After three full months of training, the half marathon is finally here this weekend. I am running on Sunday and although I have been extremely excited to see how I do time wise with training I am a little unhappy about the weather forecast. It is supposed to be nice, like in the 60's but it looks like it will be raining in the morning. Yuck. I HATE running in the rain. I am hoping that it will clear up and I won't be running 2 hours soaking wet.
My body is so ready for this running to be over. My back is hurting and my knees are hurting. I can't imagine training and running a full marathon. I think my body might crumble into little pieces if I tried to do that.
This may be my last half. I say may because most likely I will want to do it again, but right now I don't have much desire. I am however going to start training for a sprint triathlon. I am really excited about that. I know I can breeze through the running and after some practice and training the biking will be fine too. What I am worried about it the swimming. I need to take a couple swim lessons for adults. I have a problem with coordination when it comes to kicking and breathing and keeping up the swimming. If I could just get some guidance I think I will be okay. I am actually really looking forward to doing a tri because I think it will be much easier on my body and it will be such a rush to finish. My plan is to either do one in July or August. I just need to see how training goes.
Other then exercising, life is as crazy as always. We had a wonderful Passover. I tried to do my first seder, but it didn't go over well. The kids were going crazy that night and seemed to have no interest at all. I poured a glass of apple juice (it is normally wine, but I didn't want the kids to accidentally drink it) for the prophet Elijah, which is part of the Passover seder. Anyway, Samuel has a friend Elijah and he totally lost it because he didn't understand why Elijah was going to come over and get to drink out of a fancy kiddish cup and he couldn't. We had a good 30 minute meltdown about that. When Samuel finally calmed down and I put all the food on the table, he actually became pretty interested in the story of Passover and why we were eating certain things. I hope next year will be better. This was my first attempt at a Passover seder, so I couldn't expect much.
We also celebrated Easter with Jonathan and Laura and the kids. We had a wonderful brunch and an easter egg hunt. All the kids, except Luke participated and it was so much fun. They had a great time. I love having family traditions and I love that my kids are exposed to different aspects of different religions.
Lastly, of course we watched Michigan pull off an amazing win in the NCAA tournament. I don't even care that much of all the basketball stuff, but that was pretty exciting. Dave is looking forward to this weekend and the final four.
I am off to get Simone, she has been sleeping in lately and it has been awesome. Don't know why the boys can't do the same thing, but I will get what I can take.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
Updates Galore
Well I clearly can't seem to get my shit together. I swear from October until the middle to end of March life is just absolutely crazy. I wish I could say that things will calm down, but I am not sure if that is going to happen anymore. The kids are busy busy busy. We have birthday parties almost every weekend, play dates, sport events and of course the list could go on forever.
I have continued to train for my half-marathon. Everything is going great. However, last Wednesday I rolled my ankle while running outside. I didn't think it was a big deal because it didn't hurt during the rest of my run, but by the evening when I stepped down I had shooting pains. The next day it was sore. When I ran 2 miles on Friday it was still not feeling normal. I was supposed to run 11 miles on Saturday, but the running couch said to take the day off and make sure my ankle was healed. Things happen for a reason. It rained like crazy on Saturday morning and it was cold. I probably would have really hurt myself. Instead of running I did a spinning class and it felt sooo good. I needed a different workout. I will be back to running this afternoon. I am happy with my progress. I am consistently running 10 minute miles on the long runs and really pushing it on my short runs during the week. Let's hope I break 2 hours 15 minutes for my half!
A very belated Happy Birthday to my gorgeous 5 year old Samuel! He was so excited to turn five. We celebrated at least 3 times his birthday. All the grandparents came in town for Grandparents day at the boys school the end of February (which was awesome and another long update. I don't know if I will ever get to that). Anyway we celebrated both of the boys birthdays with the grandparents, we celebrated on Samuel's actual birthday, then we had a birthday party with Samuel's school friends over the weekend. Samuel was convinced that he turned 5 on his actual birthday and then on Saturday at his party he told everyone he was now 6, since he was celebrating his birthday again. He is so funny.
Samuel is really one of the most loving boys. He is always thinking of others. He always makes sure others are happy and satisfied. He is curious and asks tons of questions. His memory is unbelievable. He remembers things from when he was 2 years old in such detail it is amazing. His Spanish language is incredible. I could go on and on. I just love seeing him grow and mature. He really is one amazing kid.
I forgot to post after I took Joseph to his 3 year doctor appointment and now I just took Samuel to his 5 year appointment, so I have all their stats.
Joseph (my little man):
Height: 37.10 inches (41%)
Weight: 30.80 pounds (40%)
Samuel (my big man):
Height: 47.30 inches (99%)
Weight: 53 pounds (96%)
They are soooo different and not just in height and weight, but in every other aspect.
This weekend both boys are starting outdoor soccer. I am really excited to see how they do. Samuel has played many times, but this will really be Joseph's first experience. We have to get them really soccer cleats and probably shin guards too. I can't wait.
I am off to get a few more things done before I have to pick the boys up in 30 minutes. AHHH! Where does the time go?
I have continued to train for my half-marathon. Everything is going great. However, last Wednesday I rolled my ankle while running outside. I didn't think it was a big deal because it didn't hurt during the rest of my run, but by the evening when I stepped down I had shooting pains. The next day it was sore. When I ran 2 miles on Friday it was still not feeling normal. I was supposed to run 11 miles on Saturday, but the running couch said to take the day off and make sure my ankle was healed. Things happen for a reason. It rained like crazy on Saturday morning and it was cold. I probably would have really hurt myself. Instead of running I did a spinning class and it felt sooo good. I needed a different workout. I will be back to running this afternoon. I am happy with my progress. I am consistently running 10 minute miles on the long runs and really pushing it on my short runs during the week. Let's hope I break 2 hours 15 minutes for my half!
A very belated Happy Birthday to my gorgeous 5 year old Samuel! He was so excited to turn five. We celebrated at least 3 times his birthday. All the grandparents came in town for Grandparents day at the boys school the end of February (which was awesome and another long update. I don't know if I will ever get to that). Anyway we celebrated both of the boys birthdays with the grandparents, we celebrated on Samuel's actual birthday, then we had a birthday party with Samuel's school friends over the weekend. Samuel was convinced that he turned 5 on his actual birthday and then on Saturday at his party he told everyone he was now 6, since he was celebrating his birthday again. He is so funny.
Samuel is really one of the most loving boys. He is always thinking of others. He always makes sure others are happy and satisfied. He is curious and asks tons of questions. His memory is unbelievable. He remembers things from when he was 2 years old in such detail it is amazing. His Spanish language is incredible. I could go on and on. I just love seeing him grow and mature. He really is one amazing kid.
I forgot to post after I took Joseph to his 3 year doctor appointment and now I just took Samuel to his 5 year appointment, so I have all their stats.
Joseph (my little man):
Height: 37.10 inches (41%)
Weight: 30.80 pounds (40%)
Samuel (my big man):
Height: 47.30 inches (99%)
Weight: 53 pounds (96%)
They are soooo different and not just in height and weight, but in every other aspect.
This weekend both boys are starting outdoor soccer. I am really excited to see how they do. Samuel has played many times, but this will really be Joseph's first experience. We have to get them really soccer cleats and probably shin guards too. I can't wait.
I am off to get a few more things done before I have to pick the boys up in 30 minutes. AHHH! Where does the time go?
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Birthday Boy
Happy 3rd birthday to my handsome little Joseph! I can't believe that he is already three. It amazes me every birthday because I can't believe how quickly the years fly by. Days are long, but the years are short.
Joseph has such a personality. He is strong-willed and passionate. He knows what he wants and he doesn't care what anyone else thinks. Which clearly at his age is a good and bad thing. Mostly bad when it comes to learning to share and be respectful of others, but we are working on that.
Even though it gets annoying some nights, I always want to remember how he begs that I put him to bed every night. He always wants me to rub his head. He doesn't have any desire to rock or be cuddled before bedtime, he just wants to get in bed, have his head rubbed and go to sleep.
He has such a strong personality that really emerged in his second year of life, I am a little scared and excited to see what his third year will bring. It would be nice if he decided to mellow out a little bit.
He is still not much of an eater. He asked for pancakes and sausage for his birthday dinner. That's one meal he likes. Other then that it is usually peanut butter and honey sandwiches, veggie corn dogs, veggie sausages, broccoli, cauliflower and smoothies. I guess it's not too unhealthy, but it just isn't much variety.
Also, in the last two weeks he has decided he is ready to be potty trained. However, he will not wear underwear. He wants to wear a pull up, but he always has a dry one. He even has a dry overnight diaper in the morning. The only thing we haven't concurred is going poop in the potty all the time. That's why I think he wants to continue to wear a pull up. Then he doesn't have to worry about going in the toilet. Oh well. Baby steps.
I can't wait to see what this year will bring for him.
Joseph has such a personality. He is strong-willed and passionate. He knows what he wants and he doesn't care what anyone else thinks. Which clearly at his age is a good and bad thing. Mostly bad when it comes to learning to share and be respectful of others, but we are working on that.
Even though it gets annoying some nights, I always want to remember how he begs that I put him to bed every night. He always wants me to rub his head. He doesn't have any desire to rock or be cuddled before bedtime, he just wants to get in bed, have his head rubbed and go to sleep.
He has such a strong personality that really emerged in his second year of life, I am a little scared and excited to see what his third year will bring. It would be nice if he decided to mellow out a little bit.
He is still not much of an eater. He asked for pancakes and sausage for his birthday dinner. That's one meal he likes. Other then that it is usually peanut butter and honey sandwiches, veggie corn dogs, veggie sausages, broccoli, cauliflower and smoothies. I guess it's not too unhealthy, but it just isn't much variety.
Also, in the last two weeks he has decided he is ready to be potty trained. However, he will not wear underwear. He wants to wear a pull up, but he always has a dry one. He even has a dry overnight diaper in the morning. The only thing we haven't concurred is going poop in the potty all the time. That's why I think he wants to continue to wear a pull up. Then he doesn't have to worry about going in the toilet. Oh well. Baby steps.
I can't wait to see what this year will bring for him.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Sleep Sleep Sleep, I miss you!
I guess at this point in my life I shouldn't really expect to get much sleep, but it is so annoying. If it isn't the kids waking me up, it's Dave snoring like crazy or the dog needing to go out. Why can't it all happen on the same night. Somehow, they all think it is funny to switch off waking up in the middle of the night.
Last night the kids barely made a noise (until Simone woke up at her usual time at 4am to talk and move around for about 30-45, then goes back to sleep until about 6). We have got to get her to stop waking up then and too early, but what are you going to do when she is so exhausted at night and wants to go to sleep at 6:30?! That's not really a problem, going to bed early and waking up early if I got a full night sleep.
Samuel usually sleeps pretty well until he starts growing. Then he gets terrible nightmares and comes in our room. Anyone else have kids who get nightmares? It is really terrible. I used to get them when I was a kids (and I still have them). I remember being so scared I could barely move in my room. Luckily Samuel comes in our room, so I don't have to run across the house in the middle of the night. He is normally shaking like crazy and I feel terrible for him.
Joseph is usually a pretty good sleeper. He only wakes up in the middle of the night if he isn't feeling well.
This has just been an off week, because all the kids woke up in the middle of the night and all on different days. Then throw in Dave snoring his head off in the few hours that I actually fall asleep. What you get in one cranky tired mom.
Even with all my lack of sleep I am excited to say that today I start my half-marathon training. I joined a running group and I am hoping that it will keep me motivated and that I will get my best time yet. I am thinking this is my last half-marathon. I am just not really into running half's anymore. I will go 10K and other shorter races, but I think I am done with anything longer then a 10K. I want to go out on a good note. This morning we are running 3.5 miles, which I am hoping I can do in about 30 minutes. We will see.
This training and running this last half-marathon is one of my new years resolutions. I am excited to begin.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and hopefully I will get a good night sleep tonight!
Last night the kids barely made a noise (until Simone woke up at her usual time at 4am to talk and move around for about 30-45, then goes back to sleep until about 6). We have got to get her to stop waking up then and too early, but what are you going to do when she is so exhausted at night and wants to go to sleep at 6:30?! That's not really a problem, going to bed early and waking up early if I got a full night sleep.
Samuel usually sleeps pretty well until he starts growing. Then he gets terrible nightmares and comes in our room. Anyone else have kids who get nightmares? It is really terrible. I used to get them when I was a kids (and I still have them). I remember being so scared I could barely move in my room. Luckily Samuel comes in our room, so I don't have to run across the house in the middle of the night. He is normally shaking like crazy and I feel terrible for him.
Joseph is usually a pretty good sleeper. He only wakes up in the middle of the night if he isn't feeling well.
This has just been an off week, because all the kids woke up in the middle of the night and all on different days. Then throw in Dave snoring his head off in the few hours that I actually fall asleep. What you get in one cranky tired mom.
Even with all my lack of sleep I am excited to say that today I start my half-marathon training. I joined a running group and I am hoping that it will keep me motivated and that I will get my best time yet. I am thinking this is my last half-marathon. I am just not really into running half's anymore. I will go 10K and other shorter races, but I think I am done with anything longer then a 10K. I want to go out on a good note. This morning we are running 3.5 miles, which I am hoping I can do in about 30 minutes. We will see.
This training and running this last half-marathon is one of my new years resolutions. I am excited to begin.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and hopefully I will get a good night sleep tonight!
Monday, January 7, 2013
New Year
I can't believe that it is already 2013. 2012 was a very fast year, but I am ready to move on to a new year. I am hoping for wonderful things in 2013.
We ended the year on a high note. My brother had a little boy named Luke Hudson on December 29th, which is also my mom's birthday. She was so excited to share a birthday with a beautiful new grandson. He is absolutely adorable. It makes me ALMOST want another one. I just love holding little newborn babies. However I think our house is pretty packed with crazy kids already.
I also made a trip down to Tulsa the end of December to see one of my oldest and dearest friends. She just had a beautiful little girl. I got to see her when she was only 7 weeks old. The next time I will see her will be in June and she will almost be 7 months. Little babies change so much from 0 to 6 months.
I have come up with another long list of new years resolutions. Some are totally practical and attainable and others are goals that I would love to accomplish. I will try to remember to post resolutions that I have fulfilled as the year goes on.
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. Here's to a new year, to the kids starting school again today and I get a few hours of freedom, to health, happiness, love and peace!
We ended the year on a high note. My brother had a little boy named Luke Hudson on December 29th, which is also my mom's birthday. She was so excited to share a birthday with a beautiful new grandson. He is absolutely adorable. It makes me ALMOST want another one. I just love holding little newborn babies. However I think our house is pretty packed with crazy kids already.
I also made a trip down to Tulsa the end of December to see one of my oldest and dearest friends. She just had a beautiful little girl. I got to see her when she was only 7 weeks old. The next time I will see her will be in June and she will almost be 7 months. Little babies change so much from 0 to 6 months.
I have come up with another long list of new years resolutions. Some are totally practical and attainable and others are goals that I would love to accomplish. I will try to remember to post resolutions that I have fulfilled as the year goes on.
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. Here's to a new year, to the kids starting school again today and I get a few hours of freedom, to health, happiness, love and peace!
Monday, December 17, 2012
Time Out
Can someone please put me in timeout? I would be happy to sit in the corner all by myself for two minutes (or more) and have no one talk to me or mess with me.
I am a cranky tired b%&$h. This past weekend wasn't exactly how I pictured it to be. We were supposed to go to Michigan for the weekend. However, on Tuesday Simone was diagnosed with RSV. She had it last year too. Apparently once you get it (especially when a little baby) you are prone to getting it again because your lungs are compromised. This will probably be a yearly sickness, which sucks. She was having a lot of trouble breathing and requires a breathing treatment three times a day. On Wednesday night I heard her crying in a strange way, so I went into her room. She was breathing very heavily, then her breathing would slow down and then she would stop breathing. I mean really stop breathing. I had to hit her a few times to wake up and when she did she would cry out. That was the noise I kept hearing. She was sound asleep, but obviously not breathing well. I freaking out, called the exchange and they told me to take her to the ER. We spent pretty much the entire night there. I didn't get home until 4 am. Her breathing regulated while she was awake, but she also had a double ear infection.
Ever since Wednesday night she has been getting much better. I am just happy we didn't have to admit her to the hospital.
On Thursday night Joseph started coughing a ton. We decided it was best for him not to go to Michigan because being on an airplane and the fact that he would stay super busy and not rest much would probably turn a minor cold into a huge one.
So I stayed home with the kids all weekend and Dave went with Samuel to Michigan. Joseph continued to cough like crazy and ended up coughing so hard he threw up all over his bed on Friday night. I was happy that we made the decision to keep him home because that would have been miserable.
The rest of the weekend was fine. Simone is getting better and Joseph is still the same. This time of year sucks. Sickness is going through the schools like crazy and my kids seem to always get something.
Besides being at home with the sick kids, I have been so upset over the killings in Newtown. I am just completely sick to my stomach. There are no words to express the sorrow and heartache I feel for the parents and family of all those that were killed. It is just unbelievable. There are so many issues that I could state my opinions regarding gun control, mental health issues and that fact that somehow people are trying to bring up that there should be prayer in schools because you know this tragedy would have never happened if there was prayer in school, WHATEVER. I am not going to debate these issues right now even though I would be happy to at some point. I just think we should focus on the beautiful lives that were lost and send our thoughts (and prayers if you participate in such) to the families of these lost souls.
Even though it was a rough weekend and I am exhausted and cranky, I am so grateful to see, kiss and hug my beautiful kids and husband. Sometimes it is hard to put things into prospective, but when a tragedy like Newtown happens I realize I need to refocus and reevaluate the priorities in my life.
I am a cranky tired b%&$h. This past weekend wasn't exactly how I pictured it to be. We were supposed to go to Michigan for the weekend. However, on Tuesday Simone was diagnosed with RSV. She had it last year too. Apparently once you get it (especially when a little baby) you are prone to getting it again because your lungs are compromised. This will probably be a yearly sickness, which sucks. She was having a lot of trouble breathing and requires a breathing treatment three times a day. On Wednesday night I heard her crying in a strange way, so I went into her room. She was breathing very heavily, then her breathing would slow down and then she would stop breathing. I mean really stop breathing. I had to hit her a few times to wake up and when she did she would cry out. That was the noise I kept hearing. She was sound asleep, but obviously not breathing well. I freaking out, called the exchange and they told me to take her to the ER. We spent pretty much the entire night there. I didn't get home until 4 am. Her breathing regulated while she was awake, but she also had a double ear infection.
Ever since Wednesday night she has been getting much better. I am just happy we didn't have to admit her to the hospital.
On Thursday night Joseph started coughing a ton. We decided it was best for him not to go to Michigan because being on an airplane and the fact that he would stay super busy and not rest much would probably turn a minor cold into a huge one.
So I stayed home with the kids all weekend and Dave went with Samuel to Michigan. Joseph continued to cough like crazy and ended up coughing so hard he threw up all over his bed on Friday night. I was happy that we made the decision to keep him home because that would have been miserable.
The rest of the weekend was fine. Simone is getting better and Joseph is still the same. This time of year sucks. Sickness is going through the schools like crazy and my kids seem to always get something.
Besides being at home with the sick kids, I have been so upset over the killings in Newtown. I am just completely sick to my stomach. There are no words to express the sorrow and heartache I feel for the parents and family of all those that were killed. It is just unbelievable. There are so many issues that I could state my opinions regarding gun control, mental health issues and that fact that somehow people are trying to bring up that there should be prayer in schools because you know this tragedy would have never happened if there was prayer in school, WHATEVER. I am not going to debate these issues right now even though I would be happy to at some point. I just think we should focus on the beautiful lives that were lost and send our thoughts (and prayers if you participate in such) to the families of these lost souls.
Even though it was a rough weekend and I am exhausted and cranky, I am so grateful to see, kiss and hug my beautiful kids and husband. Sometimes it is hard to put things into prospective, but when a tragedy like Newtown happens I realize I need to refocus and reevaluate the priorities in my life.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Trying to get back at it
I just started to write after over a month and I wanted to download pictures. Apparently I am out of space. Can someone please tell me what you are using or used once you ran out of storage space? I want to be able to continue to post pictures and videos.
Of course, I finally sit down to write and Simone is waking up. I put her down around 2 and she barely took a nap. What is wrong with my kids? Don't they know that mama needs more then 50 minutes to get stuff done at home. Luckily the boys are keeping themselves busy.
Clearly life has been crazy around here. I am going to get back into writing because I miss not documenting things that are going on in our lives. I tell myself that I will remember, but I know the reality. I already don't remember shit, so who am I kidding.
I am off to grab the baby.
Someone please let me know what you did about your storage availability.
Of course, I finally sit down to write and Simone is waking up. I put her down around 2 and she barely took a nap. What is wrong with my kids? Don't they know that mama needs more then 50 minutes to get stuff done at home. Luckily the boys are keeping themselves busy.
Clearly life has been crazy around here. I am going to get back into writing because I miss not documenting things that are going on in our lives. I tell myself that I will remember, but I know the reality. I already don't remember shit, so who am I kidding.
I am off to grab the baby.
Someone please let me know what you did about your storage availability.
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