If you want to hear more, you’re in luck. Because that’s what we’re talking about today — for lack of anything else to say because am OBSESSED with gym. (Also am obsessed with Philippa Gregory’s historical novels, which I read AT THE GYM in full-on delirious state of BLISS.)
“Obsessed” is actually to downplay my feelings for gym. Really, at this point, gym is LIFE. See, Gorgeouses, it covers all the bases: it helps me lose my sticky preggers weight (LOVE); it makes me feel really good (LOVE); I have FRIENDS there (LOVE); gym friends and I talk about BIG BROTHER (LOVE) and ROCK OF LOVE (not embarrassed to say…LOVE); the yoga teacher there is DA BOMB (LOVE); and they take care of my kids for me for TWO HOURS (LOVE)! I mean, WHAT could be better than that? (CAKE….)
I don’t know what I’d do without gym….
I can barely survive without Josh-O for a week KNOWING that he’s tanning his sweet arse on a beach in Bahamas….

I miss him TRÉS, but not that DANG blackberry!
…But, there’s a chance I WOULD NOT survive a week without gym….
Now that the weather’s finally getting GLORIOUS, I wonder if I’ll stay so obsessed with gym. Or, will life change dramatically? Won’t I rather speed-walk double-stroller outside with hundred other mothers and my DG sunglasses (LOVE)? NOT THE SAME. What about the monkeys, though? Is it fair to keep them indoors for 2 hours while I socialize and work my bawd into sweet shape?
Today was a dry run, methinks. And, methinks me did GOOD.
10:00 — Walked Rascal OUTSIDE to his music program.
11:00 — Staaaarbuuuucks.
12:00 — Picked up Monkey and gave her lunch OUTSIDE….

I was too lazy to open the umbrella all the way….
1:00pm — Off to gym. The monkeys play, interact. I play, talk my arse off, gossip with staff (LOVE).
3:00pm — Walk to park OUTSIDE. Push Monkey on swing until arm falls off.
5:00pm — Baths, dinner, hanging….

And, more hanging….

I must be doing SOMETHING right…! Woooh!
So, all should be fine come Spring. Better. They’ll continue to have their fun, and I’ll guiltlessly enjoy mine. “Balance,” I think it’s called. My obsession (CAAAKE GYM) coexisting peacefully and productively with theirs (HANGING? PARK).
Oh, carp. Rascal’s looking at me with those big blue saucers now. He should be asleep. I made mistake of making eye contact with the saucers and, so, am DOOMED. Must silence him with booooooobie. Latah. Have a great weekend! xo Haley-O!











































shroom monkey said, April 4th, 2008 at 6:40 am
me, first, again, cuz I rock! sorta like Rock of Love, which I adore… Bret Micheals, if you don’t find love this time, look out here I come, don’t care if your hair is glue on, I love me some bandana wearing fools!
amen sister, I don’t know what I would do without
the gym! it is my salvation, the stay at home mom bit is great but……
Gabi had her tonsils out this week, so she can’t hit the gym daycare, so i have been doomed to the indoors, it is making nuts…
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LD said, April 4th, 2008 at 6:58 am
I hear you on the gym. I think it’s a great place to bring kids(when there is childcare of course). I used to bring my son to a gym with daycare and it was great because if there was a problem I knew right away and they would get me.
I’ve been debating whether I want to stick with my current gym (no frills, cheap, I can walk there in about 2 minutes) or if I want to go to a nicer gym with daycare for the kids so I can go during the day.
I’m waiting a few weeks cause I’m still healing from the c-section and the idea of working out is scary …
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sarah said, April 4th, 2008 at 7:45 am
perfect balance Haley! Am so jealous you can SEE your deck LOL, will send you a pic of mine here in snowdrenched Montreal!
Multi-tasking Mommy said, April 4th, 2008 at 7:52 am
I am envious!

But today, my comment won’t be about your post–exactly! I am feeling particularly sappy this morning
As I opened up my Google Reader, I realized how happy it makes me feel to see that you ALWAYS have a post up for me to read. You NEVER let your readers down, no matter how crappy you are feeling or what is going on in your life. You are one dedicated blogger and I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for that. I look forward to your posts every morning! No pressure or anything
Love ya!
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ali said, April 4th, 2008 at 9:33 am
what is this gym of which you speak???
i can’t remember, sadly, the last time i was in one…
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LAVENDULA said, April 4th, 2008 at 9:57 am
i love the gym WHEN i can get there.but i can only go when someone is home to watch stinkerbell as she cries in the daycare and have to stop to get her…argghhhh
Renee said, April 4th, 2008 at 10:29 am
sounds like a plan…I know when my DH goes out of town I have to keep us busy with fun stuff. I kinda think it really kills him to go out of town when he sees the credit card bill…cuz DD & I have so much fun! LOL!
just wait on the hanging until it turns into swinging the hanged item in a big circle to see how long it stays on before flying across the room. Ahhh these centrivical force lessons are gonna kill one of us.
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Kristen said, April 4th, 2008 at 10:43 am
Sounds like a perfect day, though I feel a bit tired after reading that!
Sounds like you will all be just fine, come spring.
Have a wonderful weekend, Haley.
K
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Melissa said, April 4th, 2008 at 11:43 am
nice to meet you too
congrats on the weight loss…woohoot!! such a good feeling eh? i am with you 100% on the gym/daycare routine….love.it!
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kgirl said, April 4th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
much to my surprise, i am also loving the gym, but it’s circuit-training, so alas, no opportunity to read. but i’m pretty sure the reason i love it so much is because i get to escape worrying abot two tiny people for an hour.
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Maria said, April 4th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Love the gym for said reasons…unfortunately working full time doesn’t give me much time to get there; I do go on weekends though & my kids love it there!
Let’s enjoy cake together – mmmm cake!
RhoRho said, April 4th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
You’re funny. I’m a sorta new blogger, but finding all kinds of cool chicks/moms here. I too can’t help but love celebrities, as well as COldplay.
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Rosebud & Papoosie Girl said, April 4th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
You are really selling me on joining a gym. It is too easy to put off exercise at home I find. I am glad you have found something you love so much.
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Mom On The Run said, April 4th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
My oldest hates the childcare at the gym
thank goodness for jogging strollers! I too LOVE the gym – I LOVE lifting weights. I miss it, oh how I miss it! My fat jiggly arms miss it too!
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Beck said, April 5th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Spring FINALLY feels like it’s coming here. FINALLY!
A women’s gym opened in town but it’s WAY too expensive for me to join. So no gym for me.
B said, April 5th, 2008 at 7:59 pm
Hey
I wantedto ask you do you regret getting the pink blackberry over the silver does the pink effect wear off? LOL I saw it the other day at the eaton center almost bought it bu afraid I should go for the silver ad are the buttons too small to use as opposed to the older version- feedback please
the weather is getting nicer in the T.O I am loving it!
Teena in Toronto said, April 5th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
I’m jealous. I didn’t get to the gym all freakin’ week. It was a crazy week and I was off schedule. I took KC for a long walk today instead of going to the gym … it was waaaaaaay too nice to be stuck inside.
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Ailyn said, April 6th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Just read post re:becoming vegetarian. I’ve been a veggie for 10 years now, and I love it! And feel so much better, both health-wise and animal-wise. I realized that I sounded like a hypocrite saying how much I loved animals and then turning around and eating them. So stopped cold-turkey. I say, go for it! It’s a great choice, for your health, the planet, and the animals
misguided mommy said, April 6th, 2008 at 11:33 am
So I either don’t pay attention or this is one of the first pictures you have posted of Josh O where I can really see his face and OMG he and the rascal look IDENTICAL!!!!!!!
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Wormbrain said, April 6th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Don’t make eye contact!
That’s how their powers work.
You look them in the eye, next thing you know you’re feeding them chocolate chip cookies.
Jenny, Bloggess said, April 6th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
I’m less concerned about the hanging than I am about the mardi gras mask on the kid. I think a zorro mask would be more fitting.
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