Hello! My name is….

Hello! I’m Jamie, a mom, an exercise physiologist, and now a new additon to the Bellani team, does that make me a Bellani woman? Oh, I like the way that sounds. You may have seen me around Bellani taking a class or two or even shopping for my little man, but now I’ve gone to the other side. My being a new mom has given me hands on experience and interest in child care and development, and of course to all the cool new toys and stuff out there, so I’m really excited! As I mentioned above, I am also an exercise physiologist. I graduated from UMass Boston with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Health Sciences. I currently work in cardiac rehabilitation- secondary prevention programs at The Miriam Hospital. I am extremely interested in promoting health and wellness to all. I’m probably one of the few people you’ll hear say they actually like to exercise, it just makes me feel so good! And when I’m not working, I love to spend time with my family, being outdoors-I love the summer but can’t wait for apple picking season and Halloween, and traveling.
Anyhoo, thats me! I’m not Kelly or Shannon ( gotta love them), and I may not have the answers for everything but I am excited to learn and be a part of Bellani. See you soon!

applause please

Moms of three or more will either just laugh at me or nod in agreement at this entry. Yesterday, I went out with my three children, by myself. I clearly remember stroller shopping when I was pregnant with our second. I told my husband that the weight of the stroller was unimportant to me, because clearly I would never leave the house with the two children by myself. When I was a new mom I didn’t have the overwhelming desire to leave the house on adventures everyday because all of my needs were met on my block. I have friends that are neighbors and my elderly grandparents lived next door to me. I had socialization and a babysitter for a quick run to the grocery store. Of course, within two weeks I had the baby in the moby and was off gallivanting (that is the word my grandfather always used). This time the thought never crossed my mind to stay home. I go to work, swim lessons, baseball games, meetings, errands daily. I always have help though. I’m very fortunate to have a husband who loves baseball at night (with the bugs!). He never complains when I ask him to make dinner (albeit Macaroni & Cheese) because I’m running late. But sometimes he isn’t around…

Which brings me to yesterday, my husband is out of town, baby sitter is off. I woke up 1 1/2 hours before my normal alarm tone and got moving. I made snacks, packed bags, filled rubbermaid containers full of toys, games, and dvds, got the children ready and set off for the day. We tackled an 8 hour work day at Bellani, went to my son’s last baseball game of the season (totally used my Beco for holding Em during that trip), and then stopped by the neighbors picked up our friend Steve and his two children (the adorable Preston and Luca) and off for ice cream. On our walk home from the ice cream parlor (I love that word) we got caught in the rain, but no one cared. What a fabulous evening. I never want to forget this being my first day with all three children by myself. It reminds me that I can do this, and that maybe, one day, I’ll tackle the grocery store.