When it rains, it pours!

For the past few weeks, Parker & I have been sick or injured.  This morning I stepped off the last step at our house and fell.  The funny part was that I landed in the bushes.  I was thankful that I didn't have Parker in my hands.  I honestly can't tell you what happened to cause me to fall.  My foot hurts pretty bad.  I was suppose to run 7 miles tomorrow morning with my running group, but I guess I will get to sleep in intead.  I'm a little stressed because my half is in 6 weeks.  Please pray that it heal soon. 

Hitting and Staph

Well, we are the proud parents of the hitter in class.  I picked Parker up from School yesterday and his Day Sheet had a sweet message at the bottom.  After that sweet message was the bad message.  Parker is 110% BOY!  He loves to play rough and get dirty.  That's what boys do. Lee and I had to sit Parker down last night and explain to him that he can only hit daddy when they are playing and that we don't hit our friends.  Oh the joy of being the mom of a boy!

 

On Friday, October 4, Parker had a bump on his leg.  He told us that a Mosquito bit him at school.  We put Neosporin on it and covered it with a Band-Aid just to be on the safe side.  It continued to become red around the bump and Parker complained that it hurt.  The picture below was taken on October 6. 

 

 

My sister is in nursing school so on Wednesday morning, October 9, I took a picture (the one below)and sent it to her.  She said it was staph and that I needed to get him to his pediatrician as soon as possible.  I took him and sure enough, it was staph.  He's on an oral antibiotic and has a prescription ointment for his leg.  It looks so much better.  

 

Have a wonderful week!

Training and Portion Control

So last week, I finally got disgusted enough with myself to set a plan in motion. My plan was/is to cut down portion sizes, watch carb and to think about what I eat before I put it into my mouth.  I'm also using My Fitness Pal to keep track of everything.  I don't know about you, but I'm loving the new barcode on MFP.  It really makes keep track fast and easy. 

Of course, there is a need for exercising as well. I don't have any issue with this part, because I run a lot since I'm training for my half in November.  I do need to start using my Shred video again. 

Last week for a short run.  I only ran 3 miles.  We took it easy because several people were running a 5k after we finished.  I'm so use to running longer distance that I felt like I did nothing.  As funny as this may sound, I think my body was designed for longer distance.  

Hot and Humid....but done

Well, It was another PR for me.  I have never ran 9 miles so this was a first.  I have been suffering from sinus issues all week so I knew I needed to pace myself and take it easy.  The run was fine until mile 8 and then it was downhill.  I probably walked the last half mile.  I didn't have it in me to run.  My legs hurt, my feet hurt and I could feel a blister on my pinky toe.  I was so happy to finish.  The weather was very hot and humid, unlike the prior weekend.  I'm thrilled I did it and that it's over!  Now, 10 miles in 2 weeks!  Have a great weekend.

Karen & a Wish List

Oh Karen, why must you track my way and possibly ruin my 9 mile run?  Well, if you're from the south, you have heard that we are expecting either a strong tropical storm or a weak hurricane this weekend.  My running group has already said we will run as long as there is no lightning.  I can't believe my half is in 8 more weeks.  I'm really excited but would really love to lose 13 pounds by then.  I know losing some weight will help my time also. 



I have made a deal with myself.  Once I lose 13 pounds, I will buy myself a running skirt.  I love the chevron pattern from Running Skirts.  This particular skirt has the compression shorts built in, which is nice.  I think $69 is insane but I will look at it like this, I'm paying myself $5.31 per pound that I shed.  The sad part is that I could really use some new clothes for the winter but I prefer to spend my money on workout clothes. 

I will be back on Saturday to post an update on Karen & my run. 

Love this View

I was up at 4:00 this morning to run with the wonderful ladies in my running group.  I know I have said it before, but the ladies are AWESOME!  This was a great route that ran right by the bay.  It's so relaxing to be running and looking at the water.  I'm training for the Kaise Half in November. It will be in Orange Beach so I will look at the ocean while I run.  Just one of the perks of living in South Alabama!  I Pr'd with my 12:01 average mile!  I want to get it under 12 but hey, I'll take 12:01!!!  The Hubby and I are spending the day together to celebrate our anniversary.  Have a great one!

10 Years

Today, Lee and I celebrate 10 years of marriage.  Is marriage easy?  No, but it's worth it.  Marriage truly takes 2 to make it work.  God has blessed us in so many ways, yet put us through some hard times.  Those hard times have taught us so much and grew our relationship with Him.  Lee is a wonderful husband and the best father any child could ask for.  I can't wait to see what He has in store for us in the next 10 years.