It has been a month since last time.
I think about blogging often, but don't take the time. Tonight I was checking out someone's blog and felt the urge to blog.
Since my last blog, there are a few updates:)
I've started running. First, it was against my will...well kinda. I love Zumba, but my best friend wanted to try something different. She and a good friend from work who runs marathons, talked me into trying it.
I went into it thinking I would hate it and that I would fail.
I was raised as the fat kid..."your sister was so tiny that she could sit in a bucket at 2 yrs old, you were so fat that when you were born (10 lbs 14 oz), the doctor said you don't need to feed that baby, she can get up and walk to get her own food".
So with that kind of ego builders, I've grown up insecure and unsure of myself physically. I believe I sabotage a lot of my weight losing goals to love up to what I've been told about myself. With that said, I am NOT obese in any way. I am overweight at 160 lbs and 5'3", but to see me walking down the street, I would not get stares from being overweight.
Anyhow, back to running. To up the ante and to keep us on track, we signed up for a 5k walk/run. So, now I've invested money, I need to complete my goal of running a 5K.
To my surprise, I love it...like L-O-V-E it love it! It is hard work, but not only do I feel good about it, I can only compete with myself, I get to practice perserverence, and motivation and earnest hard work, I also get my quiet time back.
Most people when they work out, listen to dance or upbeat workout music. By fluke, my mp3 player was on Chris Tomlin. With the first run when I was struggling, I just lifted my eyes, listened to the words and began praying for help...I've listened to Chris Tomlin eer since. If you know Chris, his songs are mostly church worship songs and slower paced. But the more into it I get, the faster and easier the running is.
I have become a RUNNER...yay me!
Tomorrow is my oldest baby's 7TH birthday! Wow! I knew it was coming, but oh my land, Noah is 7. What a great boy he is. I love him to pieces!!!
Today we had his birthday party. Like a lot of people recently, I was inspired by Pinterest. Noah is in love with all things Lego. So his party was Lego themed. I made a Lego cake, I decorated the gift bags to look like Lego, his invitation was a Lego invitation, the plates and cups were in Lego primary colors, and his gift bag contents had a Lego figure and Lego candy for his friends. I think it was his best party yet...I just wish sometimes that all of his friends were as well-behaved as others. In the end, the rowdy one learned who was in charge and began to show his respectful side.
Speaking of how great Noah is, I heard something about him and his character the other day. Actually, the comment was about both of my kids. One of their daycare teachers retired. On her second to last day, while picking up Olivia, she proceeded to tell me about Olivia's day. Apparently earlier that day, Olivia felt inspired to walk up to the teacher wrap her arms around her and say "I love you, Bevvy!"
Bevvy told me the story and proceeded to boast about my kids. She told me that both of my kids are GREAT kids, they are pleasant, polite, and it shows that Scott and I spend a lot of time with them teaching them what is right and take them to the right places.
All you parents out there know how these comments make your heart swell. I know to hear that my kids are exhibiting good behaviour when I'm not around to force it is such a great feeling! It is all about moulding our kids to be good Christians. I think Noah and Liv are on their way!
I must log off and get some rest...tomorrow we have Noah's favorite meal - salmon - and he gets to go to a hockey game with his dad after Sunday school and choir practice. I love the weekends, especially the ones that celebrate one of my best gifts ever!
Happy Birthday my sweet boy! I love you so much!!!
