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Thursday, June 7, 2012
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Sky Facts
Call me morbid, but if something happens to me there are things about Sky that people should know.
Mark may know some of them, but let's face it...I'm with her all day every day, there are things we do that only get done when it's just Sky and I. Mostly because I have a terrible singing voice and won't sing if Mark can hear, and Mark and I do different things with her.
-When LMFAO comes on just turn it up and let her dance. Doesn't matter what song, don't fight it, just go with it.
-She loves Ellen. As soon as she hears the music she smiles and when she sees Ellen on the TV she smiles even bigger. Sometimes she dances along with Ellen even. (No screen time before 2 I know, I know. Give me a break, it's the only time I turn the TV on during the day when I'm home alone with her.)
-Baba means a lot of things. Baby, ball, by by, book.
-She cry's every time I put her on the changing table (mostly because it stops her from doing whatever it was that she was doing) to make her stop I do one of two things. Sing the ABC's to her or go through this whole routine of telling her how super duper silly/smart/funny/cute/goofy she is. But you have to say it like this, "Suuuppperrr Duuuppperrr SILLY. Suuuuppperrr Duuuuuppperrr SMART." and on and on. And, you have to look away first, say the first word and as you say the rest turn and look at her and get really close to her face like your going to kiss her.
-Regarding singing the ABC's, it works any time she is crying (for the most part). But, the trick is you have to change it up. Sometimes I sing it like a Vegas lounge singer, or as I think Jack Black would sing it. If she is really crying I add in some Steven Tyler type screams. Sing it slow, fast, or with an accent. She likes it all.
-If she just can't be pleased put her in the bath and let her play until the water is cold. Or, take all her cloths off. She really likes being in just her diaper.
-Hand Lotion - any time you put lotion on and she can see you she thinks she is going to get a massage. Just take the time to do it, or put your lotion on in a different room. After her bath, she always gets dried off, hair brushed, and then I put the lotion on my hands and give her a little massage, then diaper.
-We use Monkey Butt powder when we change her diapers and she cracks up when I sing Monkey Butt, Monkey Butt, Monkey Butt to her when I sprinkle it on.
-Also, she likes having her booty fanned by a diaper before you put a new one on. Apparently she likes being extra dry.
-When I put her shoes on I pat the bottom of her foot and she smiles every time, and holds her foot up and waits for me to do it.
-Most of the time when she shakes her head no it doesn't mean no at all. It's her silly head move. She expects a laugh and for someone to say Silly Head.
-In the mornings she wants her cereal ASAP. Do not make coffee, do not pour your coffee, don't even try and pee. You get the cereal out, mix it up and feed her fast!
-She loves her books, all of them. But she really loves books that have the word sky in them. My guess is she thinks the book is especially for her because her name is in it. And, I always highlight the word sky so she thinks it's her name.
-We listen to music all day. All kinds. But, any time a song comes on that has the word sky in it, I sing that part extra loud because it makes her smile and it makes her dance.
-When in doubt constant motion is a great option. Put her in the carrier and walk around, or stick her in the stroller or wagon and move it, move it, move it.
-She seems to take joy in my pain. She cackles like a mad baby when I'm struggling to get through pushups, pullups, sprints...anything really. Just work out hard and she will laugh at you for an hour.
-Her feet are supper ticklish. She doesn't like it outside the bath, but cracks up when you wash her feet in the bath and will flash a big ol smile.
-Forget about clips, bows, bands or anything else in her hair. It won't last 7 seconds. She is good with hats though. Sunglasses don't last long either, even though she HATES having the sun in her face.
-She can undue her Velcro shoes, so stick to double knotted laces or buckles.
Those are the highlights for the most part.
Mark may know some of them, but let's face it...I'm with her all day every day, there are things we do that only get done when it's just Sky and I. Mostly because I have a terrible singing voice and won't sing if Mark can hear, and Mark and I do different things with her.
-When LMFAO comes on just turn it up and let her dance. Doesn't matter what song, don't fight it, just go with it.
-She loves Ellen. As soon as she hears the music she smiles and when she sees Ellen on the TV she smiles even bigger. Sometimes she dances along with Ellen even. (No screen time before 2 I know, I know. Give me a break, it's the only time I turn the TV on during the day when I'm home alone with her.)
-Baba means a lot of things. Baby, ball, by by, book.
-She cry's every time I put her on the changing table (mostly because it stops her from doing whatever it was that she was doing) to make her stop I do one of two things. Sing the ABC's to her or go through this whole routine of telling her how super duper silly/smart/funny/cute/goofy she is. But you have to say it like this, "Suuuppperrr Duuuppperrr SILLY. Suuuuppperrr Duuuuuppperrr SMART." and on and on. And, you have to look away first, say the first word and as you say the rest turn and look at her and get really close to her face like your going to kiss her.
-Regarding singing the ABC's, it works any time she is crying (for the most part). But, the trick is you have to change it up. Sometimes I sing it like a Vegas lounge singer, or as I think Jack Black would sing it. If she is really crying I add in some Steven Tyler type screams. Sing it slow, fast, or with an accent. She likes it all.
-If she just can't be pleased put her in the bath and let her play until the water is cold. Or, take all her cloths off. She really likes being in just her diaper.
-Hand Lotion - any time you put lotion on and she can see you she thinks she is going to get a massage. Just take the time to do it, or put your lotion on in a different room. After her bath, she always gets dried off, hair brushed, and then I put the lotion on my hands and give her a little massage, then diaper.
-We use Monkey Butt powder when we change her diapers and she cracks up when I sing Monkey Butt, Monkey Butt, Monkey Butt to her when I sprinkle it on.
-Also, she likes having her booty fanned by a diaper before you put a new one on. Apparently she likes being extra dry.
-When I put her shoes on I pat the bottom of her foot and she smiles every time, and holds her foot up and waits for me to do it.
-Most of the time when she shakes her head no it doesn't mean no at all. It's her silly head move. She expects a laugh and for someone to say Silly Head.
-In the mornings she wants her cereal ASAP. Do not make coffee, do not pour your coffee, don't even try and pee. You get the cereal out, mix it up and feed her fast!
-She loves her books, all of them. But she really loves books that have the word sky in them. My guess is she thinks the book is especially for her because her name is in it. And, I always highlight the word sky so she thinks it's her name.
-We listen to music all day. All kinds. But, any time a song comes on that has the word sky in it, I sing that part extra loud because it makes her smile and it makes her dance.
-When in doubt constant motion is a great option. Put her in the carrier and walk around, or stick her in the stroller or wagon and move it, move it, move it.
-She seems to take joy in my pain. She cackles like a mad baby when I'm struggling to get through pushups, pullups, sprints...anything really. Just work out hard and she will laugh at you for an hour.
-Her feet are supper ticklish. She doesn't like it outside the bath, but cracks up when you wash her feet in the bath and will flash a big ol smile.
-Forget about clips, bows, bands or anything else in her hair. It won't last 7 seconds. She is good with hats though. Sunglasses don't last long either, even though she HATES having the sun in her face.
-She can undue her Velcro shoes, so stick to double knotted laces or buckles.
Those are the highlights for the most part.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Back to Running!!!!
Getting fitted was a great experience. Not only did they take time to answer all my questions, I got some great coaching tips, and may have found an 8 week class to help with form/coaching.
I went to Route 16 in Gig Harbor for the fitting, and was happy to work with the person who loves the 1/2 distance. I really think it may be my new favorite distance. I can't wait to do another one, hopefully injury free next time! I highly recommend them! Check out their link: http://www.route16runwalk.com/
I ran 5 mile drive today in the new shoes, and initial verdict is I LOVE them! I'm going to put about 20 or so miles on them, and if I'm still happy I will get a 2nd pair so I can rotate my shoes thus making them last longer.
For the first time I found myself alone on 5 mile drive. The fast group was way ahead of me and the slower group was behind, but within hearing. I felt pretty ok about it as long as I could still hear their kids and the ladies talking. I had been worried about being slow since I took so much time off, but I found a pace that felt good and just went with it. I walked the steepest parts of the hills, but ran more of 5 mile than I usually do, and I was pushing the stroller.
I pretty much always run with music (it's my running crutch), even when running with friends, I just leave one ear out so we can talk. But, today I didn't have any music, and strangle I didn't miss it or feel like I needed it to keep going. I didn't think about anything other than how great I felt and adjusting my form to fit the tips I was given at my shoe fitting.
I have had a hard time working up the desire to run the last few weeks. My mind and emotions have been in other places, but today felt great and I feel like I'm back on track. And, maybe more importantly I got a mental break from life, drama, and missing my Grandma.
Oh, and ZERO foot pain! I'm one happy runner!!!
Monday, June 4, 2012
Two More Relay Pics
The three of us...I love our little family of 3!
The whole team! Even Mark got to be in the pic this time!
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Relay For Life of Lakewood 2012
After 16 years it never gets old. Although I will admit the last time I felt this indifferent towards Relay was the year my Grandma Nore died.
This year my mind has been preoccupied with thought of Grandma Jean passing and all the emotions that go along with that. So I wasn't exactly looking forward to Relay, it sort of felt like one more thing that had to be done/thought about.
But, as always once there it's hard not to be reminded of why it's so important and why I love being part of the world wide Relay Family. Plus, I wanted to focus on Sky's first Relay where she could actually notice what is going on around her and we can start building Relay memories for her.
Our youth are the future of Relay and the future of the fight against cancer and it's never too early to instill that in her.
After about an hour I was totally into it and actually forgot about how sad I had been feeling.
One of the things I LOVE about the Lakewood event is that it never stops. There is music blaring and activities going all night long. It's a great event with a strong sense of community that I just love.
Mark took pictures again this year, but not as many and he focused on moments with people instead of the typical event type of photography. He also made sure to spend some quality time with Sky and the best part was for the first time in a really long time we were able to walk the Luminaria lap together.
And, I have to say it's pretty nice being done at noon rather than 6pm on Saturday. Lakewood is an 18 hour event, not 24. I may never do another 24 hour event again! ;-)
This year my mind has been preoccupied with thought of Grandma Jean passing and all the emotions that go along with that. So I wasn't exactly looking forward to Relay, it sort of felt like one more thing that had to be done/thought about.
But, as always once there it's hard not to be reminded of why it's so important and why I love being part of the world wide Relay Family. Plus, I wanted to focus on Sky's first Relay where she could actually notice what is going on around her and we can start building Relay memories for her.
Our youth are the future of Relay and the future of the fight against cancer and it's never too early to instill that in her.
After about an hour I was totally into it and actually forgot about how sad I had been feeling.
One of the things I LOVE about the Lakewood event is that it never stops. There is music blaring and activities going all night long. It's a great event with a strong sense of community that I just love.
Mark took pictures again this year, but not as many and he focused on moments with people instead of the typical event type of photography. He also made sure to spend some quality time with Sky and the best part was for the first time in a really long time we were able to walk the Luminaria lap together.
And, I have to say it's pretty nice being done at noon rather than 6pm on Saturday. Lakewood is an 18 hour event, not 24. I may never do another 24 hour event again! ;-)
Daddy and Sky walking across the football field.
Her very first OFFICIAL lap. She made it 3/4 of the way around the track walking under her own power. (Like how I had to tie the sleeves into a tank top, and tie a knot to make the shirt sort of fit?)
Alexa helping Sky take a few steps. Sky was tired by the end of Relay. She was up until 11pm for Luminaria, went home and slept until 7:30 am, then headed back to the field to walk our assigned times. She was a champ, never got fussy at all.
Grace and Kiera during opening ceremonies.
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