You know just as well as I know that half the stuff out there that says it works doesn't!
Laundry detergent is the worst! So I have resulted into making my own and really I have to say it is the best that I have USED.
As a mom we all have our scars from carrying and delivering our beautiful bundles. I am mom of five and definetely have mine. And then there is the age 37 afraid to grow old, wrinkles, too young at heart to look the age that I am all those wonderful woos.
So we as people, surrounded by plastic surgery, botox, magazines, entertainment channels, Hollywood and pressure from ourselves go out there to find our magic "PILL". We spend countless amout of hours and MONEY on products that say that they are going to do what they do. So with great anticipation you get home and try it. And you are pretty damn good at being consistant. If it is anything likeam, I have huge routine issues!!! So that is a big mile stone!
So here we are a few weeks later, staring at ourselves in the mirror seriously trying to find the "change" that these companies have promised. And too our dismay the wrinkle, the stretch and the cellulite is still there.
So we become less enthusade and end throwing the damn stuff out!
How many time have you been down this path. I am NOT VAIN, I just like to feel good and confident about myself. That has to do with yes, surrounding yourself with positive people and blah blah blah. But I am the one who has to look in the mirror and say "damn girl, your lookin good lately!!"
Well, last year John went out and bought BIO-OIL! I tried it, most all loved the smell of it. So natural, intoxicating to me, it has such an earthy smell it was the only real reason I used it. It started with on and off, used it when I remembered to not because I was trying to get rid of the cellulite and stretch marks. I used more because I was itchy and had dry skin, and it was the best smelling oil I had.
As time went on I finally finished the small bottle he gave me and to behonest fell in love with it. I don't use it for particular spots, I use it all over my body and my face. And to be honest given all those creams I have spent money on. Bio Oil is the only one that makes my face and body feel and LOOK great.
I have been doing my work out 30 minutes a day to help tone. I hate being blah it is nice and makes me feel good to do this for me. Suddenly I felt like I was going to check things out and see how my bod was starting to look. Here I am standing butt naked infront of my daughters closet mirror (because it is full length and I don't have one ;) and started checking certain areas out. I had to get closer, I seriously thought maybe it was all the finger prints on the mirror that is was hiding the cellulite and stretch marks. I step closer, then closer and start pulling at my skin. Damn I thought with a HUGE smile on my face! That Bio OIL is really working!!! And I swear I stood there for a good few minutes checking it out in absolute amazement. I am doing something for myself (working out) and having a boost a positive boost to help me Bio Oil....I am happy and I KNOW this summer I will feel less worried about those damn mother scars I recieved! And I smell FANTASTIC!!! It goes well with the perfume I wear and my kids love smelling their momma!!!
Bio Oil IS a good product, so for those of you who are looking for something good, worth the money which is little or peanuts campared to the creams and body lotions out there. Give this one a shot.
And that is my bit for today!!!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Terrible two's really??!!!
When you have the one and she/he hits 2 or just before 2 you always say "wow it must be the terrible two's"!
Lately I have a wonderful, dearing, spiteful, spirited, willful, dramatic 2 1/2 year old daughter that is pushing every ones buttons. I watch her through the corners of my eyes, listen with an extra ear to the battles she creates and instigates. She is beautiful and smart and I want to wring her neck sometimes as she is constantly in every ones face.
She speaks more then what the boys did at her age, acts older then the boys did at her age. And that is ok, because she has so much more to learn from, mold from and pick up things from.
So here I sit this morning count to 10 because she is just in every ones personal space, and suddenly I remember- she is only two! Going through her "terrible" two's trying to define her character, grasping her independence, being assertive and trying to find out what her limitations are. That is what being two is about! A new turning, learning stage that I have forgotten all about.
Why, you ask? Because I been pregnant, nursing or going through terrible two's since 2003. I missed a step along the way to tell me what mile stone they were at. And to miss that step is a huge thing, because half the time I think everyone is going through terrible two's.
Is there not a time when they stop the incisive whining, crying, screaming and tantrum throwing. No I am not talking about Autumn I am talking about the 4 and 6 year old. Do you see now why I have missed a step because I strongly feel that a few of my kids missed their step which was the EXIT DOOR to the terrible two's!
I really hope they find that Exit door and fast! Only for Theia to jump right into it...lol
I honestly don't know how Michelle 19 and counting can keep such a calm demeanor with that many kids. I feel ashamed as a mom sometimes as my voice seems like it is 10 times more her level, and the lack of patience I sometimes have. Ok, I will be honest, not sometimes....most of the time...lol.
Shows like this should be Banned, I tell ya Banned!!! They are almost as bad as those modeling shows that we hate our daughters watching because we feel it puts such a high expectation on them. Hmmm I think it does the same...but as mom's. Not that I LIKE KATE but go KATE!!!! Show that you are human and loose your mind and patience with all those kids swarming around you demanding that time. Oh but wait!!! That is unrealistic too because she has a FREAKING Nanny to help her on all her trips and daily chores! She even has people cleaning her house!
Cleaning my house is retarded I tell you retarded! Every room I clean I go back only to find that mess all over again...then to break out into the yell of " I just cleaned this room......pick up your mess!!!" And then to have the 1 year old following me around begging for a nursing every 15 minutes...and then shake my head as I cave, because I KNOW she will not eat her lunch once again!
My life is full, full of me, my kids, my friends and my family! I don't have all the bells and whistles and this is why I have the privilege to write this blog and crab about what I want and make light of the life I lead!
Although a million dollars would be nice right about now ;)
Lately I have a wonderful, dearing, spiteful, spirited, willful, dramatic 2 1/2 year old daughter that is pushing every ones buttons. I watch her through the corners of my eyes, listen with an extra ear to the battles she creates and instigates. She is beautiful and smart and I want to wring her neck sometimes as she is constantly in every ones face.
She speaks more then what the boys did at her age, acts older then the boys did at her age. And that is ok, because she has so much more to learn from, mold from and pick up things from.
So here I sit this morning count to 10 because she is just in every ones personal space, and suddenly I remember- she is only two! Going through her "terrible" two's trying to define her character, grasping her independence, being assertive and trying to find out what her limitations are. That is what being two is about! A new turning, learning stage that I have forgotten all about.
Why, you ask? Because I been pregnant, nursing or going through terrible two's since 2003. I missed a step along the way to tell me what mile stone they were at. And to miss that step is a huge thing, because half the time I think everyone is going through terrible two's.
Is there not a time when they stop the incisive whining, crying, screaming and tantrum throwing. No I am not talking about Autumn I am talking about the 4 and 6 year old. Do you see now why I have missed a step because I strongly feel that a few of my kids missed their step which was the EXIT DOOR to the terrible two's!
I really hope they find that Exit door and fast! Only for Theia to jump right into it...lol
I honestly don't know how Michelle 19 and counting can keep such a calm demeanor with that many kids. I feel ashamed as a mom sometimes as my voice seems like it is 10 times more her level, and the lack of patience I sometimes have. Ok, I will be honest, not sometimes....most of the time...lol.
Shows like this should be Banned, I tell ya Banned!!! They are almost as bad as those modeling shows that we hate our daughters watching because we feel it puts such a high expectation on them. Hmmm I think it does the same...but as mom's. Not that I LIKE KATE but go KATE!!!! Show that you are human and loose your mind and patience with all those kids swarming around you demanding that time. Oh but wait!!! That is unrealistic too because she has a FREAKING Nanny to help her on all her trips and daily chores! She even has people cleaning her house!
Cleaning my house is retarded I tell you retarded! Every room I clean I go back only to find that mess all over again...then to break out into the yell of " I just cleaned this room......pick up your mess!!!" And then to have the 1 year old following me around begging for a nursing every 15 minutes...and then shake my head as I cave, because I KNOW she will not eat her lunch once again!
My life is full, full of me, my kids, my friends and my family! I don't have all the bells and whistles and this is why I have the privilege to write this blog and crab about what I want and make light of the life I lead!
Although a million dollars would be nice right about now ;)
Monday, January 17, 2011
My RANT: What is going on with Ontario, schools.......
OK so this is going to be my rant Blog for today. And please to those who work for the government or any school officials. This is a rant not to be a personal attack.
Here I am this morning getting ready all four kidlets for the walk to school in -26. Now yes I know to some it is not that cold. To me I enjoy the walk, I was raised in Inuvik and used to the -35 walks to school and playing outside.
But seriously since I have moved to Ontario there are sooo many flaws and selfishness that is around here that it actually worries me. So back to my point, I am walking my kidlets to schools boys all bundled up (it really was not bad for them or I) but it is the girls who have to suffer! Sitting in the stroller bundled up in blankets and snow suits. See here is one of the problems, when you buy a pair of boots for your toddler and it indicates -30. The manufacturer does not stipulate that this is for walking/active movement. When you are sitting in a stroller there is no way that your poor little tootsie can with stand -26 temperatures!
So why did I say Ontario, simple...you have teachers that go on strike about every two years because they are demanding more money. They also expect to do less. When they went into the profession they KNEW what was to be expected of them.. Now, it has just become greedy. More and more teachers are not in it for our kids of tomorrow they are in it for 50.00 an hour pay check, ready to strike again to get it to 54.00. For all of those who strike it rich, do you not think that this is having an effect on our schools.
Which ones stay open and which ones close, which programs are offered and not offered and most of all WHAT BUS services are available. I have about 8 buses that drive by my house or just around the corner and not ONE can pick up my kidlets or the other ones on this street for that matter.
So here you have Harper implement the Universal Child Tax Benefit, hey that is great for me as I was living in Quebec and was able to get a few more things for the kids with out the stress. That is because we chose that I would be a SAHM and we also had door to door bus service! But living in Ontario that is a totally different thing!! Most parents have to work it out to take time off, or work less or odd hours to accommodate picking up their preK and K kids as there is only half days here. Think of the child care providers some of them spend their day walking back and forth with all kids in tow. And god forbid if you have one that is in morning and one in the afternoon, then you are really screwed. Most people have to pay people just to bring their kids to school
One mother was looking for some one to walk their son home, which was literally 2 minutes from the school and she was quoted 35 a week! Ummmmmm just to drive the kid home........WOW!!! And Harper only gives the mom 100.00 a MONTH until he is six well that expires in a few months for this mom.
So here it is, stop going on strike! Think about the children and the families that are being affected from greed! Yes, you ARE supposed to do your job with the full intentions that you are doing the best for our children for TOMORROW!!! IF you today can not understand what impact greed has then how do we expect our kids of tomorrow to understand. Let's start going back, to small is better, green is beautiful and all the other little sayings we used to say that are now long forgotten and replaced with the bigger the better!
Here I am this morning getting ready all four kidlets for the walk to school in -26. Now yes I know to some it is not that cold. To me I enjoy the walk, I was raised in Inuvik and used to the -35 walks to school and playing outside.
But seriously since I have moved to Ontario there are sooo many flaws and selfishness that is around here that it actually worries me. So back to my point, I am walking my kidlets to schools boys all bundled up (it really was not bad for them or I) but it is the girls who have to suffer! Sitting in the stroller bundled up in blankets and snow suits. See here is one of the problems, when you buy a pair of boots for your toddler and it indicates -30. The manufacturer does not stipulate that this is for walking/active movement. When you are sitting in a stroller there is no way that your poor little tootsie can with stand -26 temperatures!
So why did I say Ontario, simple...you have teachers that go on strike about every two years because they are demanding more money. They also expect to do less. When they went into the profession they KNEW what was to be expected of them.. Now, it has just become greedy. More and more teachers are not in it for our kids of tomorrow they are in it for 50.00 an hour pay check, ready to strike again to get it to 54.00. For all of those who strike it rich, do you not think that this is having an effect on our schools.
Which ones stay open and which ones close, which programs are offered and not offered and most of all WHAT BUS services are available. I have about 8 buses that drive by my house or just around the corner and not ONE can pick up my kidlets or the other ones on this street for that matter.
So here you have Harper implement the Universal Child Tax Benefit, hey that is great for me as I was living in Quebec and was able to get a few more things for the kids with out the stress. That is because we chose that I would be a SAHM and we also had door to door bus service! But living in Ontario that is a totally different thing!! Most parents have to work it out to take time off, or work less or odd hours to accommodate picking up their preK and K kids as there is only half days here. Think of the child care providers some of them spend their day walking back and forth with all kids in tow. And god forbid if you have one that is in morning and one in the afternoon, then you are really screwed. Most people have to pay people just to bring their kids to school
One mother was looking for some one to walk their son home, which was literally 2 minutes from the school and she was quoted 35 a week! Ummmmmm just to drive the kid home........WOW!!! And Harper only gives the mom 100.00 a MONTH until he is six well that expires in a few months for this mom.
So here it is, stop going on strike! Think about the children and the families that are being affected from greed! Yes, you ARE supposed to do your job with the full intentions that you are doing the best for our children for TOMORROW!!! IF you today can not understand what impact greed has then how do we expect our kids of tomorrow to understand. Let's start going back, to small is better, green is beautiful and all the other little sayings we used to say that are now long forgotten and replaced with the bigger the better!
Friday, January 14, 2011
Happy New Year, a proper beginning!
Ok so here we are January 14th, 2011. I have not blogged since November...life got busy...lol
So here I am in a new year, I walked or slept my way into with no big hoopla, party or new years resolution ahead. I woke up that morning wished all my loved ones a happy new year and went about my day.
THAT was probably the best thing I have ever done for myself. I had a small discussion with John about the changes that I want to make..not neccessarily for the new year but just for myself. More patience for my children, be kinder to myself and show and feel more of what I feel inside.
I am back in this small little apartment with all my kids and that is ok. When I first came back I was overwhelmed because I was missing my home in CB and all the beautiful light that came through each and every window we choose for our home. But that is ok, another hump to survive.
I have taken time for ME, this is something I think I missed out since being a mom to five. IT feels good and renews what was missing inside. My light shines I have gotten back into things that interest me 1) being Reiki 2) following a path that makes me feel alive and centered (Pagan) as sense of belonging!
I know now to accept me, and I take the negative things people say and choose what I want to do with it (which more now then ever is the attitude of WHATEVER,) but in a kind way...lol. We all have things in our lives that are not accepted by all and that is ok! And actually is healthy, why? Because that is who we are INDIVIDUALS!
I have started Meditating, or at least trying to achieve the goal of it, I excersise...something that was not on my list of things to do....trust me! But I feel good, positive. PLEASE don't get me wrong I am not this oh so sunshine person, I crab get cranky, fight, yell and cry still. And if I did not do that I don't think I would be me, or I would be but a very highly medicated me...lol
My kids drive me INSANE, but that is what being a mom is about. I find the light through their eyes and laughter...I play more and act sillier then I ever have....listen more. I like the New me and the old one!! The one that has old views and understandings...the one that has found a younger happier me. I am learning to let go of all that crap that I have held on to. But if it did not happen I would not be me!
See this is about ME!!! And if I did not make something about me, how could I be me for those that are in my life, that I surround myself with and love with.
So here we are in January 2011 with a great feeling about where I am heading....at least I hope anyways. I know that I am definetely going to have those "are you kidding me this is my life" days. But if I didn't then what is the point of living? Right?
Well, that is my blog for today or at this moment at least. Chase is unzipping my pockets and trying to climb on me. Theia is walking around and needing some of her mommy. Hayden is begging Chase to play with him and Autumn is sleeping. As I take a moment to stop and lecture Hayden about bossing...lol this the activity that surrounds me right now...so I need to go make them a snack and find some source of entertainment for them as it is a PD day. And they are quite off today. I wonder if they could meditate and redirect their energy. I think not...lol as we did name Chase, Chase and he fits the name to a tee!!!!
Cheers
D
So here I am in a new year, I walked or slept my way into with no big hoopla, party or new years resolution ahead. I woke up that morning wished all my loved ones a happy new year and went about my day.
THAT was probably the best thing I have ever done for myself. I had a small discussion with John about the changes that I want to make..not neccessarily for the new year but just for myself. More patience for my children, be kinder to myself and show and feel more of what I feel inside.
I am back in this small little apartment with all my kids and that is ok. When I first came back I was overwhelmed because I was missing my home in CB and all the beautiful light that came through each and every window we choose for our home. But that is ok, another hump to survive.
I have taken time for ME, this is something I think I missed out since being a mom to five. IT feels good and renews what was missing inside. My light shines I have gotten back into things that interest me 1) being Reiki 2) following a path that makes me feel alive and centered (Pagan) as sense of belonging!
I know now to accept me, and I take the negative things people say and choose what I want to do with it (which more now then ever is the attitude of WHATEVER,) but in a kind way...lol. We all have things in our lives that are not accepted by all and that is ok! And actually is healthy, why? Because that is who we are INDIVIDUALS!
I have started Meditating, or at least trying to achieve the goal of it, I excersise...something that was not on my list of things to do....trust me! But I feel good, positive. PLEASE don't get me wrong I am not this oh so sunshine person, I crab get cranky, fight, yell and cry still. And if I did not do that I don't think I would be me, or I would be but a very highly medicated me...lol
My kids drive me INSANE, but that is what being a mom is about. I find the light through their eyes and laughter...I play more and act sillier then I ever have....listen more. I like the New me and the old one!! The one that has old views and understandings...the one that has found a younger happier me. I am learning to let go of all that crap that I have held on to. But if it did not happen I would not be me!
See this is about ME!!! And if I did not make something about me, how could I be me for those that are in my life, that I surround myself with and love with.
So here we are in January 2011 with a great feeling about where I am heading....at least I hope anyways. I know that I am definetely going to have those "are you kidding me this is my life" days. But if I didn't then what is the point of living? Right?
Well, that is my blog for today or at this moment at least. Chase is unzipping my pockets and trying to climb on me. Theia is walking around and needing some of her mommy. Hayden is begging Chase to play with him and Autumn is sleeping. As I take a moment to stop and lecture Hayden about bossing...lol this the activity that surrounds me right now...so I need to go make them a snack and find some source of entertainment for them as it is a PD day. And they are quite off today. I wonder if they could meditate and redirect their energy. I think not...lol as we did name Chase, Chase and he fits the name to a tee!!!!
Cheers
D
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