Im so hot.

So I thought I would post a picture of my progress. Im sooo close now to ideal body and it only took 2 weeks to get there! What?? You say that is not me?? how dare you...

Being Green = recycled gum

Yes, you read that right. It's all about being Green in Andrew's world. Andrew constantly thinks about our planet, and for that, I am so proud of my 1 year old. Then again, there are times when I question his choices. For instance, yesterday at the park Andrew was off playing and having a good time. He soon toddles back to find that he has something "pink" in his mouth. After the horror I quickly shoved my fingers into his mouth to find a used piece of pink gum he found in the park!!! Oh god.. just typing this makes me feel ill. Nonetheless Emma shouts out.. he's recycling Mom, he is being Green!! Oh yes, my 1 year old is following in the footsteps of Al Gore and the Green Campaign. Who wouldnt be proud! :)

Miss Emma has been quite funny herself. She isnt too much on this Green trip, rather she is into her pink ponies and her friends. She comes home and gives me the full recap of how she felt about her friends that day. For instance, lets take her friend Lucy. Some days Emma comes home and says "Lucy and I are friends (then a pause..) and we are friends FOREVER" Her voice changes when she says forever... whoah..ok. Then a few days later and she says "We are no longer friends, she stole my crayon". Oh god.. the girl drama has started. She also enjoys having a say on what clothing she wears. The more girlie.. the better!

Needless to say between my Green child, Friends Forever child and my bikini mission... Im tired!

Want to wish a Big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my cousin Hava!! Her first one as a Momma as well.

Brandy

He said the B Word!

Oh god, its the B word. He said, its in the air now and I am freaking out. In July Sam and I decided to go on Holiday in Mexico. We choose a very nice Resort, planned everything accordingly.. and then the question errupted.. Sam says---Oh goodie, you get to wear a "B'ikini!!!

Oh my god! Oh my god!! I started to panic, heart beating fast as I quickly replied "What the hell gave you that idea?" Oh yes, a very legit question for a vacation that was my idea and yet I did not think about the outcome of the bikini? Are bikini's not mandatory when you stay at a beautiful resort?

So with one day to brainstorm I had two options. Either eat away that night and say I will diet tomorrow.. oorrrrr... go and join a gym! So I joined the gym. Not only that.. got a personal trainer as well. So now I have been seeing the trainer two times a week, and training myself the other three days. I am completely sore, starving and staring at a bikini Im going to buy online. Its either the bikini or the baby weight.. so the baby weight has got to go!

When I met my trainer he had me fill out some forms. The question being "What is your goal?" My reply - "Im praying for a miracle". big time.


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Free Tibet!

Or at least that's what they were chanting here yesterday! I work in the financial district in SF, literally feet away from Justin Herman Plaza at the Embarcadero Center where the hub was for the Olympic Torch, etc.

It started the moment I arrived on the Ferry in SF. Already barracades were in place, a ton of police and quadruple the amount of protestesters. Flags flying for Tibet and of course the Chinese flag for those in favor. Finally i get into our building and go to the 21st floor. Through the windows, we could still here everything.

So at lunch I went to see what was going on. I tried to take a picture but it wasnt so great. But to get a glimpse, this is a tiny section of what it looked like. And to completely upset all the thousands of people who had been waiting for hours to see the torch... Mayor Gavin changed the Course! Not so cheery people.. let me tell you!

Kids are doing really well and seem so happy. They get a ton of attention which they so deserve which I feel helps them thrive and grow. Emma is also telling me funny things like, her friend Lucy at preschool is her "Friend Forever". She also likes to give presents to people. Mainly anything she finds at the house she will give you. She also enjoys magic tricks with Pennies that Sam taught her. Andrew is the happiest little boy. Loves to play with his sister even if its dressing a pony. However he seems to be drawn to his tonka truck that Aunt Jeanette bought him for his birthday. He loads up the truck with whatever he can find, and then off he goes! Truck makes a clicking sound and I think louder the better for him. He still is a bit of a momma's boy.. and I probably give him even extra TLC for that... cant help myself!

My weight watchers is going well. Lost 30.2 lbs this year and 14 to go till I hit the number/size Im looking for. It is such a slow process... but moving along nonetheless.

Hope you all are well! Brandy