I'm not really sure why I thought it would be a good idea to start a blog...maybe because I feel like I have a lot to say and not enough time to say it? Who knows?
The point is, I feel like I have now entered the modern era since I now have one....though I really need to do something about the hideous template...but saving that for another day when I have time....hmmm don't know if that will actually happen then.
Anyway, coming up with a blog name is harder than it seems...so I just combined a couple of things that I am to the 2 most important people in my life...my son and my husband. Momma to my son and Pea(pet name) to my husband. Not the catchiest thing in the world, but hey it defines who I am at the moment.
Well, 8 1/2 months after the birth of the most amazing little boy in the world, I feel like I am starting to come out of the fog a little. E is starting to sleep through the night finally, so I now have enough energy to actually run a few times a week again...on top of working, trying to keep up the house etc....hooray!
I feel like I'm getting my sanity back a little bit at a time...and running is the best thing for my mental health...even when E comes along on my runs with me in the stroller.....which by the way is a much more taxing workout than running without a stroller. I learned that one last night. Thought I'd take E on my "easy" 3 miler last night as hubby was out of town and E could use the fresh air anyway....and it turned into a slow crawl by the end with my arms feeling like they might fall off! I love my BOB....but it doesn't matter how easy it is to push when you're pushing around a 25 lb. baby up hills. It felt good nonetheless though.
I have also decided that keeping a clean house is somewhat optional at this point...at least during the week. Something has gotta give. I can't work all day, get my runs in, play with,feed,bathe and take care of E, get everything ready for the next day AND keep a spotless house. Even with Chris' help,(which he does everything I ask..he's great!) it just doesn't happen. So, I'm o.k. with exchanging a spotless house for a happy baby and a mom who can get her runs in(which equals a happy mom too).....provided we have enough clean laundry and dishes to get through until the weekend when I have a little more time to do those things.
I also decided this past week to do the riverbank run in G.R. in May. I lived there growing up and never had the chance(or fitness level) to do it. So, after conquering my 1/2 marathon goal in the fall of '08(day before I found out E would be joining our family), I feel pretty confident I can do a 25K in 8 weeks. Training just started for me, but it already feels good to have a running goal. I cannot wait! If all goes well, I also want to do the GR or Detroit marathon this fall as well...not sure which one yet....
Other than that, cannot wait for this weekend when we baptise our little one. He's going to look so cute! It'll be great to see family too.
Oh, and found a new primary physician too today who thought it was a good idea for me to have a DTaP shot...so my arm now aches....ow!
Hopefully my thoughts and posts will become more organized shortly.
Well, gotta scoot, lunch is almost over and there are reports to be finalized!
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