Things I am learning while running

I can't believe that i have only been trying to become a runner for 5 months!!! Couldn't you just put in the time and then have your body be frozen in time? That would be so nice. I could put in 6 months total dedication to something like running it I knew it was going to last me forever!!! and I mean FOR--EV--ER!!! Continual torture is no small feat to overcome, but I am trying. Here are a few things I have learned, challenged myself, or am experiencing along this journey...

• Running 4 or 5 times a week is not as bad as running 6
• I like to run one way on a route, and then run back the same way, and on the same side of the road. I think my hips feel screwed up if I don't.
• Running music is good, but I like to listen to conference talks too.
• It is really mind over body. My body is pretty strong, but my mind is stronger. I can talk myself out of running another block very easy.
• 3.4 miles was quite an accomplishment for me. 4 miles is better. I won't tell you how long it takes me...does it really matter?
• I can go for a run with three kids. Double stroller and Bike, and still feel successful, maybe a little more tired and patience tried, but successful.
• I like the way muscles feel under my skin. I don't ever remember them feeling this strong.
• Some motorists couldn't care less about you. Almost got hit.
• Although I don't like to run during it, I like the sense of accomplishment after.
• I don't think I will ever get a runners high. It really is just enduring.

SICU

This handsome fella has started his SICU rotation. All I can say is that I can not wait until it is over and am so glad it is only 4 weeks. I am also thankful John chose anesthesia instead of so many other specialties he could have chosen. 102 hours in one week is just too much!!!

Before that he worked a research rotation which was like an unexpected breath of fresh air. He got to work a lot from home and be around so much more. We loved it and were so glad he was home. Here are some things he didn't miss out on because he was home.

• Stitching up Deeken's chin
• Micah's Birthday
• Micah's Birthday Party
• Micah's bad day
• Noah's first day of baseball practice and game
• Helping me get our car fixed ($1500 later!)
• Getting a new drivers license
• Getting the van registered in Utah(good bye Oregon license Plates)

  We already know he will miss a few things this month.

• Noah's Baseball games
• Micah's Kindergarten program
• They graciousley ARE giving him a few hours to run to Micah's ballet recital
• A trip to Rockland
• Lava Hot Springs
• Numerous trips to Cherry Hill

  Smile though your heart is Breaking! Just for a couple more years right?

The Workman's

She has been a great visiting teacher and friend. She will be missed greatly in our church, but before they move on they let me take some pics of their family. Thanks for the opportunity Mandi and all you other wonderful Workmans too!

Swagger Wagon

Here is a little something to make you smile.

If you go to youtube, you can see a lot of the funny commercials the "Sienna family" has created. Cheers to all!

Micah had a Bad day

1. Mich broke open a scab om gym and got blood all over her pants. They wouldn't let her go back to class until she got new clothes. I was out running when they called for me to come. She ended up in some size 4 pants and some Joe Jonas socks.

2.She was riding the motorized scooter with her cousin, and fell. That's what the mark by her eye is from. She also got her hands scuffed and one shoulder and big scratch on her tummy.

3. Mom was trying to be creative on a bike ride to a friend's house, and Micah fell off the back of the bike onto the tire. Her bum had tire marks on it and her heal also got caught bad in the spocks.

4. Then while at said friend's house she was jumping on the tramp and a bigger boy kicked her in the face. Thus the fat bloody lip.

My poor baby girl!

Peanut Butter

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