I woke up this morning just exhausted. Basically one of those days that an IV of coffee wouldn't have been out of the question. Now, I just ate a ton of broccoli for lunch (Lori would approve) and I am swelling like it's Thanksgiving - you can have too much of a good thing. ;)
Anyway, the breakdown of the weekend:
I worked Saturday morning and then headed to the YMCA Healthy Living Center. My muscles were beginning to ache from mowing the lawn on Thursday night and I knew I needed to stretch them out. So I did a water workout. This is when I realized that my right foot was hurting on the outside because I made the mistake of putting the mower at an awkward angle in an attempt to make the lawn look nicer on the hill. That's a big joke because really the 'lawn' is just clover, creeping charlie and a hand full of grass blades that valiantly sprouted from spring seeding. Which, of course, explains why, by yesterday morning it looked like it needed to be mowed AGAIN. Ah, spring in Iowa.
Then on Saturday I went to my grandmother's to help her move pictures from her desktop computer to her new lap top. Grandma is 81 and one of my biggest inspirations. She is forever on the go with my grandfather. When I call, I never know where she will be - Arizona, Missouri, South Dakota - she has places to go, hence the new lap top. I am going to be just as go-go at her age!
On Saturday night it was Wine Fest. I ate way too much cheese, but took it easier on the wine because you can easily dump what you don't like and I liked very little of what I tried. But it was a good experiment to find out what I do like so that I don't waste calories. (That's what I told myself. :) ) I did find a new favorite, I like sweet and white and it's called Risque, it's sparkly too! Also I was reminded that red wine is bad for Kate.
I took four drinks of a glass of red, it was really good and then promptly broke out in flop sweat. I was like, "Man, it's really humid in here." And then I looked at Lori and she was fine. She said, "Remember, red wine makes you sweat." I had totally forgotten the 'sweat through my clothes' incident at the Naturally 7 show. Ugh. Thank goodness we were able to go outside in the breeze so I could dry out!
Yesterday, no drinking, just lots of work and one chocolate chip cookie. I was working an event at a church and the little ladies really wanted me to eat. I said no thank you, which didn't go over that well. So, then they came with the second round offer and they got one past me - homemade chocolate chip cookies - now that's a weakness. But I split it with Shelley from Sales, so it wasn't as bad.
Then for dinner last night it was veggie burgers, potatoes from the farmers market and the first corn of the season from Indiana. I know, that's wrong (not being from Iowa), but Lori bought it and I couldn't help it. Sweet corn on the cob is one of the things that makes it okay that I have to sweat my butt off every summer. :)
Well, I better go, enjoy your day!
Yours in Health,
Kate
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Monday, June 21, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Happy Mother's Day!
Too all women - Happy Mother's Day! I say it this way, because though not everyone has human children, every woman has mothered someone.
For example, my non-traditional heritage:
My great-grandmother had three children, but she also helped mother her grand and great-grand children, not to mention a myriad of other family members, neighbor kids and so on.
My grandmother raised three kids, helped with grand kids and kept the neighbor kids from burning anything down. (They were likely my father's friends. :) )
My Aunt Marla has raised a myriad of animals and did her share of babysitting when I was a baby.
My mother raised three kids, neighbor kids, helped raised my nephew, has guided many wayward alcoholics and handled many people who just needed direction.
My step-mom raised a daughter, helped raise the three of us kids and continues to raise wayward souls who are non-directional - even lonely adults need mothering sometimes.
I am a pet parent, helped raise my two brothers and helped raise my nephew. And, ask anyone, I tend to mother period.
These examples are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to why women end up neglecting themselves. Even if we never have babies we are busy caring for the world. Everyone needs nurtured and there is something in us that must respond. While commendable, we need to remember to be there for ourselves as well.
So, Happy Mother's Day, but don't forget to mother yourself too.
Yours in Health,
Kate
For example, my non-traditional heritage:
My great-grandmother had three children, but she also helped mother her grand and great-grand children, not to mention a myriad of other family members, neighbor kids and so on.
My grandmother raised three kids, helped with grand kids and kept the neighbor kids from burning anything down. (They were likely my father's friends. :) )
My Aunt Marla has raised a myriad of animals and did her share of babysitting when I was a baby.
My mother raised three kids, neighbor kids, helped raised my nephew, has guided many wayward alcoholics and handled many people who just needed direction.
My step-mom raised a daughter, helped raise the three of us kids and continues to raise wayward souls who are non-directional - even lonely adults need mothering sometimes.
I am a pet parent, helped raise my two brothers and helped raise my nephew. And, ask anyone, I tend to mother period.
These examples are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to why women end up neglecting themselves. Even if we never have babies we are busy caring for the world. Everyone needs nurtured and there is something in us that must respond. While commendable, we need to remember to be there for ourselves as well.
So, Happy Mother's Day, but don't forget to mother yourself too.
Yours in Health,
Kate
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Sunday Inspiration - Happy Mother's Day
Many women have inspired me over the years:
My Mom, Marcia - She's my hero and she hates that I say that. She has made sacrifices for my entire life, from conception on and with a little complaint. She is strong, stubborn, tough and soft as a bunny all rolled into one. I am just like her in many ways and I couldn't be more proud. She has supported me on this journey and I thank her.
My Grandmother, Jean - I know more about her history than she may realize. She has been a kind-hearted rock even in times when her life couldn't have been worse. She always has a smile, a kind word and love - even when she wishes you hadn't made a certain choice. She has a quiet strength that is unmatched. I often wish I were more like her, she isn't loud and brassy, but she is still effective as all get out. I am always impressed.
My Great-Grandmother, Irene - We lost her in 2006. The later part of her life was hard for me to watch, she gave up a little. But the first 90 years were pure fight, fire and power. She was hard working, opinionated, tough, fun and drove like she was at Indy all the time. I don't have her lead foot, but people often tell me I am very much like her. I hope that is true.
My Step-Mom, Lorie - Throughout her life she has faced adversity and won. She is wise and witty and never fears fun. Yet, she can give a withering look and quickly bring the out of control back to Earth. She has been a good friend and a good foil.
Lori, my roomie - While not technically a mother in the biological sense, we do share three cats. She is also an amazing Auntie to Ben and Abby and to my own nephew Caelen on occasion. I didn't like her when we first met, she was too quiet for my taste. Turns out that's because she is always sizing up a situation and preparing the perfect rapier comment for when she deems a situation worthy. That's just one of the ways I wish I were more like her.
There are a myriad of other women who have inspired me - my sister-in-law Annette, Geneva at the office, women in politics, women at non-profits, women fighting disease and just women I have bumped into that have an amazing story.
Whether women actually have children or not, (I don't) doesn't really matter on Mother's Day. This is really a celebration of women. We take care of the world. We deserve appreciation.
So go forth and appreciate your women today.
Yours in (mental) health, Kate
My Mom, Marcia - She's my hero and she hates that I say that. She has made sacrifices for my entire life, from conception on and with a little complaint. She is strong, stubborn, tough and soft as a bunny all rolled into one. I am just like her in many ways and I couldn't be more proud. She has supported me on this journey and I thank her.
My Grandmother, Jean - I know more about her history than she may realize. She has been a kind-hearted rock even in times when her life couldn't have been worse. She always has a smile, a kind word and love - even when she wishes you hadn't made a certain choice. She has a quiet strength that is unmatched. I often wish I were more like her, she isn't loud and brassy, but she is still effective as all get out. I am always impressed.
My Great-Grandmother, Irene - We lost her in 2006. The later part of her life was hard for me to watch, she gave up a little. But the first 90 years were pure fight, fire and power. She was hard working, opinionated, tough, fun and drove like she was at Indy all the time. I don't have her lead foot, but people often tell me I am very much like her. I hope that is true.
My Step-Mom, Lorie - Throughout her life she has faced adversity and won. She is wise and witty and never fears fun. Yet, she can give a withering look and quickly bring the out of control back to Earth. She has been a good friend and a good foil.
Lori, my roomie - While not technically a mother in the biological sense, we do share three cats. She is also an amazing Auntie to Ben and Abby and to my own nephew Caelen on occasion. I didn't like her when we first met, she was too quiet for my taste. Turns out that's because she is always sizing up a situation and preparing the perfect rapier comment for when she deems a situation worthy. That's just one of the ways I wish I were more like her.
There are a myriad of other women who have inspired me - my sister-in-law Annette, Geneva at the office, women in politics, women at non-profits, women fighting disease and just women I have bumped into that have an amazing story.
Whether women actually have children or not, (I don't) doesn't really matter on Mother's Day. This is really a celebration of women. We take care of the world. We deserve appreciation.
So go forth and appreciate your women today.
Yours in (mental) health, Kate
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