To Fast or Not So Fast?

After starting and stopping numerous times since my son was born (and my entire adult life) I FINALLY re-started working out on a regular basis. Things have been going great for the last month -- I already feel so much better (more energy is a beautiful thing when you're chasing an almost 15-month-old around all day) and cannot wait to get back into all of that neglected denim collecting dust in my closet.

While the exercise and diet (everything, chocolate included, in moderation) have been falling into place (so far), I am aware that I have a large bulge long road ahead of me in the post-baby-tummy-shrinking department. So, lately I have been pondering trying one of those cleanses that I read so much about. You know, a juice fast or daily cleanse that lasts a week or so and supposedly helps kick-start your weight loss? However, I don't know how safe these truly are or if they even really work so I'll definitely consult with my doctor before I proceed.

In the meantime, please share your fasting experience with me. Have you ever done a cleanse? Did it "work"? Would you do it again?

Silly Sunday Snapshots

This morning Cade thought that he'd brush up on his Pop Culture via Mama's very "educational" magazine. I'm so proud . . . 

Quintessential Quote

"There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin."

-Linus Van Pelt (aka Sally's Sweet Baboo), "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"

Friday Funny: Pee Pea

A pea where pee should be.

When I changed Cade's diaper a couple of nights ago, I discovered a lone pea among the, well, pee. What makes this pic extra funny is that I'm not sure how the pea got in there as Cade was wearing a (snug) onesie and t-shirt and shorts (over the diaper) at the time. He must have been doing some mid-dinner dancing and the pea must have shimmied along with him?! The mystery remains but I thought this snapshot was too funny not to share.

Hope everyone has a weekend full of laughter!

That Old Fall Feeling

Our less than impressed son circa Halloween 2010.

'Twas a wise girl band (Expose) that once sang "Seasons change/feelings change/people change". And while I could do without the feelings and people changing I am definitely on board with the change of seasons! We (Californians) caught a glimpse of Fall the week before last (what a wonderfully blustery Monday it was) but then the heat came back and Summer seemed to be sticking around to make up for lost sun earlier in its designated time slot (Winter was so RUDE this year). But today is feeling fabulously Fallish; leaves are blowing around in the slight breeze and the fact that I don't have to turn the AC on and can enjoy fresh air coming in through the open windows is just lovely! 

This is such a great time of year, with so much to look forward to, namely the entire holiday season --> Halloween, Thanksgiving and oh-so magical Christmas. I am giddy just typing about it. Cade already has his Halloween costume set and I am chomping at the bit to decorate our house for All Hallow's Eve. Pumpkin hunting will be extra fun this year with our lil' guy in tow and he and I have been chatting a lot about pumpkins in the last week so I am sure he is going to go crazy when he sees SO many in person at "the patch".

Your turn! Fill in the blanks: "The holiday I am most looking forward to this year is __________ because ________." Please note that your responses can be longer than the line shown :).

While you ponder your response, press play to enjoy the sweet sounds of one of my favorite late 80s/early 90s girl bands (I wore this tape OUT) . . .