Baby Weight…

It's been six weeks since Jordan was born -- and the baby weight seems like it's here to stay!

So last week I put it in high gear. I started my two-a-day walks with the kids in the stroller (that's an extra 40 pounds) and my neighbor walks with me in the evening to help keep the pace up. I feel healthier and better about myself, especially after my last doctor's visit. I am now back at my pre-baby weigh -- but that stubborn little "baby" pouch refuses to budge. My doctor says after two kids some mothers never lose it -- yikes!

I haven't tried to fit into any of my work clothes yet in hopes that a week of serious abdominal work will give me better results. I knew I had work to do when my mother told me that I was losing weight, and I look really good "from the back." Hmmm. Mothers never lie do they? Her comment just motivated me to get busy. I also plan to begin taking some classes at the gym. But I can’t believe how hard it is to actually get away from the house (and from the kids) even for an hour. Hopefully I'll be able to make it happen. I need to make it happen. It's funny…weight was an issue with Tyler -- but it really wasn’t that big of a challenge for me…mainly because he was my first child and I was a few years younger. What a difference a few years makes…This time around I can tell it’s not going to be as easy. Wish me luck!

As for the boys… well, they don’t care about mommy's tummy and they're doing just great. We're actually thinking about trying to potty train Tyler while I still have some time off work. Not sure if any of us are up for that yet. I potty trained my niece when she was two, but I hear boys are much more difficult to train and Tyler's just 21 months. His pediatrician says he's the right age and we could have actually started training him at 18 months. I wouldn't be surprised if he catches on because Tyler seems to be growing more independent each day. I'm sure his baby brother has something to do with that, but sometimes I have to do a double-take and ask myself, "Did he just do that?" He really has become quite the little man.

Jordan on the other hand is still doing what many babies do -- sleeping during the day and staying awake at night, unless I'm holding him. And I have to admit -- I've been giving into his nighttime demands because I need the sleep. I’m sure I'll regret holding him all night in the very near future. Despite the sleeping issues…he's doing great and it's amazing to see how much he has grown in just six weeks. I often just sit with him and hold his little hands and feet because I know they won’t stay that small for long. He's so tiny and sweet and I have fallen so much in love with him already.

What can I say -- I love my guys!

And I know you love your kids too, but when did you start potty training them. I want to hear your "potty" stories. Maybe they'll help me make up my mind. And if you've got any baby weight tips -- I’ll take them. Talk to you soon.