Sorry. I had to.
But I feel like I've got so much to catch you up on!
Friday after work I met Megan for happy hour to celebrate her new job!
I like skinny margaritas. A lot of restaurants have skinny drinks now and typically those are the restaurants I go to for drinks. These particular skinny margaritas are 125 calories! SCORE!
After happy hour we went to dinner where The Hubs met us with the kids and MJ acted a complete and utter FOOL the entire dinner. Screamed, cried, threw stuff, banged his head on the table repeatedly. That kid is gonna turn me gray before I hit 30!
Good thing he's cute!
Love that little strong willed child.
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| MJ's Blue Steel |
But you know what? I still got my fajitas and I was satisfied.
Sacrifies.
Saturday we got up and headed to the gym for a 2 hour sweat session.
We did a step/turbo kick class and then body pump.
Okay, step class I'm getting the hang of I think.
Turbo kick.... I am LOST. There are a few routines I know better than others but I feel like a complete and utter moron doing the moves.
Why don't I look cool and fierce punching air?
I digress.
After the gym (I dry shampoo'ed the crap outta my hair and kept in my BIC Band to hide my dirty hair)
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| jewelry was a gift from a reader from Castellammare Designs |
I opted for a more subtle pretty in pink color, being that last time I got stripper black with glitter. Don't ask.
They remind me of bratworsts.
Sick.
I seriously hate those vienna sausage fingers. (thanks Dad)
While we're on the topic of my lawn gnome fingers, let's talk for a second about how I wear a size freakin' 6 ring now! YEAH, that's the SMALLEST my fingers have ever been and that's after losing a crapton of weight.
I remember after I had Big T I had to have my ring sized up to a 9!
Think about it, those chubby fingers up there are a SIX, can you image what my hands looked like when I wore a size NINE???
That's freak status right there.
I have so many people tell me "I love your eyelashes!" "You're legs are so stinkin' skinny!"
Both of those are features I got from my dad, which I so lovingly will take and am thankful for!
But, MY FINGERS!?!??! THOSE are from my dad, too... and I'm just saying, when I see pictures like that of my hands I want to throat punch him for giving me those hands.
Love you Dad.
After we got our nails did, we met The Most Interesting Man in the World.
At Fuzzy's Taco of all places!?! Weird.
All I said to Megan was "you better get that minivan STAT because you know that shit won't fit in either one of our cars!"
Ahhh, I love that we can laugh about it.
Haha.
I got home that afternoon and spent the rest of the night with the boys.
MJ is walking now. Did I tell you that?
Yep.
You know what that means?
Mommy doesn't get to sit down for like.. another 2 years.
That's what that means.
Yesterday Megan and I headed to the Kiki La'Rue headquarters and did some super secret shopping.
It was a little short to wear to work, so I paired it with leggings and boots!
I'm 5'6 and in a size medium here.
Go grab you one! And tell them I sent you!
Be on the lookout for more awesome KLR pieces soon!
Came home from shopping and played with the boys outside.
OH, BIG NEWS FOLKS!!!!
So out of NOWHERE the other night The Hubs was all "I think we should start running together every day."
WHAT!?!?!??!
Y'all, my husband DOESN'T run.
In the 10 years we've been together, I think I've seen him workout like 3 times.
MAYBE.
So to hear him say he wanted to run with me makes me one happy girl!
He said he would the C25K.
So today will be our first day with the C25K.
Since I'm kind of advanced for it, I think I may try and do speed training with it.
Instead of just trying to run the distance, I'm going to try to increase my speed.
We'll see.
I'll update you on how he does!
This should be interesting.
OH, and MORE big news!
I took down my Christmas tree and all decorations last night.
I know, this is monumental.
I did it BEFORE February. It's probably a record. I'm not sure.
I also got up our new canvas above our fireplace from our family pictures that 1136 Images did back in December.
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| BEFORE (small family pic with no MJ :( ) |
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| AFTER (36x36 canvas with everyone :)) |
Think boudoir pictures...
Details soon!
Don't forget to enter the Slender Kitchen Giveaway if you haven't already!
And while you're out hopping around today, head over to Walking in Memphis in High Heels.
She's having a sweet little giveaway today and Wednesday!
I've got a HUGE giveaway of all my favorite things in the works for when this little 'ole blog hits 10,000 followers, so get to following if you haven't already! You just click that little blue button on the right had side that says "Join This Site".
All the cool kids are doing it.
And one last thing before I introduce you to some pretty awesome stuff...
Megan and I are going to be doing a vlog together soon. We'll be answering some questions you have for us, so if there's anything you want to know and want to see us answer in the vlog, leave a comment!
And now for some pretty awesome stuff and some special deals!
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Little Loves Designs is a cute shop on Etsy. They sell the sweetest little head bands and baby hats. Mnady is offering Mama readers 20% off by using the shop code MAMA20. Check out the shop HERE.
A Tad Monroe has lots of stylish accessories. Watch out for a giveaway here on the blog next month. In the meantime, check out the Trunk Shows on Tuesday nights HERE.
Metal Marvels has some of the best jewelry pieces for a night out. Right now, they are offering Mama Laughlin readers 10% off by using the code Mama10 HERE.
Bic Bands are my favorite workout bands. They do not slip AT ALL! They are super cute and really affordable. Go buy yourself one HERE.
Michelle from Adeline Mae makes the cutest hand made jewelry pieces. If you have finished a half marathon, treat yourself to one of her bracelets. Each month, she is hosting a giveaway. Check out her page HERE.
Kiki La Rue is my favorite online store EVER! Seriously, half of my wardrobe is from KLR. Their customer service is AMAZING and they truly care about making you look and feel good!
AND they have plus sizes in some pieces, too! Go check out some of their cute stuff!
AND they have plus sizes in some pieces, too! Go check out some of their cute stuff!
29 comments:
I was just going to post about boudoir picture and who has done them and not - and what do you do with the pictures, etc...? Not even sure if E would be "into" that - hahaha. But looking forward to seeing all the upcoming fun.
Sorry if this has been asked already... but how did yall meet? I always wonder that :) (clearly I need more to do w my time)
What a fun weekend! I need to get me some KiKi! I can't wait for your vlog!
And GO MJ! way to walk it out buddy!
That's awesome your hubs wants to run with you. I was so excited when my husband started running with me, until he started running 3 minutes per mile faster than me. Loving the outfit today!
Happy Monday!! I am still in awe of your new canvas and hooray for the hubs joining you on the running!! That is so awesome! You and Meg crack me up and I love seeing the IG posts. Oh, and lastly-- your fingers do not look like vienna sausages. I have a friend who is 5'7- weighs about 135 and has size 10 ring fingers.....yes 10. :)
Love the skinny margs! I love catching up on your shenanigans with Megan via instagram, keek and blog :) I'm so excited for you two to do a vlog! My question would be since you two have recently started working out together sometimes do you find that working out together motivates you more or less and why?
You have been such an inspiration to me the past 6 months and I just recently started a blog to share my journey and mention you in it! Please go check it out if you would like Kadi @ http://sheerserendipity28.blogspot.com/
Happy Monday Girlie
Tried to order that exact dress last night but they were sold
out :( I cried and threw a fit and I'm still sad.
Love the canvas & skinny ritas!
I am so excited he is wanting to start running with you. That is beyond awesome!!!!
Question for you and my biggest fault.
I've lost 12 lbs since the end of Oct.(lots of veggies/healthy eating and working out)...I KNOW I could do better.
My biggest hang up-WEEKENDS. I fail miserably each flipping weekend. It's like a celebration for me and I fall for good food with my daughter, BF and girlfriends.
Did you ever run into this problem? Is this normal?
I did boudior pics for Cody for our wedding. It was so much fun and I'm thinking about doing them again when I get down a few more pounds :)
Way to Papa L! (Didn't know what else to call him, ha!) Cody started training for TriWaco last week. He's uses some Nike app for his running. Can't wait to see his progress!
Happy Monday :)
I'm off to read about alcohol and dieting... cause I definitely did too much of one this weekend and not enough of the other. Love the portrait canvas over the fireplace btw!
Thrilled for you that your hubs wants to run with you. . . I bet it has something to do with a recent birthday. :-)
Love ya mama!
You have your dad's fingers and I have my dad's long, creepy toes, ha!
Love that large canvas photo of your family!
Sheree
thehartungs.blogspot.ca
Questions for the vlog:
What do you eat before a long run and/or workout? As well as, what do you eat after? I am looking for specific things to eat.
Are you going to run the Rock n Roll Half?
What is the name of the gym you guys workout at? (you can pm this to me to avoid weird stalkers) It looks/sounds awesome, and since I'm in the Dallas area, I would love to see if there is one near me.
OK, that's all :)
Boudoir pics is on my super secret wish list. Why do I feel embarassed to admit that?!?!
Would love for my husband to workout with me. I actually asked and it was a no go. Womp, womp :(
I have to break down and order something from KLR. I 'window' shop there almost every day but can't bring myself to hit the checkout button. I keep thinking, this won't fit after I lose weight!
Happy Monday!!
In the past week, I've made my 1st and 2nd Kiki La'Rue purchase thanks to you.
How did you figure out that the Skinnyritas were only 125? Do most restaurants know?
I LOVE that huge canvas!! Love it!!
Ramblings of a Suburban Mom
Good lordie where to start. I loove you and Megan so seeing all the stuff you're doing together is just awesome. You two doing motivational speaking would be the greatest thing ever. That is really cool that hubby wants to run with you! I have tried to run with my hubby but he runs wayyy faster and has more endurance than I do so... I don't run with him anymore. Haha. I still want to come to Dallas to have you teach me how to shop... I am still stuck in jeans and tee shirt land Lol!!!! Love your outfit pics, will definitely use those for inspiration when I go shopping next. S
oooh, Kiki La Rue ship to New Zealand! Off to have a looksie now, thanks for the heads up!
Love me some Kiki clothes. That's cool that the hubs is going to run with you:) awww.
you are just too cute :) and im so excited for you that your hubs will be running with you!! yipee how fun :)
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I'm so happy you & Megan are friends because you two are my favorite bloggers + yall are super pretty & funny as hell :)
so jealous (and happy) that your husband wants to run with you. :)
Based on your IG post this morning I finally wrote a comment to SkinnyMeg that I wanted to share with you, as well:
I've written you a million emails in my head--but it seems now is the time to put it in writing. Thank you. For all you do--between you and Mama Laughlin (a dynamic duo if there ever was one!)--you have got my big butt out there and moving. I religiously read your blogs to find out what I can be doing to be a better mom (my kid LOVES daycare at the gym), a hotter wife, and most important a healthier me. You two have changed my life. I am on day 33 of kicking ass--running 3x a week with C2K Runner, and 3x a week of Body Pump, Core Chisel, and Body Attack. I'm counting calories, eating clean(ish), and LOVING MY LIFE. I have you two to thank. I just probably post this on Mama L's blog too. I have faced some serious Mommy Guilt in the 2 years since my gorgeous son was born and that guilt meant I got fatter and fatter because all I wanted to do was be with him when I wasn't at work. But, how much more fun do we have now that I WANT to run at the park with him, and I'm feeling less ashamed of my jiggling butt. Thank you, thank you, a million times thank you. When I say you changed my life, I mean it to the highest degree. I thought I was destined to be this unhealthy shape and size, and I know there is a skinny me inside, and she's dying to come out. Thank you, thank you. Please keep doing what you are doing with breathtaking honesty and humor. Please--I need it. Thank you Megan! (And Mama Laughlin!I wouldn't be in a path to greatness without you or Megan!)
First time commenter-- I have sausage fingers too!
I was a size nine pre-pregnancy. Now I'm a freaking 12 (2.5 years after birth). NUTSO!
I love the vlog idea! Can you ladies maybe address how you stay mentally healthy while trying to get physically healthy? I have been struggling with some sort of eating disorder since I was a sophmore in highschool. I find that I am an all or nothing girl. Do you have any suggestions or advice?
~Nikki
"Isn't She Beautiful..."
What brand of dry shampoo do you use? I have dark hair and I always look gray when I use it.
Like you I went from 220 down to 133 (my lowest point) and did it by watching what I ate verses portion control and walking. (Only) After the weight came off, the shame came on. I was ridiculed daily by the fact that I was wearing clothing again like shorts and short sleeved blouses. I was now only lean because I am being (slutty)I was told. I was called names,etc by my bf at the time. Every bit of encouragement was there to stop my weight loss. "I liked you better with meat on your bones". I heard "You look like you're sick" by my over weight family and my bf. I heard "I miss when you used to eat the bad foods with me." Meanwhile, my doctor drops my Synthroid mcg meds (No Thyroid) and decides to go on maternity leave and for months, I can't get into an Endocrinologist to get them back up and the pounds are increasing and increasing out of control. I lost hair, etc. By the time I got into see the doctor, my blood pressure was 83 over 40. Needless to say, my weight is out of control again and I don't know how to get that mind frame back that I was in before to get it back off, especially when they are still tinkering with my TSH levels. I can't believe I have to do it all again.
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