I’m excited to get back into more rigorous exercise, especially because I haven’t been as active during this pregnancy. That being said, I’ve thought some about how I resumed exercise after having Emerson, and I plan to take things even slower this time around. I know a lot more about postpartum recovery and there’s no reason to risk injury. Plus, I have low expectations about fitting in exercise with two kids and don’t plan to return to a gym setting for a…
A few things I’m loving lately: Pepita salsa – this salsa from Trader Joe’s makes the best crockpot chicken. Just two ingredients and a major upgrade from regular salsa crockpot chicken. Collaborating with other independent schools – I’ve had a couple of calls/visits with schools this week as part of my research, and it’s been so fun to hear about what other independent schools are doing in terms of social and emotional learning. Everyone has just been so nice and…
I’m excited to explore the Charlotte fitness scene. I was super spoiled living above a YMCA in Brooklyn, but the classes weren’t the greatest. I’m trying to find something that inspires because I’m finding my taste has changed over the past couple of years. I’m checking out Burn Boot Camp but can’t quite decide if it’s for me at this point in my life. I love the sense of community (it’s all women), and I’m happy after I’ve finished a…
-I spent the whole year waiting for it to warm up, and now I’m very excited for some cooler temps. I think fall in New York is going to be amazing. Also, the mosquitos seemed to have finally arrived at the park. -I’ve taken Emerson to check out two preschool prep/two’s programs for the fall. She LOVES it, but I’m already sad that she’s grown up and off to school. -I finally got a good Stitchfix (<–my discount link)! I liked…
Thanks for your post ideas and questions! I figured I’d address them all at once in a Q & A format: I would be interested in your fitness routine now that you’re a mom. Throughout my pregnancy and the first year of Emerson’s life, I mostly did Popsugar Fitness videos at home (HIIT style and weight lifting) and went to the gym for yoga, barre, or HIIT maybe once a week. I had an awesome space to work out in…
Happy summer! We had a lovely weekend of Mexican food, relaxation, and celebrating Em’s dad at Brooklyn Brewery. I think it’s kinda funny that we eat Mexican food so much since leaving Dallas – it’s obviously not as good as it is in Texas, but you can never go wrong with tequila and guac. As you may have seen on Instagram stories, Emerson had a big sleep regression/mental leap and was skipping naps, scared to be in her crib alone,…
I exercise primarily because I love the way it makes me feel, but also because it melts stress away. I classify my stress into two different categories: 1. Anxiety stress where I’m worried about something happening to Emerson or that my IUD got lost inside my body (no, it was just my spleen hurting when I had mono), or fear that our president will start WW III. For this type of stress, there is no better solution than slow flow…
What a beautiful spring day. Can I call it spring yet since tomorrow is technically the first day? March 20th also signifies my Mom’s birth, so happy happy birthday Barbara! Scroll down to see what I ate to pre-celebrate:) You guys know the drill: work, gym, dinner. I considered taking a walk instead of going to the gym for maybe an instant, but I’ve got a wedding in 10 weeks, so it was running and muscle pumping inside for me.…
I finally tried morning bootcamp at the Y! I’ve been walking by for many weeks now, on the way to spinning, and I finally found the energy to try it. Of course, it was the one day the class was designed as a partner workout, so I was that awkward new girl who knew no one. But a nice girl agreed to be my partner, not knowing that I’m not in bootcamp shape. She was a tiny little thing, but…