Simple Kind of Life

Its very early on Sunday morning. The clocks sprang forward overnight and yet somehow I managed to wake up at my normal time, with the help of an Irish creme latte (homemade)and I am enjoying my weekend.
I got my hair cut yesterday (a little shorter than I would have liked, but it will grow). I also got my eyebrows waxed which I have been meaning to do for the longest time, but just never got around to it (until yesterday). I no longer have fuzzy caterpillars crawling across my face, which is a really nice feeling. Its like this total makeover (all for less than $20 too!) I do need to go back to coloring my hair since I am getting more grays and I am not ready to accept that fact of aging right now. Yesterday, I also carved out some time in the morning to give myself a manicure & pedicure.
I went on the quest for the perfect purse yesterday at the mall and came up with a major fail. It seems as if the new style out there is looking like one of the Real Housewives, with these loud print tops and basically not looking your age. Add to it these clothes in a plus size. Not very attractive in my opinion. I guess I am more of a Talbots/Ann Taylor/Coldwater Creek kind of girl, rather than some of these other looks (although I do have a bit of Urban Outfitters/Hot Topic rebellious streak running through me). Luckily, for the little man, its a bit easier. I got his Easter outfit yesterday and he is going to look so cute. (not that he doesn't already)Its an argyle sweater vest in purples and greens, with the matching socks too!
I have a busy morning ahead of me. I have some apple cinnamon muffins to bake soon for coffee hour at church, altar guild duty and then come home. There is a ton of laundry to do, and I need to get acquainted with our 4 newest additions to our family-the little man's fish (Sam, Gavin, Max & James). He is so excited about them, and he and the big man had a good time setting up the fish tank. They did an amazing job. It looks very pretty. It will be a good home for the four fish.
I started a really great book last night, Secrets of Eden, which I forced myself to put down despite not really wanting to. Both the little man and I enjoy reading, for which I am grateful. He gets the same thrill out of books that I do, and to see that unmitigated joy on his face is awesome. He loves the library and was excited to go there (and now with his own library card, he's the man). Our library lends out magazines as well as books, videos and cd's-which really is perfect for me. I can read while I am on the treadmill-but there are certain magazines that work better than others. Everyday with Rachel Ray, Martha Stewart Living, Real Simple and Rolling Stone all fit perfectly on the reading rack. Between the magazines and my ipod, my time on there goes a lot quicker than I would normally imagine.
Speaking of working out, I realized yesterday as I was shopping at the mall, that I really am out of shape. I can either whine about it or make a difference in my life. My choice is to do something about it. Right now I am syncing my ipod, and then I am going to put on my sneakers and get myself ready to face the day. I have an issue of Rolling Stone, with an interview with Rivers Cuomo of Weezer to read, some great new music that I just loaded (Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, REM-I guess my musical taste really did end when Kurt Cobain died)that will get me motivated.
Its not just about working out or diet or whatever. Its about me getting it. I notice that when I'm taking care of myself (and believe me, working out and eating healthy is taking care of myself) that I am more in tune with everything around me. I am a better wife, mother, friend, volunteer, coworker, confidante, whatever. It really does make a difference in my life. I hold my head higher, and just overall feel better about life. Plus, my little guy sees me making better choices-food, exercise, sleep, relaxation, etc-and it will rub off on him. Kids are such amazing sponges. Its amazing what he's picked up already from us-and he's only 7.
Another added bonus is when I work out and take care of myself (the whole shebang too) is that I have more energy-which in turn means I can do more in my day, and not be reliant on my caffeine highs (and subsequent lows)Everything comes together, so the house is clean, the laundry is done, I spend quality time with my son, we eat yummy meals that are healthy too, and I plow through my work day as well as getting all my volunteering and all in. There is a lot more balance in my life-and I am able to be an alpha wife/mom.
Here's to the overachievers and type a personalities