Where the heck did the month of May go? Shit. I blinked my eyes and it was gone. I can't believe that school is out for the summer (thinking of the movie Dazed and Confused). Yesterday was the last day of preschool for Joseph and last day forever for Samuel. My big boy will be started Kindergarten in the fall. Where in the world did five years go? I hear this saying all the time about parenting, "The days are long and the years are short." So absolutely true. However, I have to say the days are flying by as well. We all have bad days, but lately life with kids has been a little bit easier. Other then breaking up wrestling matches, choke holds and some screaming fights between the kids life is pretty good.
I have a goal of writing at least three times a week on the blog because I need an outlet for my frustrates with life. Sometimes just writing about it releases the stress. I just need to find a few minutes to myself to sit down and write. Along with doing five hundred million of things.
I am on a mission this summer to get in much better shape. I had a few personal training sessions at our gym and it felt so good. I told the trainer that I have no excuses anymore, since I am done with having kids. I told him that I needed some serious help in the buttock area and I want it lifted and never to come back down again. He laughed at first, but then he realized I was dead serious, so then he proceeded to kick my ass in the workouts. My plan is to do weights two to three times a week and work in my cardio. I still have the goal of doing my first sprint triathlon this summer.
Dave and I bought bikes last weekend. I haven't had a bike since I was in middle school. I am so excited to start riding again. It will be great for Dave and I to be able to go on some long bike rides and get some exercise in together. He can't really run anymore due to a knee injury, but we can bike. Hopefully my bike will come in next week. We had to order an extra small frame. I knew I was short, but I didn't realize that my legs were that short. Hopefully when the bike gets in, we can get it all decked out with everything I need for a long ride and get to it.
I am so ready for the weekend.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Where are you nice weather?
I am so ready for it to be consistently nice outside. All this rain and cold is making me depressed. I think the entire family is ready for more outdoor play.
I haven't posted since running my half-marathon the first weekend of April (can you believe it is already the end of April! This month has flown by.) Anyway, my goal was to finish in 2 hours 15 minutes. I wasn't sure if I could do it, but I killed it. I ran it in 2 hours 11 minutes. While training for this half I consistently said that this was my last one and I was going to move on to something else list triathlons. I am still planning on doing that, but I think I am going to run at least one more half. I would love to get closer to 2 hours and if I am lucky enough to get under 2 I would be so excited. The St. Louis Go! Half Marathon is a very difficult course. It has a ton of hills and then the last two miles are almost completely uphill. It is a killer. I heard that the St. Louis Rock-n-Roll half in October is a really good course and a lot more fun. I think I am going to try it. We will see.
I have been more motivated to run then ever due to the tragic and terrible events at the Boston Marathon. I was sickened at the fact that spectators were killed and injured. It freaked me out because I had just ran the race the weekend before. Dave was planning to meet me at the finish line with all the kids and I he ended up not being able to come, but I was thinking of all the other family members that were waiting for their loved ones to cross the line or just enjoying and cheering on runners. It made me sick.
This past Saturday the entire family met at Forest Park for a St. Louis Unity Run 4 Boston. It was a three mile run and the kids were great. Simone sat in the stroller the whole time although she really wanted to get out. Samuel ran close to 2 and a half miles and I think Joseph ran about half of a mile. It was nice to see so many people come together. We had a great time and the kids really enjoyed be out and exercising. Samuel is become really excited about running. He wants to go on runs with me all the time. Maybe he will turn out to be my running partner!
We are going to be starting our garden again. We can't wait to grow our own food. It was so much fun to pick green beans, lettuce, beets and carrots last year. Can't wait to expand.
Time to go pick the boys up for school. My free mornings just fly by. It is unbelievable.
I haven't posted since running my half-marathon the first weekend of April (can you believe it is already the end of April! This month has flown by.) Anyway, my goal was to finish in 2 hours 15 minutes. I wasn't sure if I could do it, but I killed it. I ran it in 2 hours 11 minutes. While training for this half I consistently said that this was my last one and I was going to move on to something else list triathlons. I am still planning on doing that, but I think I am going to run at least one more half. I would love to get closer to 2 hours and if I am lucky enough to get under 2 I would be so excited. The St. Louis Go! Half Marathon is a very difficult course. It has a ton of hills and then the last two miles are almost completely uphill. It is a killer. I heard that the St. Louis Rock-n-Roll half in October is a really good course and a lot more fun. I think I am going to try it. We will see.
I have been more motivated to run then ever due to the tragic and terrible events at the Boston Marathon. I was sickened at the fact that spectators were killed and injured. It freaked me out because I had just ran the race the weekend before. Dave was planning to meet me at the finish line with all the kids and I he ended up not being able to come, but I was thinking of all the other family members that were waiting for their loved ones to cross the line or just enjoying and cheering on runners. It made me sick.
This past Saturday the entire family met at Forest Park for a St. Louis Unity Run 4 Boston. It was a three mile run and the kids were great. Simone sat in the stroller the whole time although she really wanted to get out. Samuel ran close to 2 and a half miles and I think Joseph ran about half of a mile. It was nice to see so many people come together. We had a great time and the kids really enjoyed be out and exercising. Samuel is become really excited about running. He wants to go on runs with me all the time. Maybe he will turn out to be my running partner!
We are going to be starting our garden again. We can't wait to grow our own food. It was so much fun to pick green beans, lettuce, beets and carrots last year. Can't wait to expand.
Time to go pick the boys up for school. My free mornings just fly by. It is unbelievable.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
My half is almost here
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.
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.
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!
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