I Hate Jumping Jacks

My Hunny had been really complaining about his weight lately. So when is birthday came around this month I thought I'd get him something to get him back into shape. Honestly I was just planning on getting him some weights and perhaps some protein powder to make him some shakes in the morning, but then I remembered a fitness program that I wanted to get him about 2 years ago (to get him into shape to return to the police academy). 

P90X.

So he's been doing it for about a week and I already see a difference in his body. Crazy, I know. 

So I'm thinkin', "Perhaps mama should be getting some of this P90X action 'cause mama needs a new pair of shoes!". Oh wait, that's not it..."mama need to work off this baby fat!" Yup that's it.

So I did the fitness test required before beginning the program. I just barely squeak by the minimum requirements. I probably could have done better but I'm so lazy.

Then came the jumping jacks. 2 minutes of the most basic exercise known to man.

The first 20 seconds were ok. Then my body realized that I wasn't going to stop and it began to fight back.

I became keenly aware of all my (extra) giggly bits as I jumped and jacked. 

My saddle bags began to ache.

I pushed harder and harder...I gave it all I had...I dug down deep...I cringed...an unholy grunt came through my clenched teeth...

Surely I must be close to finishing.

"20 seconds left", my Hunny says encouragingly, "til a 1 minute 30 sec."

What?! You mean it's only been 1 minute 10 seconds?? Nooooo!!!

My body gave out at 1 min. 30 sec.

It was a very humbling moment.

So starting this Friday, Vintage Mama is doing P90X. Prayers welcomed.

My First Blog Award + OC Family

Thank you Kesenya from Alice Jeans for bestowing upon me my first blog award! Your blog is such a delight to read. Congratulations on also receiving this award!

A few posts ago I shared with you that OC Family took notice of my little blog and invited me to be part of their OC bloggers. I am so grateful and excited as this is opening up new opportunities and creating tons of new friendships. You can check out my posts here and make sure you check out the other blogs from more OC mama bloggers! 

So Long 28, Hello 29!

Dear 28,
We had a good run 28. Yes, indeed. We had many good times, and few bad ones as well. This year together sure has been a crazy one...


Remember when I found out that I was pregnant only 10 months after Jack-Jack. Gosh that was scary! I wasn't sure if I could handle 3 boys. But you were there, every step of the way. Even when I drove myself to the hospital in labor.


What about the time when I drove with the parking brake on which made my rear brakes give out and I didn't realize it until I was going down a hill.That was pretty scary wasn't it? Ah, good times...good times.


And then there was that time when I told my family about my new blogging adventure. Boy that was one uncomfortable blank stare! But you believed in me. 


Yeah, you were there for me the whole year through. But now it's time to part ways. There is someone else in my life. Her name is 29, Lucky 29.


29 is actually alot like you. She pretty, fun to be with, sweet and quite witty (if I do say so myself), but she's also different. She's wiser, more resourceful, and willing to take more risks. Sure she's a little older then what I'm used to (I still miss '25'), but I think Lucky 29 suites me better. 


So as much as I hate breakups, I must. 


So long 28.


Hello 29!


Yours, 
Vintage Mama

I'm Weird, Very Weird

There, I said it. My secret is out, I'm weird.

I know tons of useless movie lines and my sister and I have full conversations just reciting such lines.

I break out into song and dance at anytime all day long.

My little toe has a nail so small I can barely put a dab of polish on it.

Just how weird? Well I put together a little play list of music that describes me. Yes, every one one these songs is me.

And if you feel this music describes you as well, well then you're weird too.

Welcome friend.

Note: Scroll to the bottom to pause my other play list. Thanks!

I Must Confess...

...my schedule shows that I wake up @ 5:30a, but I really wake up closer to 7:30a

...I often feel overwhelmed by my 3 boys

...I secretly want a 4th son

...my feet have grown since my last pregnancy but I refuse to buy bigger shoes

...I had to buy a bigger pair of "fat jeans" because I still couldn't fit into my regular "fat jeans" 3 months after having baby

...I really miss smoking

...I gained 45lbs with my first son and lost none of it after he was born.

...2 1/2 years ago I lost 55lbs and have since "found" 45 lbs of it again

...I eat way too much yogurt

...I love to write, though I rarely make time to do it

...I've been reading the same 4 books for 5 months

...I refuse to buy cute clothes for the weight I'm currently at

...I have way too much skincare goodies

...I want to buy more skincare goodies

...I think the best way to learn is to teach others

...I have big aspirations for my blog, but little time to devote to it

...my kids are better dressed than I am most of the time

...if I were a cartoon character I'd be Minnie Mouse

...I have a crush on Det. Stabler from Law & Order SVU

...I make the best country ham, seriously

...I often have so many idea's racing through my head that I can't sleep at night

...my dream vacation would look like this: sleep 'til noon, eat a bowl of Pop's while I watch Lifetime movies, scrapbook, nap then shower for dinner and dancing with my Hunny

10 Quick Facts About Me

I was reviewing an older post where I introduced myself and I realized it sounded pretty generic. So here are 10 quick facts to help you get to know the voice behind the blog!

1. I played the alto sax in my middle school marching band. North Park Middle School is the only middle school marching band to have played at the Rose Parade! (This clip is not of me playing, I had since graduated of course. It is however the same march I played in middle school which is why I chose this clip!)




2. I started dating my Hunny when I was 14 years old and he was *gasp* 19! I'm 28 in this picture, not 14.




3. My first job was at an auto parts store where I made $5 an hour. Of course I blew all of my paycheck on cosmetics!





4. I was a preschool teacher for 3 years.





5. In college I majored in psychology. I had to drop out of Cal Poly Pomona however due to pregnancy complications.





6. After nearly losing my son early in my pregnancy, I committed myself to the LORD and was baptized when my son was 3 months old.





7. I sold my handmade body scrubs and body butters at my local farmers market. I also sold french soaps and essential oils.





8. I graduated from The Cao Institute of Aesthetics where I met John Paul DiJoria, co-creator of John Paul Mitchell Systems.





9. My first professional skin care position was as the Lead Esthetician at the super cute Cosmetics Luxe in Uptown Whittier. This is the store front for Beauty Encounter. Thank you Jackie and Duke!





10. I love to research, read, write, create and dream!

Baby Bonding Time

Hello Ladies! I wanted to take a moment and thank you for the congrats emails, they were very sweet! I have to admit that transitioning from 2 little guys to 3 has been a little rocky. With new baby, a rambunctious 18 month old, homeschooling my 6 year old, keeping up with homekeeping and making time for my Hunny, I hardly get a chance to run a comb through my hair these days! So instead of wearing myself ragged, I'm going to spend more time bonding with baby and try to get the rest of us back on a more regular routine. Until then, please be patient as my postings may be delayed quite a bit. But I promise to keep them coming! Thanks!

Special Delivery for Vintage Mama!

A special delivery indeed! Monday morning, a whole month before my due date, bouncing baby boy # 3 made his debut. Though he weighed in at a mere 5lbs 1 oz, he is determined to gain weight fast! Our marathon breastfeedings leave me with very little time and energy to do much writing at the moment, but it does give me plenty of time to ponder about my next vintage beauty series. And the top one on my list is "How did those silver screen sirens and pin-up hotties get their figures back after pregnancy?". I'm sure you can understand why this is at the top of my list!


But what about our boobies? Don't worry darlings, I'll be posting our plan of action to take our breasts from pitiful to perky on Wednesday.