...plus my ability to crack her up while jumping around the living room in an attempt to click my heels. It's harder than I thought it would be!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Thankful Thursday
Today I'm thankful for a morning spent with my aunt, uncle and Mom, and for this squishy face..
...plus my ability to crack her up while jumping around the living room in an attempt to click my heels. It's harder than I thought it would be!
...plus my ability to crack her up while jumping around the living room in an attempt to click my heels. It's harder than I thought it would be!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
No Cute Pic Today
No cute Sky pics today. Sorry...I know that is the only reason anyone reads this blog.
Started the day with Stroller Run Club that turned into Stroller Walking Club for me since no other runners showed up. I had a really great time, very nice ladies, and one of them has a new running route in mind and is going to scout it with me!
I like having options, and I know my running ladies well enough to know when we can take a little more time and go a bit longer and when to stick to the usual route.
Sky spent the afternoon at the parents which allowed me to run some "me" specific errands. Once of them being inspection time for my wedding ring and earrings. I LOVE how pretty and sparkly my ring looks after inspection time. Small things make me happy.
Sky says, "I love Daddy" for the first time today! I tell you that little girl possesses the power to get whatever she wants from whomever she wants. It's takes all our willpower to stand firm and instill the values we believe in!
Started the day with Stroller Run Club that turned into Stroller Walking Club for me since no other runners showed up. I had a really great time, very nice ladies, and one of them has a new running route in mind and is going to scout it with me!
I like having options, and I know my running ladies well enough to know when we can take a little more time and go a bit longer and when to stick to the usual route.
Sky spent the afternoon at the parents which allowed me to run some "me" specific errands. Once of them being inspection time for my wedding ring and earrings. I LOVE how pretty and sparkly my ring looks after inspection time. Small things make me happy.
Sky says, "I love Daddy" for the first time today! I tell you that little girl possesses the power to get whatever she wants from whomever she wants. It's takes all our willpower to stand firm and instill the values we believe in!
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
I'm Back
After missing a month of Tuesday Night Run Club it felt great to be back!!! It's still a faster pace than I like to start with and it's cold, and dark, and was windy, but I was out there and it felt good. I was able to focus on form, specifically my arms. Being free and loose and keeping everything going forward and not crossing in front of my body at all.
Still have not taken on the metronome and the 180 cadence, I'm a little scared of that, but I'll get there.
Sky and I started the day at Play To Learn which was fun. It's a bit more structured than she is used to, so circle/singing time is a bit of a struggle, but she has fun for the most part. Thankfully I'm pretty good at picking up on her I'm done signs. We left before she lost it.
After a not long enough nap it was time for art and to play outside.
Still have not taken on the metronome and the 180 cadence, I'm a little scared of that, but I'll get there.
Sky and I started the day at Play To Learn which was fun. It's a bit more structured than she is used to, so circle/singing time is a bit of a struggle, but she has fun for the most part. Thankfully I'm pretty good at picking up on her I'm done signs. We left before she lost it.
After a not long enough nap it was time for art and to play outside.
She loves her balance bike!
Our little budding artist..
Pencil and paper...great way to keep her happy while I do the dishes.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Happy Monday
Cute Sky pic to get through a Monday...
Not much going on today. Sort of a lazy day around the house, playing outside, doing laundry. Every once in a while it's good to have zero plans and putter around taking your time to get things done.
From her day at the Children's museum with Daddy.
Not much going on today. Sort of a lazy day around the house, playing outside, doing laundry. Every once in a while it's good to have zero plans and putter around taking your time to get things done.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
From the Kitchen and Stuff
From the kitchen:
Mark's new favorite recipe! Thank You Food Network Magazine!
Spanish Turkey Meatball Stew
Stuff:
We have been having fun and been busy living life rather than posting about it. :)
Thursday night Alex joined us for dinner and Sky was all about hanging out with Alex.
In running news...I need a race! I need some motivation to get my a$$ out there! I ran Friday with Michelle's brother, and thank goodness I had plans to run with him. Otherwise I would have bailed on myself.
It was hard. Taking time off for Sky's cold and my cold made it hard. I had to take a short walking break to get up the last of the hill on the way home, I just couldn't breath. It felt good once I was done though. I'm ready to get back on my regular running schedule this week.
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!
Mark's new favorite recipe! Thank You Food Network Magazine!
Spanish Turkey Meatball Stew
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup sliced small carrots
- 2 14-ounce cans low-sodium diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
- 3/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley (about 1 bunch), chopped, plus more for topping
- Freshly ground pepper
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer half of the mixture to a large bowl.
Add the paprika and carrots to the remaining onion mixture in the skillet and cook 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, chicken broth and chickpeas; bring to a rapid simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 6 minutes.
Meanwhile, add the ground turkey, parsley, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the bowl with the reserved onion mixture and mix with your hands. Form the turkey mixture into 20 meatballs. Place the meatballs in the skillet with the sauce and simmer, turning once, until cooked through, about 7 minutes. Serve with more pepper and parsley.
Per serving: Calories 458; Fat 18 g (Saturated 4 g); Cholesterol 81 mg; Sodium 1,234 mg; Carbohydrate 36 g; Fiber 8 g; Protein 38 g
Add the paprika and carrots to the remaining onion mixture in the skillet and cook 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, chicken broth and chickpeas; bring to a rapid simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 6 minutes.
Meanwhile, add the ground turkey, parsley, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the bowl with the reserved onion mixture and mix with your hands. Form the turkey mixture into 20 meatballs. Place the meatballs in the skillet with the sauce and simmer, turning once, until cooked through, about 7 minutes. Serve with more pepper and parsley.
Per serving: Calories 458; Fat 18 g (Saturated 4 g); Cholesterol 81 mg; Sodium 1,234 mg; Carbohydrate 36 g; Fiber 8 g; Protein 38 g
Stuff:
We have been having fun and been busy living life rather than posting about it. :)
Thursday night Alex joined us for dinner and Sky was all about hanging out with Alex.
It's dark...was using my phone, had I got up to grab the camera she would have moved.
Friday night Jon and Winona joined us for dinner, and test drove Shrimp Jambalaya in an effort to nail down a Creole style meal for SB Sunday. The flavor was GREAT, but the mushy rice was a no go for me. I found a different recipe though and already know it's going to be amazing!
Sky has made a lot of changes in a short amount of time and it's killing me. She is growing up so very fast. I love it, but it makes me a little sad at the same time.
The beginning of potty training. She just sat there with her magazine and her Daddy. Nothing happened but still it's a start.
I can hardly believe that is her in the canvas.
Her newest trick...climbing up the back of the couch and popping her head over the top with a big old smile in her face.
In running news...I need a race! I need some motivation to get my a$$ out there! I ran Friday with Michelle's brother, and thank goodness I had plans to run with him. Otherwise I would have bailed on myself.
It was hard. Taking time off for Sky's cold and my cold made it hard. I had to take a short walking break to get up the last of the hill on the way home, I just couldn't breath. It felt good once I was done though. I'm ready to get back on my regular running schedule this week.
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Thankful Thursday
Today I'm thankful I was able to fill in for dodge ball last night! It was nice to get out there, spend time with friends, get two strong wins, yet not have the weekly commitment on my schedule.
Was a good time, and I wasn't sore from the morning run, so my legs were not shot like they have been in past seasons.
Yesterday's stroller run was challenging, was just me and one other runner (we had 7 walkers though!) and we talked the entire time. I'm not a talker when I run, it's hard for me, so it felt like a double workout. But, it was fun and went by fast, even though it was a slower pace.
Given the fact I haven't run in a week due to Sky being sick, me having a cold, and appointments it felt harder than it should have for sure.
Sky still has a cold and is not sleeping well at night. I can hear her coughing all night. She usually makes it home from our run before crashing, but not yesterday.
Was a good time, and I wasn't sore from the morning run, so my legs were not shot like they have been in past seasons.
Yesterday's stroller run was challenging, was just me and one other runner (we had 7 walkers though!) and we talked the entire time. I'm not a talker when I run, it's hard for me, so it felt like a double workout. But, it was fun and went by fast, even though it was a slower pace.
Given the fact I haven't run in a week due to Sky being sick, me having a cold, and appointments it felt harder than it should have for sure.
Sky still has a cold and is not sleeping well at night. I can hear her coughing all night. She usually makes it home from our run before crashing, but not yesterday.
I love her clasped hands!
What I didn't love about this nap...her 20 minutes in the car was it, she woke up when I tried to put her in the crib at home and while I left her in there so I could shower, she was yelling at me the entire time. The last thing she needs when she has a cold is less sleep!
It's a rest day today for both of us. Taking it easy around the house today, try saying no a bit less so there is less frustration on her part. Tempers are shorter when not feeling well!
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