Meditating with kids 101 I would let your kids know mommy is going to take 5 minutes to herself. Put on a timer for 5 minutes. Two minutes is five is too many. And sit in a chair and close your eyes and relax. I taught kindergarten with 20 kids and I HAD to take a break while they ate lunch. The kids knew unless it was an emergency to stay in their seats while Morah (Hebrew for teacher) sat and ate her lunch!
That is SO ADORABLE! It's like Marco Polo only with I love you! Awwww!
Def. try the stretches. I have the book too btw! I haven't done their stretches...I do my own. Let me know how those work for you...maybe I'll have to give em' a try!
When you crave something sweet (I am a true blue sugar addict...so it ain't easy, but oh so worth it!) have a fruit instead. Buy yourself exotic fruits and go crazy if you like! Tyr a bosc pear, red anjou, blueberries (filled with powerful antioxidants!) kiwi....whatever you enjoy that you can tolerate!
I hope I've helped some. I just want you to feel good *big hugs!*