy thing to do while taking care of your wee one.

Hugs to all of you
xo