Well!

A lot has happened here the last month. Some happened prior to the last post, but I was not ready to post about it. Mike came home on October 24, and told me over dinner preparation that he was laid off. I was so shocked. Anyway, lots of daddy time and lots of frustration in the house this last month or so. He has been working on getting a job or starting his own business, to be honest I don't think he knows what he wants to do yet. I just want him to be happy. No job yet, but at least we don't have to go through the hassle of asking for time off! Enough of that though.
Ryker got his fourth tooth today. That means I didn't get much sleep last night, but it came through today. Ryker is now 1, he turned 1 on November 15. We had a family party, and he had his own cake. This post is coming, along with pictures, Mike promised. Ryker had an earache a couple of weeks ago, and we put him on Azithromiacin, and it didn't work. So on to Amoxicillion for 10 days. Well 5 days into it, and a rash completely covers his body, our little guy is allergic to penicillion. So, we got Benedryl and Motrin and Tylenol, and it starts with an R, it's an antibiotic shot, that week was drama! He is doing better now, and I am grateful for doctors, and medicine, that can help our babies.
Hailey is so excited for Christmas. She can't wait for all the parties, candy, Santa, and giving gifts. Last night we made a gingerbread house, and she wanted it in her window seal, so cute. I am trying to teach her the real meaning of Christmas. She is so into Christmas music, and playing pretend. Today she told me, okay so your name is santa mommy, and I am coming to see you. I swear she was at the North Pole all day, funny we never left the house. This past weekend we put up some decorations and she was so happy to help me. Ryker was wrapping himself in the lights and Hailey was taking the bulbs out and handed me a big pile of them, needless to say, another day for decorating. Cute, but drove me nuts, I should do it soon though with them, these little crazy moments don't last forever!!!
I am up to eight miles now! I am so happy with this. My new running schedual is:
Monday: 6 plus miles-hills
Tuesday: 3.2 miles
Wednesday: 4 plus miles
Thursday: 2-3 miles
Friday: 2-3 miles
Saturday: 8+ miles!!!
Sunday: REST!!!
I am so happy and excited and nervous for the 1/2 marathon.
I never posted what I am thankful for, so here it goes.
I am thankful for my kids, they teach me so much, and are easy to forgive when I am not at my best or make a mistake. I am thankful for my husband, he is such an amazing person and I am so grateful for him in my life. I am also grateful that he puts up with me, and my moods. I am so blessed to have such great parents that still are teaching, loving and supporting me. I am so blessed to have 5 awesome sisters and 3 brother in laws. I love the nieces and nephews that they have blessed our family with. I am grateful for all of the wonderful friends that I have got to meet, and keep in touch with. I feel bad that I didn't wish any of them happy holidays. I was thinking of each of you and how you are such a part of who I am today. I am also thankful for exercise, and the way it makes you feel. I would like to say how grateful I am for the gospel, and the atonement, I am so in-debted to Him. I really don't know where I would be without it in my life. Last but not least, I am grateful for prayer, I know He listens and answers our prayers. I know He loves us. I hope everyone had a wonderful thanksgiving and now is gearing up for Christmas. I love the holidays, life is great. I am sure I forgot many things, but just know that I have a grateful heart tonight, and trying to make that a constant thing. I secretly am grateful for The Hills!!!