No Wordless Wednesday for me...

The computer has crashed yet again and all of my pictures/videos b/w Feb. and April are gone:(  When will I ever learn to back stuff up once a month?  Who knows?  When will I ever learn to suck it up and buy a new computer....mine is clearly a POS.....

Who knows when I'll be up and running??

Couch 2 5k Running Program

This was a program that I began back in Jan/February of 2009.  I was going to finally 'learn' to run.  Now don't get me wrong, I didn't think I was going to run in a marathon or anything, but I did want a sense of accomplishment in training for something and finishing it....so I set my sights low....on a 5k.  It was fine, it was going to be enough for me and I was excited to see how I could progress from being able to not run at all, to actually running a few miles at a time.  Plus, running is quick exercise that keeps you in good shape AND you can do it anywhere and not have to have a membership to a gym.  In Feb. of 2009, I did have a gym membership and liked to change up my routine frequently as not to get bored and since it was cold outside I used their treadmills to begin my Couch25K. 

Anyway, fast forward a month later...I found out I was pregnant and never ran again....ha.  I know, I know, I didn't have to quit altogether, but I mean starting a new fitness program/routine isn't exactly the best choice when you just find out you are having a baby.  So needless to say, there went my Couch25K....I was up to running 2 miles alone, so I always said I'd return one day.

Today is the day.........or rather a few weeks back was the day.  As much as I have wanted to, I have not worked out since March of 2009 when I first found out I was pregnant.  I mean, I have taken Gage on plenty of walks, etc., but never have I truly worked out for myself again.  I have said- when he's 6 months, when he's a year, etc....but, there's always something else to do and I have found it really hard.  Even after he goes to bed, which is early, there's always something to do around the house, rather than work out.  Anyway, enough of my rambling....I AM BACK.  hah...Heather over at Life with the Ardies (can we say cutest kid ever??) mentioned something in her blog that she wanted to begin a running program and was looking for some support.......I gladly stepped up to the plate and thought that with the 2 of us motivating each other, we were bound to succeed! 

I got through the 1st week easily and was about to get into the 2nd week when I got bronchitis....so I am actually beginning Week 2 over again starting tomorrow.  I figure if it takes me longer than the 9 weeks it's supposed to, that's ok, I just want to reach the goal.  So....here I am- I have committed now to the Internet world to get this thing  going, so let's hope it works out!  Heather is already on Week 3, so I'm a little behind, but again, as long as I finish....

Now, I know some of you, 'runners' are laughing at me because I'm trying to 'train' for a 5k....but I'm telling you, running has never been my thing so it's still a pretty big deal for me.  Wish me luck!  Or at least wish that I'll get off my butt and get back into some kind of exercise program!  (Other than Billy Blanks on OnDemand!)

Anyone care to join?

Busy week at work...

Didn't have time to write one last post before our weekend, but we're off to the beach to beat the Memorial Day crowd!  Supposed to be awesome weather!  See you on Monday.  Have a great weekend!

Wordless Wednesday- A look back- 1 year ago...

18 month well check

Yesterday I took my little munchkin (literally) to the doc for his year and a half checkup.  I was a little nervous when making my question list b/c we won't visit again for a well check for 6 MORE MONTHS!  What?  You mean,  I have to figure out this terrible two's thing on my own??  Oh Lord...we'll see how that goes.  Anyway, the appointment went much better than the last when he got the dreaded MMR vaccine.  In any case, I didn't have too many concerns this time, so maybe that's why.  I did remember a few things after I left that I might email about.  Without further ado, Gage's 18 month stats are:

21lbs. 5oz. (5th %ile)
31 ins. (10th %ile)
head circumference in the 50th %ile!  woo hoo!

So yes, Gage is small and that's fine with us....what I am not fine with is the 12 mo. summer clothes that I bought him about a mo. ago that he can barely fit in now.  Somehow his belly and legs are growing exponentially.  We thought we had found a good fit in 12-18 mo. clothes from Old Navy and now realize we might be going back to 18 mo. Carters/Target....which is ok, b/c it's on the cheaper end. 

Anyway, we discussed discipline a bit, the way he walks (bowlegged), his diet, getting rid of the Nuk, when to go to a toddler bed, etc.  Nothing out of the ordinary and she seemed pleased with him overall.  I'm a little nervous not getting advice from her for the next 6 months, but luckily she's available by email, so I'll try to limit it to only one 21 month email!  ha.  So our little man is doing fine and learning new things every day!  All in all, a 'well' check up this time...........if you don't count breaking down on the way home and having to pay $500 for a new alternator.....

18 months old! Unbelievable!

My sweet boy,

Again, another day late, but Mommy's been sick again- this time with bronchitis!  I should go to bed, even as I type, but I've got to write my right hand man a letter before the week gets too busy.  You were 18 months old yesterday and that is just plain nuts.  When I reread your 16 month letter, it seemed like I still writing to a baby. 

Of course, by now you've been in the big boy classroom at school for almost 2 months and you have truly learned SO much since being there.  You already had great language skills and even since have had an explosion in language, now speaking in 2-3 word phrases at a time. It's amazing to hear the possessive's that you use (Daddy's hat, Mommy's coat, etc.)  Sometimes we wonder where in the heck you learned some of it- it seems that you are just that tuned in to our language. For instance, when we say, "Pick you up?", you say back to us, "Pick  me up."  How in the world can you know me instead of you or I?  You even say 'I want...', isntead of 'me want, etc'.  Pretty nutty.  We have learned that you have an incredible memory that surprises us all the time.  You also know all of your numbers except 1, 9 and 10 and can count from 2-10 alone!  My favorite thing you say right now is "Hi, Mommy" anytime I enter the room and "Bye Bye Mommy" when I leave you at school in the morning.  You also are starting to use 'please' appropriately.

Lately, you have been eating better and have even tried some hamburger and chicken at school.  This weekend you ate eggs and black beans for the first time and we even snuck some spinach into your cheese quesadilla.  You still love 'grilled cheese' and ask for it and 'applesawce' every time we put you in your high chair.  In your 16th month letter, I mentioned that you were getting your 5th tooth, but it never came.....until this month- you now have 6.  Last week you were up most every night saying 'teeth' and 'mouth', but we have yet to see any new teeth or molars.  You are finally outgrowing your 12 month clothes and seemed to have a little growth spurt in the last few weeks.  12-18 mo. clothes from Old Navy and Gap fit you best, but you can wear some 18 mos. elsewhere as well.   You have adjusted to your 1 nap a day at school finally, but still would rather it be earlier on weekends. You seem to fit in with your big boy class better than I could've imagined. Starting next week, you won't be the youngest anymore and a new baby starts her journey in the toddler classroom.  You still love to be outside and LOVE your wagon, swing and jogging stroller.  Inside your new favorite toys are your slide, your choo choo train and your pull back cars. Mommy plans to buy you some new big boy toys this summer;)  shh...don't tell Daddy!  When we are outside, you always have to have a piece of chalk in our hand and ask us repeatedtly if we will draw you kitties.  Speaking of kitties, you are starting to learn their names and tell them 'Night, night' every night before bed. 

I can't believe there are only 4 more weeks before we get to spend each and every day together for 10 glorious weeks. We are going to have SO much fun. So far we have you signed up for Little Gym classes once a week and swim twice a week, I'm sure we'll hit the pool much more than that.  Mommy will also have to be creative and find some rainy day activities and some story groups, etc.  That reminds me, we have started taking trips to the library every few weeks and you love it there.  I hope that you will become more fond of the books as you get older and not want to just run around...ha.

We go to the dr. tomorrow and you only have to get one shot.  I'm excited to see how much you've grown and to find out what to expect the next 6 months.  Notable things we have planned before my next letter are trips to OBX, of course, saying goodbye to your classmates for the summer and family portraits (so excited).  I'm sure we'll find more trouble to get in just as soon as we're out of school for good.  Gage, we love love love you and are thankful every day for you.  You continue to amaze us (as I say in all my letters) and I am so lucky to be your Mommy.  You are my everything.

Love,
Mommy

P.S.  You say MoMMy now!

Wordless Wednesday- Job Interview

All ready for his job interview!

This was the cute one, but I took it w/ my phone so it's blurry!