This weekend is my mom's family reunion. We have a lot of runners in the family, so we decided it would be a good idea to have a Family Fun Run/Walk. My cousin set up the course, another cousin made up swag bags, and a great time was had by all. I think there were 8 runners on the 5K course and another 15 (?) walkers on the mile course. My awesome husband won the run! And my awesome 6 year old won the walk! I, on the other hand, finished dead last. (I'm 100% okay being the Laggin' Wagon. I am the fanny tuck of racers--I bring up the rear. [Hm, that should be my next training shirt!])
As you know, I'm training for a 1/2 Marathon in 3 weeks. Today I was scheduled for 12 miles. I decided to time it so I could do 4.5 early, get to the start line just before the 5K (3 miles), and then do another 4. My first 4.5 were great. I cooled down a bit more than I wanted waiting for the race to start, but the 5K went really well. Even though I didn't stay for the award ceremony, I still cooled down too much between the 5K and my last 4 miles. I did fine until I got to Veterans with two miles to go, and I just couldn't run anymore. I walked another mile to the school, and my legs totally cramped up. I had to call my sister to come pick me up. :( I really don't think the distance or the heat were the problem, it was just the too-long breaks in the middle, so it shouldn't happen on race day. Now I have 2 more easier Saturday runs before Mahomet. I expect to be dead last for that race, too, but that's okay. I'm the fanny tuck!
Saturday, July 31, 2010
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Well Baby Checks and Blood Test Results
Sassy and Monkey had their one year check today. Sassy weighs 17lb 8oz and is 29in long. Monkey is 18lb 12oz and also 29in long. Like their sisters at this age, they are 25%ile for height and just off the chart for weight. Monkey did not even flinch when he got his shot. Sassy, on the other hand, screamed and gave us a piece of her mind all the way to the parking lot. Very telling of their personalities.
We also got some of the blood work for Smartie and Sweetie. In case you missed it, both girls have lost weight in the last few months, so we decided to have some tests run. Two of the three tests are back, and the third was sent out to another lab. The nurse said their results were almost identical. I'm not sure of the exact levels of everything, but they said the results are not normal. They usually see these results in 1. people with hyperthyroid, 2. people on a low carb/high protein diet, 3. people who have been ill and not eating for a week, and 4. people with a metabolic disorder where they don't process carbs well.
Well, their thyroid tested normal and they haven't been sick. They are a bit picky with carbs, but the carbs they do eat, they eat plenty of. So either they aren't getting enough overall (they're both picky, light eaters) or they have a metabolic problem. Or both. Dr. C wants to repeat the blood work in a week and then bring us in for another consult. Plus we still need the results of the third test, which hopefully will shed some light on the situation as well.
We'll keep you posted as we know more. Prayers are appreciated.
We also got some of the blood work for Smartie and Sweetie. In case you missed it, both girls have lost weight in the last few months, so we decided to have some tests run. Two of the three tests are back, and the third was sent out to another lab. The nurse said their results were almost identical. I'm not sure of the exact levels of everything, but they said the results are not normal. They usually see these results in 1. people with hyperthyroid, 2. people on a low carb/high protein diet, 3. people who have been ill and not eating for a week, and 4. people with a metabolic disorder where they don't process carbs well.
Well, their thyroid tested normal and they haven't been sick. They are a bit picky with carbs, but the carbs they do eat, they eat plenty of. So either they aren't getting enough overall (they're both picky, light eaters) or they have a metabolic problem. Or both. Dr. C wants to repeat the blood work in a week and then bring us in for another consult. Plus we still need the results of the third test, which hopefully will shed some light on the situation as well.
We'll keep you posted as we know more. Prayers are appreciated.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Our Family Size is "Wow"
I was on my morning run this morning when I had an experience that surprised me. I was wearing my favorite running shirt, the one that says "Run Like a Mother: 26.2 miles of peace and quiet". Someone asked me how many kids I had. I said four.
She said, "Wow!"
And that's when it hit me. I have four kids. Wow!
One kid? People want to know when you're having another.
Two to three? That's pretty standard and expected.
Four to five? Wow.
Six to eight? People look at you like you're a little crazy and say things like, "Are these all yours?"
More than eight, and people judge you. Maybe not to your face, but you know they're thinking how can she meet the needs of so many children and provide quality time and all that stuff.
I've been guilty of it myself, though I try not to. It's not my business how many children people want to have, and there's nothing wrong with having a big family. I just hadn't thought about people's reaction to my own family size until this morning. And you know what? I agree. I have four kids, and it's awesome. WOW!
She said, "Wow!"
And that's when it hit me. I have four kids. Wow!
One kid? People want to know when you're having another.
Two to three? That's pretty standard and expected.
Four to five? Wow.
Six to eight? People look at you like you're a little crazy and say things like, "Are these all yours?"
More than eight, and people judge you. Maybe not to your face, but you know they're thinking how can she meet the needs of so many children and provide quality time and all that stuff.
I've been guilty of it myself, though I try not to. It's not my business how many children people want to have, and there's nothing wrong with having a big family. I just hadn't thought about people's reaction to my own family size until this morning. And you know what? I agree. I have four kids, and it's awesome. WOW!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Happy Birthday to my Babies!
One year ago today, our family was doubly blessed with the arrival of Sassy and Monkey. Today they're happy, healthy children with very different personalities, and yet they're the best of friends.
It has been a tough year, and yet it's also been a fantastic year. I can't imagine life without my sweet babies. We're finally starting to emerge from the fog and live life a bit more.
I'm proud to say I'm still nursing. I didn't make it this far with the other girls for various reasons, which I regret. But this time I'm letting them drive the bus. We'll see how long this ride lasts.
We had their family party on Monday. Here are some pics.
Sassy at 1 year
Monkey at 1 year
Then...
...and now
Monkey enjoying his cupcake
Sassy enjoying hers
Cupcakes are awesome!
It has been a tough year, and yet it's also been a fantastic year. I can't imagine life without my sweet babies. We're finally starting to emerge from the fog and live life a bit more.
I'm proud to say I'm still nursing. I didn't make it this far with the other girls for various reasons, which I regret. But this time I'm letting them drive the bus. We'll see how long this ride lasts.
We had their family party on Monday. Here are some pics.
Sassy at 1 year
Monkey at 1 year
Then...
...and now
Monkey enjoying his cupcake
Sassy enjoying hers
Cupcakes are awesome!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Happy Fourth of July
I took the kids to my hometown to see fireworks last night. For being such a rinky-dink little town, they put on a fantastic display. Papa Runner didn't go this year because he got sunburned bad enough to blister at a Cubs game on Friday.
The twins were fascinated by the fireworks. I was expecting one or both of them to be scared, but neither of them minded the noise. They looked and looked the whole time. Sweetie, on the other hand, ran into my parents' house, into their bedroom, closed the door, and hid under the pillows. She was terrified, even though she's seen fireworks before. And Smartie seemed to enjoy the show, but afterward she said she had been scared that the noise would break the Earth, so she was praying the whole time that God would fix the Earth and not let it break.
Tomorrow, we're having a family party for the twins' first birthday. How can they be a year already?!?
Sassy has no interest in walking yet, but boy, is she ever a talker. She knows a lot of words already--Mama, Dada, RiRi, Bubber (Monkey), thank you, hi, all done, peek a boo, pop...she's not my earliest talker, but I think she's been my fastest once she started. Yesterday, we played "pass the block back and forth," and every time she handed me the block, she'd say "Tay-too (thank you)". When I'd hand it back she'd say "Hee go (here you go)". She's quite the conversationalist.
Monkey is walking about 95% now--the only thing he can't do is stand up in the middle of the floor. If he falls, he has to crawl over to the nearest furniture to get back up. Monkey knows just one word, but he uses it often and enthusiastically--all done. Monkey, do you want more milk? ALL DONE! (Yes.) It's time for bed. ALL DONE! (You're so funny, Mommy.) Good morning, Bubber. ALL DONE! (Hi.) All said with the funniest look of pride on his face. In fact, right now he's standing next to me yelling ALL DONE trying to get me to pick him up. Once he figures something out, boy, he'll use it until he drops.
The twins were fascinated by the fireworks. I was expecting one or both of them to be scared, but neither of them minded the noise. They looked and looked the whole time. Sweetie, on the other hand, ran into my parents' house, into their bedroom, closed the door, and hid under the pillows. She was terrified, even though she's seen fireworks before. And Smartie seemed to enjoy the show, but afterward she said she had been scared that the noise would break the Earth, so she was praying the whole time that God would fix the Earth and not let it break.
Tomorrow, we're having a family party for the twins' first birthday. How can they be a year already?!?
Sassy has no interest in walking yet, but boy, is she ever a talker. She knows a lot of words already--Mama, Dada, RiRi, Bubber (Monkey), thank you, hi, all done, peek a boo, pop...she's not my earliest talker, but I think she's been my fastest once she started. Yesterday, we played "pass the block back and forth," and every time she handed me the block, she'd say "Tay-too (thank you)". When I'd hand it back she'd say "Hee go (here you go)". She's quite the conversationalist.
Monkey is walking about 95% now--the only thing he can't do is stand up in the middle of the floor. If he falls, he has to crawl over to the nearest furniture to get back up. Monkey knows just one word, but he uses it often and enthusiastically--all done. Monkey, do you want more milk? ALL DONE! (Yes.) It's time for bed. ALL DONE! (You're so funny, Mommy.) Good morning, Bubber. ALL DONE! (Hi.) All said with the funniest look of pride on his face. In fact, right now he's standing next to me yelling ALL DONE trying to get me to pick him up. Once he figures something out, boy, he'll use it until he drops.
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