Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Concessions
Rumor has it that when I turn 30 my metabolism will turn on me overnight. Like magic. From speed-of-light to nonexistent. I'm not exactly prepared for this. But I am eating like there is no tomorrow from now until next Wednesday. Starting on January 13th, or so they say, I am at risk of getting fat. I have a few other advantages in the fight against blubber. I don't like regular soda so I don't have to worry about those calories. I just have to worry about cancer from the disgusting amount of Diet Coke that I consume. I'm perfectly at peace with drinking light beer, though I do looooooove Boulevard Wheat. I'm active. Besides chasing around Oliver and Sam, I swim twice a week and do yoga twice a week. I make my sacrifices. Sleep. I give up sleep. I get up at 4:30 to swim. So here is my new mantra for my 30's: I'd Rather Be Skinny and Have Dark Circles Under My Eyes Than Be Fat and Well Rested. How do you think that would look on a bumper sticker?
Rumor has it that when I turn 30 my metabolism will turn on me overnight. Like magic. From speed-of-light to nonexistent. I'm not exactly prepared for this. But I am eating like there is no tomorrow from now until next Wednesday. Starting on January 13th, or so they say, I am at risk of getting fat. I have a few other advantages in the fight against blubber. I don't like regular soda so I don't have to worry about those calories. I just have to worry about cancer from the disgusting amount of Diet Coke that I consume. I'm perfectly at peace with drinking light beer, though I do looooooove Boulevard Wheat. I'm active. Besides chasing around Oliver and Sam, I swim twice a week and do yoga twice a week. I make my sacrifices. Sleep. I give up sleep. I get up at 4:30 to swim. So here is my new mantra for my 30's: I'd Rather Be Skinny and Have Dark Circles Under My Eyes Than Be Fat and Well Rested. How do you think that would look on a bumper sticker?
Monday, January 04, 2010
A Very Thomas Christmas
We had a very Thomas Christmas at our house this year. Thomas the Train, that is. It is all Thomas all of the time. Oliver got Thomas trains, sippy cups, videos, bath toys, pajamas, you name it. It's disgusting. I never thought one could actually miss the Wiggles. I find myself saying things like, "You have caused confusion and delay!" or, "Flatten my funnel!" That's just embarrassing. In typical little brother fashion, Baby Sam is following suit. He plays with the trains, lines them up, and chases me around saying, "Homash, Homash" which is clearly "Thomas" to the trained ear. I guess I shouldn't complain. When he becomes obsessed with the Power Rangers I'll be longing for my days of Thomas. Maybe.
We had a very Thomas Christmas at our house this year. Thomas the Train, that is. It is all Thomas all of the time. Oliver got Thomas trains, sippy cups, videos, bath toys, pajamas, you name it. It's disgusting. I never thought one could actually miss the Wiggles. I find myself saying things like, "You have caused confusion and delay!" or, "Flatten my funnel!" That's just embarrassing. In typical little brother fashion, Baby Sam is following suit. He plays with the trains, lines them up, and chases me around saying, "Homash, Homash" which is clearly "Thomas" to the trained ear. I guess I shouldn't complain. When he becomes obsessed with the Power Rangers I'll be longing for my days of Thomas. Maybe.
