Hitting a Wall?

This picture pretty much describes how I feel today. I went for a run on the treadmill last night and every time I would start running my sides/chest would hurt. 2.36 miles of this plus one of those bees on steriods flying around the garage, I was done. I think I'll take a break tonight and see if it goes better Saturday.

Since my run sucked, I added this afterward: 10 Minute Abs. Also did some squats, lunges and push ups.

Josh was supposed to go do his 6-month check up yesterday but he forgot he's not supposed to eat a few hours before so he has to go back this afternoon. Wish him luck! Those appointments always make me a little edgy, so I can only imagine how he feels. He acts like they don't bother him though, so maybe they dont.



Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Tomorrow is yard sale day and cook-outs afterward. Hopefully it will be a busy, fun day!

But for now, I need to get back to work!

Fate?

I have been wanting some Cracker Jack popcorn ALL WEEK. Every lunch break I have stopped at a different gas station looking for it. No dice.

Today I was at Big Lots looking at their pottery stuff and what is sitting on the shelf in a pot? CRACKER JACK POPCORN

Is it Fate? Yes. Yes it is.

Her'sDay: Excuse Me While I Eat Everything

Happy Her's Day Ladies!

Its going to be Hot Hot Hot in RVA today, I love it! But you know what I don't love? When I want to eat EVERYTHING in sight. 

I usually pack breakfast, lunch, and 3 snacks for while I'm at work. Usually it goes: breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, snack. Then home for dinner. Today, so far, it looks like: breakfast, snack, snack. This pattern will most likely continue through out the day. 

Another thing about pretty weather. That usually means us playing outside and wine coolers...or a beer. 

Looks like this mommy will be running an extra mile tonight, I need to work off some of this pretty weather fun to be had! 


What is your favorite part about this time of year? Is it all the cook outs? The water park/river/beach fun? or is it even getting to run more outside than in the colder months? (OR is it the ice cream truck?)

View at Rockett's Landing

It was so nice seeing Jess last night and meeting some of her many co-workers. This was the view between two of the restaurants. I think a girls day that includes Willow is needed one Saturday or Sunday down here. 



When I got home Willow and Josh were at the neighbors so I went over there and we played and ate dinner and just hung out for a while. I had to make Willow jealous in order to get any kisses or hugs but at least I got them! She's a tough one, LOL!

 After she went to bed I did some (girly) situps, crunches, planks, lunges and squats until I couldn't anymore. Tonight I'm doing an evening run on the treadmill...I guess I need to break out the DVD player from Josh's car! 



Hope you all have a wonderful Her's Day! :)

Another 4 miles! And Other Random Thoughts

Happy Hump Day!

 

Yesterday's run was a good one when it came to distance. Going just over 4 miles for the second time this month is good for me, and it makes me want to work even harder to get to my 6 mile goal. Even if I run 6 miles just once this month, I'll be happy.

It was a gorgeous day to run in the park. While I was running I started thinking about some thing weird. If trees had eyes, imagine what they've seen over the years. Especially in parks. Did they see a child ride their bike for the first time? Or maybe a first date? A break up?  A birthday celebration, or even a wedding? What do you think?


Tonight I'm meeting up with Jess for a drink after work at a place in Rocket's Landing, I've never been over there but I hear its pretty, right by the water. I'll make sure to take pictures :)

After that I plan on doing some strength training. Maybe that HIIT video from Fitness Blender, it is really tough!

My Big Girl coloring

Anyway, I cannot seem to stop doing stupid things this morning. First, I had not creamer for my coffee. Then I forgot Willow's lunch at home. I confused a sub contractor with a totally different one. And my dress is clinging to my butt. Interestingly enough, if you put hand lotion on to whatever part of your body that your clothing is sticking to it stops the cling. One problem solved.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Hump Day...at least that means only 2 days until the weekend!

My Exercise Partner and Buff Head Bands?

Happy Tuesday! I mean, its not Monday anymore so it's happy, right?

I didn't do much of a work out last night, I did do some burpees and a 10 minute ab video but it was hard because Willow wanted to sit on the back of my legs while I did the planks. She also likes to sit on my stomach while I'm doing flutter kicks or toe touches which makes it awkward.

After that She and I laid in the  bed with some dry cereal to munch on and we watched tv. I can tell she is getting older because sometimes I can actually get her to sit still and watch tv with me. I love having her with me all the time, but watching tv and vegging out is a nice break and good relaxing bonding :)

We also called my Mom and Willow hogged the phone. I could barely get a sentence in. Willow loves talking to her Grammy on the phone. 



Tonight I am going on a run before heading home, I'm going to use my lunch break to leave early because I'd like to get a longer one done. I can't decide if I'm going to run in the park or in the neighborhood by the park. I like checking out all the houses in the neighborhood though. Plus I tend to go further doing that. 


PS I just ordered some stuff from REI.com...I bought two Buff Head bands. The original one and then the Half Buff. Anyone ever heard of these? They look pretty neat. They are supposed to be able to be used in tons of different ways (head band, scarf, pony tail holder, bandana, ect.). I'll do a post about them when they come in. I am excited about trying them out! 

 Buff

Mother's Day!

Good Morning!

Happy Mother's Day! My brother, Mom and I

I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's day! I have a really cute picture of Willow and I from yesterday...well, I'm trying to get it from Josh's phone but for some reason I can't receive it? I don't know. I'll add it when I finally figure out how to get it.

Watch out, those white legs will blind you!

My Whole World!

We went out to breakfast with his family and then went to REI to see what I could use my gift card I got for Mother's Day on. Not much, that place is expensive! I found some cool stuff online though. (Stainless steel, collapsible wine glass anyone?) Hopefully I'll get to see my wonderful Mom this week, Willow made her some pretty neat presents!

Anyway, after that I cut the back yard because the grass was getting out of hand...someone can't seem to find the time to do it and it was getting taller than Willow! It isn't perfect but boy does it look better!

I ran in the morning before the festivities started, and I got to wear my running skirt! Finally!

 



This is definitely my new favorite outfit!



Other than that, nothing much else to post on. There are some things bugging me but I don't feel comfortable posting about them. All I know is is that I could use a good run in a new place to clear my head! 

An afternoon of Toddlers

This morning willow and I enjoyed a breakfast of Apple crisp I made from scratch in the crock pot.
After that we did some sit ups and weights....willow picked up my 4lb weight while I was doing crunches and dropped it on me.
  


Later her boyfriend...I mean neighbor, came over to play for the afternoon. Two toddlers in one house is definitely a sight. One minute they are sharing the next they are mad at each other. Typical couple.
 
They had a blast though! After he left I did a YouTube work out that's killer on my puny arms. Its another from fitnessblender.com ...love those!


Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! I'm posting from my phone, hopefully all the pictures showed up!