Heather Long's comments

Single's Awareness Day

14 Feb 2006 11:30 PM

Thank you both so much -- I can relate to the feelings on both sides of the fence and when a friend of mine reminded me about their viewpoints on Valentine's - I just knew I had to share. Have a great day!

Build a Fitness Log

08 Feb 2006 02:49 PM

Hey Adam,

Keeping track just takes practice. If you fall behind, don't try to 'remember' what you did, just pick up with each day. You may find that you're only sampling for a bit, but with regular practice you can make it into a habit.

10 Things I Love About Marriage

07 Feb 2006 11:48 AM

A long time ago, someone very smart told me that when you're having a bad day and it seems like you're wondering why you're there -- make a list of your favorite things -- it's like sunshine on a cloudy day and it reminds you that the weather does improve.

Tantrums! Screams! And Crying! Oh My!

03 Feb 2006 04:45 PM

Anna, I totally understand. I've seen it taken too far and that's where I firmly believe in moderation in all things.

I remember calling my mother-in-law once when my daughter was about 10 weeks old. She asked me how I was doing and I said "I understand why animals eat their young." She laughed and laughed and laughed. Then said, "It's going to be fine, where is she now?"

"In her crib, crying -- I had to step out and get some air. Going back in five minutes."

"Good, good. Never hurts to let them have a few moments while you get yourself back together."

She was right and I knew I'd made the right call. When I went back in, she was still upset and she still wanted cuddling, but now she would accept it -- and in about twenty minutes she was cuddled and snuggled and happy again.

Thanks for the commends, Anna -- I love talking to other Moms -- because as you well know -- Moms know!

Hot Tips for Keeping Mental Track

03 Feb 2006 04:42 PM

I like lists -- I like them even more when I cross off what I have accomplished in a day. They also keep me focused and I don't get as distracted from what I need to do.

Trainer to Go for Those On The Go

03 Feb 2006 04:41 PM

That's great to hear! I really enjoyed talking to them and all my best wishes to you in your program!

Tantrums! Screams! And Crying! Oh My!

02 Feb 2006 06:44 PM

Anna, you're absolutely right. When I talk about putting the baby down for a few minutes, that's for Mom's sanity. Not to 'teach' the baby anything.

Valentine's Day

01 Feb 2006 09:32 PM

A couple of years ago, I sent my husband two dozen chocolate covered strawberries arranged as roses for Valentine's Day. There were differenty types of chocolate and other confections added and the arrangement was actually pretty cool. I included a certificate for two movie tickets and a gift card to the bookstore.

The card read "Chocolate's for love, strawberries for passion, the movie for sharing and the books for fun."

He LOVED them. Course, he also had to fend off half his office, but it was a hoot for a gift. I've sent him flowers, I've sent him power tools, I've made him surprise dinners and one year I detailed his car.

Calming Fears of Labor

01 Feb 2006 09:26 PM

It's so werid. When I was in labor with Cassidy, they had to induce because my blood pressure was up. I was retaining so much water at that point that everything was swollen and my bad knee was KILLING me it hurt so bad. I never felt a single contraction.

Can you imagine? I still don't know what contractions feel like. I remember when they gave me the epidural, I was so relieved that my knee didn't hurt anymore!

Horse Sense

01 Feb 2006 07:29 PM

Horse herds absolutely have a pecking order. In the wild, leadership is spread between the Lead Mare who guides the herd and chooses where to graze and even handles the more recalcitrant younglings and the Herd Stallion. Most herds only have one stallion, his job is to defend the herd. He nips at heels and gets them moving, circuling back and around and staying with them.

But he is there for reproduction and defense. If a herd has more than one stallion, it's usually an immature one or one who will never mature. Otherwise, there are such things as Bachelor herds too.

Horses are fascinating creatures, their herd natures are what makes round penning so effective. In the wild, a lead mare can and will drive out a younger horse that is acting up. This can actually mean death to that younger horse if he or she is not accepted back into the herd.