Monday, September 30, 2013

Scissor Using Hair Chopping Baby



Scissors are hand-operated shearing instruments. They consist of a pair of metal blades pivoted so that the sharpened edges slide against each other when the handles opposite to the pivot are closed. Scissors are used for cutting various thin materials, such as paper, cardboard, metal foil, thin plastic, cloth, rope, and wire. Scissors can also be used to cut HAIR and food.  

I as an adult know that scissors can be used to cut many things. I just can't figure out how a 4 yr old would know that she can use scissors to cut her hair? When I was a kid, I think I touched my first pair of scissors when I was like 5 or 6 and I sure enough did not know that I could my hair with it.

  Well I'd like to introduce to you, my 4 year old niece who has discovered her passion for cutting hair, her own hair that is.  

She chopped up all this hair a few days ago. 

My Mom found the evidence in the trash bin.
And of course when we asked her who cut her hair, she said she didn't do it. 

Here she is.
 I asked her if the kids at school made fun of her, she said no Auntie, the kids actually liked my hair. 

Now that I think of it, I believe my sister (her mom) cut her own hair when she was a kid. Like Mother/Like Daughter.


Have any of you Mommy's had your toddlers and not so toddlers become their very own barbers and/or hair stylists?
Or is my niece the only one who's chopped off their hair?




Friday, September 20, 2013

All About Me From A-Z Challenge: Letter G



Here's this week's All About Me... Letter G





G is for: 


Granda
My new last name... I still like my maiden name better ;)




Gingerbread House:
I've always wanted to attempt to build a gingerbread house.
I think I shall try it this year. Stay tuned.



Glitter:
I love anything and everything glitter!


Google:
I don't know about you, but I google everything.
My last google search was: What size shoe does a 6 year old normally wear?

Do you remember what you used before google?

"I used to AskJeeves"



Great:




Check back in next week as the challenge continues and get to know more

All About Me with the "Letter "H".




Sunday, September 8, 2013

Getting Healthy ~ Week 4



16 pounds in 4 weeks!  

I'm speechless...As I look back at my chart to see where I started it's heartbreaking to see where I was, I even got a little teary-eyed. I remember telling my husband how badly I wanted to start eating healthy and working out and for whatever reason or another we always prolonged it. I promised myself that I would not allow the scale reach a certain number and when the scale was .2 ounces from reaching that number it hit me... and HARD! It feels great to have left that number so far behind. But this journey of mine does not end here...there's still another 49 pounds to go! 


I leave you with another juice recipe till next week.


"Berry Tangy"
INGREDIENTS:
  • Kiwi
  • Strawberries
  • Oranges (peeled)
  • Blueberries
  • Blackberries
  • Raspberries
DIRECTIONS:

Process all ingredients in a juicer, shake or stir and serve.

I added 2 tablespoons of Chia seeds after juice was blended.




This is where I am today:

Weight Lost: 3 pounds


Total Lost:      16 pounds


Measurements:
Hips: 51"                        L Bicep: 13"                  L Calf: 16"
Waist: 40"                     R Bicep: 13"                  R Calf: 16"
Neck: 14"                       L Thigh: 25"
Bust: 45"                       R Thigh: 26"





Sunday, September 1, 2013

Getting Healthy~ Week 3




This week I'm feeling super great! My clothes are starting to fit a little better, and I can even get into some of the clothes hidden in the bottom of my drawer, they're still a little tight, but atleast I can put them on.

Since Labor Day Weekend is around the corner and I'm having family over for a BBQ,  I planned to be extra good this week so I can cheat a little on Sunday.

As we go into the new week, my body actually feels like it's been through some serious detox. I'm not feeling as bloated as I usually do, and I've also noticed that my migraines are not attacking me daily. Did I mention I was suffering from severe Migraines?  

Also since I started having Chai & Flax Seeds with OJ before bed I've noticed I've been pooping alot more daily, which for me is great as I usually would only go 2-4 times a week. I know I know TMI. Sorry.

Exercise: The Hubs has made a little work out plan for us to do a few nights a week. This week we tried going up and down the stairs 10 times....that's 110 steps up and 110 steps down.  Sounds exhausting, but it's doable. I was really proud of myself because I completed the 10 sets without quitting. 

We didn't watch any documentaries this week, but I did pick up this TIME magazine the other day.

It has some pretty amazing articles. Here's one I really liked...
 


"Can Posture Change Your Mind?"Source: Time Magazine
Article by: Regina Nuzzo


Surprise: Standing tall or hunching over affects more than your appearance. To soothe an anxious mood and maybe drop a few pounds, move right this way.

The MIND-BODY CONNECTION has long been thought of as a rather simple affair. Picture it: a bossy mind orders around its servant body like an aristocrat issuing sniffy requests to a household staff downstairs. "Body, get out of bed. Arm, lift coffee mug. Mouth, we're feeling jolly. Let's have a smile." Research increasingly shows, your body downstairs has a surprising amount of influence over your mind up above.

Something as simple as your posture can affect what your brain thinks, feels and believes. Psychologists call this "embodied cognition" a term that pays homage to deep-seated wisdom hidden in our bodies. Their research is showing that how you move your muscles and where you place your limbs, head and torso all help control your mood, your behavior, and the way you think.

Postures:


Leaning In:
Makes you feel more interested in whatever you're gravitating toward. A tilt toward a tempting dessert, one study showed, is enough to light up a "gonna grab it" region of the brain.



Standing Tall:
Sparks feelings of confidence. It may make you more secure in your opinions, so you're easily less crowded.


Slouching:
Makes you feel stressed and unsure of yourself, scientists say there's a reason your mother always told you to stand up straight. Even when you do well, a hangdog posture leaves you more apt to throw in the towel.


Clutching yourself:
Signals to other people and yourself that you're low on the totem pole. Hugging yourself doesn't bring comfort; it increases stress, reduces your self-confidence, and makes you less assertive.


What is your Posture like?




This is where I am today:

Weight Lost: 3 pounds 

Total Lost:     13 pounds

Measurements:
Hips: 51"                       L Bicep: 14"                  L Calf: 18"
Waist: 41"                     R Bicep: 13"                  R Calf: 18"
Neck: 14"                      L Thigh: 28"
Bust: 45.5"                   R Thigh: 28"