I can't believe how hard it is to find time to write on this thing these days. Gwen absolutely will not let me be on the computer at all. The moment I turn it on she begins to scream for my attention. I only have a minute now while Jonathan gives her a bath.
So, there's a couple new things our family is trying out for 2008. We're all trying to be a little healthier over all. I joined a 24 Hour Fitness club that's only a few minutes away from where we live. I got a great deal through my work and the best part is the free daycare. Gwen wasn't so sure about it at first but now she almost pushes me out the door when I drop her off there. She loves to play with the other kids and help with the babies. The employees all think it's so cute how she likes to feed the babies and brings them toys. It's been almost 2 weeks since I joined and I'm down 7 pounds already. I do an hour of cardio and a half hour of weights and abs each day. I go while Jonathan's at school before lunch. Jonathan also is trying to be more active and he goes to his school gym (free membership - YAY) after class. He's lost about 8 pounds already. We also got pedometers and try to get in 10,000 steps each day. That can be difficult some days, but when I'm working I usually do about 13,000. I walk a lot at work most nights. I'm excited about this change we've made and I hope it lasts. I really want to have more energy and be able to keep up with my active little girl. She's only going to get faster too.
Of course, this wouldn't be complete without a couple pictures of Gwen. My little baby is not so little or baby-ish anymore. She's picking up words and sounds every day and it amazes me at how much she understands. She's almost 17 months old now.
Topless Gwen has fun with our karaoke machine while Daddy's babysitting. He comes up with the best ideas to keep her busy so he can get a few minutes of studying done while I'm at work.
Aunt Megan was puppysitting this baby bulldog a few weeks ago and Gwen loved him. He was just the right size for her to torment. She does really well with dogs and we're glad that she's not afraid of them.
I took this one just tonight while she was running around the living room playing with me. She looks a little dazed.
At night, Gwen brushes her teeth in the bath. We kept losing toothbrushes because she likes to brush on the go and then hides them when she's done. It's a lot easier this way.
Even though the water is above her ears, she likes to lay on her back in the water. Especially when the water is draining out for some reason. I think she likes the way it sounds with her head under the water.
