I officially starting training this week. Although I have been running for a few weeks, I decided to count this week as "week 1" since its when I am starting to keep track and plan out my runs.
On monday I ran 2 miles, pretty easy. Then on tuesday I ran 2 miles in intervals (2 mins fast pace: 1 min jog). That was hard. I don't know why, but I really struggled that day. Then on Wednesday I did a short 1.5 mile run with Payton in my jogger. I took a break on Thursday and Friday since I worked, then did my "long" run today. I did 3.5 miles. And it felt GREAT! I felt like I could have easily kept going. I also did Zumba once this week.
I learned a few things.
1. I hate my jogger. It doesn't have a swivel wheel on front, and is so awkward to run with. I want a BOB really bad. Maybe I can convince Devry it's a necessity :)
2. The interval run is hard for me, but I can tell it really helps with endurance.
3. I love my new running shoes! I bought them about a month ago from Teton Running and am so happy with them! They are brooks Defyance. I normally get shin splints from running, and I haven't yet with these new shoes.
4. I am feeling really good! Especially after running today, I feel like I really CAN do this. I see myself improving each time I run, and I am starting to look forward to running.
Next week my plan is to run 2 miles monday, 2 mile intervals tuesday, rest wednesday and thursday, then 1.5 miles friday, and 4 miles Saturday. I am going to also do Zumba on monday and tuesday.
Family pic 2013
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Running
I am going to run a half marathon this August. I'm scared to death because I am horribly out of shape with running, but I have 15 weeks to train and I WILL do it!
The weather is finally cooperating and I have run 3 times this week. I can run 3-4 miles without getting tired or sore, so I think its an ok place to start. Next week I want to bump it up to 5 miles.
My dilemma is trying to stick to a routine. Shift work makes that impossible. I work 3 nights a week, and they are ALWAYS different. For example, this week I work monday, friday, saturday. Then next week Sunday, wednesday, thursday. Then monday, tuesday thursday. You get the picture. So saying I will run every monday, wednesday, thursday and Saturday (like my training schedule suggests) is not going to work. I know...tons of people work as much as I do and still workout on the days they work. I have learned that the only people who really understand what it is like to work full time nights with a child is those who do it. The only thing I can compare it to is when you pull an all nighter to finish an assignment...but that assignment involves you being on your feet for 10 of the 12 hours you are working on it, and also being responsible in part for the life of another person. Then you have to be semi coherent the next day because you are in charge of taking care of something (in my case, my child). And then repeat that 3 nights a week. Sometimes back to back, which means I work 2 or 3 12 hour shifts on 2-4 hours of sleep in between. So yeah....going running goes to the bottom of my priority list. Functioning is really my only priority.
So I am going to try my best. And my training schedule will be random. Some weeks I will run 4 times, others it may only be 2. I will try to fit in a long run at some point each week.
The half marathon I have decided to run is the Mesa Falls one.
http://mesafallsmarathon.com/
I'm a horrible running partner...because all I really want to do is listen to my i-pod, but if anyone in the Rexburg area wants to train with me, and maybe even run the half with me, let me know! And anyone not in this area, if you want to train with me from a distance I'd love to hear about it! Moral support!
I am going to try to track my progress by blogging. So sorry for the boring "running" posts that you will all get to read over the next 3 1/2 months. Thanks for the support!
The weather is finally cooperating and I have run 3 times this week. I can run 3-4 miles without getting tired or sore, so I think its an ok place to start. Next week I want to bump it up to 5 miles.
My dilemma is trying to stick to a routine. Shift work makes that impossible. I work 3 nights a week, and they are ALWAYS different. For example, this week I work monday, friday, saturday. Then next week Sunday, wednesday, thursday. Then monday, tuesday thursday. You get the picture. So saying I will run every monday, wednesday, thursday and Saturday (like my training schedule suggests) is not going to work. I know...tons of people work as much as I do and still workout on the days they work. I have learned that the only people who really understand what it is like to work full time nights with a child is those who do it. The only thing I can compare it to is when you pull an all nighter to finish an assignment...but that assignment involves you being on your feet for 10 of the 12 hours you are working on it, and also being responsible in part for the life of another person. Then you have to be semi coherent the next day because you are in charge of taking care of something (in my case, my child). And then repeat that 3 nights a week. Sometimes back to back, which means I work 2 or 3 12 hour shifts on 2-4 hours of sleep in between. So yeah....going running goes to the bottom of my priority list. Functioning is really my only priority.
So I am going to try my best. And my training schedule will be random. Some weeks I will run 4 times, others it may only be 2. I will try to fit in a long run at some point each week.
The half marathon I have decided to run is the Mesa Falls one.
http://mesafallsmarathon.com/
I'm a horrible running partner...because all I really want to do is listen to my i-pod, but if anyone in the Rexburg area wants to train with me, and maybe even run the half with me, let me know! And anyone not in this area, if you want to train with me from a distance I'd love to hear about it! Moral support!
I am going to try to track my progress by blogging. So sorry for the boring "running" posts that you will all get to read over the next 3 1/2 months. Thanks for the support!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
We are still here!
I haven't posted in a while, mostly because we have been so busy! We are working on remodeling our kitchen, which will hopefully be done this week. I am loving how it is turning out! I will post pictures soon.
We are both busy working, and Payton is busy being 21 months! This crazy guy just GO GO GO's! He is learning so much all the time. I love hearing him talk! He says so many words, and is starting to say little sentences. He came up to me today (while I was dozing on the couch after working), and says in a very demanding voice"mom, get up!" Then added "pleasssse" in such a sweet voice. I had to laugh.
I will post more soon, when my kitchen is done and I have a bit of time :)
We are both busy working, and Payton is busy being 21 months! This crazy guy just GO GO GO's! He is learning so much all the time. I love hearing him talk! He says so many words, and is starting to say little sentences. He came up to me today (while I was dozing on the couch after working), and says in a very demanding voice"mom, get up!" Then added "pleasssse" in such a sweet voice. I had to laugh.
I will post more soon, when my kitchen is done and I have a bit of time :)
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Car drauma
A few weeks ago I was in a small car accident. Yes it was my fault. I was nervous about a car turning left and cutting me off, so I was watching it closely, trying to avoid an accident. Ha
The car in front of me slammed on their brakes, and I couldn't stop in time, so I hit them. We were going slow and I didn't see much damage on their car. Then we pulled into a parking lot and I got out and looked at my car.
Their car had such minor damage, so I was SHOCKED to see my car. They had a Rav 4, which has the spare tire on the back of the car. That spare tire did not give, and my car did. So a small fender bender turned into a $3000 repair bill. We randomly picked one of the auto body shops in town. We are so glad we picked Christensen Body Shop. They had our car for just over a week.
The owner called and said they were finished with our car but they wanted us to come look at it.
We went in and the car looked GREAT. I would have gotten in and drove away if he didn't say something. He showed us where the paint color was off. I guess our car must have had something done to it at some point where the paint color was changed from the manufacturer's color. Once he pointed it out, I could tell, but it didn't look horrible. So he offered to have it repainted. We were close to the max our insurance would pay for a rental car, and I didn't know if they would cover it being painted, so I asked him. He said, "we will stop the rental car on the insurance today, and just let you keep it as a loaner for no charge, and the paint job it completely on us." All I could say is Wow. There are such thing as honest business owners! If he had've called to tell me my car was ready and never mentioned the color issue, I would have never noticed and drove away with it. Maybe I would have noticed later, who knows? He did everything right and ordered the new parts from the manufacturer, so it wasn't his fault that the color didn't match. Yet he fixed it for no charge. He said he wasn't happy with it and didn't feel good about giving it back until he was happy with it.
I was so impressed with this business. They did an amazing job on my car, were honest and went above and beyond what they needed to. So if anyone in the rexburg area ever needs body work done on their car, make sure you go to Christensen Body Shop!
The car in front of me slammed on their brakes, and I couldn't stop in time, so I hit them. We were going slow and I didn't see much damage on their car. Then we pulled into a parking lot and I got out and looked at my car.
Their car had such minor damage, so I was SHOCKED to see my car. They had a Rav 4, which has the spare tire on the back of the car. That spare tire did not give, and my car did. So a small fender bender turned into a $3000 repair bill. We randomly picked one of the auto body shops in town. We are so glad we picked Christensen Body Shop. They had our car for just over a week.The owner called and said they were finished with our car but they wanted us to come look at it.
We went in and the car looked GREAT. I would have gotten in and drove away if he didn't say something. He showed us where the paint color was off. I guess our car must have had something done to it at some point where the paint color was changed from the manufacturer's color. Once he pointed it out, I could tell, but it didn't look horrible. So he offered to have it repainted. We were close to the max our insurance would pay for a rental car, and I didn't know if they would cover it being painted, so I asked him. He said, "we will stop the rental car on the insurance today, and just let you keep it as a loaner for no charge, and the paint job it completely on us." All I could say is Wow. There are such thing as honest business owners! If he had've called to tell me my car was ready and never mentioned the color issue, I would have never noticed and drove away with it. Maybe I would have noticed later, who knows? He did everything right and ordered the new parts from the manufacturer, so it wasn't his fault that the color didn't match. Yet he fixed it for no charge. He said he wasn't happy with it and didn't feel good about giving it back until he was happy with it.
I was so impressed with this business. They did an amazing job on my car, were honest and went above and beyond what they needed to. So if anyone in the rexburg area ever needs body work done on their car, make sure you go to Christensen Body Shop!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Graduation!
Devry is officially FINISHED with school! He graduated with his bachelors in Automotive Technology Management last week. I am SO proud of him. He is not a big fan of school, and would MUCH rather be working, but he stuck with it and finished! Love that guy!
Unfortunately despite my many attempts, I could not convince him to walk. It is hard for it to feel "official" because it is just like he ended another semester. But he hated the idea of walking, so I will have to live with it. I told him he has to put on my gown and cap so I can take a picture at least. I'll probably make him do that tomorrow and post an "unofficial" picture.
So for now the school phase of our life is over, at least until I decide to get my masters. It feels good. A break from homework, classes, teachers and tests. Devry is applying for jobs right now. He still has his job on a farm until something comes up that is in his field. Hopefully that happens soon. There are not many jobs in Idaho, so we are looking in other states as well, and we will see what happens.
We are taking a very short vacation next week to celebrate. Devry's parents are watching Payton for a couple days while we go stay in Jackson WY. It is kind of to celebrate graduation as well as our anniversary. I am excited to get a little break :)
Unfortunately despite my many attempts, I could not convince him to walk. It is hard for it to feel "official" because it is just like he ended another semester. But he hated the idea of walking, so I will have to live with it. I told him he has to put on my gown and cap so I can take a picture at least. I'll probably make him do that tomorrow and post an "unofficial" picture.
So for now the school phase of our life is over, at least until I decide to get my masters. It feels good. A break from homework, classes, teachers and tests. Devry is applying for jobs right now. He still has his job on a farm until something comes up that is in his field. Hopefully that happens soon. There are not many jobs in Idaho, so we are looking in other states as well, and we will see what happens.
We are taking a very short vacation next week to celebrate. Devry's parents are watching Payton for a couple days while we go stay in Jackson WY. It is kind of to celebrate graduation as well as our anniversary. I am excited to get a little break :)
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Thoughts
I decided I wanted to be a nurse when I was in highschool.
Initially I wanted to be a doctor, but realized that I didn't want to put off having a family for years while doing med school, and knew I couldn't be a mom while in school for years and years.
So I chose nursing.
I finished my associates in nursing in 2008, and my Bachelors in 2010.
I love it! Mostly because I love working in labor and delivery.
I always wanted to work. The thought of being a stay at home mom seemed so...boring?
I nannied for a family of 10 kids in 2005-2006. That was definitely NOT boring. That was my first experience where the thought of NOT working crossed my mind. But of COURSE the only way I could do that was if I had 10 kids..or maybe 8. And I never wanted that many, so of course I would work. I mean why would I give up my career and be a boring stay at home mom?
But....
Recently a good friend of mine was able to stop working and stay at home. (click here to see her blog) Her husband got a great job offer and her income was no longer necessary. As she has finished her last few shifts, I have found myself feeling...jealous.
And I read my cousin's blog. (Click here to read it). She stays at home with her boys, and is SUCH and AMAZING mom! I am always in awe of how many fun things she does with her boys. And how devoted she is to teaching them.
Then this past week has happened.
I will compare it to the week before.
2 weeks ago, I worked monday, wednesday and thursday nights. So monday I napped, tuesday I dozed alot of the day, wednesday I napped, thursday I slept till 12, then from 2-3, and friday I slept till 11. The times I was awake, I was cranky, tired, had NO energy and NO patience. I tolerated Payton, and got mad at him for throwing things at me while I was trying to sleep. I could not WAIT for nap time, and let him watch whatever he wanted while I tried to doze. He was fussy, whiny, and angry. I was a monster mom. My house was a mess, I never made dinner, and barely remembered to make Payton lunch. I would make things for lunch that he could feed himself and use it as an opportunity to sleep for 20 minutes while he ate. I didn't work out because I was way too tired.
I haven't worked since Thursday.
Saturday I felt rested. I had a great day! I spent time with Devry, played with Payton, went for a run, cooked lunch and dinner, cleaned the house, and accomplished tons!
Monday, tuesday and today have all been similar. I have worked out every day (which makes me feel better, and have better days). Payton comes with me when I go to Zumba in the morning since they have childcare there. He has fun while I work out. We come home, and play! We read books, play cars, blocks and basketball. We color and draw. We dance. He helps me make lunch. We eat together. Then he takes his nap. And I clean, or cook, or do projects around the house. I feel so productive. He wakes up and we play some more. The TV hasn't been on at all at all! Then he helps me get dinner ready and we eat when Devry gets home. In the evenings, I have been running (I am training for a 1/2 marathon...I will post about it soon) while Payton and Devry have some father son play time. Then Devry and I put Payton to bed together. We tidy the house, play with the dogs, and spend time together. And we go to bed at a decent time (usually I can't sleep till 1 or 2 am after I have worked since my body is used to being awake).
The biggest change I see is in Payton. The past 5 days he has been so happy and pleasant. He gets so excited when I play with him. He rarely whines or cries. He is a different kid.
And of course he is, because I am actually a mom.
I am happier. And Busy! Being home is not boring...even with just 1 kid!!
I have to work tonight, then all weekend. And I am dreading it.
I have always told myself that working nights is so perfect since I can be home with Payton during the day. But really I am not mentally with him.
So.... for the first time in my life...I want to be a stay at home mom.
But I cant.
Financially we absolutely cannot afford for me to stay home.
I carry our health insurance, our dental insurance, everything. And we need it.
Devry is in school for another 2 weeks, but even when he graduates his current job doesn't pay near enough to pay the bills. Even if we cut back tons.
So for now, I will keep working. Maybe cut back this summer to 2 nights a week instead of 3? maybe.
I want to do a master's program in nursing, and plan on it. But I would love love LOVE to be at home for a few years, working 2-4 nights a month, and do school then. Devry is job hunting now. We are hoping and praying that he finds something. We have been looking around here, but there is NOTHING. So we have broadened the search, and applied in other states. We are going to put our house up for sale next month, and hope that it sells so we have more options.
Hopefully we will find something :)
Initially I wanted to be a doctor, but realized that I didn't want to put off having a family for years while doing med school, and knew I couldn't be a mom while in school for years and years.
So I chose nursing.
I finished my associates in nursing in 2008, and my Bachelors in 2010.
I love it! Mostly because I love working in labor and delivery.
I always wanted to work. The thought of being a stay at home mom seemed so...boring?
I nannied for a family of 10 kids in 2005-2006. That was definitely NOT boring. That was my first experience where the thought of NOT working crossed my mind. But of COURSE the only way I could do that was if I had 10 kids..or maybe 8. And I never wanted that many, so of course I would work. I mean why would I give up my career and be a boring stay at home mom?
But....
Recently a good friend of mine was able to stop working and stay at home. (click here to see her blog) Her husband got a great job offer and her income was no longer necessary. As she has finished her last few shifts, I have found myself feeling...jealous.
And I read my cousin's blog. (Click here to read it). She stays at home with her boys, and is SUCH and AMAZING mom! I am always in awe of how many fun things she does with her boys. And how devoted she is to teaching them.
Then this past week has happened.
I will compare it to the week before.
2 weeks ago, I worked monday, wednesday and thursday nights. So monday I napped, tuesday I dozed alot of the day, wednesday I napped, thursday I slept till 12, then from 2-3, and friday I slept till 11. The times I was awake, I was cranky, tired, had NO energy and NO patience. I tolerated Payton, and got mad at him for throwing things at me while I was trying to sleep. I could not WAIT for nap time, and let him watch whatever he wanted while I tried to doze. He was fussy, whiny, and angry. I was a monster mom. My house was a mess, I never made dinner, and barely remembered to make Payton lunch. I would make things for lunch that he could feed himself and use it as an opportunity to sleep for 20 minutes while he ate. I didn't work out because I was way too tired.
I haven't worked since Thursday.
Saturday I felt rested. I had a great day! I spent time with Devry, played with Payton, went for a run, cooked lunch and dinner, cleaned the house, and accomplished tons!
Monday, tuesday and today have all been similar. I have worked out every day (which makes me feel better, and have better days). Payton comes with me when I go to Zumba in the morning since they have childcare there. He has fun while I work out. We come home, and play! We read books, play cars, blocks and basketball. We color and draw. We dance. He helps me make lunch. We eat together. Then he takes his nap. And I clean, or cook, or do projects around the house. I feel so productive. He wakes up and we play some more. The TV hasn't been on at all at all! Then he helps me get dinner ready and we eat when Devry gets home. In the evenings, I have been running (I am training for a 1/2 marathon...I will post about it soon) while Payton and Devry have some father son play time. Then Devry and I put Payton to bed together. We tidy the house, play with the dogs, and spend time together. And we go to bed at a decent time (usually I can't sleep till 1 or 2 am after I have worked since my body is used to being awake).
The biggest change I see is in Payton. The past 5 days he has been so happy and pleasant. He gets so excited when I play with him. He rarely whines or cries. He is a different kid.
And of course he is, because I am actually a mom.
I am happier. And Busy! Being home is not boring...even with just 1 kid!!
I have to work tonight, then all weekend. And I am dreading it.
I have always told myself that working nights is so perfect since I can be home with Payton during the day. But really I am not mentally with him.
So.... for the first time in my life...I want to be a stay at home mom.
But I cant.
Financially we absolutely cannot afford for me to stay home.
I carry our health insurance, our dental insurance, everything. And we need it.
Devry is in school for another 2 weeks, but even when he graduates his current job doesn't pay near enough to pay the bills. Even if we cut back tons.
So for now, I will keep working. Maybe cut back this summer to 2 nights a week instead of 3? maybe.
I want to do a master's program in nursing, and plan on it. But I would love love LOVE to be at home for a few years, working 2-4 nights a month, and do school then. Devry is job hunting now. We are hoping and praying that he finds something. We have been looking around here, but there is NOTHING. So we have broadened the search, and applied in other states. We are going to put our house up for sale next month, and hope that it sells so we have more options.
Hopefully we will find something :)
Saturday, March 19, 2011
4 Years
On March 16th Devry and I celebrated our 4th Anniversary.
Unfortunately I was working, so we didn't really get to see each other,
but we are celebrating this weekend!
Devry and I had dinner on Wednesday right before I went to work.
Then he came to see me at work and brought a rose and dessert. He is so thoughtful!
Last night I planned a fun stay home date since Payton has a cold. We put him to bed at 7 and I got to work on a really fun Fondue date. It was a suprise for Devry, and he Loved it! I had pineapple, apples, strawberries, cheesecake, pretzels, marshmellows, cookies, donut holes, and angel food cake. And of course the chocolate. I also made fruit dip. It was really fun to plan, and delicious! We had a lot of fun and it was nice to do something other then watch a movie (our typical stay home date).
Unfortunately I was working, so we didn't really get to see each other,
but we are celebrating this weekend!
Devry and I had dinner on Wednesday right before I went to work.
Then he came to see me at work and brought a rose and dessert. He is so thoughtful!
Last night I planned a fun stay home date since Payton has a cold. We put him to bed at 7 and I got to work on a really fun Fondue date. It was a suprise for Devry, and he Loved it! I had pineapple, apples, strawberries, cheesecake, pretzels, marshmellows, cookies, donut holes, and angel food cake. And of course the chocolate. I also made fruit dip. It was really fun to plan, and delicious! We had a lot of fun and it was nice to do something other then watch a movie (our typical stay home date).
All set up!We have had a wonderful 4 years together.
We have really experienced so much together in such a short time.
Dating, marriage, nursing school, automotive tech school, nursing boards, getting a job on L&D, buying a house, getting 2 dogs, having Payton, working on Bachelor's degrees, trips to Nova Scotia, Vegas, Utah, Boise, and Victoria, graduation, and many more things!
I love Devry so much!
He really is an amazing husband, who cares so much about me.
He works so hard to do things for me. He is always so kind and thoughtful.
He makes me smile and laugh...alot!
He impresses me all the time with how amazing of a father he is.
He listens to me so well. And knows how to make me feel better.
He puts up with me being tired and cranky after work.
I still get excited to see him.
He still gives me butterflies.
I am so lucky to have him.
I love him more then I can even say.
We have really experienced so much together in such a short time.
Dating, marriage, nursing school, automotive tech school, nursing boards, getting a job on L&D, buying a house, getting 2 dogs, having Payton, working on Bachelor's degrees, trips to Nova Scotia, Vegas, Utah, Boise, and Victoria, graduation, and many more things!
I love Devry so much!
He really is an amazing husband, who cares so much about me.
He works so hard to do things for me. He is always so kind and thoughtful.
He makes me smile and laugh...alot!
He impresses me all the time with how amazing of a father he is.
He listens to me so well. And knows how to make me feel better.
He puts up with me being tired and cranky after work.
I still get excited to see him.
He still gives me butterflies.
I am so lucky to have him.
I love him more then I can even say.
Here's to 4 amazing years. And to an eternity more.
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