...but I have actually come to like and enjoy running. Yep, that's me, Lacey, that said that. Big surprise, huh? I wouldn't say that I love it...I don't know that I will ever love to exercise (unless it's pilates or yoga...) but I have actually enjoyed running. I started a few weeks ago with Abby. She was going and made me want to give it a go. So, I did. I did it twice, then I didn't do it for a few days then, decided I needed to do SOMETHING, especially on the days I couldn't make it to the gym. So, alas, I started to run. Over spring break, I ran about a mile every day. Those days consisted of walking in between, but I am at the point where I can run a mile straight...not fast, but I am doing it! From just about 10 days of running, I have noticed my legs to be a little firmer. Not to where I want them, but they are getting there. It's definitely an encouragement to do it again the next day. And just in case you were wondering, our new neighborhood is chalked full of some serious hills and bumpy roads, which makes for a pretty intense run. I run about a mile, then walk up two GINORMOUS hills, then finish my run home. I have really tried to focus on my stretching before and after running and today, I added in some abs and arm workouts.
A challenge I faced today while running was the wind. I swear it was going at least 20 miles an hour. Seriosuly. And I was running against it. I felt like I should have been one of those cartoon characters who runs and gets nowhere, ya know what I am talking about? It was seriously pushing against me, but I made it!
When I run I feel SO much better. It's weird, actually. I always thought I would be so miserable while running, but have found out it's quite the opposite. My attitude is 100 times better when I get exercise in, especially towards the boys. Running is good for me physically, mentally, and emotionally. For one, I am so doggone proud of myself for doing it. For two, I have seen that I can get past and enjoy something I never thought I would. For three, I get time to listen to my music without anyone around and sing, think, stir, or just breathe all to myself. It's a pretty amazing feeling. I set myself small goals to accomplish like, "If you make it to the magnolia tree, you can stop," and before I know it, I am at the magnolia tree and my feet are still going. Then, I set my next goal in much the same way. The same thing happens, and before I know it I have reached my finishing point. It's a pretty awesome feeling. It feels good to know that I have control over something and especially something that makes me feel great. SO HERE'S TO RUNNING! Who else is gonna do it? :)
Next point of business...this summer I am thinking about joining an adult swim team. They practice 3 times a week for an hour. How perfect is that? The only drawback is that practice is held from 5:45-6:45 in the MORNING. YUCK! I am totally not a morning person. I really want to do it though, so give me some encouragement people! Alisha pointed out a good point to me though, and that is to get up and go, get my exercise out of the way and then, if needed, take a nap when the boys do. Sounds pretty easy, right? Right. I know it won't seem so easy at 5:15 during those summer mornings...because I don't even wake up that early for work...but, I have talked myself into it...80% of the way. I want to do it. I am going to do it.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Just a quick funny...
So the other night I made enchiladas for dinner. They totally weren't spicey, but Chase, of course, thought that they were. After eating a few bites he went up and blew on mom's arm and said, "Is my breath hot? Because my mouth is spicey!" I just laughed. What a goob.
Today, Chase, Emma, Nathan, and I made some cupcakes to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. (Pictures to come soon!) We had a blast! We divided the batter up into bowls so we could color them (they were rainbow cupcakes) and Chase had the green and Nate-dogg the blue. Every time I looked over at them, the stinkers were scooping a spoonful of batter into their mouths! We made a HUGE mess making the cupcakes, but it was totally worth it. Time well spent together. Emma spent the whole 20 minutes in front of the oven while the cupcakes cooked and as they got bigger, she claimed one to be her's, then when one would outgrow her previously claimed, she would claim that one. She didn't stop talking about them until they were done cooking. :) To be young again, right?
This morning I was explaining to Chase that today was St. Patrick's Day and since he didn't have green on (he was still in his jammy's) I got to pinch him. So we had a little pinching and tickle war for a while. It was fun. He later came up to me and declared that tomorrow is "Spiderman's Day" and everyone has to wear red, blue, and black. :)
This goes back a while, but just a few cute little things I want to remember...When we were moving into the new house, Chase one day turned to Davis and said, "I love you Baby D, I love you real bad!" Another day, as I was getting Chase into bed he told me, "Americans are SO lazy mom." He got that from Abby earlier in the day when she was frustrated with something that wasn't working right. It cracked me up. He then later said, "Mom, I'm the best there ever was, huh?" I responded, "Of course!" Gotta love that kid! :)
Don't you like how my quick funny turned into 5? :)
Today, Chase, Emma, Nathan, and I made some cupcakes to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. (Pictures to come soon!) We had a blast! We divided the batter up into bowls so we could color them (they were rainbow cupcakes) and Chase had the green and Nate-dogg the blue. Every time I looked over at them, the stinkers were scooping a spoonful of batter into their mouths! We made a HUGE mess making the cupcakes, but it was totally worth it. Time well spent together. Emma spent the whole 20 minutes in front of the oven while the cupcakes cooked and as they got bigger, she claimed one to be her's, then when one would outgrow her previously claimed, she would claim that one. She didn't stop talking about them until they were done cooking. :) To be young again, right?
This morning I was explaining to Chase that today was St. Patrick's Day and since he didn't have green on (he was still in his jammy's) I got to pinch him. So we had a little pinching and tickle war for a while. It was fun. He later came up to me and declared that tomorrow is "Spiderman's Day" and everyone has to wear red, blue, and black. :)
This goes back a while, but just a few cute little things I want to remember...When we were moving into the new house, Chase one day turned to Davis and said, "I love you Baby D, I love you real bad!" Another day, as I was getting Chase into bed he told me, "Americans are SO lazy mom." He got that from Abby earlier in the day when she was frustrated with something that wasn't working right. It cracked me up. He then later said, "Mom, I'm the best there ever was, huh?" I responded, "Of course!" Gotta love that kid! :)
Don't you like how my quick funny turned into 5? :)
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Life is good
I am happy with my life right now. I am beyond blessed to have two amazing little boys, even though they drive me crazy! They make me so happy and I wouldn't trade them for the world. They make me smile every day...yell a little too! :) Gotta love it! I am lucky to have a job and be able to go to school. I just bought a new laptop yesterday and I am super excited about it! I have been so swamped and tired when I get home from work that I don't even want to think about anything, but I am really gonna try to get back into the swing of blogging. I don't want these sweet moments with my boys to pass by without recording them.
Davis is growing up so fast! He is such. a. turd. TO THE MAX! He destroys everything and pulls everything apart. He would rather tear the cabinets apart before he plays with his toys. He loves to dance. He picks on Chase all the time and likes to grab two full handfuls of hair and shake his head all around, whilst Chase screams at the top of his lungs. Davis just laughs about it. STINKER!
Chase is getting bigger everyday...it is pretty bittersweet! He loves school, even though sometimes he will say otherwise. His teacher has told me he is socially distracted, but he is just Chase. He is young and as time goes on I am sure he will get better...right?? One of his struggles has been facing the front in line without talking, so last week if he did a good job and didn't turn around and talk to the person behind him, we would go do something fun. As far as I know he did it, so we went to Chick-fil-a with some sweet and fun friends! Once a month he gets to bring home a teddy bear to take care of known as "Star Bear." He had Star Bear a few weeks ago and Chase had a lot of fun with him. We had him over a three day weekend and we lost Star Bear when it was time to go back to school, but luckily it was only for a day! When Chase gets to bring home Star Bear, he gets to be the "Star Student" at school the next day. He gets to be the line leader, feed Whale (the class fish), and help Mrs. Nicar and Mrs. Ruff with certain tasks. He loves it. Tonight, we had the babies in bed and we had told the kids multiple times to quiet down. Chase, of course, has a hard time with that concept. After about the 3 or 4 time, I called him over and made him look in my eyes. I said something to the effect of "Chase, I have told you 10 times to be quiet, that is too many. You need to do something the first time you are told." I then proceeded to tell him that he needs to be quiet, as that was my main point. When I got done telling him what I said, I told him to repeat it back to me. He replied, "You tell me something fifteen times and it's too many." Haha. He missed the be quiet part, but got the other part down. What a goob!
Right now, life is good. I am happy and know I am loved. I have met an awesome girl and her daughter, Amy and Adi! I am super excited because we have a lot in common and my boys adore her daughter and vice versa. Chase and I went to Chick-fil-A with them on Friday, (Davis stayed home with Nuna because he was sick) :(. Chase and Adi had a blast and Amy and I talked forever! It is always fun to find someone you have a lot in common with. :)
Work is work, but going great. The students and punks, but to be expected, I guess. It always makes sense when you meet a students parent. It explains EVERYTHING! Today, there is such a threat to the school with lawsuits, etc. that the parents have so much control over everything, even when their student is in the wrong. This can be so frustrating. It seems that today most parents tend to believe that their child is the best thing in the world, and never does anything wrong! I must say, I BEG TO DIFFER! It just makes it possible to have any form of discipline, or even order, when parents are in your face constantly. Oh well. All I can say is that you better believe my boys will be well disciplined and if they ever act up in class or at school, their punishments will be served. If parents are always there patching up their kids wrong doings, nothing will ever be learned! Anyway, I'll stop ranting about that now! :)
I am excited for summer, who else is?
Davis is growing up so fast! He is such. a. turd. TO THE MAX! He destroys everything and pulls everything apart. He would rather tear the cabinets apart before he plays with his toys. He loves to dance. He picks on Chase all the time and likes to grab two full handfuls of hair and shake his head all around, whilst Chase screams at the top of his lungs. Davis just laughs about it. STINKER!
Chase is getting bigger everyday...it is pretty bittersweet! He loves school, even though sometimes he will say otherwise. His teacher has told me he is socially distracted, but he is just Chase. He is young and as time goes on I am sure he will get better...right?? One of his struggles has been facing the front in line without talking, so last week if he did a good job and didn't turn around and talk to the person behind him, we would go do something fun. As far as I know he did it, so we went to Chick-fil-a with some sweet and fun friends! Once a month he gets to bring home a teddy bear to take care of known as "Star Bear." He had Star Bear a few weeks ago and Chase had a lot of fun with him. We had him over a three day weekend and we lost Star Bear when it was time to go back to school, but luckily it was only for a day! When Chase gets to bring home Star Bear, he gets to be the "Star Student" at school the next day. He gets to be the line leader, feed Whale (the class fish), and help Mrs. Nicar and Mrs. Ruff with certain tasks. He loves it. Tonight, we had the babies in bed and we had told the kids multiple times to quiet down. Chase, of course, has a hard time with that concept. After about the 3 or 4 time, I called him over and made him look in my eyes. I said something to the effect of "Chase, I have told you 10 times to be quiet, that is too many. You need to do something the first time you are told." I then proceeded to tell him that he needs to be quiet, as that was my main point. When I got done telling him what I said, I told him to repeat it back to me. He replied, "You tell me something fifteen times and it's too many." Haha. He missed the be quiet part, but got the other part down. What a goob!
Right now, life is good. I am happy and know I am loved. I have met an awesome girl and her daughter, Amy and Adi! I am super excited because we have a lot in common and my boys adore her daughter and vice versa. Chase and I went to Chick-fil-A with them on Friday, (Davis stayed home with Nuna because he was sick) :(. Chase and Adi had a blast and Amy and I talked forever! It is always fun to find someone you have a lot in common with. :)
Work is work, but going great. The students and punks, but to be expected, I guess. It always makes sense when you meet a students parent. It explains EVERYTHING! Today, there is such a threat to the school with lawsuits, etc. that the parents have so much control over everything, even when their student is in the wrong. This can be so frustrating. It seems that today most parents tend to believe that their child is the best thing in the world, and never does anything wrong! I must say, I BEG TO DIFFER! It just makes it possible to have any form of discipline, or even order, when parents are in your face constantly. Oh well. All I can say is that you better believe my boys will be well disciplined and if they ever act up in class or at school, their punishments will be served. If parents are always there patching up their kids wrong doings, nothing will ever be learned! Anyway, I'll stop ranting about that now! :)
I am excited for summer, who else is?
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