Serious Runner?

Now don't get me wrong, I'm no speed demon. But, I am to a point where I am running about 11 to 12 miles a week. And I'm quite proud of myself. I ran track in high school and college, but I was a sprinter and jumper. I never thought I could run three consecutive miles. But I can and I have been doing it consistently. This weekend, I even ran in the rain. Twice.

My first official 5k race is next weekend. It won't really be a race for me - the only person I plan to race is myself. My goal is to finish it in a better time than what I have been doing on my own. But if it goes ok, I am going to commit to running one 5k race a month thru September. There's one in Des Moines in June, one in Chillicothe in July, one in Corydon in August and another one in Chillicothe in September.

And through all of this, if this last 20 pounds doesn't come off, I'm getting liposuction. Seriously. Totally serious. I don't know who's gonna pay for it, but it's happening.

Fishing/Swimming

Not the most flattering picture of Evan, but after you fall in the pond face first when all you're trying to do is swirl a little stick around in the water while the rest of the family fishes, you're really in no mood to get your picture taken. All I could do was scream when she fell in, but Blake pulled her out by her hoodie. Had to leave the pond in a hurry to get that girl home and get her muddy clothes off and in to a hot bath. She and I haven't been fishing since.

Ready

I ran 3.1 miles on Friday. I ran 3.1 miles today. No walking either time. I think I'm ready for the 5k. Really ready for the girls night out afterwards!

Not Yet

The other night, Cooper was whining his way through supper as he usually does. His newest excuse for not eating the vegetable on his plate, which happened to be broccoli? "But Mom, I don't like broccoli yet." Not sure when he's going to like it... 1 month? 1 year?

Evan's Dress #1

I told you I was Martha Stewart. Still working on number two... This is taking slightly longer than I originally thought. They are summer dress patterns, so I have some motivation to get them done before September.