P.S. - due to the strong reaction from the person that talked smack about my sister she thought it best to remove the post, so the THIS link below won't work. Her site is still worth checking out though HERE
I have to get this off my chest...it's been bothering me for hours.
(Some may find this post odd given the complex situation surrounding our relationship, but given that situation we do not have a complicated relationship. The contact and communication may be limited, but she is my sister and I love and admire her to pieces. Bottom line, no matter what I love her simple and uncomplicated.)
So, even though Saturday is our no technology day, that rule gets broken. Usually while waiting in line at Costco or something like that. I admit I hop online, on my phone, and read my blog lists. Well, I was behind a few days and didn't read THIS post on my sisters blog until today.
I am beyond ticked off! How dare anyone say anything the least little bit negative about her running/pace. (Or anyone's running for that matter!)
That is not what running and runners should be about! The bottom line is no matter the shape, size, gear, pace, style of a runner there is zero room for judgment or comment about how another person runs. And, there is zero room to comment on a husband and wife running together even if that means one is finishing slower than they would running alone.
It is not anyone else's business! And, at least they are out there running. Who cares if it's a 7 min mile or a 14 min mile.
Maybe it's because she has been my best friend since I was 2 1/2 (she is 2 1/2 years younger) or maybe it's because I know how she grew up, what she went through (no that is not directed at our parents in the least), what it took for her to let herself fall in love and marry her husband, and how hard she works at being the amazing mother and wife that she is.
I also know the agonizing hours of workouts and runs they put in together to loose hundreds of pounds and start leading a healthy life.
I hope the thoughtless person who made the comments can feel my anger radiating all the way down to SanFran! They are lucky I live clear up here in WA!
Sis - You are an amazing, strong woman and runner. You do what you need to, do it your way and (pardon me) F them! The only thing that matters is you, Brian and the kids.
I love you, admire you, and hope that some day I can run the pace you do, for as long as you do.
(I feel so much better...blogs are like magic!)
Oh, and BTW, if you enjoy running blogs her blog is worth checking out. She is so honest and open about her runs, pace, feelings. It's inspiring!
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
What A Day...
What went right - all the grocery shopping got done and everything got put away...and it was sunny!
What went wrong - traffic, and missing my run.
What's more important than running - being a parent!
Missed my run because we took Sky to the ER. (No worries, she is fine.) She is such a rowdy girl always jumping off things and wrestling with Daddy. She is bound to get hurt at some point right?!
She hurt her arm while playing with Daddy. She was pretty shook up, so we gave her some Tylenol and waited to see how she felt after her nap. She woke up crying (way overboard crying for her) and since nothing was helping we packed her up and headed to the ER thinking something was broke. She was crying just from the pressure of the car seat straps pressing on her shoulder when Mark braked.
Thankfully it was only a partial dislocation (nurse maid elbow...very common according to the ER Dr.), and all the Dr. had to do was pop it back in.
Oh, but that isn't all. In the course of the normal checks they do the Dr. discovered she has a really bad ear infection! We had no idea. I even checked her temp last night because Mark thought she was warm, but was only at 97.1. The ER Dr. was shocked that she hadn't been running a temp or been fussy because her ears are full of yuck and at the bursting point.
So we left with an RX for her ears, but at least her arm wasn't hurting anymore. She was using it to climb on stuff and pick stuff up by the time we left. Meds are now on board for the ears.
I would feel bad about not noticing the ear situation, but aside from having a cold for weeks she has not been acting sick, not running a temp, and even though I limited the play outings, she was still full force around the house and playing outside. She is a strong little girl.
There are pics on Mark's phone from the ER, so will try and get some of those posted. I'm sure they are a little pathetic and a lot cute. Pooh went with us and somehow ended up in a face mask and shield...looked like Hazmat Pooh Bear.
We are offline tomorrow and the three of us are doing a day road trip Sunday. I won't be posting much. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, enjoy your runs and Easter activities!
What went wrong - traffic, and missing my run.
What's more important than running - being a parent!
Missed my run because we took Sky to the ER. (No worries, she is fine.) She is such a rowdy girl always jumping off things and wrestling with Daddy. She is bound to get hurt at some point right?!
She hurt her arm while playing with Daddy. She was pretty shook up, so we gave her some Tylenol and waited to see how she felt after her nap. She woke up crying (way overboard crying for her) and since nothing was helping we packed her up and headed to the ER thinking something was broke. She was crying just from the pressure of the car seat straps pressing on her shoulder when Mark braked.
Thankfully it was only a partial dislocation (nurse maid elbow...very common according to the ER Dr.), and all the Dr. had to do was pop it back in.
Oh, but that isn't all. In the course of the normal checks they do the Dr. discovered she has a really bad ear infection! We had no idea. I even checked her temp last night because Mark thought she was warm, but was only at 97.1. The ER Dr. was shocked that she hadn't been running a temp or been fussy because her ears are full of yuck and at the bursting point.
So we left with an RX for her ears, but at least her arm wasn't hurting anymore. She was using it to climb on stuff and pick stuff up by the time we left. Meds are now on board for the ears.
I would feel bad about not noticing the ear situation, but aside from having a cold for weeks she has not been acting sick, not running a temp, and even though I limited the play outings, she was still full force around the house and playing outside. She is a strong little girl.
There are pics on Mark's phone from the ER, so will try and get some of those posted. I'm sure they are a little pathetic and a lot cute. Pooh went with us and somehow ended up in a face mask and shield...looked like Hazmat Pooh Bear.
We are offline tomorrow and the three of us are doing a day road trip Sunday. I won't be posting much. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, enjoy your runs and Easter activities!
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Thankful Thursday
Today I'm thankful for an unexpected play date with Jodi, Reagan and Harrison. All I hear on non play date days is Reagan, Reagan, REAGAN. Since play date will be missed next week I was really thankful to squeeze one in today.
I'm also thankful for getting all the laundry done, meal planning for the next two weeks done, and the grocery list done. It's even organized with all the produce, meat, and dairy grouped together, and the rest is by aisle. When shopping with a 22 month old you do whatever you need to in order to make it go as quickly and efficiently as possible!
Skype has been a lifesaver lately. Sky can get pretty darn insistent about who she wants, and when they aren't around it can be difficult. There have been several Skype calls to Grandma the last few days that have helped give her something and someone different to interact with.
Mostly I'm thankful that I get to spend every day with this little girl!
Oh, and I would be lying if I didn't admit I'm thankful NCAA basketball is back on today and tomorrow, and that Duke is still in it!!! And, that Sky loves pretty much every sport! She is so my daughter!
I'm also thankful for getting all the laundry done, meal planning for the next two weeks done, and the grocery list done. It's even organized with all the produce, meat, and dairy grouped together, and the rest is by aisle. When shopping with a 22 month old you do whatever you need to in order to make it go as quickly and efficiently as possible!
Skype has been a lifesaver lately. Sky can get pretty darn insistent about who she wants, and when they aren't around it can be difficult. There have been several Skype calls to Grandma the last few days that have helped give her something and someone different to interact with.
Mostly I'm thankful that I get to spend every day with this little girl!
Crazy, I just got up from a nap, hair!
Oh, and I would be lying if I didn't admit I'm thankful NCAA basketball is back on today and tomorrow, and that Duke is still in it!!! And, that Sky loves pretty much every sport! She is so my daughter!
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Happy Hump Day
Sky and I had a good day today!
It started with a solo run for her and I. There was a large group of stroller mommies who wanted to walk, but no runners. So, Sky and I took the opportunity to scout a new route. It ended up being 3.87, that's .87 over the target distance for the stroller group, I got lost, and there were a couple of hills I was not expecting.
And, that is why I will not lead the group on a route I have not run myself first. A few changes and not getting lost and it will be a good route.
I was loving the sun and apparently I was running at just the right speed to put Sky to sleep. She was snoring like crazy by the time I got back to the store.
Since I didn't end up going to Seattle as planned I was able to take the pants back that I was unsure of while Sky was at the parents this afternoon. I ended up with this outfit instead.
Shout out to John in Point Of View at Nordstrom. He was amazing! I told him I was tired of the jeans and cute top look that I, and everyone else, fall back on for outings. (While I technically ended up with jeans, they are olive colored and cropped, something totally different for me. And, the shirt is striped, something else I never do, and multicolored so will go with other things. I have several other tops that will work with the pants too!) Anyway, John kept bringing in complete outfits with accessories and everything, telling me what to put with which pants and what combos to try until I found what was right. He also told me which shoes to wear to dress it up or down. There were so many cool tops he put me in, but I went for what would work with the most things I already own. Making the most of my $$ that way.
Any time I have a little spending money and need some cloths I will be visiting John first from now on! He added me to his book...makes me feel kind of special. ;-)
I sort of wish he lived in my closet and could tell me what to put on every day!
I am way tired tonight from having such a good day though. Not sure if it is getting back into the swing of running or what. Or, could be I only had one cup of coffee this morning before starting my day. Who knows. Ready for bed and it's not even 9:30 yet.
Good news is my foot doesn't hurt any worse after running like normal this week. It's still a little sore, but it's really hard to rest a foot injury. Even if I don't run I still have to walk around day to day. Overall I'm happy with how I felt, and happy with the pace I was able to keep Tuesday night and today. Time off usually kills my pace and endurance.
P.S. - I forgot to mention in the last post that I was able to add money to my Starbucks card with my birthday money. I'm not a go get coffee every day person, but it's nice to know I can go get it when I'm craving it, or walking with Jodi! :)
It started with a solo run for her and I. There was a large group of stroller mommies who wanted to walk, but no runners. So, Sky and I took the opportunity to scout a new route. It ended up being 3.87, that's .87 over the target distance for the stroller group, I got lost, and there were a couple of hills I was not expecting.
And, that is why I will not lead the group on a route I have not run myself first. A few changes and not getting lost and it will be a good route.
I was loving the sun and apparently I was running at just the right speed to put Sky to sleep. She was snoring like crazy by the time I got back to the store.
Then we came home and spent a lot of time playing on the new to us "big girl bed". It's not a change I wanted to rush into, but it was given to us and we have limited storage space. So, it's in her room and when she is ready she will make the change. Personally I like the containment of the crib, and she isn't trying to climb out yet, so I'm happy to wait as long as possible.
In the meantime we will talk it up and get her excited about it and see what happens.
Since I didn't end up going to Seattle as planned I was able to take the pants back that I was unsure of while Sky was at the parents this afternoon. I ended up with this outfit instead.
The outfit looks way better on! The pants are THESE Wit & Wisdom pants in Olive. The top is THIS Caslon shirred V-Neck. Totally casual, yet able to dress up with heels and jewelry. I am a happy girl. Shout out to John in Point Of View at Nordstrom. He was amazing! I told him I was tired of the jeans and cute top look that I, and everyone else, fall back on for outings. (While I technically ended up with jeans, they are olive colored and cropped, something totally different for me. And, the shirt is striped, something else I never do, and multicolored so will go with other things. I have several other tops that will work with the pants too!) Anyway, John kept bringing in complete outfits with accessories and everything, telling me what to put with which pants and what combos to try until I found what was right. He also told me which shoes to wear to dress it up or down. There were so many cool tops he put me in, but I went for what would work with the most things I already own. Making the most of my $$ that way.
Any time I have a little spending money and need some cloths I will be visiting John first from now on! He added me to his book...makes me feel kind of special. ;-)
I sort of wish he lived in my closet and could tell me what to put on every day!
I am way tired tonight from having such a good day though. Not sure if it is getting back into the swing of running or what. Or, could be I only had one cup of coffee this morning before starting my day. Who knows. Ready for bed and it's not even 9:30 yet.
Good news is my foot doesn't hurt any worse after running like normal this week. It's still a little sore, but it's really hard to rest a foot injury. Even if I don't run I still have to walk around day to day. Overall I'm happy with how I felt, and happy with the pace I was able to keep Tuesday night and today. Time off usually kills my pace and endurance.
P.S. - I forgot to mention in the last post that I was able to add money to my Starbucks card with my birthday money. I'm not a go get coffee every day person, but it's nice to know I can go get it when I'm craving it, or walking with Jodi! :)
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Good Morning
This is how Sky wakes up...
If you look close you can see she has her pj's unzipped, but the top button is still buttoned and her feet are still zipped in. She must have needed a bit of a breeze?
I love that she wakes up that happy every morning!
I totally forgot to post yesterday. Got busy and it just didn't happen. I ended up not running, and did P90X instead. My foot was feeling good and I just didn't want to ruin it by running. I figured one more day of low impact would only help. Run club tonight though...it's not going to be fun. I know I have lost some conditioning and speed with all this rest. Oh well...I will get it back!
I posted a few weeks ago that I received some early birthday money. I have been not so patiently waiting for the ordered items to arrive so I could do a birthday goodies post. Finally today the last of the items arrived!
The goods...
Not pictured- neon pink calf sleeves...they sent me compression socks instead of the sleeve, so am getting that worked out. Also not pictured is the Tacoma Narrows 1/2 marathon entry fee. (Race fee's are so much $$$. I won't complain much though, no one is forcing me to run.)
Usually I buy myself running stuff, but the downfall to that is I get to a point that the only clothing I have is running stuff and then I'm struggling to put outfits together or wearing the same two outfits for parties, dinner out, and other non-running events. So, this time I focused on the non running side of life, for the most part.
Pictured:
-Running shoes and Sole inserts...now I have two pair to rotate which will be key when 1/2 training starts!
-Okabashi flip flops in black and orange. I live in flip flops as much as possible, but am finding that flat shoes don't help my feet feel good with all the running, so I got these because they have great arch support, can be tossed in the dishwasher, and have a 2 year warranty. Went with black and orange because between the two I have every summer outfit covered. Check out their site HERE
-Two brow pencils from MAC...the color I use is their most popular and they are always out, so I got two since I had spending money. I also got my favorite lip gloss and foundation at Bare Essentials. I was close to being completely out of the foundation...yikes!
-THIS Hit The Trail skirt from Athleta. I have found that while on road trips and hiking a lot of times a skirt is way more comfortable. This skirt has built in shorts, zippered pockets all over the place, and storage pocket on the back that snaps off and has a cross body strap to double as a small purse. In the picture above it's the back of the skirt so you can see the little bag. Super comfortable and super cute! I have two Athleta travel skirts now and anticipate that I will be wearing them all the time, not just for traveling.
-THESE Jolt Chinos from Nordstrom Juniors. I feel like an old woman in the Juniors sections, but it was the only section that had non-jean pants that I liked. I have a few pairs of jeans and wear them all the time. I'm pretty sick of them actually. I wanted cargo pants, or something that I could wear in place of jeans. These fit and look cute, but when I tried them on again today I'm not sure I'm sold on them. I may or may not keep them, but I do know of the 5 other stores I went to looking for pants these were the only ones I found that I even remotely liked. So, may keep them just because I know there isn't much else out there.
-Wrap watch. It was actually a free thing Fancy Frills was offering on their FB page, so I only paid for the shipping and handling. Score! It is super cute and it tells time, bonus. :) Go like them on FB, they have free offers all the time!
And, that is all my birthday stuff from Dad and Grandpa! A big thank you to both of them, I had fun shopping!!!
I love that she wakes up that happy every morning!
I totally forgot to post yesterday. Got busy and it just didn't happen. I ended up not running, and did P90X instead. My foot was feeling good and I just didn't want to ruin it by running. I figured one more day of low impact would only help. Run club tonight though...it's not going to be fun. I know I have lost some conditioning and speed with all this rest. Oh well...I will get it back!
I posted a few weeks ago that I received some early birthday money. I have been not so patiently waiting for the ordered items to arrive so I could do a birthday goodies post. Finally today the last of the items arrived!
The goods...
Not pictured- neon pink calf sleeves...they sent me compression socks instead of the sleeve, so am getting that worked out. Also not pictured is the Tacoma Narrows 1/2 marathon entry fee. (Race fee's are so much $$$. I won't complain much though, no one is forcing me to run.)
Usually I buy myself running stuff, but the downfall to that is I get to a point that the only clothing I have is running stuff and then I'm struggling to put outfits together or wearing the same two outfits for parties, dinner out, and other non-running events. So, this time I focused on the non running side of life, for the most part.
Pictured:
-Running shoes and Sole inserts...now I have two pair to rotate which will be key when 1/2 training starts!
-Okabashi flip flops in black and orange. I live in flip flops as much as possible, but am finding that flat shoes don't help my feet feel good with all the running, so I got these because they have great arch support, can be tossed in the dishwasher, and have a 2 year warranty. Went with black and orange because between the two I have every summer outfit covered. Check out their site HERE
-Two brow pencils from MAC...the color I use is their most popular and they are always out, so I got two since I had spending money. I also got my favorite lip gloss and foundation at Bare Essentials. I was close to being completely out of the foundation...yikes!
-THIS Hit The Trail skirt from Athleta. I have found that while on road trips and hiking a lot of times a skirt is way more comfortable. This skirt has built in shorts, zippered pockets all over the place, and storage pocket on the back that snaps off and has a cross body strap to double as a small purse. In the picture above it's the back of the skirt so you can see the little bag. Super comfortable and super cute! I have two Athleta travel skirts now and anticipate that I will be wearing them all the time, not just for traveling.
-THESE Jolt Chinos from Nordstrom Juniors. I feel like an old woman in the Juniors sections, but it was the only section that had non-jean pants that I liked. I have a few pairs of jeans and wear them all the time. I'm pretty sick of them actually. I wanted cargo pants, or something that I could wear in place of jeans. These fit and look cute, but when I tried them on again today I'm not sure I'm sold on them. I may or may not keep them, but I do know of the 5 other stores I went to looking for pants these were the only ones I found that I even remotely liked. So, may keep them just because I know there isn't much else out there.
-Wrap watch. It was actually a free thing Fancy Frills was offering on their FB page, so I only paid for the shipping and handling. Score! It is super cute and it tells time, bonus. :) Go like them on FB, they have free offers all the time!
And, that is all my birthday stuff from Dad and Grandpa! A big thank you to both of them, I had fun shopping!!!
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Quick Post...
Duke is playing, so this is going to be short and sweet.
Has been a really fun weekend full of:
-driving the car around (having to put a new battery in it as the one it had died, but we are good to go now!) I probably look like a big goober driving the car...I just can't stop smiling! I have never had such a nice car, that does so many things for you. For example you set the temp you want and the car heats or cools as needed automatically to keep the car the temp I want it at all times. I feel very spoiled!
-watching NCAA Basketball (broke the no TV rule Saturday...it is March Madness after all)
-Relay For Life auction with friends (Sky spent the night with the Beckham girls and we split the babysitter)
-baby shower for a friend today
-cold but sunny weather all weekend
-no running (I feel fat and lazy, but my foot hurts less and less each day I rest) getting back on track tomorrow though with a 3 (or so) mile shake out run. It's back on schedule this week!
Our first family drive in the car was to a park so Sky (and Mark) could play...
She knows how to slide by herself, and does so all the time, but why do it "by self" when Daddy is there to slide with you?!
Has been a really fun weekend full of:
-driving the car around (having to put a new battery in it as the one it had died, but we are good to go now!) I probably look like a big goober driving the car...I just can't stop smiling! I have never had such a nice car, that does so many things for you. For example you set the temp you want and the car heats or cools as needed automatically to keep the car the temp I want it at all times. I feel very spoiled!
-watching NCAA Basketball (broke the no TV rule Saturday...it is March Madness after all)
-Relay For Life auction with friends (Sky spent the night with the Beckham girls and we split the babysitter)
-baby shower for a friend today
-cold but sunny weather all weekend
-no running (I feel fat and lazy, but my foot hurts less and less each day I rest) getting back on track tomorrow though with a 3 (or so) mile shake out run. It's back on schedule this week!
Our first family drive in the car was to a park so Sky (and Mark) could play...
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