This week has been rough when it came to my running. I got a little behind on my weekly runs that allow me to add 1 mile to the "long run" on Saturday each week. I tried both Friday and Saturday mornings to get in the two 4 miles runs I had missed. Each time I made it about a mile before I felt sick, light headed, a side ache like I'd never had before, throbbing knees, and fighting to catch my breath. Each time I got about 2 miles out of my body, but only with some walking.
I was feeling so depressed. Saturday morning on my long walk home after my failed attempt to run I cried to myself thinking I'd just have to give up because if I couldn't do 4 miles there was no way I'd be able to do 13.1 in a short 6 weeks. I text Marcel when I made it home safe that I couldn't run anymore. He sent back "sad day." He was at a church work party and didn't have time to text, but I needed comforted and that wasn't enough.
I told him that I was so depressed and discouraged because I couldn't remember the last goal I had set for myself. In all honestly, it was probably school-related and I've been done for over 2 years, and here I was telling everyone about this goal and now I was going to fail at it. Talk about embarrassment!
Today around 2:30pm Marcel left our house to head back to church for the Worship Night, which I decided to skip for a few reasons, but mainly because I had already pushed my long run from Saturday to Sunday. I slept from the time he left until 5pm, ate something while icing my knees and then started my 7 mile run. Perfectly for me, that church is exactly 7 miles from our house, so I text Marcel that I thought I'd be there just about the time he was getting done and started on my way.
It was a hard run. I did decide to wear my knee brace which probably helped but both my knees still hurt. It was also hard because once I got past my normal route I didn't know the splits I should be making in my time (which I decided is very motivating for me). But I got to church in 71:13. After my 6 mile run last week, I posted on facebook that I was hoping for 7 miles in 70:00, but I'm very proud of my time. I did even have to stop and tie my shoe (I am going to try to always double knot them from now on) and also adjust my knee brace. I'm telling myself that without those 2 stops it would have been 70:00.
Now I can't wait for the big day on 10/10/10 (if I can figure out how to register for it) which is 6 weeks away from today. That also means my 25th birthday is just 4 weeks away!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
What Do We Do Now?
Snoh is no longer with us as of about 9:00 this morning. The day is already weird.
The last few days with him here we did nothing exciting, but the house is different. Lilli is still here crawling her little heart out. Marcel is home until school starts and he can start subbing again. It is simply a strange day at our house.
Hoping for a date night on Saturday, but only time will tell if other things don't come up before then.
The last few days with him here we did nothing exciting, but the house is different. Lilli is still here crawling her little heart out. Marcel is home until school starts and he can start subbing again. It is simply a strange day at our house.
Hoping for a date night on Saturday, but only time will tell if other things don't come up before then.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Day 31 (August 20)
Our morning started off way too early since we kept Snoh up until after 10pm with haircuts last night. But he enjoyed being able to see Brother and Tom this morning.
We had this conversation:
S: You only have 1 mom.
MB: Yes, you are right.
S: It's because you're already a mom, so you only need 1.
MB: I'm not a mom. I don't have any kids.
S: No, but moms take care of kids and you've been taking care of me.
MB: So, is brother a mom?
S: No, he's a dad. Wait, do you drink coffee?
MB: No, I don't like to drink coffee.
S: But real moms drink coffee.
MB: When can I be a real mom then?
S: Well the doctor has to tell you when your tummy is ready for a baby.
Then I had nothing else to say. The conversations you can have with a 5 year amaze me. He's so smart!
When Snoh talked to Mellissa and his mom this morning he was watching a movie which made it hard for him to want to talk but he did tell them that we're making brownies for them (not my idea, but we definitely will now) and that Wende Lady has a pool for them. He always says "call me when you are done with work" but they both told him that they weren't working today. He seemed confused but little did he know that they were already on their way here, a day earlier than he expected!
Brother got off early from work and we were able to go to Wende Lady's house to feed the cats while they are away camping for the weekend and also get an extra mattress for Coco & Mellissa, which Snoh has been very worried about. We got it home and settled into the small bedroom with Snoh, and then he insisted on putting his olive oil in his hair. I told him I didn't know how and that he'd have to wait for brother's help, but next thing I know, he is showing me that he can do it all alone (PICTURES ARE COMING!) When brother told him to rub it all in, he got "angry"and hid in the bathroom (at least it wasn't locked in, see we are making some progress). When I went to tell him that if he's angry he can choose to sit on his bed but we don't hide in the bathroom, Coco & Mellissa arrived. Should have seen his face when he saw them.
He was more than excited to see them and I'm glad I was cooking dinner, because he was on a whirlwind of energy showing them every possible thing he's done inthe last 31 days! It was overwhelming for me and I've been with him those days. They did notice that he's grown and believe he's lost his baby face since being here. We, of course, don't see it, but I guess that's a sign he's ready for kindergarten!
We had this conversation:
S: You only have 1 mom.
MB: Yes, you are right.
S: It's because you're already a mom, so you only need 1.
MB: I'm not a mom. I don't have any kids.
S: No, but moms take care of kids and you've been taking care of me.
MB: So, is brother a mom?
S: No, he's a dad. Wait, do you drink coffee?
MB: No, I don't like to drink coffee.
S: But real moms drink coffee.
MB: When can I be a real mom then?
S: Well the doctor has to tell you when your tummy is ready for a baby.
Then I had nothing else to say. The conversations you can have with a 5 year amaze me. He's so smart!
When Snoh talked to Mellissa and his mom this morning he was watching a movie which made it hard for him to want to talk but he did tell them that we're making brownies for them (not my idea, but we definitely will now) and that Wende Lady has a pool for them. He always says "call me when you are done with work" but they both told him that they weren't working today. He seemed confused but little did he know that they were already on their way here, a day earlier than he expected!
Brother got off early from work and we were able to go to Wende Lady's house to feed the cats while they are away camping for the weekend and also get an extra mattress for Coco & Mellissa, which Snoh has been very worried about. We got it home and settled into the small bedroom with Snoh, and then he insisted on putting his olive oil in his hair. I told him I didn't know how and that he'd have to wait for brother's help, but next thing I know, he is showing me that he can do it all alone (PICTURES ARE COMING!) When brother told him to rub it all in, he got "angry"and hid in the bathroom (at least it wasn't locked in, see we are making some progress). When I went to tell him that if he's angry he can choose to sit on his bed but we don't hide in the bathroom, Coco & Mellissa arrived. Should have seen his face when he saw them.
He was more than excited to see them and I'm glad I was cooking dinner, because he was on a whirlwind of energy showing them every possible thing he's done inthe last 31 days! It was overwhelming for me and I've been with him those days. They did notice that he's grown and believe he's lost his baby face since being here. We, of course, don't see it, but I guess that's a sign he's ready for kindergarten!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Day 30 (August 19)
I need to stop blog everyday about Snoh's visit because we're leading very boring lives lately.
We had another boring day at home. We watched 2 movies, because MaryBeth is over trying to limit TV & computer time when we have nothing here for a 5 year old to do and we both get on each other's nerves when he's running around crazy. Next time, I will plan out some more activities before he gets here, or make him bring more than books & movies to our house.
We went to Wende Lady's house for dinner. I ran there (well, most of the way, but at 5:30 it was still at least 95 degrees and I wasn't hydrated and I went way too fast) so before I got there he told Wende, "Let me tell what we're eating for dinner." And he opened the fridge and looked for something when she said "Tacos from the oven," and of course he said, "I'm still looking."
That was just like our conversation about lunch. He wants to pick out all of his meals but I still do it to make sure he's eating somewhat healthy. He had given me his choices for lunch: lucky charms, oatmeal or PB&J sandwich. So I said, Macaroni & cheese, turkey sandwich or spaghetti. Then he said, "Those were NOT the choices MaryBeth." but they were because he chose mac & cheese.
Hoping to see Wende Lady one more time before he goes back to Washington, but time will tell since her & Don are going camping this weekend.
He told Coco tonight what Brother's exit is. "Mom don't forget brother's exit is 3-3-A. See you in 2 days. Good-bye." He still doesn't know she'll be here tomorrow!
We had another boring day at home. We watched 2 movies, because MaryBeth is over trying to limit TV & computer time when we have nothing here for a 5 year old to do and we both get on each other's nerves when he's running around crazy. Next time, I will plan out some more activities before he gets here, or make him bring more than books & movies to our house.
We went to Wende Lady's house for dinner. I ran there (well, most of the way, but at 5:30 it was still at least 95 degrees and I wasn't hydrated and I went way too fast) so before I got there he told Wende, "Let me tell what we're eating for dinner." And he opened the fridge and looked for something when she said "Tacos from the oven," and of course he said, "I'm still looking."
That was just like our conversation about lunch. He wants to pick out all of his meals but I still do it to make sure he's eating somewhat healthy. He had given me his choices for lunch: lucky charms, oatmeal or PB&J sandwich. So I said, Macaroni & cheese, turkey sandwich or spaghetti. Then he said, "Those were NOT the choices MaryBeth." but they were because he chose mac & cheese.
Hoping to see Wende Lady one more time before he goes back to Washington, but time will tell since her & Don are going camping this weekend.
He told Coco tonight what Brother's exit is. "Mom don't forget brother's exit is 3-3-A. See you in 2 days. Good-bye." He still doesn't know she'll be here tomorrow!
Day 29 (August 18)
Yet another very lazy day at home. Nothing super exciting to report. Oh, except that I found Marcel's missing phone. I had forgotten it was missing, assuming it had made it to work with him, so I started laundry and once the load made it to the dryer it seemed really loud, like a tennis shoe had been in there. After 10 minutes I couldn't take how loud it was so I stopped it and discovered the back case to his phone. My mom instructed me to leave it in the sun to dry out which I did until Coco told me to put it in rice. It was in rice overnight and the phone looked dried out so we tried to turn it on the next morning and Marcel has a DEAD phone. I'm very glad it was just about 15 months into our married life before washing something not approved for washing & drying. Here's to hoping it is another 15 months!
Snoh is getting very excited for his Mom to come stay the night at Brother's house. At dinner, though, he said "I miss my mom, but I don't want to leave Brother's house because I'll miss brother and you too much." Talk about making me want to cry, which I almost did because we've watched him grow up here and soon he's leaving. When I asked him to go get his pajamas on, a few minutes later it seemed really quiet so I went to check on him. He was just sitting on his bed next to the pajamas he picked out (probably the 1st time they've actually matched!) with a big grin on his face. It was as if I had caught him being naughty. No he just said, "I'm smiling because it is almost the star day" which is how I marked on the calendar when she'd be coming...
Snoh is getting very excited for his Mom to come stay the night at Brother's house. At dinner, though, he said "I miss my mom, but I don't want to leave Brother's house because I'll miss brother and you too much." Talk about making me want to cry, which I almost did because we've watched him grow up here and soon he's leaving. When I asked him to go get his pajamas on, a few minutes later it seemed really quiet so I went to check on him. He was just sitting on his bed next to the pajamas he picked out (probably the 1st time they've actually matched!) with a big grin on his face. It was as if I had caught him being naughty. No he just said, "I'm smiling because it is almost the star day" which is how I marked on the calendar when she'd be coming...
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Day 28 (August 17)
Can't believe it has been 4 weeks already?
Today, Snoh was very excited for a blueberry poptart, a flavor I only bought to get another reward code from so that I can cash in our sugary-breakfast habit for a free movie ticket!
I made Snoh take a bath and brush his teeth this morning, and even though we've been doing them frequently (brushing teeth yes, morning baths it depends) he was so upset because "mom says we only do it at bedtime." Nothing like a good bribe of getting to put in a fizzy color into the bathwater to get him to do it!
He & brother played Scene-It again and he seemed to do a lot better than when I tried to play with him, but I was trying to sleep. However, even with Marcel's whole-hearted attempts to entertain baby & Snoh I just didn't get in a good nap. Then the kids both took quiet time and I couldn't sleep. Oh well!
We went to Target and got a steal of a deal on some pillows, which we've needed since, oh, probably before we moved here! We even used on of the carts designed for kids to want them but not the parents. I should have taken a picture, because Snoh & Lilli riding next to each other pretty much summed up their time together: they just can't get enough! Then we headed to Taco Bell to get FREE lime-ade sparklers (I think that is what they are called). I recommend the cherry flavor :) Snoh was very concerned that his Taco Bell wouldn't have the new drink, just like how worried he is that his McDonald's won't have the banana strawberry slurpees, which they won't because they have Strawberry Bananan Smoothies.
Snoh LOVED his chicken green bean casserole & salad for dinner. Again, no mention of ketchup! Success for Marcel, who ended up cooking because I did the dishes we got so far behind on. We then played Lighning McQueen War & Crazy Eights. Snoh won the game of war and the first game of Crazy 8's, and MaryBeth won the next game....
Today, Snoh was very excited for a blueberry poptart, a flavor I only bought to get another reward code from so that I can cash in our sugary-breakfast habit for a free movie ticket!
I made Snoh take a bath and brush his teeth this morning, and even though we've been doing them frequently (brushing teeth yes, morning baths it depends) he was so upset because "mom says we only do it at bedtime." Nothing like a good bribe of getting to put in a fizzy color into the bathwater to get him to do it!
He & brother played Scene-It again and he seemed to do a lot better than when I tried to play with him, but I was trying to sleep. However, even with Marcel's whole-hearted attempts to entertain baby & Snoh I just didn't get in a good nap. Then the kids both took quiet time and I couldn't sleep. Oh well!
We went to Target and got a steal of a deal on some pillows, which we've needed since, oh, probably before we moved here! We even used on of the carts designed for kids to want them but not the parents. I should have taken a picture, because Snoh & Lilli riding next to each other pretty much summed up their time together: they just can't get enough! Then we headed to Taco Bell to get FREE lime-ade sparklers (I think that is what they are called). I recommend the cherry flavor :) Snoh was very concerned that his Taco Bell wouldn't have the new drink, just like how worried he is that his McDonald's won't have the banana strawberry slurpees, which they won't because they have Strawberry Bananan Smoothies.
Snoh LOVED his chicken green bean casserole & salad for dinner. Again, no mention of ketchup! Success for Marcel, who ended up cooking because I did the dishes we got so far behind on. We then played Lighning McQueen War & Crazy Eights. Snoh won the game of war and the first game of Crazy 8's, and MaryBeth won the next game....
Day 27 (August 16)
Not much to report here.
- Marcel wasn't feeling good all day so he spent the day on the couch watching movies, well technically the special features
- MaryBeth & Lilli went grocery shopping
- Snoh played on the computer
- MaryBeth had from 5:15-6:15pm to take a nap before working 8pm-2am at Famous Footwear, but woke up at 5:55 to Snoh playing brother's drums and was unable to go back to sleep
- Snoh & brother played Disney Scene It, which is far too hard for Snoh because all the movies are too old for him. They also played Lightning McQueen Crazy Eights & Go Fish.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Day 26 (August 15)
A great morning at church--Marcel and I were able to FINALLY go together, a first since June 13th. It was wonderful. Snoh, again, had a blast.
After church we headed to my dad's house, which is full of company. Cindy's dad and both of my dad's parents are here visiting, helping with the girls since Cindy is back to teaching and my dad is swamped at work with back to school shopping.
Snoh had a blast chasing Payton & Presley around, well, actually it was more like them chasing him around and doing whatever he wanted them to be doing. We did send the 3 of them to the neighborhood park and he had a blast. He even came home and told us that a girl kissed him (it was one of Payton's friends) and that it made him "almost happy!"
We stayed there until 10:30pm so by the time we got home Snoh was up until about 11pm. Totally worth him having a GREAT time with new friends!
After church we headed to my dad's house, which is full of company. Cindy's dad and both of my dad's parents are here visiting, helping with the girls since Cindy is back to teaching and my dad is swamped at work with back to school shopping.
Snoh had a blast chasing Payton & Presley around, well, actually it was more like them chasing him around and doing whatever he wanted them to be doing. We did send the 3 of them to the neighborhood park and he had a blast. He even came home and told us that a girl kissed him (it was one of Payton's friends) and that it made him "almost happy!"
We stayed there until 10:30pm so by the time we got home Snoh was up until about 11pm. Totally worth him having a GREAT time with new friends!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Day 25 (August 14)
We enjoyed french toast and omelets for breakfast. It was just what I needed after my run this morning. We also enjoyed some nice time at home before heading to Wende Lady's house for swimming. We hadn't been there in a long time!
After swimming, Snoh made brownies for us. They were really good, and not what I needed after running today! We had delicous spaghetti, green beans and garlic bread for dinner.
All day long, Snoh asked to play Family Game Night 2 on the Wii before bed, which is what we've been doing the last few nights but with Wii Sports. Little did we know we'd be at Wende's house until 9pm and still end up playing the game. Hope church isn't too early in the morning :)
After swimming, Snoh made brownies for us. They were really good, and not what I needed after running today! We had delicous spaghetti, green beans and garlic bread for dinner.
All day long, Snoh asked to play Family Game Night 2 on the Wii before bed, which is what we've been doing the last few nights but with Wii Sports. Little did we know we'd be at Wende's house until 9pm and still end up playing the game. Hope church isn't too early in the morning :)
50:52
I realize this post will probably get lost into my blog with the next few days of posting about Snoh's visit, but I need to write it anyway for myself.
This last week my half-marathon training had fallen off the deep-end. I missed my long run on Saturday last week and then didn't run again until Thursday night. I've modified this next's week schedule to catch myself back to where I should be to run 13.1 miles on 10/10/10. And that meant today I had to run 5 miles!
I did it in 50:52!
I got home and updated my facebook status to read this: "5 miles in 50:52! Pretty darn proud of that time, especially since that's the farthest I've ever ran in my entire life and that I didn't walk a single step. Although parts of it were hard I never thought about walking, that is what I'm most proud of! 10/10/10 is right around the corner and I'll be ready!!!"
I am super stoked about my time, especially since when I checked it just about every .5 mile, it seemed like I was a lot slower than 5 minute 1/2 miles, but I'm much more proud about not wanting to walk! I could have gone farther too, my body definitely still had gas left, which I never feel like when I run in the morning.
I don't care on 10/10/10 if it takes me 3 hours to finish that 13.1 miles, I will not walk a step! Back to hard-core running for MaryBeth. Now if I could just stop wanting sweets, so I could be losing a little bit of weight :)
This last week my half-marathon training had fallen off the deep-end. I missed my long run on Saturday last week and then didn't run again until Thursday night. I've modified this next's week schedule to catch myself back to where I should be to run 13.1 miles on 10/10/10. And that meant today I had to run 5 miles!
I did it in 50:52!
I got home and updated my facebook status to read this: "5 miles in 50:52! Pretty darn proud of that time, especially since that's the farthest I've ever ran in my entire life and that I didn't walk a single step. Although parts of it were hard I never thought about walking, that is what I'm most proud of! 10/10/10 is right around the corner and I'll be ready!!!"
I am super stoked about my time, especially since when I checked it just about every .5 mile, it seemed like I was a lot slower than 5 minute 1/2 miles, but I'm much more proud about not wanting to walk! I could have gone farther too, my body definitely still had gas left, which I never feel like when I run in the morning.
I don't care on 10/10/10 if it takes me 3 hours to finish that 13.1 miles, I will not walk a step! Back to hard-core running for MaryBeth. Now if I could just stop wanting sweets, so I could be losing a little bit of weight :)
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