We have decided that we are going to go private. Let me know if you want to still view, if anyone is out there!
Thanks Jess and Mike
Mike, Jess, Hailey and Ryker. We are loving and living life...TOGETHER!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
jumpin' the morning away!
Today we went to Jump on It, the kids had a blast. I was having so much fun too, they have a mommy and me hour, on Wednesday and Friday, too fun. We do home preschool with them, and so I thought, field trip day! The kids had sooo much fun and were so tired after. Then we took it upon ourselves to go shopping and eat lunch with Grandma Nancy. We had a great day, we even watched some holiday movies.
I told Mike that I felt like a real mom today, I had a car and I took my kids places!!! I wish this teacher would have remembered her camera, a real teacher would have. I am still learning.
I told Mike that I felt like a real mom today, I had a car and I took my kids places!!! I wish this teacher would have remembered her camera, a real teacher would have. I am still learning.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Today..well, yesterday!
Today we played in the SNOW, we got all dressed up, that alone took ten minutes. Then we went out and played in the snow, went for a walk, and played with some friends. We were on our way home, and we all had a snow ball fight. Rykers' laugh was too cute, and loud, and Haileys' evil laugh, well, it said "watch out". It was a lot of fun, and we should do it every day. Ryker took a nap today, the snow wore him out. He fell down in the snow twice, and it reminded me of "Ralphie on the Christmas Story", it took him a while to figure out how to roll over to get up. I tried to help him, but he didn't want me to. It all ended when Hailey hit Ryker with a snow ball, and it went down his shirt, I don't blame him for crying, really loud.
The kids and I both slept really good, and even slept in!!
I love my kids, and I love my treadmill. I run sooo much and love it, every minute. Speaking of that, no half marathons or marathons this year for me. That is a whole other story, but NEXT year for sure. I am sad about this, I will just have to do 10ks and 5ks. I have picked up kick boxing, wow, that is an amazing workout.
My friend that we visited said, do you have a car yet? I told her that Mike was still fixing the one we bought, and she said that her and her husband were talking about me, and they said that I needed to put chains on my stroller!!! Too funny, but oh, too true.
The kids and I both slept really good, and even slept in!!
I love my kids, and I love my treadmill. I run sooo much and love it, every minute. Speaking of that, no half marathons or marathons this year for me. That is a whole other story, but NEXT year for sure. I am sad about this, I will just have to do 10ks and 5ks. I have picked up kick boxing, wow, that is an amazing workout.
My friend that we visited said, do you have a car yet? I told her that Mike was still fixing the one we bought, and she said that her and her husband were talking about me, and they said that I needed to put chains on my stroller!!! Too funny, but oh, too true.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Wow, time really does fly!
I cannot believe it is already December, and really winter. So much has happened that I will only do a quick update.
I know it is not even close to September, but Hailey turned 5, and we had a few fun parties for her. She planned them. We had a family party a week before her real birthday at our house, we ate pizza and then we were off to Liberty Land. That was a lot of fun. She was really cute, and we had a blast. Many family members were able to come, it was the best. Then for her real birthday, we had 33 (not kidding) kids in our front yard, (yes, the whole primary) playing in the blow up pool, slip n sliding, ring tossing, bean bag throwing, going crazy for two hours. Then we had a pinata and some ice cream cake I had made. I think it turned out great, Hailey was sooooo happy, and thrilled. Some parents stayed to help me, that was really sweet of them. We all slept really good that night! I love her and all of her crazy energy, she makes me laugh, smile, and cry daily. I can't believe she is 5.
In October, I turned 29. I took the kids on a run to some stores, and then we went to the park and played with some cousins, it was such a beautiful day! I was surprised by a dinner made for me, the kids and Mike made me waffles, grilled toast, and strawberries, and chocolate milk. It was yummy. Then Mike surprised me and took me to the mall, he hates the mall. We went and got some quotes on some jewelery, yes, to size my ring! Then we went to Iceberg and got a free birthday shake, did you know they do them? It was a fantastic day.
For Halloween we dressed up! Hailey was a cheerleader, Ryker was a fireman, I was a french maid, and Mike was a coroner. We had a few fun parties, and ate some fun food, and got to see some great friends, that we feel are family. We also got some candy and some VERY unnecessary calories and energy.
November came, and went too fast. Ryker is now 3. He says he doesn't like to be three, he wants to be two. We threw him a family hockey party. We had it over at the church and had a blast. We had a potato bar, and won ton salad, ding dong cake,ice cream and fudge, and lots of toppings. We had the kids play hockey with their sticks, and made them hockey jerseys. We spent a lot of time making jerseys and the goals, and getting 12 hockey sticks. We had a cool party. Ryker was sooooo thrilled with this. He still has to wear his jersey everyday, and he plays hockey with the nets in the house daily. He is a really nice little boy, and I am so grateful for him. I was sad that night, because I realized I don't have babies anymore, not even really toddlers, I have KIDS!!! I love them both and would not change a thing.
For Thanksgiving, we spent it with my family. I was going to run a 5k with my sisters as Indians but it got canceled due to freezing temperatures. I ran 3.1 miles anyway, on my treadmill before we left, I wanted to feel good about eating all the yummy food. Being with family was soooo fun, I got to help with the dinner, and getting everything ready. The kids made name tags for everyone, and they put them on the chairs. I really loved the day. We then made some Indian apparel, and gladly wore it. We then went over to the park by my moms house and played dodge ball, stuck in the mud (snow), and we went on the swings. We did this all with our winter woolies on, it had snowed and was soooo cold. We had a blast, and then when we were all frozen we headed back and had hot chocolate. It was a great day. I love the holidays when we can just relax and talk and not be stressed about anything.
Now, we have sooo much snow, I don't even want to go outside. It is bitter cold, and I don't like it. I love how it looks, and I love to play in it, but not drive in it, and not run in it. Good thing for me, I don't have a car, and I have a treadmill.
What do you do during the day to get your kids energy out, when it is too cold to go outside?
I know it is not even close to September, but Hailey turned 5, and we had a few fun parties for her. She planned them. We had a family party a week before her real birthday at our house, we ate pizza and then we were off to Liberty Land. That was a lot of fun. She was really cute, and we had a blast. Many family members were able to come, it was the best. Then for her real birthday, we had 33 (not kidding) kids in our front yard, (yes, the whole primary) playing in the blow up pool, slip n sliding, ring tossing, bean bag throwing, going crazy for two hours. Then we had a pinata and some ice cream cake I had made. I think it turned out great, Hailey was sooooo happy, and thrilled. Some parents stayed to help me, that was really sweet of them. We all slept really good that night! I love her and all of her crazy energy, she makes me laugh, smile, and cry daily. I can't believe she is 5.
In October, I turned 29. I took the kids on a run to some stores, and then we went to the park and played with some cousins, it was such a beautiful day! I was surprised by a dinner made for me, the kids and Mike made me waffles, grilled toast, and strawberries, and chocolate milk. It was yummy. Then Mike surprised me and took me to the mall, he hates the mall. We went and got some quotes on some jewelery, yes, to size my ring! Then we went to Iceberg and got a free birthday shake, did you know they do them? It was a fantastic day.
For Halloween we dressed up! Hailey was a cheerleader, Ryker was a fireman, I was a french maid, and Mike was a coroner. We had a few fun parties, and ate some fun food, and got to see some great friends, that we feel are family. We also got some candy and some VERY unnecessary calories and energy.
November came, and went too fast. Ryker is now 3. He says he doesn't like to be three, he wants to be two. We threw him a family hockey party. We had it over at the church and had a blast. We had a potato bar, and won ton salad, ding dong cake,ice cream and fudge, and lots of toppings. We had the kids play hockey with their sticks, and made them hockey jerseys. We spent a lot of time making jerseys and the goals, and getting 12 hockey sticks. We had a cool party. Ryker was sooooo thrilled with this. He still has to wear his jersey everyday, and he plays hockey with the nets in the house daily. He is a really nice little boy, and I am so grateful for him. I was sad that night, because I realized I don't have babies anymore, not even really toddlers, I have KIDS!!! I love them both and would not change a thing.
For Thanksgiving, we spent it with my family. I was going to run a 5k with my sisters as Indians but it got canceled due to freezing temperatures. I ran 3.1 miles anyway, on my treadmill before we left, I wanted to feel good about eating all the yummy food. Being with family was soooo fun, I got to help with the dinner, and getting everything ready. The kids made name tags for everyone, and they put them on the chairs. I really loved the day. We then made some Indian apparel, and gladly wore it. We then went over to the park by my moms house and played dodge ball, stuck in the mud (snow), and we went on the swings. We did this all with our winter woolies on, it had snowed and was soooo cold. We had a blast, and then when we were all frozen we headed back and had hot chocolate. It was a great day. I love the holidays when we can just relax and talk and not be stressed about anything.
Now, we have sooo much snow, I don't even want to go outside. It is bitter cold, and I don't like it. I love how it looks, and I love to play in it, but not drive in it, and not run in it. Good thing for me, I don't have a car, and I have a treadmill.
What do you do during the day to get your kids energy out, when it is too cold to go outside?
Sunday, September 26, 2010
A very, very long over due post!!!
Long, over due, updates, on marathon, and reunions, and some other stuff.
Ryker and his sport of the week. We were at a family reunion, and he decided he loves golf, well, that lasted awhile. Then baseball hit, and now it is back to hockey. I secretly love hockey and the fights, the checking, the naughty boxes, but do I want Ryker to play? Well, that might be another story. Ryker said "Mom, I will be safe, it is not dangerous."
This sign made me laugh so hard, and it is so true. My husband has been my rock, and I love him so much. He has supported me in so many ways. All I can say is, ready to start training again? Thanks for everything Mike. It is not easy being married to an insane exerciser, so I have heard.
This is at my high school reunion, with my high school bestie, Annie Barney. It was fun to see everyone, but kinda weird at the same time too. I mean they were doing things, (drinking and other stuff) that was illegal last time I saw them, a part of me wanted to call the cops on them, then I remembered we are all 28, or 29! Mike was a trooper and came and stayed as long as I wanted to.
Hailey after her race, wow, she did sooo good. She ran a mile in 12 minutes and 20 seconds or something close to that. I need to be better about posting things with a fresh memory.
Me and Hailey after our races! I hope we can have the opportunity to do a lot more of these together!
My very own fan club. What awesome friends to come all the way to see a slow poke like me. It was sooo much fun having you there, thanks for coming.
This is my LITTLE sister Jodie. She is sooo funny. She plays basketball at Weber State and is in the best shape, and she could not understand why I would do something like this....no one does, unless they do it!
I loved her sign though.
This is the picture of the 91 buses lining up at 4:15 in the morning to take us crazies up the canyon.
And this is Hailey getting her kit the day before, I was so proud of her. I may have cried getting our kits, but no one saw, I hope.
I cannot believe I actually did this thing called a marathon, and that I am alive to talk about it. I want to do many more, but we will see. I am looking forward to 10/01/10, that is the day that registration begins for this again. This time, I will do it for different reasons, to beat my time, to let myself know that I am NOT a one hit wonder, and to prove that I CAN!!!
Weight check:
I was completely naughty again, and gained all the weight back a few weeks ago. But since I like to think of myself as a hard core person, I am back down to 138, and feeling okay. My goal is to be a 135 by Halloween. Can I do it? I will let you know. But I will say that I love the way my pants are fitting, good thing because it is cold here!!!
Ryker and his sport of the week. We were at a family reunion, and he decided he loves golf, well, that lasted awhile. Then baseball hit, and now it is back to hockey. I secretly love hockey and the fights, the checking, the naughty boxes, but do I want Ryker to play? Well, that might be another story. Ryker said "Mom, I will be safe, it is not dangerous."
This sign made me laugh so hard, and it is so true. My husband has been my rock, and I love him so much. He has supported me in so many ways. All I can say is, ready to start training again? Thanks for everything Mike. It is not easy being married to an insane exerciser, so I have heard.
This is at my high school reunion, with my high school bestie, Annie Barney. It was fun to see everyone, but kinda weird at the same time too. I mean they were doing things, (drinking and other stuff) that was illegal last time I saw them, a part of me wanted to call the cops on them, then I remembered we are all 28, or 29! Mike was a trooper and came and stayed as long as I wanted to.
Hailey after her race, wow, she did sooo good. She ran a mile in 12 minutes and 20 seconds or something close to that. I need to be better about posting things with a fresh memory.
Me and Hailey after our races! I hope we can have the opportunity to do a lot more of these together!
My very own fan club. What awesome friends to come all the way to see a slow poke like me. It was sooo much fun having you there, thanks for coming.
This is my LITTLE sister Jodie. She is sooo funny. She plays basketball at Weber State and is in the best shape, and she could not understand why I would do something like this....no one does, unless they do it!
I loved her sign though.
This is the picture of the 91 buses lining up at 4:15 in the morning to take us crazies up the canyon.
And this is Hailey getting her kit the day before, I was so proud of her. I may have cried getting our kits, but no one saw, I hope.
I cannot believe I actually did this thing called a marathon, and that I am alive to talk about it. I want to do many more, but we will see. I am looking forward to 10/01/10, that is the day that registration begins for this again. This time, I will do it for different reasons, to beat my time, to let myself know that I am NOT a one hit wonder, and to prove that I CAN!!!
Weight check:
I was completely naughty again, and gained all the weight back a few weeks ago. But since I like to think of myself as a hard core person, I am back down to 138, and feeling okay. My goal is to be a 135 by Halloween. Can I do it? I will let you know. But I will say that I love the way my pants are fitting, good thing because it is cold here!!!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
As I promised....sorry, so late:(
Well we have been busy...to say the least.
We went on a family vacation to a family reunion. All 65 of us had a great time, but wish everyone would have been able to come. We missed those who were not there. We have done fireworks, which the kiddos loved. We have had many late nights, laughing and then the kids crying because they are too tired to have stayed up laughing. (I hope that makes sense.) We have cleaned houses, and helped many people move to there new homes, it gives me hope, kind of...I would like that someday as well.
I have lost weight!!!! I have exercised soooo much and really watched my calorie intake, and read the labels, stopped eating after seven and guess what? The old fashioned way really works!!! I am really proud of myself, this has been sooo hard for me, but I feel great, hopefully it shows.
I now weigh 137, now this is not huge, considering it has been two weeks, but that is huge to me, and now I can wear my pants and feel good about them.
I will update soon, I hope, this summer stuff gets really nuts, super fast.
FINAL THOUGHT: (Is that Jerry Springer or what? Not saying I watched the show at all during high school.)
I have a high school reunion this weekend, that's right out of high school now for ten years. I am nervous, scared, frightened, and kind of confused if I should go or not. What are your thoughts about high school reunions? Just saying....
We went on a family vacation to a family reunion. All 65 of us had a great time, but wish everyone would have been able to come. We missed those who were not there. We have done fireworks, which the kiddos loved. We have had many late nights, laughing and then the kids crying because they are too tired to have stayed up laughing. (I hope that makes sense.) We have cleaned houses, and helped many people move to there new homes, it gives me hope, kind of...I would like that someday as well.
I have lost weight!!!! I have exercised soooo much and really watched my calorie intake, and read the labels, stopped eating after seven and guess what? The old fashioned way really works!!! I am really proud of myself, this has been sooo hard for me, but I feel great, hopefully it shows.
I now weigh 137, now this is not huge, considering it has been two weeks, but that is huge to me, and now I can wear my pants and feel good about them.
I will update soon, I hope, this summer stuff gets really nuts, super fast.
FINAL THOUGHT: (Is that Jerry Springer or what? Not saying I watched the show at all during high school.)
I have a high school reunion this weekend, that's right out of high school now for ten years. I am nervous, scared, frightened, and kind of confused if I should go or not. What are your thoughts about high school reunions? Just saying....
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
some funny stuff....and some serious stuff.....
Ryker:
We were at church, during the last song we see that Ryker is drawing on himself with a black marker, we take the black marker away, he had it all over his face, and said really loud, "I wanna be black!"
(I have been debating whether to post that comment or not, so if it offends people, sorry.) We did not know what to say or do. I wanted to laugh, but kept it inside. I looked at Mike and gave him the look, he is yours.
What would you have done?
Today we were going to go to the pool, and they would not stop playing to eat, and would not listen, and so I told them we weren't going.....
Hailey says:
"When my kids want to go somewhere I will just take them, because that is what a good mom does."
"The summer is almost over, and the pool is only open in the summer, waaaaaaaaa," fake crying, awesome.
We sold our VAN!!!! waaaaaahhhhhoooooooo
Reasons:
too big
couldn't park the thing and feel good about it
too big
I just never fell in love with it
So, we are a one car family right now. We really "run" errands, and I secretly love it. We save a ton of money because I don't really shop (i.e. Costco, without a car, a double jogger is big, but not costco big)
We have had lots of fun this summer:
pools
partying
eating and over eating
fireworks
camping trips
family get togethers
slip n slide fun
running
parades
car shows
and much much more!!!
This is the more serious paragraphs:
Let's discuss some of MY weight issues for a minute. I gained about 10-12 pounds marathon training. People have said don't worry it's muscle. Well, I worry, my pants don't fit as loose as they should, a little bit of WIGGLE is fine, but when you have to WALK into your jeans, wow, it really hits you, just saying. My thighs are huge, and my calves are huge(r). I have to pri on in the morning and pri off at night. Seriously?
I have started a new take on food, I want to hate it. I want to know why I eat, when I eat, and know when to stop eating. I am 141 as of this morning, for some people reading this, remember the 118 girl? ya, the 141 girl ate her! Mike says that I look healthier, which is nice, but, that brings me to my next point, it doesn't matter what people say about you...it matters what you think about yourself. I don't want to buy new pants, I want to be a size 6 forever, but is this unrealistic thinking? I have heard so much lately that it is not about the size or the number you are it is how you FEEL, but, I just am having a hard time with this.
I FEEL that I am healthy, and exercise like a mad woman, but yet cannot "shake" the extra poundage....what is wrong with me?
I run, do pilates, and do a lot more, and have started to eat a lot less. I have seen some results, but really. What is going on?
Chanda I need you right now...any advice, how do you get rid of muscle? Do I even want to, should I just get used to the size eight my thighs are and buy pants to fit them, but not fit my waist, a little help please.
I am going to post my weight every week, I am serious, I want to change my life, not my clothes. I am doing this to model good healthy lifestyle for my kids, and not week on week off, oh, cupcakes one week, don't touch them the next. Mike says moderation in all things, but once I taste it, oh, better believe I WANT MORE!!!
I will post pictures soon, I promise, we have been busy with life, well, you too probably.
We were at church, during the last song we see that Ryker is drawing on himself with a black marker, we take the black marker away, he had it all over his face, and said really loud, "I wanna be black!"
(I have been debating whether to post that comment or not, so if it offends people, sorry.) We did not know what to say or do. I wanted to laugh, but kept it inside. I looked at Mike and gave him the look, he is yours.
What would you have done?
Today we were going to go to the pool, and they would not stop playing to eat, and would not listen, and so I told them we weren't going.....
Hailey says:
"When my kids want to go somewhere I will just take them, because that is what a good mom does."
"The summer is almost over, and the pool is only open in the summer, waaaaaaaaa," fake crying, awesome.
We sold our VAN!!!! waaaaaahhhhhoooooooo
Reasons:
too big
couldn't park the thing and feel good about it
too big
I just never fell in love with it
So, we are a one car family right now. We really "run" errands, and I secretly love it. We save a ton of money because I don't really shop (i.e. Costco, without a car, a double jogger is big, but not costco big)
We have had lots of fun this summer:
pools
partying
eating and over eating
fireworks
camping trips
family get togethers
slip n slide fun
running
parades
car shows
and much much more!!!
This is the more serious paragraphs:
Let's discuss some of MY weight issues for a minute. I gained about 10-12 pounds marathon training. People have said don't worry it's muscle. Well, I worry, my pants don't fit as loose as they should, a little bit of WIGGLE is fine, but when you have to WALK into your jeans, wow, it really hits you, just saying. My thighs are huge, and my calves are huge(r). I have to pri on in the morning and pri off at night. Seriously?
I have started a new take on food, I want to hate it. I want to know why I eat, when I eat, and know when to stop eating. I am 141 as of this morning, for some people reading this, remember the 118 girl? ya, the 141 girl ate her! Mike says that I look healthier, which is nice, but, that brings me to my next point, it doesn't matter what people say about you...it matters what you think about yourself. I don't want to buy new pants, I want to be a size 6 forever, but is this unrealistic thinking? I have heard so much lately that it is not about the size or the number you are it is how you FEEL, but, I just am having a hard time with this.
I FEEL that I am healthy, and exercise like a mad woman, but yet cannot "shake" the extra poundage....what is wrong with me?
I run, do pilates, and do a lot more, and have started to eat a lot less. I have seen some results, but really. What is going on?
Chanda I need you right now...any advice, how do you get rid of muscle? Do I even want to, should I just get used to the size eight my thighs are and buy pants to fit them, but not fit my waist, a little help please.
I am going to post my weight every week, I am serious, I want to change my life, not my clothes. I am doing this to model good healthy lifestyle for my kids, and not week on week off, oh, cupcakes one week, don't touch them the next. Mike says moderation in all things, but once I taste it, oh, better believe I WANT MORE!!!
I will post pictures soon, I promise, we have been busy with life, well, you too probably.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Sunscreen, Summer, Potty Training!
This won't be long.
I have not been so good lately at the whole blogging world, where's the marathon pictures right? They are still coming...we have been so busy OUTSIDE, doing anything and everything. Hailey loves to go bike riding, and playing with anyone who will and can play, Ryker loves anything that is outside, water, bugs, digging, any sports, and where am I? OUTSIDE, doing yardwork, and applying sunscreen, and making them take potty breaks and drink breaks. Ryker is potty trained now, still some accidents when he gets scared or something, he has the whole "this is a different potty" anxiety going on....so I bought a portable seat that can go on any potty for Hailey and we use it for him as well. Ryker discovered he can squirt last night, so, I am NOT going to be carrying around a stool for when we are other places...I am a little worried about this one.
Hailey and Ryker are doing so great. I have kids who are starting to LISTEN to me, who we can go to the MOVIES with, and who EAT, and the SLEEP thru the night now...oh, it is starting to be fun and comfortable! It's always been fun, don't get me wrong, but it was always fun-stressful.
I labeled this sunscreen because I want your opinion:
Do you put it on to NOT get skin cancer Or do you apply it because sun burns hurt and you don't want your kids to be in pain?
I was thinking a lot about this, and I don't want my kids to be mad at me that they have skin spots that are cancer, and I don't want them to hurt, so it is a win win situation. Now if I can remember to do it everytime!!
I love summer, I love sunscreen, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE not buying or changing any diapers.
I have not been so good lately at the whole blogging world, where's the marathon pictures right? They are still coming...we have been so busy OUTSIDE, doing anything and everything. Hailey loves to go bike riding, and playing with anyone who will and can play, Ryker loves anything that is outside, water, bugs, digging, any sports, and where am I? OUTSIDE, doing yardwork, and applying sunscreen, and making them take potty breaks and drink breaks. Ryker is potty trained now, still some accidents when he gets scared or something, he has the whole "this is a different potty" anxiety going on....so I bought a portable seat that can go on any potty for Hailey and we use it for him as well. Ryker discovered he can squirt last night, so, I am NOT going to be carrying around a stool for when we are other places...I am a little worried about this one.
Hailey and Ryker are doing so great. I have kids who are starting to LISTEN to me, who we can go to the MOVIES with, and who EAT, and the SLEEP thru the night now...oh, it is starting to be fun and comfortable! It's always been fun, don't get me wrong, but it was always fun-stressful.
I labeled this sunscreen because I want your opinion:
Do you put it on to NOT get skin cancer Or do you apply it because sun burns hurt and you don't want your kids to be in pain?
I was thinking a lot about this, and I don't want my kids to be mad at me that they have skin spots that are cancer, and I don't want them to hurt, so it is a win win situation. Now if I can remember to do it everytime!!
I love summer, I love sunscreen, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE not buying or changing any diapers.
Monday, May 17, 2010
No words, just Tears!
Well, Marathon day came and went....a lot of emotion!!
My mom came with me to get my running kit the day before the race, and she started crying and said, "I am so proud of you, I want to do one too!" We picked up Hailey and Emilys kit too, so cute. The kids k was the best part, so many kids so much energy.
Mike put KT tape on my IT Band injury. I tried to go to sleep, to be honest, this was the moment I had been waiting for since November. 716 miles in training later, poof, it is here.
Am I ready? Will I get removed from the race because I don't look healthy enough to finish? Will I make it to mile 17 before 11:30 before they start removing people to get the canyon open again? Can I do this?
I woke up from a very restless night at 3:30 AM. I ate a banana and a half of bagel and went to the bathroom so many times, which was a blessing, and tried to drink so much, to hydrate myself before I dehydrate myself later on that morning. I was getting dressed and to my surprise Hailey was up too, she got up to get her kit ready and catch her bus up the canyon...what? Hailey was so sad that they weren't busing the kids up the canyon too. She and Mike took me to the bus loading spot at 4:30 AM. We said goodbye, and he said see you at the finish! Tears came, didn't fall. So many runners, 5000 to be exact, and 97buses, so motivational and emotional. We had all worked for the same goal, many for different reasons, but we were all hoping to do something special that day.
I was on bus 2, and we headed up the dark canyon. I talked with a nice girl about all our nerves, and we had a few laughs, and talked about our kids and husbands, the band of support behind us. While talking I ate a half of a bagel.
We got up the canyon at 5:30 AM, I looked out the windows, and bonfires everywhere, and pottys. I was so excited to be there, and feel so alive. I had been debating all night and all morning what to run in, I ended up taking off my long sleeve, and the tights. I ran in shorts, two tanks, and a jacket to begin with. The sun came up, and it was light and so beautiful. It was so amazing to be with so many people who share the same crazy dream.
Well, 6:50 came and we lined up by by our pacer flags. I got right next to ten and felt good about that. I ran with the same girl for about the first four miles, and that was great. We ran passed this cute couple blasting from their car "Hear comes the Sun", the were holding hands and waving. So cute, tears came, I held them back again. Trista the girl I was running with stopped to take off some of her clothes and told me to go on. I did, and soon found a cute couple running together with her husband coaching her, I said "good advice, I am going to keep up with you," and then they stopped to go to the bathroom. I kept going. I kept my eye on one girl that I wanted to get up with. I did and I ran with Harmoni for the next twelve miles. We could not believe we were out doing this, and how fast it went. I quickly learned her story, she was running it for her mom who had polio as a child and now cannot walk. She was so nice. We found more people to run with and all of a sudden we had a team. I ran with Jeff who was older and had ran about 100 marathons, but this was his first in 30 years. We found Jen, and Raelyn, and we motivated each other, talked to each other, made each other laugh, and coached each other. I felt so great at mile 20, I left my team. Was that mean?
I ran down the canyon passing people, and feeling so great. At mile 23, I thought to myself, I got this. Then the crowd began, it was so emotional for strangers cheering and they don't even know you, just supporting you on the biggest day. I cried and the crowd said good job, and I said you are making me cry. I got to mile 24 and this was the hardest for me. I ran through though and had a great time. I saw mile 26 mile marker and decided to walk a block so I could finish strong. I finished with Sarah and Annie yelling my name. It was an out of body moment, I really didn't know what to feel. I just wanted to see my family who helped me train so good. They called Sarah and quickly made their way through the crowds, and we hugged. Then we had to go over and watch Hailey and Emily run her race. Hailey did so good, she ran the mile in 12 min and 30 sec. Emily ran it in 10 min and 15 sec. I ran the marathon 26.2 miles in 5 hours and 4 min. I was sore and tight.
We went to El Matador as a runner family, and had a great meal. I went home and stretched and took a bath. I iced and stretched the rest of the day. We had a family BBQ that night, it was so much fun to talk and relax with all of my family.
They all were talking about running the marathon relay! Did they catch the runner bug?
I had the best experience, awesome weather, beautiful mountains, and no wild life, no pain until mile 21, I started feeling it.
Will I do it again? I am not sure, but it was the best feeling ever, and I would love to feel that again.
Thanks for all the texts, phone calls, and coming up to watch me. It was such a special day for me, and I believe you all had a big part in it.
Thanks to you, I am a marathoner!!!!
Pictures to come, I promise. I just don't know how to do them.
My mom came with me to get my running kit the day before the race, and she started crying and said, "I am so proud of you, I want to do one too!" We picked up Hailey and Emilys kit too, so cute. The kids k was the best part, so many kids so much energy.
Mike put KT tape on my IT Band injury. I tried to go to sleep, to be honest, this was the moment I had been waiting for since November. 716 miles in training later, poof, it is here.
Am I ready? Will I get removed from the race because I don't look healthy enough to finish? Will I make it to mile 17 before 11:30 before they start removing people to get the canyon open again? Can I do this?
I woke up from a very restless night at 3:30 AM. I ate a banana and a half of bagel and went to the bathroom so many times, which was a blessing, and tried to drink so much, to hydrate myself before I dehydrate myself later on that morning. I was getting dressed and to my surprise Hailey was up too, she got up to get her kit ready and catch her bus up the canyon...what? Hailey was so sad that they weren't busing the kids up the canyon too. She and Mike took me to the bus loading spot at 4:30 AM. We said goodbye, and he said see you at the finish! Tears came, didn't fall. So many runners, 5000 to be exact, and 97buses, so motivational and emotional. We had all worked for the same goal, many for different reasons, but we were all hoping to do something special that day.
I was on bus 2, and we headed up the dark canyon. I talked with a nice girl about all our nerves, and we had a few laughs, and talked about our kids and husbands, the band of support behind us. While talking I ate a half of a bagel.
We got up the canyon at 5:30 AM, I looked out the windows, and bonfires everywhere, and pottys. I was so excited to be there, and feel so alive. I had been debating all night and all morning what to run in, I ended up taking off my long sleeve, and the tights. I ran in shorts, two tanks, and a jacket to begin with. The sun came up, and it was light and so beautiful. It was so amazing to be with so many people who share the same crazy dream.
Well, 6:50 came and we lined up by by our pacer flags. I got right next to ten and felt good about that. I ran with the same girl for about the first four miles, and that was great. We ran passed this cute couple blasting from their car "Hear comes the Sun", the were holding hands and waving. So cute, tears came, I held them back again. Trista the girl I was running with stopped to take off some of her clothes and told me to go on. I did, and soon found a cute couple running together with her husband coaching her, I said "good advice, I am going to keep up with you," and then they stopped to go to the bathroom. I kept going. I kept my eye on one girl that I wanted to get up with. I did and I ran with Harmoni for the next twelve miles. We could not believe we were out doing this, and how fast it went. I quickly learned her story, she was running it for her mom who had polio as a child and now cannot walk. She was so nice. We found more people to run with and all of a sudden we had a team. I ran with Jeff who was older and had ran about 100 marathons, but this was his first in 30 years. We found Jen, and Raelyn, and we motivated each other, talked to each other, made each other laugh, and coached each other. I felt so great at mile 20, I left my team. Was that mean?
I ran down the canyon passing people, and feeling so great. At mile 23, I thought to myself, I got this. Then the crowd began, it was so emotional for strangers cheering and they don't even know you, just supporting you on the biggest day. I cried and the crowd said good job, and I said you are making me cry. I got to mile 24 and this was the hardest for me. I ran through though and had a great time. I saw mile 26 mile marker and decided to walk a block so I could finish strong. I finished with Sarah and Annie yelling my name. It was an out of body moment, I really didn't know what to feel. I just wanted to see my family who helped me train so good. They called Sarah and quickly made their way through the crowds, and we hugged. Then we had to go over and watch Hailey and Emily run her race. Hailey did so good, she ran the mile in 12 min and 30 sec. Emily ran it in 10 min and 15 sec. I ran the marathon 26.2 miles in 5 hours and 4 min. I was sore and tight.
We went to El Matador as a runner family, and had a great meal. I went home and stretched and took a bath. I iced and stretched the rest of the day. We had a family BBQ that night, it was so much fun to talk and relax with all of my family.
They all were talking about running the marathon relay! Did they catch the runner bug?
I had the best experience, awesome weather, beautiful mountains, and no wild life, no pain until mile 21, I started feeling it.
Will I do it again? I am not sure, but it was the best feeling ever, and I would love to feel that again.
Thanks for all the texts, phone calls, and coming up to watch me. It was such a special day for me, and I believe you all had a big part in it.
Thanks to you, I am a marathoner!!!!
Pictures to come, I promise. I just don't know how to do them.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Tonsils!!
Well, it has been yet another busy week around here. Ryker got his tonsils out on Tuesday, they did a great job. They showed us his tonsils, man they were huge. The doctor said you think these are huge, you should have seen the adenoids. We stayed at the clinic to have them keep an eye on Ryker for a few hours. We came home, and he ate bread sticks, pudding, Popsicles, and lots of drinks. Then Mike and Hailey left to go and look at bikes, and that's when everything happened......
Ryker took a drink and had a little bite of bread stick, I was going to put him down for a nap, well, he wanted to take a nap out in the front room watching Hockey, and began to throw a fit, so I let him settle down, but he wasn't settling down, he was turning gray-blue, and his eyes were rolling back in his head, and his arms were stiff as well as his neck. I rushed outside, holding Ryker and freaking out, to see if Mike was still here, because he was the one who always has saved Ryker in the past. He was gone, and so was my baby. I was holding him, screaming, please help me, somebody help me, please, trying to save Ryker, by putting him over my knee, and hoping to hear him cry, breath, gasp something. Grandpa came out, and got me inside, asked if he was breathing, and I said No,we put him over the couch end and finally Ryker was back with us crying. I was so frightened. Many neighbors came to see what the crazy woman screaming was all about, and they were pleased to know that everything was okay. I thought he had choked on his bread stick bite. I called Mike and told him what had happened. He asked if he needed to rush home, I wanted him too, but I said no. I knew it was important to Hailey to be with Daddy.
Well I got him down for a nap watching Hockey, and then he woke up. Mike was home and so was Hailey at this point. Some friends were over so Ryker and I went outside to say hello. Hailey wanted her plasma bike, so I went and got it out for her, and that is when it happened again, Ryker was throwing a fit, and I handed him to Mike. Well Mike was like, where's his eyes, he turned blue and gray again, then he came back, I was in panic and then he did it again. So this was the third time, this time no food in his mouth. We called the clinic, Heidi who was over took Hailey and bathed her, and made her feel safe. We continued to put drinks and pudding down Ryker. Then I went and got Hailey, who really wanted to stay with fun Heidi.(thank you so much)
We contacted the doctor and he said to bring him back up to the clinic to test oxygen levels. The nurse said to eat if everything seemed okay. So we ate, well, I shoveled food in my mouth and Haileys' and was ready to roll out. Mike was not quite done, and our other neighbor came over with her oxygen machine and tested Ryker for us. His numbers were perfect. We said goodbye to them and then it happened again. Ryker went in the other room to find goggles, and got frustrated, and was laying on the ground gasping for air and crying. We thought did he just do it again? We rushed over to the neighbors with the machine, and got another reading, still great numbers...what the heck?
I rushed in like mamma bear, and ordered we go now, that this is not normal and it is not okay.
We went up, they monitored and everything was fine, Ryker ate a few more Popsicles, and was told we could stay the night for free. They told me he was holding his breath to the point of passing out...and if he does it again, just blow air into his mouth...oh, is that all? That is so much easier said than done, I was so stressed out, and scared. They related him to a computer, that when the computer shuts down it needs to rebut, and they said he can't hold his breath for very long. I was like can he die, and they said, I can't say no, but it is unlikely. I asked the nurse what she would do if this was her child, and she said I would take him home and sleep by him.
We thought about it and we decided to come home and give him a blessing. I slept by him, and he did great. He needed medicine, and I was there to give it to him, along with drinks.
The next days have all been a blur....very moody Ryker, who doesn't want to eat or drink, we have to take hockey time outs to drink.....sleep deprived, moody Mike, sleep deprived, moody and stressed out me....and Hailey just wants to play with everyone on our block!
I hope this is on the mends. These days have been some hard ones, but we are so grateful that our Ryker is here with us. I told him, that it is not his time to go. We have not had any episodes since, and we are glad. No more snoring, sleep apnea, and he does not breath like Darth Vader. It is weird not to hear him, and knowing that it is all because of the lack of tonsils.
Running update:
I ran 12 on Saturday and biked 6. Hopefully this is okay. A little bit of cross training never hurts right? I had the worst running day of my life, seriously, Mike had to come get me after 6, and I did 6 at home. Really? I was so mad at myself, actually very angry. My body won that fight, I just kept thinking you can do this, you need to do this, and I just couldn't....failure, in my mind, failure.
Tomorrow we will post pictures of Ryker and Hailey. Ryker has taken Haileys' baby crib, and flipped it on its' side and shoots balls in it, it is his Hockey net! What a smart little boy, and he is good with his aim. Hailey got a new bike, with training wheels, and she loves it. My kids are growing up, and I absolutely love them. They are so nice and funny. I am so grateful that I am their mommy.
Ryker took a drink and had a little bite of bread stick, I was going to put him down for a nap, well, he wanted to take a nap out in the front room watching Hockey, and began to throw a fit, so I let him settle down, but he wasn't settling down, he was turning gray-blue, and his eyes were rolling back in his head, and his arms were stiff as well as his neck. I rushed outside, holding Ryker and freaking out, to see if Mike was still here, because he was the one who always has saved Ryker in the past. He was gone, and so was my baby. I was holding him, screaming, please help me, somebody help me, please, trying to save Ryker, by putting him over my knee, and hoping to hear him cry, breath, gasp something. Grandpa came out, and got me inside, asked if he was breathing, and I said No,we put him over the couch end and finally Ryker was back with us crying. I was so frightened. Many neighbors came to see what the crazy woman screaming was all about, and they were pleased to know that everything was okay. I thought he had choked on his bread stick bite. I called Mike and told him what had happened. He asked if he needed to rush home, I wanted him too, but I said no. I knew it was important to Hailey to be with Daddy.
Well I got him down for a nap watching Hockey, and then he woke up. Mike was home and so was Hailey at this point. Some friends were over so Ryker and I went outside to say hello. Hailey wanted her plasma bike, so I went and got it out for her, and that is when it happened again, Ryker was throwing a fit, and I handed him to Mike. Well Mike was like, where's his eyes, he turned blue and gray again, then he came back, I was in panic and then he did it again. So this was the third time, this time no food in his mouth. We called the clinic, Heidi who was over took Hailey and bathed her, and made her feel safe. We continued to put drinks and pudding down Ryker. Then I went and got Hailey, who really wanted to stay with fun Heidi.(thank you so much)
We contacted the doctor and he said to bring him back up to the clinic to test oxygen levels. The nurse said to eat if everything seemed okay. So we ate, well, I shoveled food in my mouth and Haileys' and was ready to roll out. Mike was not quite done, and our other neighbor came over with her oxygen machine and tested Ryker for us. His numbers were perfect. We said goodbye to them and then it happened again. Ryker went in the other room to find goggles, and got frustrated, and was laying on the ground gasping for air and crying. We thought did he just do it again? We rushed over to the neighbors with the machine, and got another reading, still great numbers...what the heck?
I rushed in like mamma bear, and ordered we go now, that this is not normal and it is not okay.
We went up, they monitored and everything was fine, Ryker ate a few more Popsicles, and was told we could stay the night for free. They told me he was holding his breath to the point of passing out...and if he does it again, just blow air into his mouth...oh, is that all? That is so much easier said than done, I was so stressed out, and scared. They related him to a computer, that when the computer shuts down it needs to rebut, and they said he can't hold his breath for very long. I was like can he die, and they said, I can't say no, but it is unlikely. I asked the nurse what she would do if this was her child, and she said I would take him home and sleep by him.
We thought about it and we decided to come home and give him a blessing. I slept by him, and he did great. He needed medicine, and I was there to give it to him, along with drinks.
The next days have all been a blur....very moody Ryker, who doesn't want to eat or drink, we have to take hockey time outs to drink.....sleep deprived, moody Mike, sleep deprived, moody and stressed out me....and Hailey just wants to play with everyone on our block!
I hope this is on the mends. These days have been some hard ones, but we are so grateful that our Ryker is here with us. I told him, that it is not his time to go. We have not had any episodes since, and we are glad. No more snoring, sleep apnea, and he does not breath like Darth Vader. It is weird not to hear him, and knowing that it is all because of the lack of tonsils.
Running update:
I ran 12 on Saturday and biked 6. Hopefully this is okay. A little bit of cross training never hurts right? I had the worst running day of my life, seriously, Mike had to come get me after 6, and I did 6 at home. Really? I was so mad at myself, actually very angry. My body won that fight, I just kept thinking you can do this, you need to do this, and I just couldn't....failure, in my mind, failure.
Tomorrow we will post pictures of Ryker and Hailey. Ryker has taken Haileys' baby crib, and flipped it on its' side and shoots balls in it, it is his Hockey net! What a smart little boy, and he is good with his aim. Hailey got a new bike, with training wheels, and she loves it. My kids are growing up, and I absolutely love them. They are so nice and funny. I am so grateful that I am their mommy.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Well, this just might be the "IT" factor!
We have been playing dodge ball, lately, but more with people really. Ryker is getting his tonsils out next week and he cannot be sick, or they won't take them out. So, if you had a party this weekend, which there were three killer ones, we could not attend. I am sorry. Hailey really wanted to play with her friends today, and asked if we were still playing the game, which I replied to with a BIG YES!!!
We de-cluttered our kids' room and started on the rest of the house. Oh, what a nice feeling, to give to others and have so much more room, and to have the toys GONE, that aren't touched unless the neighbors are around, uggggh, then comes the Lysol, I HATE germs, repeat, HATE them!
We also had a car cleaning party, and a dandelion up-rooting party. Ryker loved to help find the yellow flowers, and Hailey loved picking them. No one has taught her that they can put yellow on your skin, yet!
Then it was off for my 19 mile run.
I need to back up to last week, and give you some updates. Well, last week was my 18 mile run, and I just thought well, why not 20? I need to do it for sure, and with Ryker getting surgery, who knows what that week will bring, right? So I did it. I upped my mileage from 17 to 20, is this stupid, YES!!! It took me four hours, exactly. I started hurting really bad at mile 17, and I thought you just need to pull yourself together and finish! I did, and I could hardly walk. I hurt my IT Bands. Monday brought doctor visits, and Styrofoam roller, that I have to lay on and roll for 15 minutes twice a day. He said that I could still run, and I do my rolling faithfully to insure that. I am so thrilled that I can still train.
So, back to today. I was going to run to the provo temple, and home again to roll, and then head out again....
Nope, I ran to the provo temple, and just kept on going...right up to the mountain road, down foothill, (where I met a gardner, we talked weeds and trails for a minute, and she gave me water, what a nice lady,) okay back to the run, to the Riverwoods, and then to the canyon for a couple of miles, refilled my two waters, then turned around and came home on state street!
Mike and the kids met me at the last half mile, it was so good to see them, and they finished the run, the 21 mile run with me. I finished at 4:45, and I left at 1:05. Now that is amazing for me, three hours and 40 minutes!!!
OH WHAT A FEELING 21 MILES CAN BE, this is MY IT!!!!
My knee, thigh, and hips are tight tonight, but other than that....I feel so great. I was telling my mom that "it feels so good to know that you have that kind of stuff in you, and the endurance." These are the kind of runs, that leave me feeling, hey, "maybe I will be able to do this marathon stuff..."
I will keep you posted on post surgery...please keep him in your prayers, I am so worried about him, and his big tonsil removal.
Thanks.
We de-cluttered our kids' room and started on the rest of the house. Oh, what a nice feeling, to give to others and have so much more room, and to have the toys GONE, that aren't touched unless the neighbors are around, uggggh, then comes the Lysol, I HATE germs, repeat, HATE them!
We also had a car cleaning party, and a dandelion up-rooting party. Ryker loved to help find the yellow flowers, and Hailey loved picking them. No one has taught her that they can put yellow on your skin, yet!
Then it was off for my 19 mile run.
I need to back up to last week, and give you some updates. Well, last week was my 18 mile run, and I just thought well, why not 20? I need to do it for sure, and with Ryker getting surgery, who knows what that week will bring, right? So I did it. I upped my mileage from 17 to 20, is this stupid, YES!!! It took me four hours, exactly. I started hurting really bad at mile 17, and I thought you just need to pull yourself together and finish! I did, and I could hardly walk. I hurt my IT Bands. Monday brought doctor visits, and Styrofoam roller, that I have to lay on and roll for 15 minutes twice a day. He said that I could still run, and I do my rolling faithfully to insure that. I am so thrilled that I can still train.
So, back to today. I was going to run to the provo temple, and home again to roll, and then head out again....
Nope, I ran to the provo temple, and just kept on going...right up to the mountain road, down foothill, (where I met a gardner, we talked weeds and trails for a minute, and she gave me water, what a nice lady,) okay back to the run, to the Riverwoods, and then to the canyon for a couple of miles, refilled my two waters, then turned around and came home on state street!
Mike and the kids met me at the last half mile, it was so good to see them, and they finished the run, the 21 mile run with me. I finished at 4:45, and I left at 1:05. Now that is amazing for me, three hours and 40 minutes!!!
OH WHAT A FEELING 21 MILES CAN BE, this is MY IT!!!!
My knee, thigh, and hips are tight tonight, but other than that....I feel so great. I was telling my mom that "it feels so good to know that you have that kind of stuff in you, and the endurance." These are the kind of runs, that leave me feeling, hey, "maybe I will be able to do this marathon stuff..."
I will keep you posted on post surgery...please keep him in your prayers, I am so worried about him, and his big tonsil removal.
Thanks.
Monday, March 29, 2010
I wish I had proof!
This weekend was supposed to be another 16 mile run. I was thrilled to do this again, and this time was going to go with a running club. They told me at the running store that someone would do 16 miles....well, they didn't want to and some of them didn't have the time. We ran on two different trails, and one was on a couple of mountain sides, I would have normally hiked these mountains and looked at the beautiful views and would have been satisfied, but no, we ran and ran, through switchbacks, big vertical trails, and I ran, sometimes feeling no movement, but I was running. I have never done trails before, and they are nothing to take too lightly. I never would have done this on my own, I was so proud of myself.
We did nine miles in the mountains, and a new running friend and I did 4 more on the river trail. My goodness, the views of this run were AMAZING!!! I am trying to tell myself, the 13 miles, including HILLS that I would have not got in on my 16 mile run, compensated the run I was going to do. But, you know me, I added 3 miles to my various runs this week. Instead of two today, I ran three.
My new friend Malana called me a hard core runner....I don't call myself that nor do I think I am. I just enjoy doing something I never thought I would do, or be part of. This is great, I love running, and the self motivation you develop from it. This is the hardest thing I have ever done, but I am doing it.
I also was looking at my schedule and April 20, Ryker is getting his tonsils out, ya, April 24, my longest run EVER, so far, 20 miles.
What have I done to myself?
Thanks to my family for getting better, and being a big support to me. I know that you are all behind me. Also, thanks to my friends who support me as well, I hope you feel my support in your lives as well.
We did nine miles in the mountains, and a new running friend and I did 4 more on the river trail. My goodness, the views of this run were AMAZING!!! I am trying to tell myself, the 13 miles, including HILLS that I would have not got in on my 16 mile run, compensated the run I was going to do. But, you know me, I added 3 miles to my various runs this week. Instead of two today, I ran three.
My new friend Malana called me a hard core runner....I don't call myself that nor do I think I am. I just enjoy doing something I never thought I would do, or be part of. This is great, I love running, and the self motivation you develop from it. This is the hardest thing I have ever done, but I am doing it.
I also was looking at my schedule and April 20, Ryker is getting his tonsils out, ya, April 24, my longest run EVER, so far, 20 miles.
What have I done to myself?
Thanks to my family for getting better, and being a big support to me. I know that you are all behind me. Also, thanks to my friends who support me as well, I hope you feel my support in your lives as well.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Sick, moody, and just plain nasty!
This is what we have been busy with, hence, no blog time....
Mike had not been feeling the best for a long time, and we were exposed to Strep Throat the week before.
Hailey came down with pink eye on Tuesday the 16, and her and Mike were seen by the doctor. Hailey got some drops, while Mike got an antibiotic called in, just in case it got worse. Haileys' eyes were nasty and closing more and more each second, it seemed like that anyway.
Ryker started coughing the next night, and all of you know by now, that when Ryker gets sick, he's bad. He also got pink eye in one of his eyes, not too bad though, we caught it.
Mike went and filled his amoxicillion and he was not happy it was that, he needs the big augmentan to get feeling better.
So, on Monday, no relief from Ryker, actually he was getting worse, I took him in to the doctor, and he had Bronchitis, and I had the doctor give me his opinion about the whole tonsil issue. We are getting them out, April 20, 2010.
They both got pink eye, or at least a little bit of it, so we did drops again, the doctor gave us ten refills.
I also had the doctor call in a new prescription for Mike, this time augmentan.
All this time I have been doing laundry, laundry, cleaning, cooking every meal, doing the dishes, disinfecting, and washing everything, lysoling everything, and more laundry.
I cannot tell you how many loads of sheets I have done.
Hailey is doing better, actually a lot better, coughs at night a little, but all in all she is great. No goopy eyes.
Ryker is doing much better, last day of azithrimycin today. No more goopy eyes, but still coughs every now and then.
Mike, after staying home two days, he went back to work on Thursday, and is there again today. Mike has thought that he ended up with the flu, he had bad body aches, was so moody, fever, sore throat, and chills. He is still on the beloved augmentan.
I have had a sore throat since Sunday, but that is my only thing, I am doing good.
If a mom gets sick who takes care of her?
Mike had not been feeling the best for a long time, and we were exposed to Strep Throat the week before.
Hailey came down with pink eye on Tuesday the 16, and her and Mike were seen by the doctor. Hailey got some drops, while Mike got an antibiotic called in, just in case it got worse. Haileys' eyes were nasty and closing more and more each second, it seemed like that anyway.
Ryker started coughing the next night, and all of you know by now, that when Ryker gets sick, he's bad. He also got pink eye in one of his eyes, not too bad though, we caught it.
Mike went and filled his amoxicillion and he was not happy it was that, he needs the big augmentan to get feeling better.
So, on Monday, no relief from Ryker, actually he was getting worse, I took him in to the doctor, and he had Bronchitis, and I had the doctor give me his opinion about the whole tonsil issue. We are getting them out, April 20, 2010.
They both got pink eye, or at least a little bit of it, so we did drops again, the doctor gave us ten refills.
I also had the doctor call in a new prescription for Mike, this time augmentan.
All this time I have been doing laundry, laundry, cleaning, cooking every meal, doing the dishes, disinfecting, and washing everything, lysoling everything, and more laundry.
I cannot tell you how many loads of sheets I have done.
Hailey is doing better, actually a lot better, coughs at night a little, but all in all she is great. No goopy eyes.
Ryker is doing much better, last day of azithrimycin today. No more goopy eyes, but still coughs every now and then.
Mike, after staying home two days, he went back to work on Thursday, and is there again today. Mike has thought that he ended up with the flu, he had bad body aches, was so moody, fever, sore throat, and chills. He is still on the beloved augmentan.
I have had a sore throat since Sunday, but that is my only thing, I am doing good.
If a mom gets sick who takes care of her?
Friday, March 12, 2010
15 miles....check!
So today, I was feeling a lot of nervousness for tomorrow and the long run....I seriously was so frustrated last week that I kept questioning my training. Do I really have it in me? Do I have the right training program? Did I pick something too hard to face? Am I strong enough, mentally and physically? Seriously, all day....what a motivation, huh?
So we went through Friday like non other..."cleaning Friday" is now what Hailey calls it, and that is just what it is. I normally take a running break today, and just clean, cook, and get ready for the weekend.
Well, we took naps today, everyday this week, HOORAY for naps. I have always loved my sleep. Anyway, we all woke up, made dinner, and ate Manicotti, I needed to carb load for tomorrows run, right?
I asked Mike when it would work out to run this weekend, we checked the weather, tomorrow 50% chance rain, or snow, and tonights' weather was perfect...so we decided to do the run tonight. I got all ready, kissed everyone goodbye, and left at 6:10.
I was making every light.
I kept my pace up.
I made it to places in record time.
I was running with my shadow...have you ever noticed where your shadow is and what it is doing. Well, sometimes it was to the side of me like my friend, sometimes in front of me like a bad friend, and sometimes there were two in back of me, pushing me along.
I really felt my Grandpa Pete tonight on the run, maybe, just maybe he was one of those shadows...it felt like it.
I also felt Mikes' brother Jason, and his Grandma Palmer. I was running pass the cemetery where they are both buried, and I was overwhelmed with thoughts of them.
This was the best run!
I was not afraid for my life, I never wanted to stop, I didn't hurt, and I didn't once think, "I can't finish!"
I finished and in great time. I returned home at 8: 44, stretched, and was talking to Mike, and we thought it was a little short of 15 miles, so I got back out there and ran around my neighborhood, which is exactly a mile.
I returned home at 9:00.
I was, well am, full of energy, and confidence, this run is so what I needed.
Thank you for all of your love, support, and nice words, even if you don't like running.
Tonight I did something I have NEVER done, and I NEVER thought I would do. I hope I don't get prideful, everyone knows what comes next. I have already been down, I just want to enjoy it for a little while. (Almost 2 months to be exact!)
What's in your future? Tell me.
So we went through Friday like non other..."cleaning Friday" is now what Hailey calls it, and that is just what it is. I normally take a running break today, and just clean, cook, and get ready for the weekend.
Well, we took naps today, everyday this week, HOORAY for naps. I have always loved my sleep. Anyway, we all woke up, made dinner, and ate Manicotti, I needed to carb load for tomorrows run, right?
I asked Mike when it would work out to run this weekend, we checked the weather, tomorrow 50% chance rain, or snow, and tonights' weather was perfect...so we decided to do the run tonight. I got all ready, kissed everyone goodbye, and left at 6:10.
I was making every light.
I kept my pace up.
I made it to places in record time.
I was running with my shadow...have you ever noticed where your shadow is and what it is doing. Well, sometimes it was to the side of me like my friend, sometimes in front of me like a bad friend, and sometimes there were two in back of me, pushing me along.
I really felt my Grandpa Pete tonight on the run, maybe, just maybe he was one of those shadows...it felt like it.
I also felt Mikes' brother Jason, and his Grandma Palmer. I was running pass the cemetery where they are both buried, and I was overwhelmed with thoughts of them.
This was the best run!
I was not afraid for my life, I never wanted to stop, I didn't hurt, and I didn't once think, "I can't finish!"
I finished and in great time. I returned home at 8: 44, stretched, and was talking to Mike, and we thought it was a little short of 15 miles, so I got back out there and ran around my neighborhood, which is exactly a mile.
I returned home at 9:00.
I was, well am, full of energy, and confidence, this run is so what I needed.
Thank you for all of your love, support, and nice words, even if you don't like running.
Tonight I did something I have NEVER done, and I NEVER thought I would do. I hope I don't get prideful, everyone knows what comes next. I have already been down, I just want to enjoy it for a little while. (Almost 2 months to be exact!)
What's in your future? Tell me.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Just a few things
Last night Ryker slept with shoes on....he won't take them off....at least they were boy shoes, not sparkly or tap, he is soooo cute. He took a nap with them on, without pants on, and "underwears" on over his diaper. I should have seen this shoe thing coming, every night after bath time, he puts his shoes on without his socks, makes me cringe, stinky feet waiting to happen.
Also, last night, Hailey decided she wanted to switch Ryker blankets. She took Rykers "lacey", when he was born, a blue blanket that my aunt made for him, she was nice enough to give Ryker her white TWO year old one, for a NEW blue one. Blue is her favorite color so we thought Ryker is so young and won't even know that the blue one was really his. Well, last night she decided she wants the white one back, and Ryker is pretty attached to the white one now...we made the switch, we will see how long Ryker goes with it.
I bet you are wondering about the whole nap thing, I made them take naps yesterday, I was so tired and so was Mike, and we ALL enjoyed a long nap....maybe we can fix this whole lack of nap thing...maybe.
I was still freaking out inside wondering if I was really registered for the ogden marathon...well I might have been not the only one, I was on the website today getting really excited, and I see a link VERIFY REGISTRATION, and thought wow, okay, so I did, and Hailey and myself are both registered...I was hoping because it was a lot of money, and I really was hoping I was training for something.
Also, last night, Hailey decided she wanted to switch Ryker blankets. She took Rykers "lacey", when he was born, a blue blanket that my aunt made for him, she was nice enough to give Ryker her white TWO year old one, for a NEW blue one. Blue is her favorite color so we thought Ryker is so young and won't even know that the blue one was really his. Well, last night she decided she wants the white one back, and Ryker is pretty attached to the white one now...we made the switch, we will see how long Ryker goes with it.
I bet you are wondering about the whole nap thing, I made them take naps yesterday, I was so tired and so was Mike, and we ALL enjoyed a long nap....maybe we can fix this whole lack of nap thing...maybe.
I was still freaking out inside wondering if I was really registered for the ogden marathon...well I might have been not the only one, I was on the website today getting really excited, and I see a link VERIFY REGISTRATION, and thought wow, okay, so I did, and Hailey and myself are both registered...I was hoping because it was a lot of money, and I really was hoping I was training for something.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Something new for all.....
Yesterday was the longest run that I have EVER done, I ran 14 miles, it was so hard for me.
I find it so hard to keep motivated to keeping pace, and to not think of pain, when I am outside....when I am on my treadmill, I just do it. I actually go faster because I want get done, and I want to relieve Mike from babysitting the kids. I also find it hard to stop at every light, I must have timed it horrible this run, just in time to stop at every stinkin' light. Yesterday was hard. I left at 8:05 and returned at 11:15, that sucks, if you think oh my, three hours and that is all she ran....I do too....BUT, I try to tell myself that stopping at lights, stopping to walk to relieve some pain, stopping in the middle to stretch, eat gummy gels, and to drink water, all played a part, but still, that time is rough.
I hope that when I run the marathon that I will keep my eye on someone, and try to keep up with them. I need to do better though....I need to do more tempo runs, eat better, and try to keep my pace up.
I was so glad to come home, and say to myself, today you did something you have never done, and you did it alone, with a lot of prayers, and you did it with some pain, but you did it. I prayed so hard to keep my spirits up, don't get me wrong, I absolutely love running, but if you know me, I never stop running to walk, and today I did, I never hurt, and today I did, I never think of going home, or calling Mike to come and get me, and today I thought about it. This is THE hardest thing that I have ever done mentally, physically, and spiritually, but yet I love it, and want to achieve my goal...as weird as that sounds. I would say that it is as hard as giving birth, but you get pain relievers for that, and they give you more if you ask, and if you are crying, but with this, if you are crying at mile 1, you still have 25.2 miles to go, no medication this time....but a lot of gratitude, and tears.
I guess this is a lot like life, keeping our focus on our Heavenly Father, and not letting anything get in the way....keeping our eyes on Him will help us in all that we do.
I know that I can do hard things, and I will finish my marathon, maybe not in pace time, but I will finish, have that satisfaction knowing that I just did the hardest thing that I chose to do, so I can do the hard things I don't choose.
Life is busy, but good. The kids are hilarious, and very active. They don't take naps anymore, SAD day...what do you do all day with your kids...I needed the nap hours to think of more to do.
Mike is working hard, and looking forward to riding the motorcycle.
I started a quilt with my mother in law, and this is a new thing for me, so, very challenging. The goal is to make a twin comforter for Hailey and Ryker, for Christmas, hopefully this next Christmas....keeping fingers crossed. My mother in law is very patient with me and she is a great quilter, I am lucky to have her help me, thank you Nancy, the kids will be so grateful.
So why did I label this blog the way I did?
New for mike: babysitting kids all day on saturday, he went to bed at 8:30, hmmmmm, maybe he knows why I am so tired....we'll see.
kiddos: having only mike on saturday....I felt so bad.
Me: guilt....of not being there for my kids on saturday, always have guilt....any moms' out there have that...you need a break but then feel terrible for taking one? This feeling is not new, but I have never talked about this before, and today I felt bad.
14 miles!!!!
sewing a quilt
Sorry this was soooo long...next post....not about running....not keeping any promises though! That is my life right now, and I happy to be in it.
I find it so hard to keep motivated to keeping pace, and to not think of pain, when I am outside....when I am on my treadmill, I just do it. I actually go faster because I want get done, and I want to relieve Mike from babysitting the kids. I also find it hard to stop at every light, I must have timed it horrible this run, just in time to stop at every stinkin' light. Yesterday was hard. I left at 8:05 and returned at 11:15, that sucks, if you think oh my, three hours and that is all she ran....I do too....BUT, I try to tell myself that stopping at lights, stopping to walk to relieve some pain, stopping in the middle to stretch, eat gummy gels, and to drink water, all played a part, but still, that time is rough.
I hope that when I run the marathon that I will keep my eye on someone, and try to keep up with them. I need to do better though....I need to do more tempo runs, eat better, and try to keep my pace up.
I was so glad to come home, and say to myself, today you did something you have never done, and you did it alone, with a lot of prayers, and you did it with some pain, but you did it. I prayed so hard to keep my spirits up, don't get me wrong, I absolutely love running, but if you know me, I never stop running to walk, and today I did, I never hurt, and today I did, I never think of going home, or calling Mike to come and get me, and today I thought about it. This is THE hardest thing that I have ever done mentally, physically, and spiritually, but yet I love it, and want to achieve my goal...as weird as that sounds. I would say that it is as hard as giving birth, but you get pain relievers for that, and they give you more if you ask, and if you are crying, but with this, if you are crying at mile 1, you still have 25.2 miles to go, no medication this time....but a lot of gratitude, and tears.
I guess this is a lot like life, keeping our focus on our Heavenly Father, and not letting anything get in the way....keeping our eyes on Him will help us in all that we do.
I know that I can do hard things, and I will finish my marathon, maybe not in pace time, but I will finish, have that satisfaction knowing that I just did the hardest thing that I chose to do, so I can do the hard things I don't choose.
Life is busy, but good. The kids are hilarious, and very active. They don't take naps anymore, SAD day...what do you do all day with your kids...I needed the nap hours to think of more to do.
Mike is working hard, and looking forward to riding the motorcycle.
I started a quilt with my mother in law, and this is a new thing for me, so, very challenging. The goal is to make a twin comforter for Hailey and Ryker, for Christmas, hopefully this next Christmas....keeping fingers crossed. My mother in law is very patient with me and she is a great quilter, I am lucky to have her help me, thank you Nancy, the kids will be so grateful.
So why did I label this blog the way I did?
New for mike: babysitting kids all day on saturday, he went to bed at 8:30, hmmmmm, maybe he knows why I am so tired....we'll see.
kiddos: having only mike on saturday....I felt so bad.
Me: guilt....of not being there for my kids on saturday, always have guilt....any moms' out there have that...you need a break but then feel terrible for taking one? This feeling is not new, but I have never talked about this before, and today I felt bad.
14 miles!!!!
sewing a quilt
Sorry this was soooo long...next post....not about running....not keeping any promises though! That is my life right now, and I happy to be in it.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
13 miles, to a temple!!!
On Saturday, this post is late, I ran 13 miles to the Mount Timp Temple!!!(I ran to provo temple, when it was my 9 mile week..) I started at my house, and ended at the temple, and then ran to mikes moms house. It was so amazing, and so beautiful. I was surprised when I saw mike and the kids at the end of the viaduct, it was like it really was a half marathon. I made good time considering I had to stop at half of the stop lights, and I stopped to talk to mike and the kids, but I wish I would have done better, maybe next week. I will do the same miles next week. I want to get comfortable with a half marathon.
Three months in view:
Feb. 27: 13 miles
March 6: 14 miles
March 13: 15 miles
March 20: 16 miles
March 27: 16 miles
April 3: 17 miles
April 10: 18 miles
April 17: 19 miles
April 24: 20 miles
May 1: 12 miles
May 8: 7 miles
May 15, marathon!!! 26.2 miles.
I know that I have a lot of long runs ahead, but I want to get comfortable on my feet, and be prepared. I am so excited to do this, and to take you along with me. I always worry, am I really signed up for this, or will I be in shock when I show up on May 15, and they don't have me on the list...my dreams would be shattered.
I am feeling great, a little sore, but nothing too bad.
I am still eating like crazy, I really need to stop, and watch it.
I am trying to manage a house, kids, runs, and cooking, I am busy, and tired.
Three months in view:
Feb. 27: 13 miles
March 6: 14 miles
March 13: 15 miles
March 20: 16 miles
March 27: 16 miles
April 3: 17 miles
April 10: 18 miles
April 17: 19 miles
April 24: 20 miles
May 1: 12 miles
May 8: 7 miles
May 15, marathon!!! 26.2 miles.
I know that I have a lot of long runs ahead, but I want to get comfortable on my feet, and be prepared. I am so excited to do this, and to take you along with me. I always worry, am I really signed up for this, or will I be in shock when I show up on May 15, and they don't have me on the list...my dreams would be shattered.
I am feeling great, a little sore, but nothing too bad.
I am still eating like crazy, I really need to stop, and watch it.
I am trying to manage a house, kids, runs, and cooking, I am busy, and tired.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
milk?
I was informed tonight at dinner, while drinking milk, that this is not socially acceptable....so I ask....
What do you all drink at lunch and dinner?
What do you all drink at lunch and dinner?
Sunday, February 14, 2010
A lot of things!
This week has gone by so quickly:
We have done so much, and yet it doesn't feel like it. We have all had a cold, and mine and Rykers was not going away. So I took the kids to the doctor and had me and Boba (Ryker) checked out. We both had "gunk" that was not leaving us. So, we both got fun medicine to take, and hopefully get over this stuff. Ryker got on a breathing treatment again, I hope we are over this soon.
We also made valentine cookies, and took them EVERYWHERE!!! Hailey had two valentine parties, one of which Ryker and I went. Holidays are so much fun with kids. Ryker has dressed himself lately, he was wearing his swimsuit over his pants, and had goggles on, the safety ones that come with the cute real looking tools....bright orange....yep, he belongs to me. All weekend long, even to church. I remember the advice pick your battles?
We also tried to get all the valentines done, and we did it, they are all done, and given to the right person, hopefully.
Yesterday I ran 12 miles, my doctor said because of my sinus infection, I should run inside....so I did it all on the treadmill.....yes you read right...on the treadmill. I was focused, I ran 6 miles, took a break to stretch, eat a power bar...(I am experimenting on what I like to eat, power bars not my favorite, I like the gummy gels the best), I took a long drink, and went to the bathroom, for those of you who run, you know why!
Then I started again, 7 miles came, and Hailey was running around the house "I'm going to get your gina",what? did I hear that right? well, Mike was laughing, so I stopped for a minute to put her in time out and explain why we don't say that kind of stuff(wow)...fixed my shoe(it was rubbing on my middle foot) put Vaseline on it and got back on.
I never slowed down, I paced myself at a 9.30 mile, and at the end I was running a 9.15, to finish it off. I was soooooo proud of myself. I have told myself in the past that when I get up around 7 or 8 miles, I tend to add 30 seconds, well, I cannot tell myself that anymore, this time I took away 30 seconds. I ran 12 miles in 117 minutes, and finished 12.25 in 120 minutes. (That is a little under 2 hours!!!!) I know this is nuts, but I am so proud of this. I can't wait to run outside again, and see how far it actually is.
Happy Valentines Day to everyone, hope it was magical!!!
We have done so much, and yet it doesn't feel like it. We have all had a cold, and mine and Rykers was not going away. So I took the kids to the doctor and had me and Boba (Ryker) checked out. We both had "gunk" that was not leaving us. So, we both got fun medicine to take, and hopefully get over this stuff. Ryker got on a breathing treatment again, I hope we are over this soon.
We also made valentine cookies, and took them EVERYWHERE!!! Hailey had two valentine parties, one of which Ryker and I went. Holidays are so much fun with kids. Ryker has dressed himself lately, he was wearing his swimsuit over his pants, and had goggles on, the safety ones that come with the cute real looking tools....bright orange....yep, he belongs to me. All weekend long, even to church. I remember the advice pick your battles?
We also tried to get all the valentines done, and we did it, they are all done, and given to the right person, hopefully.
Yesterday I ran 12 miles, my doctor said because of my sinus infection, I should run inside....so I did it all on the treadmill.....yes you read right...on the treadmill. I was focused, I ran 6 miles, took a break to stretch, eat a power bar...(I am experimenting on what I like to eat, power bars not my favorite, I like the gummy gels the best), I took a long drink, and went to the bathroom, for those of you who run, you know why!
Then I started again, 7 miles came, and Hailey was running around the house "I'm going to get your gina",what? did I hear that right? well, Mike was laughing, so I stopped for a minute to put her in time out and explain why we don't say that kind of stuff(wow)...fixed my shoe(it was rubbing on my middle foot) put Vaseline on it and got back on.
I never slowed down, I paced myself at a 9.30 mile, and at the end I was running a 9.15, to finish it off. I was soooooo proud of myself. I have told myself in the past that when I get up around 7 or 8 miles, I tend to add 30 seconds, well, I cannot tell myself that anymore, this time I took away 30 seconds. I ran 12 miles in 117 minutes, and finished 12.25 in 120 minutes. (That is a little under 2 hours!!!!) I know this is nuts, but I am so proud of this. I can't wait to run outside again, and see how far it actually is.
Happy Valentines Day to everyone, hope it was magical!!!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Eleven miles...and more to go!?!
Yesterday was my 11 mile mark...wow, to think last time I was training for a run, I was training with three other amazing women and this was our longest run. Now, I am training alone, and this is not the end, only the beginning, really. I am kind of worried about getting up there in miles, and being able to hold my body up and keep my energy up. I am doing push ups and doing pilates to cross train, but I need to lose some extra pounds...to really let my body conquer this silly goal of mine. The problem, running makes you soooo hungry, and I LOVE to eat...but, is it really worth it, or is training up to 20 miles a better feeling, than to just feel full for awhile. I was thinking a couple of days ago, why do I eat? My answers are different than that of 7 years ago, I eat to fuel my body, and to comfort,sometimes, which is what it always used to be. I need to get to the point where I eat to live, not live to eat, there is a difference.
I think the devil created all the yummy food in this world....I just can't stop sometimes.
Yesterday I was running in a drizzle of rain, on a road without sidewalks, livestock, skunks dead and alive, birds that did not fly south, pebbles in my shoes that hurt, but I didn't want to stop to take them out, and my mind was thinking. You would be amazed what goes through your mind on these long runs, no where to turn, except the turns on the long winding road, no one to talk to, and hopefully no one sees you.
I was trying so hard to have a good time, as in a good mile time, I was having an awesome experience, but I stopped to stretch halfway through, drink water, and eat some gels, mmmmmm, yummy, nothing better on a long run, and to tie my shoes, and situate the tongue of my shoes, it was digging into me, and of course at stop lights, I wish that you didn't have to do that, shouldn't people think, wow, that runner is at the speed she wants to be at, let's not have her stop at the light, let's stop for her? Ya, to good to be true. I am just glad that no one came to close to me, cars are scary, and they are big, and people don't watch, I've learned to look them in the eyes to make sure they see you.
I guess these experiences are why you train, and keep training...these months have been so amazing in my running life, I have accomplished so many things. I feel that I am a better person because of running, it has helped me to know that I can and will do hard things. I have taught my children that health is so important, and moving is vital. Hailey was running a couple of months ago at the gym with me, and she said to a much older person running too, "you need to run, or your going to die." Now that is extreme, but I'm glad she knows that exercise is key. That is something I wish I knew growing up. My parents had me in sports, but I thought it was to be the best....not for just overall good health.
Good healthy habits, are what I want to teach my kids, and I think showing them an example of that is key. I also want them to know, that we don't always have to win, I think that will take a lifetime to teach, but I will start young. I want them to know more, but that is a LONG and much more spiritual post.
Thanks for listening and reading, here's to many more miles....12 next Saturday!!! I encourage all of you who read my blog, to keep your personal goals and love doing them!!!
To all the runners out there, keep it up, the finish feels so good, better than In n Out...and yes, that is possible, for those who are wondering.
I think the devil created all the yummy food in this world....I just can't stop sometimes.
Yesterday I was running in a drizzle of rain, on a road without sidewalks, livestock, skunks dead and alive, birds that did not fly south, pebbles in my shoes that hurt, but I didn't want to stop to take them out, and my mind was thinking. You would be amazed what goes through your mind on these long runs, no where to turn, except the turns on the long winding road, no one to talk to, and hopefully no one sees you.
I was trying so hard to have a good time, as in a good mile time, I was having an awesome experience, but I stopped to stretch halfway through, drink water, and eat some gels, mmmmmm, yummy, nothing better on a long run, and to tie my shoes, and situate the tongue of my shoes, it was digging into me, and of course at stop lights, I wish that you didn't have to do that, shouldn't people think, wow, that runner is at the speed she wants to be at, let's not have her stop at the light, let's stop for her? Ya, to good to be true. I am just glad that no one came to close to me, cars are scary, and they are big, and people don't watch, I've learned to look them in the eyes to make sure they see you.
I guess these experiences are why you train, and keep training...these months have been so amazing in my running life, I have accomplished so many things. I feel that I am a better person because of running, it has helped me to know that I can and will do hard things. I have taught my children that health is so important, and moving is vital. Hailey was running a couple of months ago at the gym with me, and she said to a much older person running too, "you need to run, or your going to die." Now that is extreme, but I'm glad she knows that exercise is key. That is something I wish I knew growing up. My parents had me in sports, but I thought it was to be the best....not for just overall good health.
Good healthy habits, are what I want to teach my kids, and I think showing them an example of that is key. I also want them to know, that we don't always have to win, I think that will take a lifetime to teach, but I will start young. I want them to know more, but that is a LONG and much more spiritual post.
Thanks for listening and reading, here's to many more miles....12 next Saturday!!! I encourage all of you who read my blog, to keep your personal goals and love doing them!!!
To all the runners out there, keep it up, the finish feels so good, better than In n Out...and yes, that is possible, for those who are wondering.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
my "pit crew"
I just wanted to do a post about the people in my life that encourage me to do everything I do, and when I am having a hard time. My pit crew can "pump up my heart", "change my oil" and help me remember to put "fuel"in my system and they are the BEST pit crew I could ever ask for.
Ryker, Hailey and Mike are key players in my pit crew. They are so great at encouraging me when I need it, they are always asking me when and how far I am going to run. They give me the best hugs and kisses on my way out the door on long runs, and make sure I have my phone, bagel, and water, and "lippy" (chap stick). They are on best behavior when Mike is "watching" them, while Mommy is out, and they even let me shower when I get home!!! That is always a plus, running clothes get wet, and then it gets cold wet, when you stop moving. That might be too much information, but it is really nice to take them off and put on regular warm clothes after a shower.
I just wanted to say thank you to them, we are getting geared up, 10 miles on Friday!!! Can't wait. It is sooo satisfying to look at how far you run, and know that you did that. It makes you think, hey, I can do anything!!! I will let you know updates, but really, maybe no one is interested in running....I don't know. Doesn't this apply to life though as well?
Dr. Berry says:
"If I can do the hard things I choose, it makes me believe I can do the hard things I don't choose."
Or something like that, but you get the picture.
Something NEW for 2010!!! YES, we cut Rykers' hair!!!
Just one question:
Have you laughed today? I have many times!!!!
Ryker, Hailey and Mike are key players in my pit crew. They are so great at encouraging me when I need it, they are always asking me when and how far I am going to run. They give me the best hugs and kisses on my way out the door on long runs, and make sure I have my phone, bagel, and water, and "lippy" (chap stick). They are on best behavior when Mike is "watching" them, while Mommy is out, and they even let me shower when I get home!!! That is always a plus, running clothes get wet, and then it gets cold wet, when you stop moving. That might be too much information, but it is really nice to take them off and put on regular warm clothes after a shower.
I just wanted to say thank you to them, we are getting geared up, 10 miles on Friday!!! Can't wait. It is sooo satisfying to look at how far you run, and know that you did that. It makes you think, hey, I can do anything!!! I will let you know updates, but really, maybe no one is interested in running....I don't know. Doesn't this apply to life though as well?
Dr. Berry says:
"If I can do the hard things I choose, it makes me believe I can do the hard things I don't choose."
Or something like that, but you get the picture.
Something NEW for 2010!!! YES, we cut Rykers' hair!!!
Just one question:
Have you laughed today? I have many times!!!!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Are you ready?
Here's what I was thinking on Saturday....
8 miles....16 degrees....who's with me?
Oh, yeah, no one is this crazy!!!
Then I saw people along the way, awesome, and I thought how many miles are they doing today? What race are they getting ready for? Did they see that BEAUTIFUL sunrise?
Then a thought came to mind, it doesn't matter how many miles, what race, if any, it matters that they are out, and doing something they love.
Here's to running in freezing weather!!!! (Or really, here's to doing whatever you love, in whatever weather!)
I hope this all makes sense, because it's on the Internet!!!
8 miles....16 degrees....who's with me?
Oh, yeah, no one is this crazy!!!
Then I saw people along the way, awesome, and I thought how many miles are they doing today? What race are they getting ready for? Did they see that BEAUTIFUL sunrise?
Then a thought came to mind, it doesn't matter how many miles, what race, if any, it matters that they are out, and doing something they love.
Here's to running in freezing weather!!!! (Or really, here's to doing whatever you love, in whatever weather!)
I hope this all makes sense, because it's on the Internet!!!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
It has been too long!
Well I really don't know where to begin.
We ate too much food at Thanksgiving, and saw a lot of family, and had a ton of fun. We had a lot of laughs, and not a lot of sleep.
Christmas came all too quickly, and left too soon as well. It was so much fun to see their little faces on Christmas, when Santa did come, and they got all they wanted. The highlights were: Elefun, Hungry Hippos, Trucks, and Drill for Mike, and a Treadmill for me! We had a great time.
I signed up for a MARATHON, on May 15, 2010!!! I am so happy, and thrilled to do this. I am up to 7 1/2, I am feeling great, and loving every run. I can't wait to do this. Hailey is running the kids mile run, and she is soooo excited also.
Pictures to come!
We ate too much food at Thanksgiving, and saw a lot of family, and had a ton of fun. We had a lot of laughs, and not a lot of sleep.
Christmas came all too quickly, and left too soon as well. It was so much fun to see their little faces on Christmas, when Santa did come, and they got all they wanted. The highlights were: Elefun, Hungry Hippos, Trucks, and Drill for Mike, and a Treadmill for me! We had a great time.
I signed up for a MARATHON, on May 15, 2010!!! I am so happy, and thrilled to do this. I am up to 7 1/2, I am feeling great, and loving every run. I can't wait to do this. Hailey is running the kids mile run, and she is soooo excited also.
Pictures to come!
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