The Diet Begins

After a fun weekend of relaxing with my boys, eating junk food like McDonald's and chips, me and my husband looked in the mirror comparing our belly fat. My belly fat was loose (from having 2 babies) and his was all around. "We are starting the diet tomorrow" we decided at the same time! That same night, as I leaned over my eldest son's bed to kiss him (also leaning over my husband who was cuddling with our son)  the bed made a big POP sound. Our enormous bellies and junk food habit had finally broken the bed! Sigh.

So today, for all of my blog friends, in the style of Bridget Jones I am starting a diet! Why would someone subject themselves to this humiliation and public scrutiny???.... cause its the only way that I am going to stick to it!

This morning I stood on the scale to see a horrible sight..... 156 lbs! My goal by the new year (taking in to consideration that I will eat at Christmas) is 140 lbs. Fruits, Veggies, Lean Proteins, Whole Grains and much less sugar is how I am going to lose it. Walking to and from the Superstore, walking 4 nights a week on my treadmill, and cleaning and organizing my house is how I am going to tone it. And, wearing all my size 10 pants (currently I fit in 12-14) so that I feel fat and unhappy with myself, is how I am going to feel it.

So please, be patient with me. I may not be as happy and full of rainbows and sunshine like you are used to..... but this will only lead me to a happier and healthier Kim.

And so it begins.

Days of Our lives

When I was a toddler, about 2 or 3, I was babysat by my Grandma Stella every day. Grandma Stella loved to watch Days of Our Lives and got me hooked at the same time that I graduated from diapers to the potty. I can remember story lines that occurred 25 years ago on that show.... and I am not even 30 yet! I really wanted to be on that show. Still do. What a great career it would be to get all dolled up, make good money and make out with super insane hot men all day! When I said this to my "theatre" friends at 18 years old, they thought I was insane! They all wanted to do Shakespeare in the Park, Off Broadway shows and possibly make some good independent films. I was dreaming of a much different acting career. I wanted to be Sarah Michelle Gellar. I wanted to start on a soap (like she did), win a Daytime Emmy (like she did) and go on to star in an awesome prime-time role like Buffy (the Vampire Slayer for those who live under a rock!). I wanted stardom. Acting, singing... it didn't matter! Pretty far fetched for a girl raised in Orleans. 


So now, I am not famous, I do not get to kiss Mr.McDreamy (no offense Cory) all day, and I certainly don't make loads of money with my home daycare. But guess what.... I'm happy! I have 2 amazing boys who I would not trade for all the dolling up, money, or hot men! I am 20 lbs overweight, rarely showered, living paycheck to paycheck, and I get to kiss 3 men every day. Not too shabby!


My wonderful sister Shanon tells me its not too late.... but I am far more realistic. I would never be able to put in the hours it requires to "make it" as an actor without completely neglecting my children. My kids come first. Always have, always will. Some people believe that even though you have kids, you can still do everything you want to do..... but sorry.... that is just so not true! So, what does this mean for Kim? This means I will be the best darn entertaining Mom in the world! My kids may cover their ears when I sing... and my kids might not ever win me that Daytime Emmy for my role as Samantha Brady on Days of Our Lives, but they will make me smile every day, and they will make me feel like I have just won the biggest award ever.... Best Mommy!

Mommy Kim on a Whim

So here it is. After years of communicating with my "Mommy" friends on the infamous Facebook, I have decided to create my own blog. The question is, what does Kim have to say and is Kim able to write about enough stuff to keep you interested? Who knows! I'll sure as heck try.

So be patient with my poor spelling and grammar abilities (its been 10 years since I have been graded on those abilities.... and honestly, they were not so great then either!).  I am trying to express myself to those who care about me and my feelings about my kids, my husband, my love of baked goods and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

I want my "Mommy" friends, my soon-to-be "Mommy" friends and my "Unsure I will ever be a Mommy" friends to see what life is like with 2 boys, a husband, a daycare, a cupcake business and no time to tinkle.... seriously, the last time I went in there alone was 6 years ago!!

Life can be overwhelming and terribly dull at the same time! Let's talk about that!