I have decided that the treadmill and I are going to have a love/hate relationship!!!! I have been on the treadmill for the last two days due to schedules, etc. not working out for me to run while it is still light out and man...the treadmill makes a run seem SOOOOOOO long!!!! I do love being able to still run even though I am inside...but running in the same spot is just not my thing!
Outside running is more my speed! :)
Till next time...
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
Stop the Coloring!!!!
Oh my goodness!!!! Kate has become a coloring fiend!!!!
This would not be a problem except for the fact that she is coloring on EVERYTHING!!!!
A week or two ago, she found glue paints and colored all over her best buddy's baby doll...next it was coloring with diaper cream all over the furniture in her bedroom...this afternoon it was red dry erase marker all over the wall in the basement (with a little blue crayon thrown in!) and also tonight was pen in her brother's brand new book. AAAAAAARRRRRGH!!!!
When I talked to her about coloring in her brother's brand new book tonight, I asked her what we had talked about earlier when she colored on the walls...her response: "We color on paper."
I asked her what she had done that was not ok and she told me: "I colored on paper." Hmmmm...girl has a point....so I had to clarify my earlier "coloring on paper only" to "coloring on paper that mommy and daddy give you only...and you have to ask first....NO BOOKS!"
Lordy...some day I will look back on this and giggle...I'm sure. But tonight...not funny at all....
This would not be a problem except for the fact that she is coloring on EVERYTHING!!!!
A week or two ago, she found glue paints and colored all over her best buddy's baby doll...next it was coloring with diaper cream all over the furniture in her bedroom...this afternoon it was red dry erase marker all over the wall in the basement (with a little blue crayon thrown in!) and also tonight was pen in her brother's brand new book. AAAAAAARRRRRGH!!!!
When I talked to her about coloring in her brother's brand new book tonight, I asked her what we had talked about earlier when she colored on the walls...her response: "We color on paper."
I asked her what she had done that was not ok and she told me: "I colored on paper." Hmmmm...girl has a point....so I had to clarify my earlier "coloring on paper only" to "coloring on paper that mommy and daddy give you only...and you have to ask first....NO BOOKS!"
Lordy...some day I will look back on this and giggle...I'm sure. But tonight...not funny at all....
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Going Gluten Free...
So Daniel was tested not that long ago for the same immune system issues that Kate has been having. His digestive system has always been interesting for lack of a better word. We have been down the milk allergy road (which he seems to have outgrown) and even when he was completely of milk, he still was having some problems which is what prompted the testing.
The great news is that his immune system is working wonderfully!!!! The bad news is that one of his tests (an indicator for Celiac's) came back high. This has prompted us to talk to our allergy specialist, our pediatrician, etc. and to do a bunch of our own research. No matter what, this test indicates a number of gluten related things such as Celiac's, gluten intolerance, etc. (at least that is what my research has said!) and so we have decided to go as gluten free as we can for Daniel...we figure it is worth it to give it a good try and see if we notice improvement...
The best news...his digestive system seems to be settling down!!!!
It has had its tough moments but he seems to be handling it like a champ! He loves having his own bread, his own cookies although sometimes he gets frustrated when we can't have something (such as biscuits because I am looking for a recipe and time!) but we are just going to keep on plugging away!
We are going to track what he eats, how he's feeling, etc. and check back in with our pediatrician to see what she says! But for now, I'm excited about the calmer digestive system!!!! :)
Gluten free...lordy....challenging but good for my little guy! Bring it on!
The great news is that his immune system is working wonderfully!!!! The bad news is that one of his tests (an indicator for Celiac's) came back high. This has prompted us to talk to our allergy specialist, our pediatrician, etc. and to do a bunch of our own research. No matter what, this test indicates a number of gluten related things such as Celiac's, gluten intolerance, etc. (at least that is what my research has said!) and so we have decided to go as gluten free as we can for Daniel...we figure it is worth it to give it a good try and see if we notice improvement...
The best news...his digestive system seems to be settling down!!!!
It has had its tough moments but he seems to be handling it like a champ! He loves having his own bread, his own cookies although sometimes he gets frustrated when we can't have something (such as biscuits because I am looking for a recipe and time!) but we are just going to keep on plugging away!
We are going to track what he eats, how he's feeling, etc. and check back in with our pediatrician to see what she says! But for now, I'm excited about the calmer digestive system!!!! :)
Gluten free...lordy....challenging but good for my little guy! Bring it on!
Sunday, November 7, 2010
I'm Back and Motivated! :)
Well, again...it has been a while since I have blogged! But here I am again! I'm ready to jump back on this bandwagon and BLOG!
I have added 2 new widgets to the side of the blog because I'm working towards running a 5K in the spring! With motivation from Miranda (THANKS!!!!!) I have started running...right now it is more like running/walking! But either way...I have a goal and I plan to reach it! I started a couple of weeks ago...then got sick...then started again...then Greg went to Utah and it was hard to fit it in with school and three kiddos! :) But here I am...another weekend and another 2 days of running in! I have logged 16 miles so far and I plan on working hard towards this goal of mine!
I have to admit...I have never been a runner. In fact, I have always despised running!!!! What is different now? Not really sure...but I sure do like to put on my running clothes, plug in my iPod and get outside!
Other than that, not much is new! We had a fantastic Halloween, school is going well for us all and Kate is doing well! She sure is a spunky, opinionated little girl but lordy do I love her! :) Chris had perfect attendance first quarter which is a first for him and he is THRILLED! Daniel is just being his happy-go-lucky self...love it!
I hope all is going well for anyone still out there reading! See ya next time!
I have added 2 new widgets to the side of the blog because I'm working towards running a 5K in the spring! With motivation from Miranda (THANKS!!!!!) I have started running...right now it is more like running/walking! But either way...I have a goal and I plan to reach it! I started a couple of weeks ago...then got sick...then started again...then Greg went to Utah and it was hard to fit it in with school and three kiddos! :) But here I am...another weekend and another 2 days of running in! I have logged 16 miles so far and I plan on working hard towards this goal of mine!
I have to admit...I have never been a runner. In fact, I have always despised running!!!! What is different now? Not really sure...but I sure do like to put on my running clothes, plug in my iPod and get outside!
Other than that, not much is new! We had a fantastic Halloween, school is going well for us all and Kate is doing well! She sure is a spunky, opinionated little girl but lordy do I love her! :) Chris had perfect attendance first quarter which is a first for him and he is THRILLED! Daniel is just being his happy-go-lucky self...love it!
I hope all is going well for anyone still out there reading! See ya next time!
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