Mileage and Video

Yesterday I went 2.52 miles. Slowly but surely I'm getting there.

Here's a video from Munchkin's birthday party that was held a month ago. You may be wondering why I'm putting it on here now. First, I thought you're probably just getting tired of reading about my struggles with exercise. Second, we only download our videos onto this computer, and I rarely use this computer to blog.

So there you go. Enjoy watching Munchkin blow out his birthday candles!

Brain child

Today we went to Debbie Howard's Gym for a couple of hours. Munchkin had lots of fun. He has officially conquered the foam pit that I once had to rescue him from. He also loved walking on the balance beams.

Probably his favorite part was a little car that had the characters from Winnie the Pooh on it. Underneath the steering wheel were four characters in barrels. Each barrel was controlled by a button. The character would pop up out of the barrel if you could figure out how to maneuver the button. You may have to push it, twist it, turn it or flip it. Munchkin was mesmerized. He played with that thing for the majority of the morning. As all the other kids were running around being athletic, Munchkin was down on his knees getting a closer look at how the car worked. A true engineer at work. Sheer concentration. I'm not saying that Munchkin doesn't like running around, climbing, jumping, being athletic, I just know he is so much like his daddy; the brain of an engineer for sure! :)

2.44

Tonight I went 2.44 miles in 38 minutes (10 min. of walking). Man did I feel like quitting tonight. At about 1.7 miles I seriously (well, not too seriously) considered stopping. It wasn't that I couldn't go on. I could, and I knew I could; I just didn't want to. Basically I just don't ask myself whether or not I feel like doing it because I almost never do, and I'm really good at talking myself out of doing things I don't want to. Anyway, the next time I run (Saturday; tomorrow I do weights and Friday is my day off for the week) I will add two minutes so that I'm doing 30 minutes of jogging. Since I'm adding two minutes, in theory I should go even further. We'll see. At this moment I'd be happy with going 2.45 miles on Saturday. I'm not sounding too positive tonight am I?

Now on to a subject I am much more positive about - sleep! Munchkin and I took a three hour nap together today!!! Bliss. Pure bliss! In fact, I credit the nap to my being able to get any exercise in at all today. Without the nap, I would have been much more tempted to just go to bed.

A second subject I'm much more positive about - Hubby! He had an appraisal at work today. It went really well. I'm so proud of him! He is awesome at what he does and highly respected by his coworkers (not to mention by his wife too!) In a couple of months, they are sending him to Sweden for a training. He is the only one going, so they're putting a lot of confidence in him. Way to go, Babe! I love you. Thank you so much for working hard every day to provide for me and Munchkin. Without your hard work, I wouldn't be able to stay at home and do a job that I love.

Tomorrow Munchkin and I have nothing on our agenda besides laundry. Hmm...what should we do?

Where does he get this stuff?

Today I was sitting on the floor and Munchkin started climbing all over me. He said he was a monkey. Then he said, "Kee of uh guggle!" Any ideas what he was saying?????

"King of the Jungle!"

Where does he get this stuff????

A bit of this, a little of that...

I've been doing sort of an experiment with Munchkin's naps. For the past couple of days, he hasn't taken naps, and we've been putting him to bed super early. And he's been sleeping through the night, and sleeps for about 11 hours - which is pretty incredible for him. This afternoon he fell asleep on the couch watching Veggie Tales. What does this mean for our experiment? No idea, I guess we'll just take it one day at a time.

Tomorrow night we have our small group coming over. We're going through the book of Proverbs. Wow! So much good stuff in that book. Every time I read it I get something new out of it. I'm really looking forward to our discussion tomorrow.

On the 5K front, I only went 2.34 miles tonight. Honestly, I just wasn't feeling it. Oh well. Tomorrow is weights.

In the morning I have MOPS. Our table's mentor mom won't be there because she is on a cruise. I wish I were on a cruise. At least we actually got to see the sun today.

Sorry for the randomness of this post. I'm pretty tired. This is the first time the computer has been on all day and it is 10:13 p.m. Whew! Munchkin and I have been busy bees. Time for this busy bee to go to sleep. Good night!

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who has been so encouraging about the 5K. I am officially registered as of 2 seconds ago! With all your support, now I feel even more pressure... I mean now I feel even determined to do my best! :)

I also feel the need to clarify that my 38 minutes yesterday included ten minutes of walking (5 warm-up, 5 cool down). That somehow makes me feel better about the distance I went. Ha!

I've asked several women in my life (friends and family) if they want to participate with me. Please feel free to sign up! Just go to www.MothersDayRun.com for the info. Please let me know if you do. And if you need convincing, just let me know. There are a couple of you that I still plan to approach.

Today I met one of my dearest friends, Angie, for breakfast. It is always such a blessing to see her. We're hoping to make it a once a month thing. She lives in another part of the metro, but it is still close enough that we should be seeing each other more often than we do. Then, Hubby, me and Munchkin met my brother, SIL, and sister on the Plaza for lunch. It was fun being all together.

Tonight I was supposed to get together with my teacher friends, but the weather wouldn't allow it. The roads would have been fine on the way there, but I wasn't confident about them for my drive home. When we gals get together, we can have pretty late nights, so I felt better staying at home. We'll have to get together soon though! My time with my teacher friends is almost therapeutic! :)

What a wonderful day filled with time with family and friends; just what a weekend should be!

2.33

Thanks to everyone who has encouraged me to enter the 5K. I have decided I am going to do it!!! Mark your calendars for Mother's Day, May 9th 2010!

I'll start posting some about the progress I'm making in preparation for the run. Please keep in mind that I have never been a runner. I've never enjoyed running, nor am I a big fan of exercise. Period. But since the beginning of the year I have been doing it anyway. Hopefully a race will keep me motivated to continue being consistent in this new lifestyle.

Tonight I ran 2.33 miles in 38 minutes. I can't believe I just posted that. I feel like I'm totally exposing myself to you people. You can do the math and find out how fast I went, but I'd prefer you didn't ;) Compared to most, I'm slow. But compared to where I was at the beginning of January, I've improved leaps and bounds. I am running at least three days a week. I alternate days with some weight training. I take one day off a week. Tomorrow is my day off for this week.

So, talk about accountability. I've just told the world everything about this. Let me end tonight by saying thank you again for the encouragement. Thank you for not judging me, or laughing at me. (Although technically you could be, and I'd never know about it. But I'll pretend the thought hasn't even crossed your mind.) I promise to keep you updated.

And Uncle David, this does not mean I'll be skiing blacks in April! :)

Should I do it?

We're going skiing Easter weekend with Hubby's family. In an attempt to prepare, I've been working out consistently since the beginning of the year. I've never been one to consistently work out.

Today I was asked if I wanted to run in a 5K on Mother's Day. Should I do it? I think I want to. Crazy. I've never thought of myself as a person who would run in a 5K. I've never really thought of myself running. Period. I think it would be fun. And the other ladies who are entering I really like. It could be fun. And what a good challenge.

What do you think???

My American Idol!

This video was taken probably about a month ago now. I caught Munchkin singing Baa Baa Black Sheep one day while he was playing. Enjoy!

Only a few weeks behind

I know Munchkin's birthday was at the end of Jan. but I'm just now getting pictures up of his party. Since Christmas I've felt so....wilted. I feel like I go, go, go and I just haven't felt like doing much of anything once I'm done doing all the things I have to do.

I thought today would be rejuvenating with Munchkin at my parents' but I'm actually exhausted. It was a busy day and lately so many people in my life have been experiencing drama, that I'm started to get bogged down. Some days I'm just so ready for Jesus to come back. Do you ever feel that way?

Tomorrow is another busy day. So much for being rested by the time Munchkin gets back. Anyway, I'm sorry for being such a downer. Back to business...

I made a Cookie Monster cake for his party. Thanks Aunt Kay for the cake pan.

The finished product. Complete with a #2 candle!

The table all decorated.

He loves Sesame Street!

Opening presents.

Just a typical day...finally!

Just a regular Saturday at home today! I'm so thankful!

Thursday I wasn't at home for part of the day and the rest of the day I had a bad headache, so laundry is just getting finished today.

Yesterday Munchkin and I went to a Valentine's playdate. He made it home with a bag full of Valentine's. He had so much fun and it was good for me to be out socializing with other moms.

Last night I had trouble sleeping so I got to sleep in this morning! Thanks Hubby!!! It was so nice - just what I've been needing. Munchkin woke up again in the middle of the night. It really is becoming a habit because he isn't sick anymore. He's gotten up several times in the night this week and he won't put himself back to sleep. I didn't make him when he was sick, and now I'm suffering the consequences. We try to get him to put himself to sleep, but the issue is that he can reach the light switch from his crib so he turns the light and fan on - then he can't fall asleep. So last night I had enough. I didn't want to worry about him turning things on, so as he was calling for us, trying to get us to come back to his room, I went in. I told him to go to sleep and moved his crib. It worked! He went back to sleep (eventually) and I didn't have to worry about the light or fan.

We don't have any big plans for Valentine's Day. My mom and dad may be coming down to get Munchkin for a few days - weather permitting. I'm really looking forward to some time at home by myself and evenings alone with Hubby.

Everyone have a Happy Valentine's Day!

Time to switch the laundry.

Be Patient!

Munchkin is officially well. He hasn't had a breathing treatment in a couple of days. We're almost done with the antibiotics too! So glad things are getting back to normal around here. I'm sure you can tell by the lack of posting - especially the lack of pictures in my posts - that we haven't had much routine lately. And I thrive with routine.

I also have a couple of videos (that are pretty old now) that I've wanted to post, but just haven't been motivated to take the time to do so. When Munchkin was sick, any free time I had I did not want to spend it blogging! But...the plan if for Munchkin to go to his grandparents for a few days soon, so I should get it done then.

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Today Munchkin went to the dentist. No cavities! Woohoo! However, the dentist did tell us that Munchkin doesn't have enough space in his mouth for his permanent teeth. Therefore, when he gets his permanent teeth, they'll be very crowded, and probably crooked. It looks like we're destined for braces.

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Yesterday I was getting Munchkin some raisins after his nap. He was standing beside me in the kitchen, looked up at me and said, "Be patient."

On the mend

I didn't post on Friday because my MIL* came and took care of Munchkin that night. She even got me and Hubby a hotel room for the night so we could get out of the house and get a full night's sleep. It was wonderful! I can't even begin to tell you how much I needed that.

*mother-in-law

Munchkin ended up sleeping through the night for her (of course). And didn't run a fever the whole time we were away and didn't miss us one bit!

He still has a cough, but is breathing much easier. He still can't get too active, or he starts uncontrollably coughing (possibly asthma attack?) His fever is completely gone. He slept through the night again last night. His ears don't seem to be bothering him either.

Thanks for all your prayers. Apparently they're working.

Go Saints!!!

Day 6

Well it is day 6 of the little guy being sick. Thankfully he was only up for one hour during the night last night - so we're making progress. (Knock on wood.)

He isn't coughing as much but when he does it sounds horrible. This morning his temperature was 103! I called the doctor and they said that it wasn't surprising. (Helpful, I know!) With the virus he has his fever may last a week and now that he has an ear infection, it is just complicating matters. So basically, we're just going to have to deal with the fever. I've given him tylenol and the lowest his temperature gets is around 100.

You know Munchkin is sick when he is the one telling me he wants to nap! This morning I was folding laundry, he looked up at me, held up his arms and said, "Mommy carry you." (meaning, hold me mommy) When I picked him up he instantly put his head on my shoulder. I asked him if he wanted to go to bed and he said, "Yeah." Then, this afternoon we were playing and out of nowhere he said, "Naptime!"

Munchkin and I have literally been in our pj's all day. I just took a shower and put clean pj's on. Hubby has a meeting with China tonight, so I'm trying to make the most of my time with him here to help.

My teacher friends want to get together this weekend. I'm really hoping to be able to. I need some time out of the house! Here's hoping the snow holds off!

Update....ugh!

Munchkin went back to the doctor today. He was supposed to go today for his 2 year well visit, and since he was sick on Monday we decided to make this visit a follow-up.

We were up a couple of hours in the wee hours of the morning again this morning, but before he appointment, he actually ate some breakfast (only a little, but still) and wanted to play.

I was still glad we were going to the doctor though because yesterday he started sounding like he was going to lose his voice, his nose was a waterfall, and he still had his cough. Thankfully the doctor said that his breathing treatments have been helping and she said that we no longer had to give him the medicine that was making him throw up! Yea!!! However, much to my dismay, today she discovered that Munchkin now has an ear infection. What?! Great (sigh).

So now we are on antibiotics for the ear infection and are continuing his breathing treatments until his cough is gone. His cough is better this afternoon, however there is still a lot of gunk in his nose and late this afternoon his temperature went up to 101.5 (Mom, please don't call me. If he still has a fever in the morning, I will call the doctor. If it gets too bad in the night I will call the nurse help line.)

So your prayers are still much appreciated. We're not out of the woods yet. Also please pray that Hubby and I stay healthy. Having my sleep interrupted four nights in a row is starting to take its toll. We're trying to take care of ourselves, but it is hard for me to take care of myself when my little one is sick.

Tonight I got out for a bit to run to Target, and it felt soooo goood to be out of the house and have some quiet time.

I'll update again sometime tomorrow.

Sleepy and Sick

Before bed last night, Munchkin's fever was 101. We were up from 1:00 to 3:30 (at that time he didn't have a fever and hasn't had one since!!!) and then up again briefly at 5:00.

I got his medicine mostly down this morning although we had another throw up episode immediately after. Now I can't get him to drink or eat anything. Again.

I am now heating up some chicken noodle soup on the stove. My guess is that I'll be the one that ends up eating it.

I feel like I'm taking care of a newborn again. I'm sleepy, didn't shower this morning and am wearing sweats. That was the story of my life for at least the first three months of Munchkin's life.

I have a feeling Hubby is going to have to bring something home with him for supper. Not so sure I'll get around to cooking anything today.

Thanks for your prayers!

Sesame Street

The night before Munchkin's birthday, my sister took him and I to see Sesame Street Live! Before the show, we ate at Crayola Cafe. Here we are at dinner.

Getting ready for the show to begin.

Munchkin liked the show. Thanks for the birthday present Auntie D.!

On a different note, we went up to my parents' house on Saturday to celebrate with the grandparents and great grandparents. Well, Munchkin started running a fever on Saturday (which I'm learning is becoming par for the course when we go up north). He still has a fever today, a bad runny nose, a horrible cough, and no appetite. I took him to the doctor this morning. He has a virus. He has to do breathing treatments again and is on steroids, again. I feel like a broken record.

While at the doctor he threw up after they gave him some medicine. Then he threw up twice in the car before we ever left the parking lot. All over him, me, and the car seat. We came home and took a bath and he threw up right after we got out of the bath. Then he took a nap and threw up when he woke up. It has been quite the day to say the least. I'm pooped and ready for a break.

Any prayers for the little guy are much appreciated.