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We started brushing hers 2x a day when she was 1. We let her brush hers first and then I brushed them. She didn't have a problem with it. Then all of a sudden it changed. So I got her the spinbrush for Christmas and she loved it. I won't let her get away with not brushing. My father growing up never made us brush ours when we were little etc. I had to get a few pulled when I was 13. She's not getting away with it. It gets so frustrating. I told her this morning we are doing a stickerboard. We will see if that works. I hope so.

Good luck with the stickerboard! It sounds like she's just a typical 2 year old trying to assert her indpendence. She'll see that with persistence, it's pointless to fight. I remember going through this same type of thing for a little while with my son and like all phases, it passes. Hang in there and keep up the good work!

Hey I have a 2 year old daughter, who will be 3 in March. It's really tough to work out at home (I'm a sahm). I tend to do things that she can do along side me, like Zumba, push-ups, jogging in place, stretching, etc. That way we spend time together and I'm getting in some much needed exercise. Any of you mommies can add me if you'd like

This is off the subject but how do you guys get your little ones to brush there teeth. I got my 2 year old a spin brush at first she loved it now we have to force her. We have bribed her we let her brush her teeth first and then we do it. It's so frustrating. We have held her down. I don't knwo what else to try. I am going try to let her brush ours and see if that will help. I may do a sticker board.

First off, glad you and your husband figured out a routine. Secondly on the tooth brushing, you have to be consistent and have a routine. I used to be a Pediatric Dental Assistant, so I'm passionate about this subject. LOL The real key is to start young so that it's just normal for them. For me, it's not an option so it gets done no matter what. 2 year olds are too young to brush their teeth efficiently so you need to do the "real" brushing. Let them brush too for fun, but you have to get in there 2x's a day and brush all of their teeth. For my daughter, I brush first and then she has her turn. I've done this since she was about 10 months old, so it's so routine she doesn't even think about it. If your little one is fighting it, I would try rewards. Tell them if they let you brush teeth nicely without a fit, you will read them a story afterward or do the sticker chart if you want. Tell them if they fight you, then they won't get the story or sticker. Let them know that you will be brushing their teeth no matter what and that you want to do it the nice way and not the hard way. There will probably be resistance at first, but if you stick to your guns every time, they'll come around. If you're not consistent, then they'll know they've gottcha! LOL Also, to make it fun, I sing a stupid song about brushing teeth to the tune of Row, Row, Row your boat that I made up. hahaha

We started brushing hers 2x a day when she was 1. We let her brush hers first and then I brushed them. She didn't have a problem with it. Then all of a sudden it changed. So I got her the spinbrush for Christmas and she loved it. I won't let her get away with not brushing. My father growing up never made us brush ours when we were little etc. I had to get a few pulled when I was 13. She's not getting away with it. It gets so frustrating. I told her this morning we are doing a stickerboard. We will see if that works. I hope so.

I have always had a hard time getting motivated to work out. I would start something and get quickly burned out. There just always seemed to be something better to do than "waste" my time exercising. I have an almost 5 year old and a 17 month old. Last January after the holidays my baby was 5 months old and I still had 15 pounds of pregnancy weight to lose. I belonged to a gym that had great child care and on a whim I took a look at the class schedule and saw "Fit Body Boot Camp" I figured I would give it a try. After the first class I was completely addicted. The instructor is phenomenal and I met lots of incredible people so it made working out that much more enjoyable. I have actually lost 30 pounds and I am in the most incredible shape of my life. The instructor actually ended up leaving my gym in July to start his own business. I love his class so much that I ended up cancelling my gym membership and following him to his new place. He doesn't have childcare so the only time I am able to go is at 6:30 in the morning Monday, Wednesday, Friday and 8am on Saturdays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays (when the weather is nice and my older one is in preschool), I stick my baby in the jogging stroller and go for a run. (I was NEVER a runner by the way before I started this boot camp). Don't get me wrong - I am NOT a morning person and it never gets any easier to drag myself out of bed, but I never regret doing it. I think the key is to find something that you truly enjoy and look forward to doing. I Don't look at it as a burden that I "have" to do. It has become something that is all mine and is a treat to myself. Taking time for myself makes me a better Mom and wife and really improves my mood.

I've been full of excuses on why I couldn't exercise but finally came to the conclusion last week I needed to do something. I'm a SAHM to 3 little ones, a 6 year old, 4 year old and a 17 month old. I also run a daycare from home so I am busy. DH works full-time and has a long commute so I can't rely on waiting for him. I also still co-sleep with the baby so I can't wake up earlier or else she will wake up too. I got a 20 min Biggest loser workout video and started doing it in the mornings after I have got my 6 year old to school, my before/after school kids to school and my 4 year old to preschool. 3 days of week hes gone there so those 3 days I just have one 3 year old daycare boy and my baby. I exercise around them. They either take off and play in the playroom or the little guy will try and do it with me. I'm usually hoping over my baby or trying to peel her off of me, but its 20 mins. Its not much but its a lot better than what I was doing before and i feel so much better having done it.

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Did I miss a reason you can't get up earlier to workout?
Get up at 5am, or earlier. You'll be happy you did.

I agree, I'm up at 5 everyday, if you want it bad enough you have to do it! Treat it like a job, set you alarm and get up, you wouldn't call in "too tired" to work, so don't call out too tired on your workout! I have two kids, two jobs, a volunteer job, and am taking 24 credits in school this term, so I'm definitely not someone with a ton of extra time.

[To be honest, I skimmed a lot of the replies]
Did I miss a reason you can't get up earlier to workout?
Get up at 5am, or earlier. You'll be happy you did.

I agree, I'm up at 5 everyday, if you want it bad enough you have to do it! Treat it like a job, set you alarm and get up, you wouldn't call in "too tired" to work, so don't call out too tired on your workout! I have two kids, two jobs, a volunteer job, and am taking 24 credits in school this term, so I'm definitely not someone with a ton of extra time.

I actually do better in the evenings for some reason. I am doing them at night now.

awesome! my husband likes to work out in the evenings, I totally can't do it! Which is a bummer because it'd be nice if we could work out together!