Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Worst Run to Date
This is the graph of our 5 miles from this morning- Kath was awesome, as usual- I just wasn't feeling it. We were supposed to do 6 miles, but I wimped out. You can tell i walked a lot- those are the down swings on the graph.
Well this is the point in the training where the outfit and the gadgets don't cut it.I will dig in this weekend and complete the whole 6 at a nonembarrasing pace!
Monday, June 25, 2007
Summer's Here
How do I know?
...it's 90 degrees at 6am
...I've read three novels in the first week
...I've put more miles on my car this week then I did all school year (geez- I love the school bus)
...there are wet towels hiding things on the bathroom floor
...9 times out of 10 the phone rings for the kids, not us
...I'm helping J. read Count of Monte Christo- also helping him "think" about it :)
...board games...library...crafts...LOVE IT!
...it's 90 degrees at 6am
...I've read three novels in the first week
...I've put more miles on my car this week then I did all school year (geez- I love the school bus)
...there are wet towels hiding things on the bathroom floor
...9 times out of 10 the phone rings for the kids, not us
...I'm helping J. read Count of Monte Christo- also helping him "think" about it :)
...board games...library...crafts...LOVE IT!
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Father's Day 2007
I want to take a moment and thank the two greatest men in my life- my father and my husband, for loving me unconditionally, showing me the way and being outstanding examples of what it means to be good men...
I also want to take some time, here in this space, to remember those killed in the war in Iraq...
3682 men and women... 3682 too many...3682 families and friends missing loved ones today and every day...
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Way to Go, J!
He finished middle school and is on to high school next week! Our darling boy is certainly a young man, now. And darn it, if he isn't good looking, to boot! xoxo-mom
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Happy Ten Months!
SNORT!It has been a great ten months...I am so busy that I barely have time to write this blog entry for my mom.
I crawl everywhere, I get into things and I play alot.I say many, many things, but my family is only smart enough to pick up on mom, dad, Joe, brother, bottle.
No worries- I still bite, spit and snort. Someone has to keep these people on their toes!
Life is great people- get out there and enjoy it!
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Sweet Sarah
You would have to meet Miss Sarah to believe that she is for real-
kind
beautiful
loving
smart
funny
fashionable
heart on her sleeve
goodness personified
Sarah you are loved more than you'll ever know!
kind
beautiful
loving
smart
funny
fashionable
heart on her sleeve
goodness personified
Sarah you are loved more than you'll ever know!
Monday, June 04, 2007
A Monday Morning Rant
Okay- Saturday's party was great and a good time was had by all. The most poignant moment, however, did not center on the anniversary couple, but on one of our cousins. You see, he is being shipped off to Iraq next month. So, his children 11,9, and 4 got up in front of the entire family and performed "God Bless the USA" for him. Very brave and touching of these sweet kids.
Now, you may be thinking, well he volunteered, he knew the risks, etc. Well, let me tell you, the man is a grown up who served in the National Guard and did his weekends and two weeks a year. Now he has been called up and by the time he returns, his kids will be two years older- for what?
Will our country be any better off or any safer because of his and his family's sacrifices? I truly believe this is an unjust war and has not advanced the causes of freedom around the world.
The most important election of our times is on the horizon: war, education, the environment, the debt this nation now carries, the export of good jobs, the crunch of illegal aliens- all hang in the balance. We need serious people willing to do serious work on our behalf and it starts with getting out of Iraq.
How can a man (Pres. Bush), who joined the National Guard in order to avoid going to Vietnam, now turn around and send our citizens to Iraq? He has no credibility in my book. He and his right hand people have sent thousands to die, based on fraudulent evidence. his inner circle has made millions, while our troops struggle to have good equipment. He has decided that we can't see pictures of the soldiers coffins coming home, but torture and denying ALL citizens of civil liberties is okay.
It is my fervent prayer, and will be each day, that Todd comes home to his family safe and unchanged. I honor him for our service to this country,and I have nothing but contempt for the man who is sending him there.
Now, you may be thinking, well he volunteered, he knew the risks, etc. Well, let me tell you, the man is a grown up who served in the National Guard and did his weekends and two weeks a year. Now he has been called up and by the time he returns, his kids will be two years older- for what?
Will our country be any better off or any safer because of his and his family's sacrifices? I truly believe this is an unjust war and has not advanced the causes of freedom around the world.
The most important election of our times is on the horizon: war, education, the environment, the debt this nation now carries, the export of good jobs, the crunch of illegal aliens- all hang in the balance. We need serious people willing to do serious work on our behalf and it starts with getting out of Iraq.
How can a man (Pres. Bush), who joined the National Guard in order to avoid going to Vietnam, now turn around and send our citizens to Iraq? He has no credibility in my book. He and his right hand people have sent thousands to die, based on fraudulent evidence. his inner circle has made millions, while our troops struggle to have good equipment. He has decided that we can't see pictures of the soldiers coffins coming home, but torture and denying ALL citizens of civil liberties is okay.
It is my fervent prayer, and will be each day, that Todd comes home to his family safe and unchanged. I honor him for our service to this country,and I have nothing but contempt for the man who is sending him there.
Saturday, June 02, 2007
OMG- I did it- but not without help!
I ran 5 miles today with the excellent coaching of Kath! You are a superstar Kath! As I gasped for breath and grabbed my side "chipper" Kath talked me through the whole thing. Isn't great to have friends who support your goals??
More running news: the IPOD is up and running again and it talks to my shoes. The lovely female voice tells me how I'm doing and keeps track of how far I go and my pace.
Later today we will be off to the dreaded mall to find some Joe clothes for the 8th grade dance. Then we will head to Ken and Cheri's 25th anniversary party for some dancing. Hopefully, I'll still be able to move!
More running news: the IPOD is up and running again and it talks to my shoes. The lovely female voice tells me how I'm doing and keeps track of how far I go and my pace.
Later today we will be off to the dreaded mall to find some Joe clothes for the 8th grade dance. Then we will head to Ken and Cheri's 25th anniversary party for some dancing. Hopefully, I'll still be able to move!