Running that is!
I posted 5 miles last week!!
Running/Walking, but mostly running!
I am one happy mommy!!
Monday, December 26, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
1 Month
I am taking a quiet moment while I've got one to report in.
Bar far the hardest part of having twins is the no sleep! I have found I can operate for a few days on very little sleep, but on about the 4th day I have to get a nap.
They are doing great! Each of them eating 4oz every 3 hours. I was able to pump for a month and then honestly didn't have the energy or time to continue. Feel like a HUGE failure, more on that later. Every time I feed Emmerson I wonder where she is putting all 4oz, I think she has a hollow leg.
I have gotten a smile out of Emmerson but Caleb is a hold out!
They are starting to sleep a little better at night. Last night E did a 6 hour stretch between feedings and Caleb did 5. I would have gotten to sleep from 11-3 if I hadn't had a 5 y/o wake up puking at 2. O joy, we just did this with him last week too! We are all sick around here. We all have colds, including the babies and Wy has this stomach thing. Really hoping that doesn't spread its way around. I hate having all these germs around my almost 5 week old babies. Sigh
I am so thankful for my otherwise healthy family though. Got a heart/mind check this last week, when one of our really good friends out here's 8 day old son had to have heart surgery last Monday. It actually ended up being 2 heart surgeries in one day. What a toll that took on his mommy and daddy! He is home now, 7 days later! Crazy right!?! Praising God for His hand on tiny Rocky!
Many people as how they can pray for me. Here's how. Having twins is hard. Having twins after already having 2 older kids is harder. I feel like a failure in every way as a mom right now. A failure with the babies because not only did they not nurse, but I couldn't even pump for that long. Any mom who has tried and failed to nurse knows exactly how I feel. You know its ok, that the best thing is that they are growing, but you've missed out on giving them the "best" and what parent wants 2nd best for their kids. I feel like a failure because I don't get to spend as much 1 on 1 time with the babies. I feel like I'm just feeding, changing, feeding, changing and not really spending much time talking to and enjoying them. I feel like a failure with the older two, because I can't spend nearly the time with them I'd like. I am trying to find at least 1 thing a week to do with each of them, just us to help with this.
I know I am trying my best, but just pray for me/us!
I am not trying to complain! I LOVE my family! These babies have been a great blessing, I am so so thankful for them! This is just the reality of life for the moment! God's gonna get us through!
This picture, shows a bit of life right now. Neither big kid paying attention to me. Leah's hair insane...sigh...gotta love my bunch!!
Bar far the hardest part of having twins is the no sleep! I have found I can operate for a few days on very little sleep, but on about the 4th day I have to get a nap.
They are doing great! Each of them eating 4oz every 3 hours. I was able to pump for a month and then honestly didn't have the energy or time to continue. Feel like a HUGE failure, more on that later. Every time I feed Emmerson I wonder where she is putting all 4oz, I think she has a hollow leg.
I have gotten a smile out of Emmerson but Caleb is a hold out!
They are starting to sleep a little better at night. Last night E did a 6 hour stretch between feedings and Caleb did 5. I would have gotten to sleep from 11-3 if I hadn't had a 5 y/o wake up puking at 2. O joy, we just did this with him last week too! We are all sick around here. We all have colds, including the babies and Wy has this stomach thing. Really hoping that doesn't spread its way around. I hate having all these germs around my almost 5 week old babies. Sigh
I am so thankful for my otherwise healthy family though. Got a heart/mind check this last week, when one of our really good friends out here's 8 day old son had to have heart surgery last Monday. It actually ended up being 2 heart surgeries in one day. What a toll that took on his mommy and daddy! He is home now, 7 days later! Crazy right!?! Praising God for His hand on tiny Rocky!
Many people as how they can pray for me. Here's how. Having twins is hard. Having twins after already having 2 older kids is harder. I feel like a failure in every way as a mom right now. A failure with the babies because not only did they not nurse, but I couldn't even pump for that long. Any mom who has tried and failed to nurse knows exactly how I feel. You know its ok, that the best thing is that they are growing, but you've missed out on giving them the "best" and what parent wants 2nd best for their kids. I feel like a failure because I don't get to spend as much 1 on 1 time with the babies. I feel like I'm just feeding, changing, feeding, changing and not really spending much time talking to and enjoying them. I feel like a failure with the older two, because I can't spend nearly the time with them I'd like. I am trying to find at least 1 thing a week to do with each of them, just us to help with this.
I know I am trying my best, but just pray for me/us!
I am not trying to complain! I LOVE my family! These babies have been a great blessing, I am so so thankful for them! This is just the reality of life for the moment! God's gonna get us through!
This picture, shows a bit of life right now. Neither big kid paying attention to me. Leah's hair insane...sigh...gotta love my bunch!!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
They're here!!
This past Wednesday was met with excitement and trepidation!
We arrived at the hospital at 9:30am and were taken right up to periop for prep for the surgery. I can't say I wasn't nervous, but I think I was more excited and ready to be done being pregnant! We were met by our sweet nurse who took us back to our room and got us ready! We didn't have long to wait, the surgery was scheduled for 11:30am and there was a lot to do before then. We got pushed back a half hour at some point, and since they had already started pumping me full of fluids I needed to use the restroom. My nurse had stepped out and the nurse that came in amazingly was our labor and delivery nurse from when we had Leah! We LOVED her in our past delivery! She was awesome so we were so excited to see her! She said we looked familiar but she's helped with probably thousands (ok or hundreds) of deliveries in the last couple of years so I'm sure the faces blurr together. She ended up being in the surgery and then we had her for our post op! She again was amazing. But, I'm getting ahead or myself.
We were taken to surgery just before noon and the part I was scared most of was right in front of me....the spinal! But I bucked it up and clenched my fists and was plesantly surprised that it wasn't really that big of a deal1 Yay!! Man, those things work fast! The first sensation was nice, because my feet had been freezing and were instantly warm :) Its funny the things you take note of! Ok all draped and prepped and
at 12:09 Chris was ushered in and
at 12:11pm Caleb Jeffery joined the world and
at 12:12pm Emmerson Rose brought us her sweet presence!
What amazing moments! Very different than delivering naturally, but still amazing none the less!
Caleb screamed and screamed and screamed while he was being weighed in at 6# 13oz and measured at 20" long
Emmerson also cried and cried while she weighed in at 5# 14oz and measuring 19" long!
At times we were laughing because they seemed to be competing with eachother!
Both were doing great at first, but Caleb started having some trouble breathing before the surgery was done they decided he was going to go to the NICU for observation for a bit. Thankfully my surgery was completed before he was taken away and I was able to hold him for a few minutes. Not nearly long enough, but at least I could see him! Incidentally, I didn't get to see him again until after 8 that evening.
Emmy, in all her tiny goodness was doing great! She never had to leave us! She is perfect!
We were taken back to recovery, where after a bit my dad was able to come in to see us! So so sweet, seeing our tiny tiny girl in her grandpa's big hands! Very secure! I was able to call my mom and let her know all was well and they were here! She was staying with the older two kids so had to wait a bit to come up! Dad went and subbed her out and she came up to meet her newest grandbaby.
The Dr. from the NICU came up just before we were taken to postpardem to let us know about our sweet boy! He had a small, very small pneumothorax and was just having some trouble breathing. They decided to admit him :( He was doing well, just not well enough.
The next few hours were met with lots of family and friends all thrilled our sweet blessing were here!!!
There is so much more to add, but for now this will have to do!
We arrived at the hospital at 9:30am and were taken right up to periop for prep for the surgery. I can't say I wasn't nervous, but I think I was more excited and ready to be done being pregnant! We were met by our sweet nurse who took us back to our room and got us ready! We didn't have long to wait, the surgery was scheduled for 11:30am and there was a lot to do before then. We got pushed back a half hour at some point, and since they had already started pumping me full of fluids I needed to use the restroom. My nurse had stepped out and the nurse that came in amazingly was our labor and delivery nurse from when we had Leah! We LOVED her in our past delivery! She was awesome so we were so excited to see her! She said we looked familiar but she's helped with probably thousands (ok or hundreds) of deliveries in the last couple of years so I'm sure the faces blurr together. She ended up being in the surgery and then we had her for our post op! She again was amazing. But, I'm getting ahead or myself.
We were taken to surgery just before noon and the part I was scared most of was right in front of me....the spinal! But I bucked it up and clenched my fists and was plesantly surprised that it wasn't really that big of a deal1 Yay!! Man, those things work fast! The first sensation was nice, because my feet had been freezing and were instantly warm :) Its funny the things you take note of! Ok all draped and prepped and
at 12:09 Chris was ushered in and
at 12:11pm Caleb Jeffery joined the world and
at 12:12pm Emmerson Rose brought us her sweet presence!
What amazing moments! Very different than delivering naturally, but still amazing none the less!
Caleb screamed and screamed and screamed while he was being weighed in at 6# 13oz and measured at 20" long
Emmerson also cried and cried while she weighed in at 5# 14oz and measuring 19" long!
At times we were laughing because they seemed to be competing with eachother!
Both were doing great at first, but Caleb started having some trouble breathing before the surgery was done they decided he was going to go to the NICU for observation for a bit. Thankfully my surgery was completed before he was taken away and I was able to hold him for a few minutes. Not nearly long enough, but at least I could see him! Incidentally, I didn't get to see him again until after 8 that evening.
Emmy, in all her tiny goodness was doing great! She never had to leave us! She is perfect!
We were taken back to recovery, where after a bit my dad was able to come in to see us! So so sweet, seeing our tiny tiny girl in her grandpa's big hands! Very secure! I was able to call my mom and let her know all was well and they were here! She was staying with the older two kids so had to wait a bit to come up! Dad went and subbed her out and she came up to meet her newest grandbaby.
The Dr. from the NICU came up just before we were taken to postpardem to let us know about our sweet boy! He had a small, very small pneumothorax and was just having some trouble breathing. They decided to admit him :( He was doing well, just not well enough.
The next few hours were met with lots of family and friends all thrilled our sweet blessing were here!!!
There is so much more to add, but for now this will have to do!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
T-Minus
Well, since I'm on some form of bedrest now seems like a good time to update.
8 Days.
Unless I go on my own before, my c-section (yes c-section) is scheduled for November 9. It was supposed to be today because my blood pressure has been high and I have been classified "mild preeclamptic" but the hospital and the dr's from maternal fetal medicine wanted me to wait for the babies. Now, while I understand this is better for the babies, the longer they are inside the better, I am SO ready to be done. Tomorrow marks 36 weeks and I am HUGE. The pictures I got taken by my lovely sister were weeks ago....like I think at least a month ago so you see how big I was then and add a month! Ugh! The bedrest has helped because I'm not as up and around as I was before. This however, is also very frustrating. There are things that need to be done and I cannot do them. Chris has been fantastic with helping, but there are things only a wife/mom can see and clean how I want them. But its working out fine and I won't be pregnant for much longer.
Back to the c-section. Bummer, total bummer. Unless a miracle happens and baby boy decides to turn around I have to have a c-section because he is "very breech" in the words of the dr. Whatever "very breech" means. Baby girl is transverse, but her position is irrelevant because he is the "presenting" (first) baby out. I am a little nervous about the c-section, I've never even had and epidural! But I am glad to know how this is going to happen. If I had been able to go naturally, there was the chance I could deliver one vaginally and the other c-section and I DID NOT want that to happen, so now its just decided for us. I would love for the miracle to happen and just deliver them naturally because I know the recovery would be so much easier, but I am glad we have a plan. Even though we all know with babies that can change in a second!
I'm excited to meet these little ones! We are 99% prepared and as prepared as we need to be, just a few more touches in the nursery and it will be done, but those are not needed to have the babies!
A few way to pray!
Patience for me as I am so "down and out"
Patience for Chris as he essentially plays mom, dad and youth pastor
For my kids....all 4 of them.
....for Wyatt that this transition is easy for him especially with really still getting adjusted to school
....for Leah, because she has no idea what is about to hit her
....for the babies healthy arrival!
Thanks all!!
Here's the babies in the belly pic!!!
8 Days.
Unless I go on my own before, my c-section (yes c-section) is scheduled for November 9. It was supposed to be today because my blood pressure has been high and I have been classified "mild preeclamptic" but the hospital and the dr's from maternal fetal medicine wanted me to wait for the babies. Now, while I understand this is better for the babies, the longer they are inside the better, I am SO ready to be done. Tomorrow marks 36 weeks and I am HUGE. The pictures I got taken by my lovely sister were weeks ago....like I think at least a month ago so you see how big I was then and add a month! Ugh! The bedrest has helped because I'm not as up and around as I was before. This however, is also very frustrating. There are things that need to be done and I cannot do them. Chris has been fantastic with helping, but there are things only a wife/mom can see and clean how I want them. But its working out fine and I won't be pregnant for much longer.
Back to the c-section. Bummer, total bummer. Unless a miracle happens and baby boy decides to turn around I have to have a c-section because he is "very breech" in the words of the dr. Whatever "very breech" means. Baby girl is transverse, but her position is irrelevant because he is the "presenting" (first) baby out. I am a little nervous about the c-section, I've never even had and epidural! But I am glad to know how this is going to happen. If I had been able to go naturally, there was the chance I could deliver one vaginally and the other c-section and I DID NOT want that to happen, so now its just decided for us. I would love for the miracle to happen and just deliver them naturally because I know the recovery would be so much easier, but I am glad we have a plan. Even though we all know with babies that can change in a second!
I'm excited to meet these little ones! We are 99% prepared and as prepared as we need to be, just a few more touches in the nursery and it will be done, but those are not needed to have the babies!
A few way to pray!
Patience for me as I am so "down and out"
Patience for Chris as he essentially plays mom, dad and youth pastor
For my kids....all 4 of them.
....for Wyatt that this transition is easy for him especially with really still getting adjusted to school
....for Leah, because she has no idea what is about to hit her
....for the babies healthy arrival!
Thanks all!!
Here's the babies in the belly pic!!!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Pics from the year :)
Decided to do a pics only (almost) post. These are pics from my brothers wedding in March, our beach trip in June and then my boys first day of school! Enjoy!
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| Me and my love at my brother's wedding |
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| New nephew P - love this pic of he and I. Just ignore wy :) |
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| New Sister! Love her! |
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| Me and my silly kids |
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| Sweet girls on the beach |
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| Only baby girl would cooperate |
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| She LOVED the water |
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| He couldn't be bothered for a picture, notice he's being held in place |
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| Looking at fish and crabs |
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| Where we go in OBX is right near the wild horses, one day we'll go see them |
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| My big boy on his first day of Kindergarten! |
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
In all the craziness
So I just realized that in all the craziness of life, we have not revealed what were are having to the blog world.
I know, so important right :)
So, just in case you don't know...
We are having a boy and a girl!!
Right now they are sitting pretty at 4lbs each with 7 weeks left to go. Yes, 8lbs of baby already in the belly, and 7 weeks left to go so needless to say, I would be very happy if they decided to come early...not too early obviously, I want them to be healthy. But, a good 35, 36 weekers would be welcome!
Right now we are busy trying to get the nursery ready and finishing up some stuff on the house so we do need a bit of time, but I'm getting very uncomfortable and I am ready to meet them!!
I know, so important right :)
So, just in case you don't know...
We are having a boy and a girl!!
Right now they are sitting pretty at 4lbs each with 7 weeks left to go. Yes, 8lbs of baby already in the belly, and 7 weeks left to go so needless to say, I would be very happy if they decided to come early...not too early obviously, I want them to be healthy. But, a good 35, 36 weekers would be welcome!
Right now we are busy trying to get the nursery ready and finishing up some stuff on the house so we do need a bit of time, but I'm getting very uncomfortable and I am ready to meet them!!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Thankful
I have been terrible about getting pictures off my phone and camera! One day soon you will all get to see our smiling faces again!
Since my last post was such a downer I thought I would take a moment to tell you a few things in the past few months I have been SO thankful for! (in no particular order)
#1 Our house!
We have waited for so long for God to provide this for us! Three years of living in my parents basement about 3 months of looking at about 30-40 houses...I lost track! This is exactly what we needed for our expanding family. Its taken a lot of work (more than I expected) but it feels so amazing to have found this great house and now be in it!
#2 Our expanding family
It freaks me out, but I am so glad that God is blessing us with two more precious children! 9 weeks and counting. Boy, we've got a lot to do to get ready! (I started this post over a week ago and got interrupted because the kids were being awful!...funny but I'm still thankful for them, horribleness and all)
#3 My kitchen
Seriously, one of the most challenging parts of living in the basement was that I had really one small counter to work on. Got. Old. Fast. I am so thankful for my stove, oven, pantry, fridge, more than 4 cabinets, dishwasher, microwave, etc, etc. Even though I can't run my microwave for more than a minute without it overheating the circuit...I'm still thankful. All part of the joys of homeownership huh!
#4 My parents
For letting us live with them for the last 3 years! Which enabled us to get out of debt! We still have Chris' school loans, but we are out of "bad" debt, which if we hadn't lived with them so long we would still be in debt. SO THANKFUL!
#5 My Heavenly Father (last but in no way least)
Seriously, how do we think we can do it without HIM?!? He has taken us on quite a journey in the 7 years Chris and I have been married! What a great ride! Learning, growing, loving! I am so thankful for all He has done for us!
There are many many more things I'm thankful for, but this sums up a great bit of it!!
ps, in the past week I have gotten pictures off my camera so I'll have some to share soon!
Since my last post was such a downer I thought I would take a moment to tell you a few things in the past few months I have been SO thankful for! (in no particular order)
#1 Our house!
#2 Our expanding family
It freaks me out, but I am so glad that God is blessing us with two more precious children! 9 weeks and counting. Boy, we've got a lot to do to get ready! (I started this post over a week ago and got interrupted because the kids were being awful!...funny but I'm still thankful for them, horribleness and all)
#3 My kitchen
Seriously, one of the most challenging parts of living in the basement was that I had really one small counter to work on. Got. Old. Fast. I am so thankful for my stove, oven, pantry, fridge, more than 4 cabinets, dishwasher, microwave, etc, etc. Even though I can't run my microwave for more than a minute without it overheating the circuit...I'm still thankful. All part of the joys of homeownership huh!
#4 My parents
For letting us live with them for the last 3 years! Which enabled us to get out of debt! We still have Chris' school loans, but we are out of "bad" debt, which if we hadn't lived with them so long we would still be in debt. SO THANKFUL!
#5 My Heavenly Father (last but in no way least)
Seriously, how do we think we can do it without HIM?!? He has taken us on quite a journey in the 7 years Chris and I have been married! What a great ride! Learning, growing, loving! I am so thankful for all He has done for us!
There are many many more things I'm thankful for, but this sums up a great bit of it!!
ps, in the past week I have gotten pictures off my camera so I'll have some to share soon!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Overwhelmed
This is going to be a very honest, long overdue blog, and I just need to get it off my chest so bare with me.
Life today is very overwhelming to me! All in good ways, but to me overwhelmed is the only word that goes through my head. In the last 6 months we have found out we were having twins, looked at about 30 houses, found one we liked that needed work, got it, my oldest turned 5 the week after we closed and in the middle of trying to give the new house some tlc, I registered him for school, and moved all in the same week.
I am now 25 weeks pregnant. At my last dr's apt I was measuring 32 weeks...yes youheard read right, 32 weeks. The doc said to a trainee, not only is she having twins, she has big babies. Just what I wanted to hear. Its been so frustrating because when I need the most energy, fixing up this house and getting settled, I have NONE! I am exhausted, scared, sick, emotional, and like I said overhwlemed. At just about any moment of the day I want to burst into tears, mostly for no reason. I snap at my husband and my kids and I HATE it! I am ready to be done being pregnant, but totally not ready for 2 more kids to join our lives!
All of these things are so great in my life and I am TRULY BLESSED and thankful for how God has and is providing for us on a daily basis, I am just overwhelmed. I know I am not alone, and not the first woman to feel this way, just asking for some extra prayers so go up on my behalf!
Life today is very overwhelming to me! All in good ways, but to me overwhelmed is the only word that goes through my head. In the last 6 months we have found out we were having twins, looked at about 30 houses, found one we liked that needed work, got it, my oldest turned 5 the week after we closed and in the middle of trying to give the new house some tlc, I registered him for school, and moved all in the same week.
I am now 25 weeks pregnant. At my last dr's apt I was measuring 32 weeks...yes you
All of these things are so great in my life and I am TRULY BLESSED and thankful for how God has and is providing for us on a daily basis, I am just overwhelmed. I know I am not alone, and not the first woman to feel this way, just asking for some extra prayers so go up on my behalf!
Friday, May 27, 2011
3.9
I ran my longest run a a while the other night and boy was it nice!
I ran with my friend Kaci...also pregnant...and we kept a wonderful 10:30 or so pace. 3.9mi has never felt so good.
Lately though, its getting HOT. I knew it would be coming, but I wasn't quite prepared for it. So now my runs must be after 7:30, sometimes later. I LOVE running in the evenings, but it is when my kids go to bed. So either I miss bedtime or go right after they get in bed. No big deal though. These days, I'm not gone very long!
I have found that I need to leave water at my mailbox. Since, for right now, I have been blessed with running a 1.3 mi loop (didn't always think that was a blessing) I can leave nice cold water on the mailbox that I can drink from every lap! So nice! Its gonna have to get colder now that its getting hotter to hopefully help cool me down on the hot runs!
So there you have it 13.5 weeks pregnant, still running quite well! My goal is 20 weeks, since with twins my 30 week goal is kind of shot! Hopefully I can make it longer, but I think 20 is doable!!
I ran with my friend Kaci...also pregnant...and we kept a wonderful 10:30 or so pace. 3.9mi has never felt so good.
Lately though, its getting HOT. I knew it would be coming, but I wasn't quite prepared for it. So now my runs must be after 7:30, sometimes later. I LOVE running in the evenings, but it is when my kids go to bed. So either I miss bedtime or go right after they get in bed. No big deal though. These days, I'm not gone very long!
I have found that I need to leave water at my mailbox. Since, for right now, I have been blessed with running a 1.3 mi loop (didn't always think that was a blessing) I can leave nice cold water on the mailbox that I can drink from every lap! So nice! Its gonna have to get colder now that its getting hotter to hopefully help cool me down on the hot runs!
So there you have it 13.5 weeks pregnant, still running quite well! My goal is 20 weeks, since with twins my 30 week goal is kind of shot! Hopefully I can make it longer, but I think 20 is doable!!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Still Here
I'm still here....just super super lazy!
If you could take pics around our apt you would see...dishes in the sink...laundry to be done...toys to be picked up..beds to be made and bathrooms to be cleaned.
See, I said super lazy!
I just can't seem to get it together. Any moment I have during the day, I just want to crash and take a nap.
I had one run last week..ONE! Pathetic!
I did get a run in last night, only 2mi, mostly for selfish reasons. I had a Dr's apt today and wanted to make sure any water weight I had was gone. Ha ha..ridiculous I know!
Dr.'s apt went great! Saw two babies and two heartbeats! Still crazy to me by the way!
I am planning on running tonight again as long as the weather holds out!
Feeling pretty good too. I've gained 9lbs...which I am none to happy about but since I am almost done with the first trimester with twins, I guess I'll take it! Can't do anything about it now!
If you could take pics around our apt you would see...dishes in the sink...laundry to be done...toys to be picked up..beds to be made and bathrooms to be cleaned.
See, I said super lazy!
I just can't seem to get it together. Any moment I have during the day, I just want to crash and take a nap.
I had one run last week..ONE! Pathetic!
I did get a run in last night, only 2mi, mostly for selfish reasons. I had a Dr's apt today and wanted to make sure any water weight I had was gone. Ha ha..ridiculous I know!
Dr.'s apt went great! Saw two babies and two heartbeats! Still crazy to me by the way!
I am planning on running tonight again as long as the weather holds out!
Feeling pretty good too. I've gained 9lbs...which I am none to happy about but since I am almost done with the first trimester with twins, I guess I'll take it! Can't do anything about it now!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Happy Birthday Baby Girl
SO hard to believe that this little girl....
...is not this little girl!
Seriously, has it been 2 years already! AMAZING! Everyone always tells you it goes fast, but this is REALLY fast!
This girls has been such a joy to raise! She is so sweet, loving, tender, sassy, determined, stubborn, funny...and many many other things! She makes us laugh daily and we cannot imagine life without her! She is truly a gift! One that we treasure every day!
Happy Birthday sweet girl! We love you SO much!
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This girls has been such a joy to raise! She is so sweet, loving, tender, sassy, determined, stubborn, funny...and many many other things! She makes us laugh daily and we cannot imagine life without her! She is truly a gift! One that we treasure every day!
Happy Birthday sweet girl! We love you SO much!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Pregnant Running
Crazy prospect right!?! I can't believe I've been doing it for 6 weeks already (yes I know, technically 10, but the first 4 don't count cuz I didn't know I was yet (and really only Pregnant for 2 of those...confused yet)
In my pregnant running time I have actually done really well. I wasn't sure how far I should go how fast I should go, but most that I read said that I just needed to listen to my body. And that's what I have done (note: I did get the doc's permission before continuing) I've been running for a year now and def. know what I should feel like when I run and am comfortable making those decisions.
I miraculously clocked my fastest time over 3.1mi an 8:44. I wasn't trying for that, just one of those days where you feel amazing! I have been averaging about a 9:30-9:45 depending on the day and am ok with whatever pace. Just getting the miles in is what matters to me right now. I am shooting for 3 days a week at least 3 miles each. I am also as much as possible going to try to walk on the days I am not running. This will take planning and discipline. I thought I had escaped the pregnancy sickness because I had been feeling good up until yesterday. But I have a little cold and have been feeling terrible the last two days, but am planning on running tonight!
Before I found out it was twins I was planning on running til 30 weeks, if I could make it. But now, we'll just have to see. The most important thing is to keep these babies cooking as long as possible!!
Here's to hoping for weeks of running!!!
In my pregnant running time I have actually done really well. I wasn't sure how far I should go how fast I should go, but most that I read said that I just needed to listen to my body. And that's what I have done (note: I did get the doc's permission before continuing) I've been running for a year now and def. know what I should feel like when I run and am comfortable making those decisions.
I miraculously clocked my fastest time over 3.1mi an 8:44. I wasn't trying for that, just one of those days where you feel amazing! I have been averaging about a 9:30-9:45 depending on the day and am ok with whatever pace. Just getting the miles in is what matters to me right now. I am shooting for 3 days a week at least 3 miles each. I am also as much as possible going to try to walk on the days I am not running. This will take planning and discipline. I thought I had escaped the pregnancy sickness because I had been feeling good up until yesterday. But I have a little cold and have been feeling terrible the last two days, but am planning on running tonight!
Before I found out it was twins I was planning on running til 30 weeks, if I could make it. But now, we'll just have to see. The most important thing is to keep these babies cooking as long as possible!!
Here's to hoping for weeks of running!!!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Surprise
Well, I think its about time I finally put this out here for all the world to hear. Because lets face it. We are going to need as much help as we can get!!
We found out a few weeks ago we would be getting another addition to our family in late November! And this past Wednesday we found out that we would be getting this....
Just in case you don't know what your looking at....that would be two babies! HOLY COW!! Shock! Overwhelming surprise! Overwhelming in general. All the hubby and I could do was laugh and of course I cried...tears of joy, but still tears!
I mean, in November we will have 4 children 5 and under!!!!! AAHHHHH!!!!
Great news! Unbelievable blessings!!!
Pray for us PLEASE!!! We have been living in my parents basement for way to long and now my husband FINALLY has a permanant solid job (we've been interim for the last year) we can finally move forward with buying a house! Already one up and down in that area...ready to make a bid on a house and we were too late! Bummer...big bummer! But we know that God has a the perfect house for us out there. We have to get something a little bigger than we thought before, which adds a strain to what we were thinking, but we know our God is bigger!!! We also need a new vehicle. We currently own a Honda Civic. Enough said right!?!
We covet your prayers! God knows all of this and will work it all out! What a comfort, and I just need to keep giving it over to Him!!
We found out a few weeks ago we would be getting another addition to our family in late November! And this past Wednesday we found out that we would be getting this....
Just in case you don't know what your looking at....that would be two babies! HOLY COW!! Shock! Overwhelming surprise! Overwhelming in general. All the hubby and I could do was laugh and of course I cried...tears of joy, but still tears!
I mean, in November we will have 4 children 5 and under!!!!! AAHHHHH!!!!
Great news! Unbelievable blessings!!!
Pray for us PLEASE!!! We have been living in my parents basement for way to long and now my husband FINALLY has a permanant solid job (we've been interim for the last year) we can finally move forward with buying a house! Already one up and down in that area...ready to make a bid on a house and we were too late! Bummer...big bummer! But we know that God has a the perfect house for us out there. We have to get something a little bigger than we thought before, which adds a strain to what we were thinking, but we know our God is bigger!!! We also need a new vehicle. We currently own a Honda Civic. Enough said right!?!
We covet your prayers! God knows all of this and will work it all out! What a comfort, and I just need to keep giving it over to Him!!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
5K
Well, not really really.
But my fastest 5k race!
Seeing as I have only run 1 5k race before, that shouldn't have been too hard becauses I was 40lbs heavier than now (almost) and I was REALLY slow!
But yay! At least somewhat of an accomplishment! And a 9:05 pace to boot!
My first mile was 8:33...so really really fast, I'm surprised I came in at 9:05 in the end. I really wasn't feeling very well!
Got to run it with some running buddies, my sister, bro-in-law (who just did a tough mudder this past Sunday by the way) and little baby Mae even made an appearance and beat her mommy by seconds!
A fun night all around!!
But my fastest 5k race!
Seeing as I have only run 1 5k race before, that shouldn't have been too hard becauses I was 40lbs heavier than now (almost) and I was REALLY slow!
But yay! At least somewhat of an accomplishment! And a 9:05 pace to boot!
My first mile was 8:33...so really really fast, I'm surprised I came in at 9:05 in the end. I really wasn't feeling very well!
Got to run it with some running buddies, my sister, bro-in-law (who just did a tough mudder this past Sunday by the way) and little baby Mae even made an appearance and beat her mommy by seconds!
A fun night all around!!
Monday, April 4, 2011
I was doing so well
I had been posting like a maniac and then man life just takes over!!
Still running! I had a few runs last week that were awful! I had hurt my calf somehow and it was cramping up like crazy! But some rubbing, heat and a rolling pin and its all better.
Just in time for me to rock my best run ever.
3.1 miles in 27.06 an 8:44 mile!!!!
Yay!!!
Just keep getting it done, I have a 5k this month one in May. The one in May was my first 5k ever, so I'm pretty excited to cut lots an lots of time off my race!!
So Great!
Sorry I'm so boring. I promise post about my sweet kiddos soon!!!
Still running! I had a few runs last week that were awful! I had hurt my calf somehow and it was cramping up like crazy! But some rubbing, heat and a rolling pin and its all better.
Just in time for me to rock my best run ever.
3.1 miles in 27.06 an 8:44 mile!!!!
Yay!!!
Just keep getting it done, I have a 5k this month one in May. The one in May was my first 5k ever, so I'm pretty excited to cut lots an lots of time off my race!!
So Great!
Sorry I'm so boring. I promise post about my sweet kiddos soon!!!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
19 miles
So, I have been running on average this winter about 10-15 miles a week...not a lot, but enough to keep things going. But last week, I ran 8 miles on Monday followed by a 3mi on Tuesday, and I said to myself, self, maybe you should try to 20 for this week. The next two days were crazy which = no running. But I did get in a little one on Friday with a friend, Which brought me to 13.6, and I was supposed to run 7 mi with friends on Sunday. I knew Sunday was gonna be rough, but it was worse then I thought. Up at 6am to get myself ready, Sweet girl up at 6:30 for no good reason. Try to wake the boy up at 7, 7:05, 7:10...you get the idea, finally dragged him out at 7:15. Get them both ready, back their breakfast and head out the door at 7:30. (We had to get to church early b/c we lead music) I then had to work in the nursery...and got stuck by myself with 13 4 year olds...11 of them boys. Left there EXHAUSTED!
Chris had to stay after church, so my mom was my ride home, and they were going out to lunch. So two very tired children were toted to lunch. We didn't get home until almost 2...which meant not a long nap for me because my run was supposed to be at 4 and I had to tell my ride by 3:30 if I was going. FAIL.
Bailed on my run because a. I was tired b. the hubby wasn't home from church yet and c. didn't feel 7 miles in me.
I knew I was still gonna run, just not sure how far. Started out for 5 (which meant 5.2) around my neighborhood. At 4 I was gonna stop. Felt very tired. Until I saw my running neighbor, standing outside his house, in my mind waiting to encourage me! Now, I have never run with him because he runs an 8min mile on average, but we have "raced" eachother around the neighborhood. But I was excited to see him because I just had to tell him how fast I had gotten....so I yelled I've cut 2 min off my time from this time last year! Yay! And that gave me the motivation to finish the last lap and get in almost 5.4 .
Now, why do I tell this boring story....because go back and do the math. 8+3+2.6+5.4= 19miles....seriously, I was only 1 mile away from my 20 goal because I forgot about the 10th's. GRRRR I could have totally kicked one more mile! Instead I am kicking myself
So this week I am telling everyone my goal. I am going to run 20 miles this week!!! I am going to do it!!!
Chris had to stay after church, so my mom was my ride home, and they were going out to lunch. So two very tired children were toted to lunch. We didn't get home until almost 2...which meant not a long nap for me because my run was supposed to be at 4 and I had to tell my ride by 3:30 if I was going. FAIL.
Bailed on my run because a. I was tired b. the hubby wasn't home from church yet and c. didn't feel 7 miles in me.
I knew I was still gonna run, just not sure how far. Started out for 5 (which meant 5.2) around my neighborhood. At 4 I was gonna stop. Felt very tired. Until I saw my running neighbor, standing outside his house, in my mind waiting to encourage me! Now, I have never run with him because he runs an 8min mile on average, but we have "raced" eachother around the neighborhood. But I was excited to see him because I just had to tell him how fast I had gotten....so I yelled I've cut 2 min off my time from this time last year! Yay! And that gave me the motivation to finish the last lap and get in almost 5.4 .
Now, why do I tell this boring story....because go back and do the math. 8+3+2.6+5.4= 19miles....seriously, I was only 1 mile away from my 20 goal because I forgot about the 10th's. GRRRR I could have totally kicked one more mile! Instead I am kicking myself
So this week I am telling everyone my goal. I am going to run 20 miles this week!!! I am going to do it!!!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Wonderful Exhausting Weekend...Wonderful Run!
What a great weekend at my brothers wedding! Wonderful, but exhausting! It was tough driving an 8 hour trip in 9+ hours thanks to wonderfully inclement weather! Then get in the car and drive the rest of the 11 hour trip! Thankfully that trip went as scheduled!
Exhausting thing #2 & #3 - my beautiful young children. Note to self, never be in a wedding with your husband and children and not bring a designated babysitter!!! Toting a toddler around on your hip while in heels is not recommended! By the time the wedding began on Saturday I was mentally and physically done! But SO excited for my brother and amazing new sister in law!!!
Exhausting thing #4 - Dancing for hours! This was fun but again exhausting! What a blast we had making fools of ourselves! Believe me when I say I can't dance, and there is video evidence out there to prove it!f
Exhausting thing #5 - Sleeping on a full hotel bed with your husband. Needless to say. I got no sleep!
Exhausting thing #.....who's annoyed with the numbers yet?!? Me! Me!
Drive an 11 hour trip home in 12.5 hours (at least) We were moving along swimmingly and were scheduled to get home at 6:30pm when I had to pee. So we stopped and a few of us got out for a quick potty stop. We get back on the road and a few moments later by husband was slamming on the brakes because moments before around a corner a semi truck had just taken a curve too fast and tipped over! Right in the middle of the road! Next thing we know, my brother in law is jumping out of the car and running up to the accident.
Yep, that's him on TOP of the overturned truck! (He was the only one in shape enough to climb up there to talk to the driver) Thankfully he was conscious and talking, but none to coherently. Poor kid had just gotten his license a few days earlier and this was his first haul! We are praying he was really as ok as he seemed!
About 1 1/2 -2 hours later they finally let us through after pulling the load to the side and cleaning up the road! (I have a video of this but blogger is being stupid and won't let me upload it for some reason, its all right, it wasn't that exciting!)
So we finally got home about 9:30ish and the kids ran around screaming and yelling!! So happy to be out of the car!!!
All in all, I LOVED this weekend even though it exhausted me!
And even though I was exhausted from the weekends events (which included eating plenty of crappy food) I managed an 8mi run on Monday. Yeah that's right 8mi!!! Oh, and did I mention I did it at a 9:17 pace!!! Last time I did 8 mi was training for my half and I did it at a 10:58 pace! Now that's what I call improvement!!!
Nothing like being trapped in a car for 12 hours to get your legs moving. And besides I have to re-lose the 2lbs I lost last week!!
Exhausting thing #2 & #3 - my beautiful young children. Note to self, never be in a wedding with your husband and children and not bring a designated babysitter!!! Toting a toddler around on your hip while in heels is not recommended! By the time the wedding began on Saturday I was mentally and physically done! But SO excited for my brother and amazing new sister in law!!!
Exhausting thing #4 - Dancing for hours! This was fun but again exhausting! What a blast we had making fools of ourselves! Believe me when I say I can't dance, and there is video evidence out there to prove it!f
Exhausting thing #5 - Sleeping on a full hotel bed with your husband. Needless to say. I got no sleep!
Exhausting thing #.....who's annoyed with the numbers yet?!? Me! Me!
Drive an 11 hour trip home in 12.5 hours (at least) We were moving along swimmingly and were scheduled to get home at 6:30pm when I had to pee. So we stopped and a few of us got out for a quick potty stop. We get back on the road and a few moments later by husband was slamming on the brakes because moments before around a corner a semi truck had just taken a curve too fast and tipped over! Right in the middle of the road! Next thing we know, my brother in law is jumping out of the car and running up to the accident.
Yep, that's him on TOP of the overturned truck! (He was the only one in shape enough to climb up there to talk to the driver) Thankfully he was conscious and talking, but none to coherently. Poor kid had just gotten his license a few days earlier and this was his first haul! We are praying he was really as ok as he seemed!
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| The embankment he went up on...wrecked it up nicely! |
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| Dirt all over the road. Our van is right behind the semi on the right! |
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| Kids with daddy waiting for the accident to be cleaned up! |
About 1 1/2 -2 hours later they finally let us through after pulling the load to the side and cleaning up the road! (I have a video of this but blogger is being stupid and won't let me upload it for some reason, its all right, it wasn't that exciting!)
So we finally got home about 9:30ish and the kids ran around screaming and yelling!! So happy to be out of the car!!!
All in all, I LOVED this weekend even though it exhausted me!
And even though I was exhausted from the weekends events (which included eating plenty of crappy food) I managed an 8mi run on Monday. Yeah that's right 8mi!!! Oh, and did I mention I did it at a 9:17 pace!!! Last time I did 8 mi was training for my half and I did it at a 10:58 pace! Now that's what I call improvement!!!
Nothing like being trapped in a car for 12 hours to get your legs moving. And besides I have to re-lose the 2lbs I lost last week!!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Wedding
I have a new sister-in-law! Yay! She is amazing and I am SO happy she is part of our family! I'll post pics of the wedding when I get them uploaded...but for now, here is a taste of the entertainment at the reception! He had all in the room laughing and cheering because for a while we were the only two on the dance floor and he tore it up!!!! Man do I love this kid!!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
What!?!
Remember how proud I was of my pace for the race?
Remember it was a personal best?
I still am I guess.
Except for the fact that yesterday I ran 4mi at a 9:05 pace.
Really proud of that! But it made me sad that I didn't do better at the race on Sunday!
I blame the hills!
Remember it was a personal best?
I still am I guess.
Except for the fact that yesterday I ran 4mi at a 9:05 pace.
Really proud of that! But it made me sad that I didn't do better at the race on Sunday!
I blame the hills!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Snowball 5 Miler
Ran another race today! First races I haven't hated halfway through. Usually I ask myself about halfway through "why am I doing this?" Its usually the pressure of the race or being intimidated by all the runners around me!
But today was fun! A pretty hilly course but so much fun! AND an added bonus, I did my best time for 5 miles yet! 47:24! And my first mile was 8:53. I knew I coudn't keep that pace for the whole race, but I am thrilled with how I did! Did I mention the hilly course! So I am happy!
I was supposed to have a whole team of people to run with today, but we had one sick and one sick husband and one move away so our team of 6 became 3! (we forgot to get a pic with Kamala)
Kaci also recorded a person best which was great to!
We were joined too by some girls from our youth group!
They were the "redheads" and for not training much at all they did GREAT! Coming in at just over an hour! VERY proud of them even if one of them was cursing me in her head for making her run faster at the very end! They did SO great! Way to go Abby and Emily!!
So overall I am thrilled with how today went and looking forward to a great running week this week!
But today was fun! A pretty hilly course but so much fun! AND an added bonus, I did my best time for 5 miles yet! 47:24! And my first mile was 8:53. I knew I coudn't keep that pace for the whole race, but I am thrilled with how I did! Did I mention the hilly course! So I am happy!
I was supposed to have a whole team of people to run with today, but we had one sick and one sick husband and one move away so our team of 6 became 3! (we forgot to get a pic with Kamala)
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| After the race!! |
We were joined too by some girls from our youth group!
They were the "redheads" and for not training much at all they did GREAT! Coming in at just over an hour! VERY proud of them even if one of them was cursing me in her head for making her run faster at the very end! They did SO great! Way to go Abby and Emily!!
So overall I am thrilled with how today went and looking forward to a great running week this week!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Running With Friends!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE running with friends! (now)
I have to let you in on a little secret....I have always been scared to run with people. It has always intimidated me. I feel like I would be holding them back or breathing to loud or talking too much or I run funny or what if I can't keep up and have to walk, or etc etc etc. A few years ago when I was running a lot too I had a friend who always said we should run together...I was SUPER intimidated. So I never did. Until this past summer I had only run with 3 people. Two of them were my sisters and one was a friend from college who pressured me into it. I hated every minute of it!
But this year something changed. I found a running partner who I was good friends with. I have known her since college and was SO comfortable running with her. I knew she wouldn't judge me and would just run. And low and behold I LOVED it!
So to me that is key, running with people I am comfortable running with. Period.
I did take a HUGE step running "with" someone who runs WAY faster than me and guess what, it was one of my best runs ever. It was in my training for my half and it was my 12 mile run. I got done and wasn't even tired. I didn't get to run along side her, but knowing she was there pushed me to keep going and going and going.
Now I have a few running buddies who I LOVE running with!
Thanks girls!!
I have to let you in on a little secret....I have always been scared to run with people. It has always intimidated me. I feel like I would be holding them back or breathing to loud or talking too much or I run funny or what if I can't keep up and have to walk, or etc etc etc. A few years ago when I was running a lot too I had a friend who always said we should run together...I was SUPER intimidated. So I never did. Until this past summer I had only run with 3 people. Two of them were my sisters and one was a friend from college who pressured me into it. I hated every minute of it!
But this year something changed. I found a running partner who I was good friends with. I have known her since college and was SO comfortable running with her. I knew she wouldn't judge me and would just run. And low and behold I LOVED it!
So to me that is key, running with people I am comfortable running with. Period.
I did take a HUGE step running "with" someone who runs WAY faster than me and guess what, it was one of my best runs ever. It was in my training for my half and it was my 12 mile run. I got done and wasn't even tired. I didn't get to run along side her, but knowing she was there pushed me to keep going and going and going.
Now I have a few running buddies who I LOVE running with!
Thanks girls!!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Getting Ready
Its race week again! I'm excited! Its a 5 miler and with my paces being so much better, I'm excited to see how well I can do. I know I am far from getting any prizes, but I love (after the race) the feeling of accomplishment. For some reason, during the race, I HATE running. I think its the pressure. Hopefully this time I will enjoy it a lot more because I'm running with friends. We're making shirts and everything. I always get jealous of the teams running with shirts encouraging each other along the way! So I am SUPER excited this time to get to be part of a team!
Good run yesterday! 9:43 pace! I love it. Really, I don't set out hardly ever to get an amazing pace. They seem to be just happening lately! I should (after the race) try to run a 5k and see how fast I can do it. Actually makes my stomach turn just thinking about it :) I love to run with no pressure. Just out there. Me and the road. (and occasionally a running friend) Being a mom of 2, it is a great escape! After a long day, its nice to get out there and just put one foot in front of the other. Yesterday was one of those days! I could have run for a long long time. The weather was amazing, the company was amazing and I just really enjoyed it!
Today's workout consisted of The Biggest Loser's Cardio Max dvd. I did level 1&2. Bob and Jillian. I have done this workout many times before, but I killed this one! Did EVERYTHING! Even a couple man pushups :) It feels so good to get stronger and more in shape! Esp after a disappointed 1lb loss last week. But last week was rough eating and workout wise. I need to lose 5lbs in the next two weeks to hit a weight loss goal, and I am SUPER committed! I REALLY want to do this! Right now though I am the lowest I have seen the scale since before Wyatt was born. Honestly, I never got on the scale. I went by how my clothes fit, which is fine with me once I get to an acceptable weight again. Anyway, feels good to be at this point and can't wait to hit my goal.
Ok, I bored you enough! Happy Week!!
Good run yesterday! 9:43 pace! I love it. Really, I don't set out hardly ever to get an amazing pace. They seem to be just happening lately! I should (after the race) try to run a 5k and see how fast I can do it. Actually makes my stomach turn just thinking about it :) I love to run with no pressure. Just out there. Me and the road. (and occasionally a running friend) Being a mom of 2, it is a great escape! After a long day, its nice to get out there and just put one foot in front of the other. Yesterday was one of those days! I could have run for a long long time. The weather was amazing, the company was amazing and I just really enjoyed it!
Today's workout consisted of The Biggest Loser's Cardio Max dvd. I did level 1&2. Bob and Jillian. I have done this workout many times before, but I killed this one! Did EVERYTHING! Even a couple man pushups :) It feels so good to get stronger and more in shape! Esp after a disappointed 1lb loss last week. But last week was rough eating and workout wise. I need to lose 5lbs in the next two weeks to hit a weight loss goal, and I am SUPER committed! I REALLY want to do this! Right now though I am the lowest I have seen the scale since before Wyatt was born. Honestly, I never got on the scale. I went by how my clothes fit, which is fine with me once I get to an acceptable weight again. Anyway, feels good to be at this point and can't wait to hit my goal.
Ok, I bored you enough! Happy Week!!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Wow
I talked with a friend today a little bit about perspective. In my life, its, don't complain about how much you don't like your house because, at least you have one, I live in a basement. Don't complain about having to drive a minivan or a crummy car because at least you have 2. I get to stay in my basement all day, every day with no car. But I have to say to myself, at least I have a basement to live in...a roof over my head. At least my kids are healthy and happy, they could be sick! That perspective today came for me from here.
What an amazing example this couple is! An example of how to trust God in every circumstance. I keep asking myself, would I have this same kind of faith!
There is a lot of tragedy around us recently and it is easy to get overwhelmed and want to curl up in a blanket and cry, but our God is GREATER!!! I read this yesterday and what a challenge, to "talk to your tears" Take a minute and read it! Our God is GREATER, He can help you get up and take the next step and the next and the next! Cody and his wife are missionaries to Haiti and have had to take a leave becuase of Susana's health. But they returned for a small trip recently. He wrote this on his blog the other day.
Today I am challenging myself to keep faith! To continue building my faith in my Savior! He is truly a strength and comfort!!
What an amazing example this couple is! An example of how to trust God in every circumstance. I keep asking myself, would I have this same kind of faith!
There is a lot of tragedy around us recently and it is easy to get overwhelmed and want to curl up in a blanket and cry, but our God is GREATER!!! I read this yesterday and what a challenge, to "talk to your tears" Take a minute and read it! Our God is GREATER, He can help you get up and take the next step and the next and the next! Cody and his wife are missionaries to Haiti and have had to take a leave becuase of Susana's health. But they returned for a small trip recently. He wrote this on his blog the other day.
On one final note…We are in Haiti right now! We came down yesterday to surprise the team that was scheduled to come. They were totally surprised to see us greet them at the airport in Port au Prince. We will be here for about 10 days. We are still grieving and we will always be grieving to some degree, so it is better for us to grieve and still go. We are sad, but we are not hopeless. We hurt, but we are not paralyzed. God is able to move us forward in His kingdom work even amidst our grief and pain. We will take our grief and pain and allow the Lord to turn it into worship, sacrifice, and giving. May He use us to continue to touch the lives of the broken. And so, we press on knowing that He still has a plan for us to do while we are here on this earth. God bless you.
Today I am challenging myself to keep faith! To continue building my faith in my Savior! He is truly a strength and comfort!!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Well Hello There
We are finally all healthy! Except for maybe a cough here and there, but feeling MUCH better!
I knew I had jinxed myself a few weeks ago when I said we had had a pretty healthy winter. We were due. Ha ha, wouldn't you know it, practically the next day Wyatt came down with a fever. After a complete week we were at least healthy enough to go in public. Yuck. Stuck in a house (read: basement) for a whole week is not fun!
At least last week brought us some gorgeous weather and I could open the windows and let out any lingering germs and we could get outside and play play play, which we did with great joy!
Beautiful weather also allowed for amazing runs! I got in 10 miles again last week! Love that! Once of which was 4.4 mi at a 9:05 pace! Holy cow yay for me! The next day though (yes, stupid me went running less than 24 hours later) I went running with a friend I have been wanting to run with FOREVER! I was so excited, I didn't even think about the toll my 9mi mile 4 mile run had on my body. I proceeded to complain through the whole run.
I felt like....well, you know.
So mad, I didn't even finish 3 miles. I did force myself to do the hill in the park 2times. 30 sec between. Should have been 5times, but I felt awful!
So that behind me I am looking forward to some great runs this week! Hopefully the weather cooperates!
P.S. I also lost almost 4lbs last week!!!
I knew I had jinxed myself a few weeks ago when I said we had had a pretty healthy winter. We were due. Ha ha, wouldn't you know it, practically the next day Wyatt came down with a fever. After a complete week we were at least healthy enough to go in public. Yuck. Stuck in a house (read: basement) for a whole week is not fun!
At least last week brought us some gorgeous weather and I could open the windows and let out any lingering germs and we could get outside and play play play, which we did with great joy!
Beautiful weather also allowed for amazing runs! I got in 10 miles again last week! Love that! Once of which was 4.4 mi at a 9:05 pace! Holy cow yay for me! The next day though (yes, stupid me went running less than 24 hours later) I went running with a friend I have been wanting to run with FOREVER! I was so excited, I didn't even think about the toll my 9mi mile 4 mile run had on my body. I proceeded to complain through the whole run.
I felt like....well, you know.
So mad, I didn't even finish 3 miles. I did force myself to do the hill in the park 2times. 30 sec between. Should have been 5times, but I felt awful!
So that behind me I am looking forward to some great runs this week! Hopefully the weather cooperates!
P.S. I also lost almost 4lbs last week!!!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Sick = MIA
This has been a sick sick week for our family. My poor kids have been through the ringer. Fever, stuffy, cough, runny noses, aches. Full out flu! I feel so bad for them. I have also gotten a touch of it but not nearly as bad as them! So that is the reason for being MIA.
The good news. I've gotten in 10 miles this week thanks to my 5.3 mi freezing cold run today. My lungs were NOT happy with me. But it feels good to have it done!
Ok, back to tending to my sickies!
The good news. I've gotten in 10 miles this week thanks to my 5.3 mi freezing cold run today. My lungs were NOT happy with me. But it feels good to have it done!
Ok, back to tending to my sickies!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Would This be Your Prayer?
I have never met this family but today I sat at my desk and cried many tears for their anguish and sat in amazement at their worship!
And I ask myself, would this be my prayer?
This only comes from knowing God, knowing His heart and trusting Him!
So I ask, would this be your prayer?
Please read Susanna's story here
And I ask myself, would this be my prayer?
This only comes from knowing God, knowing His heart and trusting Him!
So I ask, would this be your prayer?
Please read Susanna's story here
Monday, February 7, 2011
New Shoes!!!
Mamma gotta new pair of shoes!!! A beautiful pair! A pair I am SO happy about! You'd think with all this joy I would be talking about a beautiful pair of pumps. But no...these are my new beautiful babies!
Brooks Adrenaline GTS11 Support Shoes! Ran in them today and LOVE them. I need to adjust the laces a bit because my baby toes kept falling asleep but other than that I LOVED them! Nice and supportive, very cushy! I couldn't feel the road and that was so nice!
Good run today! 4.5mi in 41 minutes. My brother in law keeps making fun of me that I am so shocked by my times, but literally, every time I get a great time, like today, I am just dumbfounded! I never thought I would be running so fast. SO great! I could have gone farther (and I really wanted to...it was 48 degrees out!) but my toes were bothering me a little too much...so I cut it short. My goal is to do a 7 mile run this week! Just to bring up my distance again! I haven't run that long since the half, so I'm excited to try it!
****side note, my poor little boy is pretty sick. Can't tell what's wrong, other than a little cold or the flu. He's been running a high fever, his throat is hurting him and he is starting to get a nasty cough. He's miserable! Poor kid!****
Friday, February 4, 2011
Weigh in
Bad news people. I gained .8oz. Not a negative. A +.
Ugh!! I HATE weeks like this! Especially when it comes after working harder than I have been...didn't go over my calories (except Sunday) and worked HARDER!! That is super irritating and super frustrating!!!
So, please tell me, what am I doing wrong? And don't tell me I am gaining more muscle....because I should still be losing SOMETHING! Ugh!
So, not cheat day for me this week. Also, to make my mother happy, I have stopped drinking Diet Soda. Haven't seen a change really, but hey, maybe something will help. I have also stopped eating sugar. If it is listed in the first 3 ingredients I am only allowed to have 15g and no desserts (maybe a small cheat here and there, but for now nothing) A small detox if you will.
I did this to jump start my weight loss after losing nothing for MONTHS. Hopefully it will work again!
I feel like I have better control these days. Portion control, actual calorie count, etc. I'm not eating mindlessly anymore which is nice. Its nice to be in control.
I had a nice run today with my friend Leah, just a quick 2.6 and I made her run fast. Pretty sure she hates me :) Another run is planned for tomorrow, I'm thinking 4-5 which should get me to my goal of 10mi this week and a little over! (as long as the weather plays nice). So that will make 6 workouts this week. 3 days of running and 3 of some other cardio/strength training. Using the other muscles!
If "you" have any words of advice I'd love to hear them....or words of encouragement would be nice too! I just need some help! I've gotta get rid of this weight!
Ugh!! I HATE weeks like this! Especially when it comes after working harder than I have been...didn't go over my calories (except Sunday) and worked HARDER!! That is super irritating and super frustrating!!!
So, please tell me, what am I doing wrong? And don't tell me I am gaining more muscle....because I should still be losing SOMETHING! Ugh!
So, not cheat day for me this week. Also, to make my mother happy, I have stopped drinking Diet Soda. Haven't seen a change really, but hey, maybe something will help. I have also stopped eating sugar. If it is listed in the first 3 ingredients I am only allowed to have 15g and no desserts (maybe a small cheat here and there, but for now nothing) A small detox if you will.
I did this to jump start my weight loss after losing nothing for MONTHS. Hopefully it will work again!
I feel like I have better control these days. Portion control, actual calorie count, etc. I'm not eating mindlessly anymore which is nice. Its nice to be in control.
I had a nice run today with my friend Leah, just a quick 2.6 and I made her run fast. Pretty sure she hates me :) Another run is planned for tomorrow, I'm thinking 4-5 which should get me to my goal of 10mi this week and a little over! (as long as the weather plays nice). So that will make 6 workouts this week. 3 days of running and 3 of some other cardio/strength training. Using the other muscles!
If "you" have any words of advice I'd love to hear them....or words of encouragement would be nice too! I just need some help! I've gotta get rid of this weight!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Say What?
We all know kids say the darndest things right!
Well, this is a conversation with Wy-man this morning....upon waking up at 5:15am!!
Me: "Wy, I want you to go get in bed with daddy and try to go back to sleep"
Wy: "Momma, I just don't have enough energy to go to sleep!"
Oh this child!
*****I'd like to make this a regular type of post, so I'll start keeping a log of what he says (and they say) and hopefully bring some laughs to your day!****
Well, this is a conversation with Wy-man this morning....upon waking up at 5:15am!!
Me: "Wy, I want you to go get in bed with daddy and try to go back to sleep"
Wy: "Momma, I just don't have enough energy to go to sleep!"
Oh this child!
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| Lovely quality of my phone camera! |
*****I'd like to make this a regular type of post, so I'll start keeping a log of what he says (and they say) and hopefully bring some laughs to your day!****
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Love/Hate
I have a Love/Hate relationship with Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels.
Hate - the during
Love- the after effect!
Today was the Biggest Loser Cardio Max, levels 1-2
Oy Vey
Bob says a phrase about season three's Pam. "Sweating like a man, Breathing like a man"
That was me!
But its another one down!
Hate - the during
Love- the after effect!
Today was the Biggest Loser Cardio Max, levels 1-2
Oy Vey
Bob says a phrase about season three's Pam. "Sweating like a man, Breathing like a man"
That was me!
But its another one down!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Tough Week
After a super tough workout week, yesterday was a welcome relief. The only problem. I took the day off from dieting.....meaning. I gained the pound back I lost.
Grrr.
Maybe it will set up a 3lb week, if I work hard this week.
Started today with the dreaded 30 Day Shred, level 2. I hate that workout, only because my body, meaning shoulders, hate it. But love it all at the same time! They are getting stronger!
By the way, the gaining of the pound was OH so worth it for the fun that was had going along with it. Some of which included, homemade pizza, oreo madmess, "burnt" cookies, muffins, peanut butter m&m's, and much much more. However I think I burned off most of those calories with laughing!!
Here's to a 3lb week!! Can I do it?!?
Grrr.
Maybe it will set up a 3lb week, if I work hard this week.
Started today with the dreaded 30 Day Shred, level 2. I hate that workout, only because my body, meaning shoulders, hate it. But love it all at the same time! They are getting stronger!
By the way, the gaining of the pound was OH so worth it for the fun that was had going along with it. Some of which included, homemade pizza, oreo madmess, "burnt" cookies, muffins, peanut butter m&m's, and much much more. However I think I burned off most of those calories with laughing!!
Here's to a 3lb week!! Can I do it?!?
Saturday, January 29, 2011
12 More
This week I worked out every day. Every. Single. Day. And for at least 40 minutes a day.
Today I am feeling it. A lot. My knees hurt, my shoulders hurt, my abs hurt, my biceps hurt.
But it is an OH SO GOOD HURT!!
I did a little bit of everything. 30 day shred, Ab Assault, Yoga, Running, Arms. I feel great! I am getting stronger and loving every minute of it! Part of the workouts was running 12 miles this week! (18 if you add from Sunday to Saturday)
I love having an accountability partner in all this! She has really pushed me to be consistant and just get it done. I told her today as we were running our 6 miles that I wish that I had been accountable to her earlier because maybe I would have made my goal weight already!
But its coming!
Today I am feeling it. A lot. My knees hurt, my shoulders hurt, my abs hurt, my biceps hurt.
But it is an OH SO GOOD HURT!!
I did a little bit of everything. 30 day shred, Ab Assault, Yoga, Running, Arms. I feel great! I am getting stronger and loving every minute of it! Part of the workouts was running 12 miles this week! (18 if you add from Sunday to Saturday)
I love having an accountability partner in all this! She has really pushed me to be consistant and just get it done. I told her today as we were running our 6 miles that I wish that I had been accountable to her earlier because maybe I would have made my goal weight already!
But its coming!
Friday, January 28, 2011
Weigh in
Losing weight is depressing sometimes. Only 1lb again this week! Super depressing. Especially considering I have worked out harder this week then I can ever remember. Super discouraging that since I started this whole thing, I have yet to meet a goal I set. I have worked hard hard hard at it, yet I haven't met a goal in the time I have set!
But I'm trying to look on the bright side.
I lost 5lbs this month. That's better than I thought, but 3 less than my goal.
I did run a 5k, a 10k, and a half marathon though! (in the last year)
I've also lost 2 1/2in off my body this week, so that is kind of positive!
I can do a man's push up....and maybe even 3-4. This is HUGE for me people. I can do a few of these kind of push ups
not this kind
When I started, I could barely do a few of knee push ups. Now I can do a few men's and LOTS of women's!
Now that's a positive! Maybe I'll even try the 100 push up challenge
I guess any downward progress is a positive thing!
But I'm trying to look on the bright side.
I lost 5lbs this month. That's better than I thought, but 3 less than my goal.
I did run a 5k, a 10k, and a half marathon though! (in the last year)
I've also lost 2 1/2in off my body this week, so that is kind of positive!
I can do a man's push up....and maybe even 3-4. This is HUGE for me people. I can do a few of these kind of push ups
not this kind
When I started, I could barely do a few of knee push ups. Now I can do a few men's and LOTS of women's!
Now that's a positive! Maybe I'll even try the 100 push up challenge
I guess any downward progress is a positive thing!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Bringing Sexy Back
So, I am advancing (or trying to advance) in this whole blogging thing. Being more faithful at it...being more interesting trying to be more interesting! This is what, my 3rd or 4th blog post in a week! I know, try to keep up!
So to advance more, I have decided to add labels. WOAH, big step right :)!!!
You will notice them on the sidebar. There you will also notice one of the topics is Bringing Sexy Back.
No, no sex advice here.
This is the label I have decided to put on my weight loss endevers! You see, when I started this whole thing, I told my husband the first song on my playlist for my runs was "Bringing Sexy Back" by Justin Timberlake. That's what I wanted to do for him.
This weight loss journey is WAY more about me and how I feel, than him wanting me to do it. Now, don't get me wrong, he is loving it and is very excited for me, but he has never made me feel "fat" and has always loved me and made me feel sexy even if I didn't think it. Trust me, I was NEVER thinking it!
But I'm starting too!
Yay!
Here's to Bringing Sexy Back!! GREAT motiviation!!
So to advance more, I have decided to add labels. WOAH, big step right :)!!!
You will notice them on the sidebar. There you will also notice one of the topics is Bringing Sexy Back.
No, no sex advice here.
This is the label I have decided to put on my weight loss endevers! You see, when I started this whole thing, I told my husband the first song on my playlist for my runs was "Bringing Sexy Back" by Justin Timberlake. That's what I wanted to do for him.
This weight loss journey is WAY more about me and how I feel, than him wanting me to do it. Now, don't get me wrong, he is loving it and is very excited for me, but he has never made me feel "fat" and has always loved me and made me feel sexy even if I didn't think it. Trust me, I was NEVER thinking it!
But I'm starting too!
Yay!
Here's to Bringing Sexy Back!! GREAT motiviation!!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Fast Paced
So, I decided to go for an easy run today.
Had a great 6 miles on Sunday, so easy right.
So I started my run, and vowed not to look at my watch until 1 mile. That's hard for me to do, I want to make sure I am steadily running, but its not fun if I'm constantly thinking about time.
Then I check my watch at 1 mile.....8:42 WHAT!!!
I think, HOLY COW!! That's fast!! I think I should slow down a little....2 miles 17:32....WHAT!!! I didn't slow down that much...Ok, now lets see how fast we can do this! 26:49:09
ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!
Now, I know that this may not be fast to some people. But for me....HOLY COW!
Considering when I started running last March I was running at least 11:30+ this is HUGE. I never thought I would even be running a 10 minute mile, much less under a 9 minute mile.
I didn't really even feel it...I kept trying to slow down, I guess this was just one of those days your legs are running you.
Even more amazing to me is that at this park where I run there is a hill...not a crazy hill, but still a hill. I ran springs up and down it 5 times. Adding about .7 of a mile extra. I didn't even feel like I was gonna throw up!
I've come a long way people...even if the scale doesn't say it...that much :)
Had a great 6 miles on Sunday, so easy right.
So I started my run, and vowed not to look at my watch until 1 mile. That's hard for me to do, I want to make sure I am steadily running, but its not fun if I'm constantly thinking about time.
Then I check my watch at 1 mile.....8:42 WHAT!!!
I think, HOLY COW!! That's fast!! I think I should slow down a little....2 miles 17:32....WHAT!!! I didn't slow down that much...Ok, now lets see how fast we can do this! 26:49:09
ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!
Now, I know that this may not be fast to some people. But for me....HOLY COW!
Considering when I started running last March I was running at least 11:30+ this is HUGE. I never thought I would even be running a 10 minute mile, much less under a 9 minute mile.
I didn't really even feel it...I kept trying to slow down, I guess this was just one of those days your legs are running you.
Even more amazing to me is that at this park where I run there is a hill...not a crazy hill, but still a hill. I ran springs up and down it 5 times. Adding about .7 of a mile extra. I didn't even feel like I was gonna throw up!
I've come a long way people...even if the scale doesn't say it...that much :)
Monday, January 24, 2011
Boring Blogger
I would like to take a moment to apologize for the last post. Seriously, I think I am the most boring blogger in all of the world!
Seriously!
I will try to never let that happen again!
I blame the 5am wake up call!
Seriously!
I will try to never let that happen again!
I blame the 5am wake up call!
An update....and a cold cold run!
I never ever thought I would be able to run in the cold.
And here I am, late January having run through a cold couple months!
Its a pretty cool accomplishment (no pun intended)
Took a few days off from blogging last week to get away for a few days with the hubs. First time since I was 5 weeks pregnant with baby girl!
That is quite a while ago!
It was overdue and very very nice to spend some great time with my better half! Didn't do anything too exciting, just down to AC for a few days.
We relaxed, went to a movie, slept in, walked on a VERY cold boardwalk and even got my workout in! Yep, got down to the exercise room in the hotel and gyro :) I intended to do both days, but both treadmills were in use when I went down the second day, fail!
So, Saturday I was thrilled when one of my running friends asked if I wanted to run 4 miles on Sunday. Sure I said! Sounded like a great idea until I woke up on Sunday morning and saw that it was in the teens. Low teens...like 11degrees. That wasn't with the wind chill.
Did I also mention that this wake up call came at 5am courtesy of baby girl. (Welcome back from vacation!)
Busy morning, we led music in church, watched my beautiful little niece get dedicated to the Lord, Sunday School, lunch in honor of the beautiful niece, then home, finally. After leaving the house at 7:30am we got home at 2:15.
The run was to happen at 3:00. I was beat people, flat out beat. My text to my friend said I would be possibly be bailing because I was the "walking dead" Laid down for 20 minutes then sent the text to cancel.
Then rolled over and remembered I have a LONG way to my weight loss goal and that I would be failing to meet the 10 mile goal for the week.
Rolled back over, texted the running friend and got dressed.
Glad I did it.
Even though I was FREEZING my butt off!
I ran 6 miles!!
Which put me at 12 for the week!
Yay me!
And here I am, late January having run through a cold couple months!
Its a pretty cool accomplishment (no pun intended)
Took a few days off from blogging last week to get away for a few days with the hubs. First time since I was 5 weeks pregnant with baby girl!
That is quite a while ago!
It was overdue and very very nice to spend some great time with my better half! Didn't do anything too exciting, just down to AC for a few days.
We relaxed, went to a movie, slept in, walked on a VERY cold boardwalk and even got my workout in! Yep, got down to the exercise room in the hotel and gyro :) I intended to do both days, but both treadmills were in use when I went down the second day, fail!
So, Saturday I was thrilled when one of my running friends asked if I wanted to run 4 miles on Sunday. Sure I said! Sounded like a great idea until I woke up on Sunday morning and saw that it was in the teens. Low teens...like 11degrees. That wasn't with the wind chill.
Did I also mention that this wake up call came at 5am courtesy of baby girl. (Welcome back from vacation!)
Busy morning, we led music in church, watched my beautiful little niece get dedicated to the Lord, Sunday School, lunch in honor of the beautiful niece, then home, finally. After leaving the house at 7:30am we got home at 2:15.
The run was to happen at 3:00. I was beat people, flat out beat. My text to my friend said I would be possibly be bailing because I was the "walking dead" Laid down for 20 minutes then sent the text to cancel.
Then rolled over and remembered I have a LONG way to my weight loss goal and that I would be failing to meet the 10 mile goal for the week.
Rolled back over, texted the running friend and got dressed.
Glad I did it.
Even though I was FREEZING my butt off!
I ran 6 miles!!
Which put me at 12 for the week!
Yay me!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
I promised
I promised I wouldn't only post about my weight loss/running goals. I promised pictures of my adorable children. (one of whom is currently screaming because I wouldn't let her play with the camera...I know, I'm a horrible mom :)
So here she is in all her cheesy glory
And here's the boy....who we can rarely get to look at the camera anymore
Oh yes, those are my two babies. Really, people always tell you it goes fast but this is CRAZY!!!
Love them!!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
To run is fun!
My running cousin said those words to me!
If you would have told me that a year ago I would have laughed. I've gone to running a lot for exercise, but I wouldn't say I have always thought it was fun. Healthy, yes, invigorating, yes, but fun. Not so much.
Today though, it was fun.
Or at least the feeling after was fun!
If it had been a beautiful spring/fall day, I would have LOVED it, but instead is was cold, dreary and a little humid. Not ideal, but still, I got out and did it!
And shock of all shocks, I wasn't even tired after it. Not one bit.
Even with running 9:20 miles for 3.1 miles. Nope. Not tired.
So today, I can honestly say...
To run if FUN!
If you would have told me that a year ago I would have laughed. I've gone to running a lot for exercise, but I wouldn't say I have always thought it was fun. Healthy, yes, invigorating, yes, but fun. Not so much.
Today though, it was fun.
Or at least the feeling after was fun!
If it had been a beautiful spring/fall day, I would have LOVED it, but instead is was cold, dreary and a little humid. Not ideal, but still, I got out and did it!
And shock of all shocks, I wasn't even tired after it. Not one bit.
Even with running 9:20 miles for 3.1 miles. Nope. Not tired.
So today, I can honestly say...
To run if FUN!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Running Buddies!
I have rarely ever run with people. I have to admit, I enjoy a nice quiet run by myself sometimes and to be perfectly honest have always been a little insecure about running with others. Am I breathing too hard, am I holding them back, am I talking too much, etc.
But lately I have been running more with other people and I have really enjoyed it! It doesn't matter how hard you are breathing, or if you are holding them back or if you are talking too much, its all about getting that run in no matter how you get there! And it is truly motivating to get out the door. When training for my half I decided to run my 10 mi with other people, and let me just tell you if I hadn't been with other people, I wouldn't have finished. And today, I DID NOT want to run. Just was tired and not in the mood, but I had committed to running with friends and I am SO glad I went! We had a great 5.2mi run! Slower than lately for me, but it was easy. I never thought I would actually say 5 mi was EASY! Yay for training! It was also fun to be with a friend on her first 5 miles! We were only scheduled to do 4 but the first 3 miles flew by and we were on a loop, so instead of turning around and going back we kept going just to see how far she could get and we did the whole thing! Very awesome to be part of someone's accomplishment! Yay Leah!! Our friend Lisa also ran with us and she is just getting back at it, but did a great 2.5 miles too! Fun run all around!!
Another day down! Thanks girls!!
But lately I have been running more with other people and I have really enjoyed it! It doesn't matter how hard you are breathing, or if you are holding them back or if you are talking too much, its all about getting that run in no matter how you get there! And it is truly motivating to get out the door. When training for my half I decided to run my 10 mi with other people, and let me just tell you if I hadn't been with other people, I wouldn't have finished. And today, I DID NOT want to run. Just was tired and not in the mood, but I had committed to running with friends and I am SO glad I went! We had a great 5.2mi run! Slower than lately for me, but it was easy. I never thought I would actually say 5 mi was EASY! Yay for training! It was also fun to be with a friend on her first 5 miles! We were only scheduled to do 4 but the first 3 miles flew by and we were on a loop, so instead of turning around and going back we kept going just to see how far she could get and we did the whole thing! Very awesome to be part of someone's accomplishment! Yay Leah!! Our friend Lisa also ran with us and she is just getting back at it, but did a great 2.5 miles too! Fun run all around!!
Another day down! Thanks girls!!
Friday, January 14, 2011
Weigh in and a messy workout!
Today was weigh in morning (as if I don't get on the scale every day because I'm obsessed) and I lost 2lbs this week! Good week for me, the only disappointing thing is that yesterday it said -3. Water weight? Guess I'll check again tomorrow, but for now -2 is GREAT!
Exciting times!
Missed a workout yesterday because I had gotten a workout in other ways. Like being up from 2:30-5am cleaning up after a certain little boy who woke up screaming and the proceeded to puke from his room to the bathroom (all over my back by the way) So cleaning up said mess then took over. Did the essentials at night, then took most of yesterday toclean Clorox the bathroom. Cleaned the carpets (for the 4th time) to get the stink out and cleaned most of the walls and baseboards of little drops of the mess and I had missed in the middle of the night.
So all of that counted as my workout for yesterday!
Thankfully, it looks like it was only something he ate and he only "lost it" one time!
At least this face is easy to love!!
Exciting times!
Missed a workout yesterday because I had gotten a workout in other ways. Like being up from 2:30-5am cleaning up after a certain little boy who woke up screaming and the proceeded to puke from his room to the bathroom (all over my back by the way) So cleaning up said mess then took over. Did the essentials at night, then took most of yesterday to
So all of that counted as my workout for yesterday!
Thankfully, it looks like it was only something he ate and he only "lost it" one time!
At least this face is easy to love!!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Along with the rest of the world!
So along with most of the world, I made a new years resolution. However, my resolution is a continuation of last years! Lose weight. I have been in a battle with my weight for MANY years. Pretty much since high school. When I stopped playing 2 sports a year and continued eating junk food I could always eat because of said sports.
I have learned (slowly) since then how to eat healthy. I don't always do it...its hard. Healthy food just doesn't taste as good. But I have learned (only in this last year) that I feel 100% better when I eat that healthy food, and, gasp, have even lost the taste for a lot of that junk food! I still have my vices....cheese fries, french fries in general, pizza, chips....but I have lost my taste for fast food almost all together. (with the exception of Chick-fil-A, but hey, I can eat relatively healthy there)
Over the last year I have lost only 35lbs. I know, one year only 35lbs. But for me that's HUGE! However with that weight loss, I have lost 2 sizes and plenty of inches. In the last month I have lost lost 4 inches total on my body. SOO, while the weight may not be coming off qutie as quickly as I'd like, I am "losing" weight. Last year I logged just shy of 500 running miles...and that was since March...and that included a 5k, a half marathon, and a 10k. (yeah that's right, I did a half marathon) Before that I did wii fit and some cardio videos. So far since the beginning of December I have only missed 3 days of scheduled workouts and that was between Christmas and New Years.
So my resolution is to keep going! I am COMMITTED!! I have decided to use this blog to keep me accountable. I have a GREAT accountability partner. She has helped me stay motivated and eat right, mostly because I email her everything I eat in the day...Yikes! Love her!! (this is her finishing her first 5K that's me in the background in the orange encouraging her, I had done my 10k earlier in the morning, and since seeing the pictures of the race, I no longer run in a hat!)
I have learned (slowly) since then how to eat healthy. I don't always do it...its hard. Healthy food just doesn't taste as good. But I have learned (only in this last year) that I feel 100% better when I eat that healthy food, and, gasp, have even lost the taste for a lot of that junk food! I still have my vices....cheese fries, french fries in general, pizza, chips....but I have lost my taste for fast food almost all together. (with the exception of Chick-fil-A, but hey, I can eat relatively healthy there)
Over the last year I have lost only 35lbs. I know, one year only 35lbs. But for me that's HUGE! However with that weight loss, I have lost 2 sizes and plenty of inches. In the last month I have lost lost 4 inches total on my body. SOO, while the weight may not be coming off qutie as quickly as I'd like, I am "losing" weight. Last year I logged just shy of 500 running miles...and that was since March...and that included a 5k, a half marathon, and a 10k. (yeah that's right, I did a half marathon) Before that I did wii fit and some cardio videos. So far since the beginning of December I have only missed 3 days of scheduled workouts and that was between Christmas and New Years.
So goals, 30 lbs by May. Its a tall order and almost as much as I lost last year, but most of that year I wasn't counting calories. Heck, I was running 20-25 miles a week, I couldn't think about restricting what I was eating) I have been tracking since November and have lost 8lbs since then. (don't forget that included Thanksgiving, New Years and Christmas x2 because of celebrating with 2 sides of family)
So my resolution is to keep going! I am COMMITTED!! I have decided to use this blog to keep me accountable. I have a GREAT accountability partner. She has helped me stay motivated and eat right, mostly because I email her everything I eat in the day...Yikes! Love her!! (this is her finishing her first 5K that's me in the background in the orange encouraging her, I had done my 10k earlier in the morning, and since seeing the pictures of the race, I no longer run in a hat!)
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| Leah, you know what they say about payback :) |
The funny part...hopefully if I reach my goal in May, we'd like try for another baby, so in a few years I'll be right back on the weight train....hopefully in MUCH better control this time!
I promise this will not only be about me...I promise to write about my kids more too! Even include pictures of their cute cute faces!!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Perspective
There are things that happen in your life that change you. Things you never expect will ever happen to you or anyone you know.
My life has forever been changed by Graham. Graham was a little boy who only lived 14 week on this earth but will live on forever in our hearts. His mom Shelly was a friend of mine in high school. Shelly is one of those people you love instantly! Beautiful on the inside and out! Her world has obviously been rocked by this, her outlook forever changed. Throughout this year, through her blog, I have watched her grieve. And the only thing I can think about her is strength. She gets up everyday and takes care of her precious family. She has two beautiful older children and from the sounds of it a great husband. I once wrote to her that I was/am always shocked when I see pictures of her and she is smiling. Really, truly amazing that throughout this whole terrible ordeal she can smile, obviously not always, but God gives her grace and moments of joy.
Shelly has been raw with her emotions and feelings and I have been blown away by it. She hasn't 'put a smile on' and pretended that this was ok. She has shown us the bottom but is also showing us that with Christ's strength she is starting to climb her way out of the pit! She will never forget her precious boy, but trusting that God will use this for his glory. She wrote this in her blog today....the anniversary of Graham's homegoing
Please continue to pray with me for this family! They are truly amazing people! Love you Shelly! This has changed me!
My life has forever been changed by Graham. Graham was a little boy who only lived 14 week on this earth but will live on forever in our hearts. His mom Shelly was a friend of mine in high school. Shelly is one of those people you love instantly! Beautiful on the inside and out! Her world has obviously been rocked by this, her outlook forever changed. Throughout this year, through her blog, I have watched her grieve. And the only thing I can think about her is strength. She gets up everyday and takes care of her precious family. She has two beautiful older children and from the sounds of it a great husband. I once wrote to her that I was/am always shocked when I see pictures of her and she is smiling. Really, truly amazing that throughout this whole terrible ordeal she can smile, obviously not always, but God gives her grace and moments of joy.
Shelly has been raw with her emotions and feelings and I have been blown away by it. She hasn't 'put a smile on' and pretended that this was ok. She has shown us the bottom but is also showing us that with Christ's strength she is starting to climb her way out of the pit! She will never forget her precious boy, but trusting that God will use this for his glory. She wrote this in her blog today....the anniversary of Graham's homegoing
"Losing Graham has changed me, it has changed our family and it has changed many people around us. Right now it feels like most of it is for the bad and yet I have a hope of heaven unlike I had before. I have even more of an appreciation of the little things in life and when my kids are throwing tantrums, it's easier for me to know that it won't last forever and at least I have the opportunity to discipline and teach them. The head sheriff talked to us several weeks after losing Graham and told us he had never seen his men affected by a tragedy as they had ours. Most times I still wonder, "Why us, Lord? How is this part of your plan?" I will never have an answer and even if Jesus himself told me the "plan," I'm sure it would not make the pain any less. I will continue praying that in time Graham will live up to his name and reach thousands for Jesus just as we had prayed. Again, this wasn't the plan....it wasn't the way it was supposed to be, but I pray that we will embrace our hurt and loss as well as our healing and point other's to Jesus."
Please continue to pray with me for this family! They are truly amazing people! Love you Shelly! This has changed me!
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