I’m so with you on the vacuuming – I can’t stand a grotty floor. That was one of the hardest things to get used to with a new baby – sitting there breastfeeding for hours looking at a dirty floor and not being able to do anything about it. I too would take any opportnity to hand the baby to someone so I could vacuum. One thing I did learn though is that you can vacuum while they are asleep. I thought the noise would wake them up, but once they are properly asleep, it doesn’t, I guess it’s kind of like white noise. So I would be forever sneaking in a cheeky vacuum while they napped, instead of napping myself. Sigh!

Although I don’t love vacuuming, I have to admit something about it very soothing and cathartic. As in “Yea, I OWNED that dust bunny!”

I really, really wish I had your stomach. If I eat a granola bar an hour before a run (sometimes even more) I can feel it jiggling around with step.

Babies are soothed by the sound of the vaucum. Many people use the vaucum cleaner, blow dryer, fan etc to soothe a fussy baby. You can even buy a cd of these soothing sounds to play for a fussy baby. Since you love vacuuming you may be able to vaucum when your little guy is upset. Clean floors and soothed baby is a win win. Google vaucum sounds soothe baby for more info.
Dad HTP is such a great support for you. He seems like such a sweet man.

My quirky thing when I’m stressed is rearranging things. Whether it be books, clothes, or just plates. It makes me feel better in a way.

I totally understand the need for clean floors. Given that we have a dog, a four year old, and we take frequent trips to the beach, there is always sand underfoot! We snagged a Roomba about a year ago, and it’s been a lifesaver. We turn it on and leave the house, and when we return, the floors are clean.

The thing that usually calms me, particularly when I get overwhelmed with how untidy the house gets, is the 60 second game (or rule? or something?). I do one chore for 60 seconds, and then I walk away. Folding laundry, loading the dishwasher, tidying things that belong somewhere OTHER than the counter, etc. Whenever I feel like I’m too busy to give a task my full attention, this helps me feel a little better and always surprises me with how much I can get done in a minute.

I try to avoid eating a big dinner before working out… it usually makes me feel like I’m gonna vom! And I kinda like working hard and then coming home and having a nice relaxing dinner, sorta like a reward!

I HAVE to eat a meal 1 to 2 hours before working out. I don’t know how people can go for a run with out eating before….i’m pretty sure i would pass out. your smoothie looks so yummy i think i’m going to have to try it! have a fabulous day!! 🙂

I always feel much better after I get my eyebrows waxed. Random, I know.