While walking into Old Navy last week, I spotted an orange kids shirt that said, "I just Peachy". SOLD! Didn't care about the size or cost, my Peachy was going to have it.
It was a bit big, but she looks like a Peach!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
I'm Just Peachy
Once in a blue moon, I will see something at a store that will knock my socks off. It doesn't happen often (I'm too much of a cheapskate), but when it does - watch out!
While walking into Old Navy last week, I spotted an orange kids shirt that said, "I just Peachy". SOLD! Didn't care about the size or cost, my Peachy was going to have it.
It was a bit big, but she looks like a Peach!
While walking into Old Navy last week, I spotted an orange kids shirt that said, "I just Peachy". SOLD! Didn't care about the size or cost, my Peachy was going to have it.
It was a bit big, but she looks like a Peach!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Stinkness....
It has been a weekend of stinkiness.
This is why:
1. One daughter with a case of the throw-ups and squirts. 'Nuff said.
2. I went to see the orthopedic sports medicine doctor as to why my ankle was still hurting after I did everything he said. His reply, "it still needs more time to heal". Sweet (feel the sarcasm)! So I just spent $45 buck-o-roos on the mini tri sprint and I may not even be able to run the 3 miles (it's only 3 miles for pete's sake). So I have to stay off it for a total of 12 weeks (I started to run on it at 8 weeks per his instructions). So hopefully the first or second week of April I can slowly come back (again).
It is hard when your mind is ready, but your body isn't.
3. I went and rode the tri bike course today and totally got my "arse" trashed. WOW that was a HUMONGOUS hill (twice). I couldn't make it all the way up (even with a good song on). I was about 2/3 of the way up and my legs and lungs were on fire. I am going to ride it again with my hubby on this week so he can give me a few pointers.
4. I have had it up to HERE with my kids saying potty words. I had 2 girls sent to bed early (with no bath - can do that in the morning). Mom's not taking it any more. Plus, while we went to look for new bikes, they were CRAZY (if you can imagine 3 - 5 year olds being out-of-control in a store full of bikes). I have had it with all of them. "FOR SALE - CHEAP!!!"
Stinkiness sums it up!
This is why:
1. One daughter with a case of the throw-ups and squirts. 'Nuff said.
2. I went to see the orthopedic sports medicine doctor as to why my ankle was still hurting after I did everything he said. His reply, "it still needs more time to heal". Sweet (feel the sarcasm)! So I just spent $45 buck-o-roos on the mini tri sprint and I may not even be able to run the 3 miles (it's only 3 miles for pete's sake). So I have to stay off it for a total of 12 weeks (I started to run on it at 8 weeks per his instructions). So hopefully the first or second week of April I can slowly come back (again).
It is hard when your mind is ready, but your body isn't.
3. I went and rode the tri bike course today and totally got my "arse" trashed. WOW that was a HUMONGOUS hill (twice). I couldn't make it all the way up (even with a good song on). I was about 2/3 of the way up and my legs and lungs were on fire. I am going to ride it again with my hubby on this week so he can give me a few pointers.
4. I have had it up to HERE with my kids saying potty words. I had 2 girls sent to bed early (with no bath - can do that in the morning). Mom's not taking it any more. Plus, while we went to look for new bikes, they were CRAZY (if you can imagine 3 - 5 year olds being out-of-control in a store full of bikes). I have had it with all of them. "FOR SALE - CHEAP!!!"
Stinkiness sums it up!
Speedy Tim
Since I haven't been running, I proud to announce that my speedy husband has! He ran a 5K a few weeks ago for a tune up for his mini sprint triathlon in April. Though he was overdressed, he did a great job.
All the proceeds of the race went to cancer research. He ran in honor of Jenny (he wore her name on the back of his shirt), our sweet sister in law, who is battling thyroid cancer.
It is always fun to cheer him on!
All the proceeds of the race went to cancer research. He ran in honor of Jenny (he wore her name on the back of his shirt), our sweet sister in law, who is battling thyroid cancer.
It is always fun to cheer him on!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Strawberries
This cute Peachy tends to melt our family's heart. Her siblings adore her and are always willing to help her and play with her. As a mother, I couldn't be happier that all my children love each other . My big girls received a Strawberry Shortcake set for Christmas and guess who they lovingly shared it with! This girl will play for hours with her Strawberries. When I went to take the video, she immediately stopped her gibbering. But at least I will remember her loving her dolls.
A Tooth Fairy Visit
This cute girl wiggled and jiggled that bottom tooth of hers until it came out. She is BEAMING with pride that she has lost her first tooth. In fact (now that it has been over a week), she is still telling EVERYONE about it - the grocery store workers, random people at Target, the nurse at the doctors office. If you see Annie, you are bound to hear about her tooth experience.
The next night, Carter put Annie's tooth and note under his pillow to try to trick the tooth fairy. She promptly wrote Carter a note and said it wasn't nice to be dishonest. Too bad for you bud!
Thankfully the tooth fairy didn't forget and brought the cutie a dollar:
Annie holding her tooth:
The big hole:
The next night, Carter put Annie's tooth and note under his pillow to try to trick the tooth fairy. She promptly wrote Carter a note and said it wasn't nice to be dishonest. Too bad for you bud!
Thankfully the tooth fairy didn't forget and brought the cutie a dollar:
Annie holding her tooth:
The big hole:
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Super Reader Party
For the past 3 years, I've written about our trip up to Salt Lake to attend the Super Reader Party. A local TV station rents out the State Fair Ground building and turns it into a craft - science experiments - music - live animals - full of free books - food filled place. It is great to see our tax payer dollars hard at work!
My kids love it and ask about it all year long. We get to attend because we read books at our house - lots and lots of books. Easy peasy! Hopefully our pictures tell how much fun we had.
Monday, February 1, 2010
My Drug of Choice
Over this past Thanksgiving, I was "tricked" into running Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, MN.
Grandma's marathon is sacred in our family. It was a family tradition to either run the race or cheer. I was an official cheerleader as a kid. I loved going up there (stopping at Toby's Bakery along the way), feeling the excitement of the runners, staying in a hotel, swimming in the pool and most of all, cheering for the runners. One year I was interviewed by a local newspaper about my cheering. I was annoyed that the reporter was taking my time and I couldn't watch the race.
Now it is time for the next generation to run the race - there will be three of us. Once I decide I am going to do something of this caliber, there is no going back. I'm committed and will put forth every effort. So I did and all my efforts led me to a stress fracture in my ankle and heel. I increased my mileage too quickly and am paying dearly for it now. 8 WEEKS OF NO RUNNING.
You see, the feeling I get when I run is a drug - the "runners high". It makes me feel powerful and in control. I love that feeling and need it everyday. Since I can't run, I am having serious withdrawals. It almost makes me feel depressed - like I am not working hard enough or accomplishing my goals.
So to try to keep my aerobic ability, I am banished to the pool (so I don't have any impact on my foot).
See, I have this great fear of water and have NO clue how to swim (despite all the swim lessons I took).
This past week I swam a mile (it was only the back stroke) and "pool ran" for over an hour. I don't write this to brag, but I can't believe I am swimming. I never thought I would ever EVER swim because I was so scared of the water (the only time I would ever put on a swim suit is to take my kids to the pool and sit on the side). I think if we want that "high" bad enough, we will do anything to get it - even if it means overcoming fears of water. My goal is to swim/pool run enough I will still be able to train for the marathon.
I've even considered doing a triathlon once I've been given the clearance to run.
Grandma's marathon is sacred in our family. It was a family tradition to either run the race or cheer. I was an official cheerleader as a kid. I loved going up there (stopping at Toby's Bakery along the way), feeling the excitement of the runners, staying in a hotel, swimming in the pool and most of all, cheering for the runners. One year I was interviewed by a local newspaper about my cheering. I was annoyed that the reporter was taking my time and I couldn't watch the race.
Now it is time for the next generation to run the race - there will be three of us. Once I decide I am going to do something of this caliber, there is no going back. I'm committed and will put forth every effort. So I did and all my efforts led me to a stress fracture in my ankle and heel. I increased my mileage too quickly and am paying dearly for it now. 8 WEEKS OF NO RUNNING.
You see, the feeling I get when I run is a drug - the "runners high". It makes me feel powerful and in control. I love that feeling and need it everyday. Since I can't run, I am having serious withdrawals. It almost makes me feel depressed - like I am not working hard enough or accomplishing my goals.
So to try to keep my aerobic ability, I am banished to the pool (so I don't have any impact on my foot).
See, I have this great fear of water and have NO clue how to swim (despite all the swim lessons I took).
This past week I swam a mile (it was only the back stroke) and "pool ran" for over an hour. I don't write this to brag, but I can't believe I am swimming. I never thought I would ever EVER swim because I was so scared of the water (the only time I would ever put on a swim suit is to take my kids to the pool and sit on the side). I think if we want that "high" bad enough, we will do anything to get it - even if it means overcoming fears of water. My goal is to swim/pool run enough I will still be able to train for the marathon.
I've even considered doing a triathlon once I've been given the clearance to run.
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