Sunday, March 23, 2014

Running

Every year in mid-April on an early Saturday morning, I'm watching the news and see live coverage of the Derby Festival Mini-Marathon. Every year I think to myself that I should be there running it. But every year I have an excuse...pregnancy, new baby, too much school work from grad school, etc. No more excuses this year...I'm doing it! Tony and I each made a "Bucket List" years ago, and close to the top of my list was "Run a half-marathon".  I want that crossed off!

I have always been a very active person.  I ran track for 10 years and played field hockey for 8. However, until this year, I had never ran over 7 miles. I was never a distance runner so this would be a change for me. 

In Louisville we have the Triple Crown races leading up to the half marathon to help train you. I missed the 5k for Emma's baptism, but ran the 10k 2 weeks ago and successfully ran the 10 miler yesterday. In about a month I'll be running 13.1 miles. Instead of watching the race on TV this year, I'll be a part if it! 

While training is sometimes difficult, especially with 3 little ones at home, I've really enjoyed it (I've even lost the rest of my baby weight). 

Wish me luck!!

Friday, March 14, 2014

Grace is 4!!

My sweet little Gracie Boo is 4 years old! 

What can I say about my middle child? My second born? This girl has some serious personality! She's almost always happy and is one of the funniest little girls.  She's spunky, stubborn, and loves to cuddle. She is smart, energetic, and either loves to be the center of attention or absolutely despises it. She keeps us guessing and entertained. She's a go-with-the-flow type of gal. She loves playing outside and getting dirty. She likes dress-ups and magnetic dolls. She can work a puzzle faster than I can, and can turn sumersaults like a champ. Her smile is contagious. The doctor recently made the comment that Grace would "quickly learn about the red light/green light system in big school", but believe it or not, she's very well-behaved in school and rarely gets into trouble. 

Grace has had some small challenges in her life already (infant reflux, allergies, etc) and she has demonstrated great resiliency.  She is such a fun little girl and I can't wait to see what life has in store for her!

At her 4 year check-up this past week, she weighed in at 32 lbs and is 37.5" tall.  She had to get 3 shots and 3 people had to hold her down to get those shots (luckily she doesn't have to get anymore till she's 11). She was not able to pee in a cup and didn't hear any beeps at all on the hearing test (our next trip is to an audiologist- I know she can hear, so we will see what they say).  

I love this little girl very much. From the time she was born (a month early) she has made life more interesting and fun!!
Love you Grace Ann!!