Here is a pic of me with my friend Kim around mile 12, while we still looked good ;)
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
I finished!
So, I finished the marathon on Sunday. It ended up being HOT and I didn't have my best day ever, but I ran it in under 5 hours which was my goal (4:57:10, to be exact). Lots of walking happened after mile 22, but I did finish running! Thanks to all who supported me from far away, my running partner Kim (who I stuck with until mile 17), my awesome training group (go Niles CARA!), and my friends and family who made it out that day (Scott and Emily, Dad, my brother Jon, Joshua, and Andy). A special shout out to Andy who made it possible for me to train for this thing and made the day special.
Here is a pic of me with my friend Kim around mile 12, while we still looked good ;)
Here is a pic of me with my friend Kim around mile 12, while we still looked good ;)
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Thing things that come out of that boy's mouth...
Well,
Joshua is quite the talker and negotiator. Here are a few of his recent highlights for me to remember:
1.) Today at breakfast, Joshua saw some cookies I had on the counter. He asked if he could have one, and I said no. He asked why not and I said because I said so and I am the mom, hoping that would be good enough, but of course it wasn't. After a few seconds of silence he said, "The Bible says I can have one". I guess he thought I wouldn't argue with the Bible! (He still didn't get a cookie) I suppose if he comes up with a book, chapter, and verse justifying a cookie at breakfast I will give it to him.
2.) On the way to school he asked how old I was when I stopped going to school. I told him I was 26 when I finished grad school and he said: "I am going to be in school until I am 30. When I 30 I will go to chess school so I can put Daddy in checkmate." Guess who has been teaching the boy chess?
3.) He also had a few doozy questions for us. The other week he asked: "Mommy, why are people in Africa poor?" Talk about a PhD dissertation!
As much as the dramatics of this age frustrate me, I LOVE seeing how his mind works and he is changing and growing as a little boy!
Joshua is quite the talker and negotiator. Here are a few of his recent highlights for me to remember:
1.) Today at breakfast, Joshua saw some cookies I had on the counter. He asked if he could have one, and I said no. He asked why not and I said because I said so and I am the mom, hoping that would be good enough, but of course it wasn't. After a few seconds of silence he said, "The Bible says I can have one". I guess he thought I wouldn't argue with the Bible! (He still didn't get a cookie) I suppose if he comes up with a book, chapter, and verse justifying a cookie at breakfast I will give it to him.
2.) On the way to school he asked how old I was when I stopped going to school. I told him I was 26 when I finished grad school and he said: "I am going to be in school until I am 30. When I 30 I will go to chess school so I can put Daddy in checkmate." Guess who has been teaching the boy chess?
3.) He also had a few doozy questions for us. The other week he asked: "Mommy, why are people in Africa poor?" Talk about a PhD dissertation!
As much as the dramatics of this age frustrate me, I LOVE seeing how his mind works and he is changing and growing as a little boy!
Joshua checking me out on our trip to Colorado
Monday, September 20, 2010
I'm so excited!
I got my official confirmation ticket for the Chicago Marathon today! Only 20 days away. I did read through the entire booklet like a dork. If you want to try to find me running the course, let me know!
On a related note. I made it through the 20-miler this past Saturday. It poured (think torrential downpour with thunder and lightning) for the last 3 1/2 miles. My running parter (shout out to Niles Kim!) and I kept shouting "We rock! We are so hardcore! You are awesome!" to make it through those last miles when our legs were dead and it was cold and rainy. The scariest part was running over the Oakton Bridge, which was a concrete and metal river while there was lightning. I am so thankful for my training group as they are so supportive and encouraging.
On a related note. I made it through the 20-miler this past Saturday. It poured (think torrential downpour with thunder and lightning) for the last 3 1/2 miles. My running parter (shout out to Niles Kim!) and I kept shouting "We rock! We are so hardcore! You are awesome!" to make it through those last miles when our legs were dead and it was cold and rainy. The scariest part was running over the Oakton Bridge, which was a concrete and metal river while there was lightning. I am so thankful for my training group as they are so supportive and encouraging.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Both boys stats
Ok, so this is VERY late, they went to the doctor, together, both on one day. It was nuts, and here is their info for future reference...
Wesley 9 mo:
Weight: 17 lbs, 8 oz (5th percentile)
Height: 28 inches (25-50th percentile)
Head: 46 1/2 cm (75th-90th percentile)
Looks like I have another lollipop head on my hands.
Joshua:
Weight: 33 lbs
Height: 38 1/2 inches
Wesley 9 mo:
Weight: 17 lbs, 8 oz (5th percentile)
Height: 28 inches (25-50th percentile)
Head: 46 1/2 cm (75th-90th percentile)
Looks like I have another lollipop head on my hands.
Joshua:
Weight: 33 lbs
Height: 38 1/2 inches
Monday, May 17, 2010
6 month stats
16 lbs, 7 oz--50%
27 inches—75%
head-45cm –75%
Yup, Wesley is growing. Not turning into the giant baby I thought he would when he was super little, but still a good size, none the less. I thought he would weigh more since he has started to get constipated (more in another post), but I guess all that poop doesn't add much weight!
27 inches—75%
head-45cm –75%
Yup, Wesley is growing. Not turning into the giant baby I thought he would when he was super little, but still a good size, none the less. I thought he would weigh more since he has started to get constipated (more in another post), but I guess all that poop doesn't add much weight!
Monday, March 22, 2010
4 month stats a little late
Well, here are Wesley's 4 month stats. He is just above average (which seems HUGE to me since Joshua was always so small, execpt for his head).
Height: 25 1/2 inches
Weight: 14 lbs 6 oz
Head cir: I don't remember, but it was at 75th percentile.
Height: 25 1/2 inches
Weight: 14 lbs 6 oz
Head cir: I don't remember, but it was at 75th percentile.
Said by Joshua yesterday while we are in the car..
"Do monkeys have penises?" Ah, having a boy is so enlightening!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Oh joy!
So, Andy just bought Joshua a set of 7 harmonicas so he can teach him to play. I have a feeling that a good set of earplugs are in my future!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
kwote of the day
Why the funky spelling? Because the "cue" key on this computer is broken.
"This is too heavy for a little guy like me to carry" speaking of a collegiate dictionary he got out of his room. These are the cute things to remember when I have those frustrating days!
"This is too heavy for a little guy like me to carry" speaking of a collegiate dictionary he got out of his room. These are the cute things to remember when I have those frustrating days!
Monday, February 1, 2010
I have officially gone nuts!
And I am registered for the Chicago Marathon. It is being run on my 33rd birthday. Now hopefully I have the discipline to stick to training and preparing so I can run this baby!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
2 month doctor visit
Well, I foolishly scheduled our 2 month Dr's visit for 8am, which meant we had to leave the house by 7:30. Quite a feat with a 3 year old and an infant, but we did make it!
Wesley had his 2 month visit a few weeks late because of the doctor's schedule, but he is doing well. Here are the latest stats:
Weight: 12 lbs. 12 oz
Height: 23 3/4 inches
Head cir: 40 cm.
According to the doctor, he is at about the 75th percentile for all 3 categories, making him well-proportioned. Compare that to Joshua, who as I remember, was 90th percentile for head, 25th or less for height and weight.
Right now, Wesley is sleeping off the indignity of getting 3 shots AND and oral dose of the rotavirus vaccine. Poor kid!
Wesley had his 2 month visit a few weeks late because of the doctor's schedule, but he is doing well. Here are the latest stats:
Weight: 12 lbs. 12 oz
Height: 23 3/4 inches
Head cir: 40 cm.
According to the doctor, he is at about the 75th percentile for all 3 categories, making him well-proportioned. Compare that to Joshua, who as I remember, was 90th percentile for head, 25th or less for height and weight.
Right now, Wesley is sleeping off the indignity of getting 3 shots AND and oral dose of the rotavirus vaccine. Poor kid!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Funny to me
I love being across the room and being able to hear little Wesley fill his pants. Don't ask me why I find it so hysterical, but a girls gotta laugh before changing the umpteenth poopy diaper in one day, no?
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Quick update
Yikes, I have been lazy lately. I am still no further along in the sweater I was trying to finish by Christmas :(, but I have learned that my hobbies need to take the back burner to caring for the boys and trying to stay somewhat on top of household chores so we are fed and not living in chaos.
Despite the lack of a Christmas sweater, we had a GREAT Christmas and New Years with family. Over the break from school, Joshua discovered a new love--bowling! I have a video from our bowling session with the grandparents I will post soon. The best part about bowling is that after all that carrying around a heavy ball makes him SOOO sleepy. Yay for me!
Wesley is developing into quite the laid-back charmer with lots of smiles for everyone and puts up with his big brothers hugs, pacifier-stealing, and snuggles like a trooper. We keep telling Joshua to be careful, Wesley may be bigger than him one day, but our warnings are to no avail. We hope our boys continue to love on each other as they grow older.
Despite the lack of a Christmas sweater, we had a GREAT Christmas and New Years with family. Over the break from school, Joshua discovered a new love--bowling! I have a video from our bowling session with the grandparents I will post soon. The best part about bowling is that after all that carrying around a heavy ball makes him SOOO sleepy. Yay for me!
Wesley is developing into quite the laid-back charmer with lots of smiles for everyone and puts up with his big brothers hugs, pacifier-stealing, and snuggles like a trooper. We keep telling Joshua to be careful, Wesley may be bigger than him one day, but our warnings are to no avail. We hope our boys continue to love on each other as they grow older.
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