Big milestone for me: I started the morning by RUNNING!! If you've been a follower for the past few months, you know that I had a fractured pelvis, which sidelined me from doing anything physical. For the past several weeks, I got out of the pool and back into the gym, doing the ellipticals and bikes and Body Pump classes. Don't get me wrong, I love Body Pump and I'll keep doing it, but what I really wanted to do, the only thing that gets the weight off, is run.
And I did it!
I was scared. I didn't want to set myself back and I have no idea if my pelvis is actually ready for that kind of abuse, so I took it slow. Ran 4 minutes, walked 1 minute, for a half hour. Wow, I felt like I could run the entire time, but I didn't want to push my luck. It felt so good, though! No pain in my hips, no pain in my knees, and most importantly no swelling in my throat. I didn't even need my once-necessary piece of minty gum.
If you haven't known me for a long time, you probably don't know that I struggled with a thyroid problem for years before it was finally diagnosed. During that time, my throat would swell so much that it was hard to breathe- I would literally choke just tilting my head back. So running was very hard for me- I usually ended every run in tears, which I think freaked Hubby out. Chewing a piece of minty gum while running helped a little bit, and I'm pretty sure that I solely kept Dentene in business. Now that my hypothyroid is under control (and my throat isn't swollen shut), I feel AWESOME. No gum required.
Go me!! I'm so motivated right now, it's ridiculous. :)
10/28/10
10/27/10
I feel like I'm 14 all over again... but with beer.
Last night, my friend K and I went to see the Gin Blossoms. They put on a free concert at a local comedy club (FREE, one of my favorite four-letter words), and it was good, very MTV Unplugged. The singer and the guitarist were the only band members that could make it, so it was very acoustic... and short. It was so short that K and I decided to go out.
We did trivia night at a local bar, then went to another to do some karaoke. The karaoke was a little insane- we did Shoop. I don't think I've ever rapped in my entire life, and I think that's the last time because I'm pretty sure I sucked. :)
Anyway, it was a really, really fun night! Probably drank a little more beer than I should have (simply because I was dehydrated this morning), but I had such a good time knowing that Hubby was taking care of the boys, not some stranger, and that my friend K is a fun person to hang out with.
Seeing the Gin Blossoms was surreal. I felt like I should be a freshman in high school! Totally flash back... but at the same time, it was a little weird to see the guys get so... old. We met the singer after the show and he definitely wasn't a heartthrob. But let me tell you, that guy can sing. Definitely a band worth seeing live! It's so disappointing to see musicians who suck live and they are clearly created in a studio, so I was impressed with the GB's talent.
Yeah, my cell takes crapalicious pictures, but there they were!
We did trivia night at a local bar, then went to another to do some karaoke. The karaoke was a little insane- we did Shoop. I don't think I've ever rapped in my entire life, and I think that's the last time because I'm pretty sure I sucked. :)
Anyway, it was a really, really fun night! Probably drank a little more beer than I should have (simply because I was dehydrated this morning), but I had such a good time knowing that Hubby was taking care of the boys, not some stranger, and that my friend K is a fun person to hang out with.
Seeing the Gin Blossoms was surreal. I felt like I should be a freshman in high school! Totally flash back... but at the same time, it was a little weird to see the guys get so... old. We met the singer after the show and he definitely wasn't a heartthrob. But let me tell you, that guy can sing. Definitely a band worth seeing live! It's so disappointing to see musicians who suck live and they are clearly created in a studio, so I was impressed with the GB's talent.
10/25/10
Happy 101
Wow, I got tagged! Thank you, Jess! I've never done one of these before, but I have to list 10 things that I like.
1. The color red. Thankfully Hubby likes that color in the kitchen, so all my appliances and cookware are decked out in my fave color.
2. New socks. So comfy.
3. Cheese. I love all kinds.
4. Diminishing numbers on the scale.
5. Body Pump class.
6. My fantastic Jetta Sportwagen TDI.
7. Autumn- the fashion, the food, the weather, all of it.
8. Football. A perfect Sunday would involve beer, good food, and the NFL.
9. Homemade cinnamon-craisin bread. It makes the house smell good and it's yummy.
10. Peppermint tea.
Now I get to award 10 friends with this, and I choose...
1. Cannot Predict Now
2. Diapers and Wine
3. Legend of Me
4. New England Country Girl
5. Our Navy Nest
6. A Monkey in the Navy
7. Pennies From Heaven
*Eh, so I only chose 7. Whatever.
10/24/10
A new low for Microsoft
"Windows gives me the family nature never could." That's the new catch phrase for Microsoft's Windows 7, promoting their photo editing software.
Did anyone else find offense in this??? I think it is an absolutely horrible, negative, disgusting line that ever existed in a commercial, and I can't believe Microsoft decided to include this concept in its marketing.
Why? Because perfection is not what family is about. Duh, Microsoft.
Hubby and I recently had family pictures done for our Christmas cards. The photographer took a lot of pictures and guess what- the boys still didn't smile or look in the camera at the same time. It's called being a child and I'd rather have pictures with personality than cookie-cutter, plastic smiles frozen on their faces in an obvious attempt to feign the ideal family.
When I was nine, my family had a rare occassion where all the aunts, uncles, and cousins visited my grandparents' house at the same time, so we took a family portrait. Some of us had weird looks on our faces and my Uncle B had to jump into the picture after setting the timer, so he's giving this odd finger-point, but it was memorable and funny to look at now. I wouldn't want to photo-shop generic forced smiles just to get the perfect picture because everyone's personality showed through.
Listen, I know that it's hard to get everyone seated and in a good mood and happy to be dressed alike (btw, matching outfits is just nerdy), but that's life. Take a few shots, pick the best one, and move on with it. The idea that we can photo-shop isn't what I don't like- it's the concept that the natural state of your family isn't good enough. I would never want to conceal my boys' energy and personality just to make it seem like they can sit and stay like trained dogs. Our Christmas card this year will include a smile from me, a half-smile from the Hubby, and no smile from the boys. JC didn't smile in a single picture because that's how he was that day and I never want myself or them to feel guilty for being who they are.
So Microsoft, please rethink the tagline. And fire whoever thought of it and the people that approved it.
Did anyone else find offense in this??? I think it is an absolutely horrible, negative, disgusting line that ever existed in a commercial, and I can't believe Microsoft decided to include this concept in its marketing.
Why? Because perfection is not what family is about. Duh, Microsoft.
Hubby and I recently had family pictures done for our Christmas cards. The photographer took a lot of pictures and guess what- the boys still didn't smile or look in the camera at the same time. It's called being a child and I'd rather have pictures with personality than cookie-cutter, plastic smiles frozen on their faces in an obvious attempt to feign the ideal family.
When I was nine, my family had a rare occassion where all the aunts, uncles, and cousins visited my grandparents' house at the same time, so we took a family portrait. Some of us had weird looks on our faces and my Uncle B had to jump into the picture after setting the timer, so he's giving this odd finger-point, but it was memorable and funny to look at now. I wouldn't want to photo-shop generic forced smiles just to get the perfect picture because everyone's personality showed through.
Listen, I know that it's hard to get everyone seated and in a good mood and happy to be dressed alike (btw, matching outfits is just nerdy), but that's life. Take a few shots, pick the best one, and move on with it. The idea that we can photo-shop isn't what I don't like- it's the concept that the natural state of your family isn't good enough. I would never want to conceal my boys' energy and personality just to make it seem like they can sit and stay like trained dogs. Our Christmas card this year will include a smile from me, a half-smile from the Hubby, and no smile from the boys. JC didn't smile in a single picture because that's how he was that day and I never want myself or them to feel guilty for being who they are.
So Microsoft, please rethink the tagline. And fire whoever thought of it and the people that approved it.
10/22/10
A day in the life of me
5:00- Wake up and drive to the gym. Forgot to roll windows up last night before it rained and sit in wet puddle the whole way.
5:30- Start my workout with a wet ass. Mid-elliptical, realize the boys need dress shoes for tomorrow.
6:15- Read newspaper, including a letter to the editor about how we need to "take a meat ax to military spending." Feel my blood pressure sky rocket.
6:50- Get home, kiss Hubby goodbye, and realize the boys are still asleep.
7:30- Boys wake up, chaos ensues.
8:30- Plop boys in front of The Cat In The Hat (tv show, not the stupid movie) and wash my face. Notice that I am looking tired and old and make a mental note to pick up foundation while out.
9:00- Get my lady moment and immediately take three Midol.
11:00-Sesame Street ends. Put the boys in the car and begin quest for brown dress shoes.
11:20- Arrive at Target. JC is sleeping. LB and I chill out....
...11:50- JC still sleeping. Wake his ass up so we can get going.
12:30- Leave Target empty-handed, enter Payless.
12:32- Leave Payless empty-handed, put boys in the car again.
12:50- Arrive at outdoor mall, notice it's pouring, and turn right around for indoor mall on the other side of the peninsula.
1:30- Arrive at mall and start looking for shoes at Macy's.
1:40- Leave Macy's empty-handed.
1:45- Enter Crazy 8's. Find nothing.
1:50- Enter Children's Place. Find nothing.
2:00- Drag children to other side of the mall for Sears. Force LB to try on shoes. He screams they're too tight. Try a size bigger. He screams they're too tight. Try clown-sized shoes. He screams they're too tight. Give up and find nothing.
2:10- Stop at bagel place for some milk for the boys, root beer for me, and bagel to split. Killer cramps settle in.
2:15- Obnoxious asshole sits next to us and says I need to control the boys because it'll just get harder when they're teenagers. Give him a nasty look.
2:25- Obnoxious man starts talking loudly to coworker about how children aren't controlled enough these days and that's what's wrong with America. Feel my blood pressure sky rocket again, get up, and leave with the boys.
2:26- Pick up a tantrum-throwing LB and carry him under my arm the entire length of the mall. Receive plenty of stares and ignore them all.
2:40- Put kids in the car and leave for home. Realize I didn't get foundation or shoes, that I spent $6 today and have nothing to show for it.
2:41- Kids fall asleep.
3:15- Arrive home. Kids still asleep. Do a little happy dance and eat a scoop of ice cream.
5:30- Start my workout with a wet ass. Mid-elliptical, realize the boys need dress shoes for tomorrow.
6:15- Read newspaper, including a letter to the editor about how we need to "take a meat ax to military spending." Feel my blood pressure sky rocket.
6:50- Get home, kiss Hubby goodbye, and realize the boys are still asleep.
7:30- Boys wake up, chaos ensues.
8:30- Plop boys in front of The Cat In The Hat (tv show, not the stupid movie) and wash my face. Notice that I am looking tired and old and make a mental note to pick up foundation while out.
9:00- Get my lady moment and immediately take three Midol.
11:00-Sesame Street ends. Put the boys in the car and begin quest for brown dress shoes.
11:20- Arrive at Target. JC is sleeping. LB and I chill out....
...11:50- JC still sleeping. Wake his ass up so we can get going.
12:30- Leave Target empty-handed, enter Payless.
12:32- Leave Payless empty-handed, put boys in the car again.
12:50- Arrive at outdoor mall, notice it's pouring, and turn right around for indoor mall on the other side of the peninsula.
1:30- Arrive at mall and start looking for shoes at Macy's.
1:40- Leave Macy's empty-handed.
1:45- Enter Crazy 8's. Find nothing.
1:50- Enter Children's Place. Find nothing.
2:00- Drag children to other side of the mall for Sears. Force LB to try on shoes. He screams they're too tight. Try a size bigger. He screams they're too tight. Try clown-sized shoes. He screams they're too tight. Give up and find nothing.
2:10- Stop at bagel place for some milk for the boys, root beer for me, and bagel to split. Killer cramps settle in.
2:15- Obnoxious asshole sits next to us and says I need to control the boys because it'll just get harder when they're teenagers. Give him a nasty look.
2:25- Obnoxious man starts talking loudly to coworker about how children aren't controlled enough these days and that's what's wrong with America. Feel my blood pressure sky rocket again, get up, and leave with the boys.
2:26- Pick up a tantrum-throwing LB and carry him under my arm the entire length of the mall. Receive plenty of stares and ignore them all.
2:40- Put kids in the car and leave for home. Realize I didn't get foundation or shoes, that I spent $6 today and have nothing to show for it.
2:41- Kids fall asleep.
3:15- Arrive home. Kids still asleep. Do a little happy dance and eat a scoop of ice cream.
And the winner is...
...Jess! Message me your addy, and I'll have your large jar of Autumn Fruit delivered! Btw, discovered that last year, too, and it's Hubby's fave.
Congrats!
Congrats!
MilSpouse Friday Fill-in #18
1.Are you a night owl or an early bird?
I used to be a night owl, but last night I was pooped at 9:30pm. Having kids has made me an early bird now, but I definitely have days where I want to get to bed early and sleep in!
2.What makes you jealous?
Autumn in NH when I can't be there. I love everything about fall in New England, and I miss it very much.
3.Have you started Christmas/holiday shopping yet? When will you finish? (There’s only 63 days left!)
Technically, no. We're going to buy presents when we get to NH (so we don't have to pack them in our suitcases), so sometime between the 19th and Christmas Eve. But we have given thought to what we want to get for each person.
4.What would you have a personal chef make you tonight?
Oh, the possibilities!! Probably something I can't make very well, like thai food. Or maybe something I like that Hubby doesn't, like lasagna, just so I can blame the cook. :)
5.Where was your first kiss?
I think it was at recess, but the one that I really remember was at band camp my freshman year in high school. Yeah, band camp.... that says a lot about why my first kiss was in high school and not earlier, ha!
Go visit Wife of a Sailor to link up!
I used to be a night owl, but last night I was pooped at 9:30pm. Having kids has made me an early bird now, but I definitely have days where I want to get to bed early and sleep in!
2.What makes you jealous?
Autumn in NH when I can't be there. I love everything about fall in New England, and I miss it very much.
3.Have you started Christmas/holiday shopping yet? When will you finish? (There’s only 63 days left!)
Technically, no. We're going to buy presents when we get to NH (so we don't have to pack them in our suitcases), so sometime between the 19th and Christmas Eve. But we have given thought to what we want to get for each person.
4.What would you have a personal chef make you tonight?
Oh, the possibilities!! Probably something I can't make very well, like thai food. Or maybe something I like that Hubby doesn't, like lasagna, just so I can blame the cook. :)
5.Where was your first kiss?
I think it was at recess, but the one that I really remember was at band camp my freshman year in high school. Yeah, band camp.... that says a lot about why my first kiss was in high school and not earlier, ha!
Go visit Wife of a Sailor to link up!
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