Going to Ashes

Ir was something of a gluttonous weekend. We went to Folk's Folly with some parent friends for dinner. It was a great time, but I overindulged and my stomach let me know Saturday. It was worth it. Friday was a bit of a cluster f* at work. Saturday we attended my nephew's 2nd birthday and it was fun enough. Lots of people and such.

I took a much needed nap Saturday. Such a luxury! We hit up Carriage Crossing and I made Rob get some pants and shirts from Joseph Banks. He's quite the fashion plate. Still in khakis but his goal is to lose some weight before we get $185 pairs of pants (on sale of course!).

I had a Nice Mother's day. Low key. We took my MIL to Cracker Barrel (her choice). My hubby and kids got me a photo canvas of Punk Helena. Alex made a lithograph at school and Rob had it framed. I need to figure out wall space for all this!

I did some planks today, and squats with Helena. A bit sore. I'm considering trying one of those Adventure Boot Camps. There's one on Groupon right now, but it only lists the Ridgeway location, so I've emailed to see if it can be transferred to their Cordova location. I could make a 5:30 or 6:00 am class if it were close by. Still have to get home to shower for work and get the kids up and out. I may be at goal weight, but I'm not toned and I want to minimize my stomach. And just get a lot healthier. When I was running I could keep up with Alex. I was able to concentrate better and I've lost that. I want to get it back.

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I strongly dislike you, Spring. Do does my immune system.

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And guess who got to be a snow bunny?

And guess who didn't detonate a bomb?

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Trashy Diva is starting a line of girls' clothes. Oh Helena I can't wait!

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So Rob asked me what I wanted for my birthday, and I really couldn't think of anything for just me. Really couldn't. There are the usual shinies and accessories but nothing specific. No, most of the things I want are more things I want my family to do. So I told Rob I wanted bikes for all of us and for us to get out and use them. We'd been talking about it for a year but hadn't done anything about it.

The only bike shop open on Sunday was Peddlar in Germantown. So we swung by. The first associate who attempted to help us gave me the elitist vibe. We're casual riders, not racers. And I don't think he thought much of that. We may have left with only a bike for Alex, but another associate came up to help us. She wasn't pushy, but did the consulting tactic. What do you need? What are you looking for? How do you plan to use it? Let me show you our options.

We test rode a couple and left with three bikes, two helmets, and a bike rack for the truck. I had mild sticker shock, but the bikes we got should last us a very long time. Except for Alex's, since he'll outgrow it. So my nephew will have a nice hand me down!

We didn't get anything to tote Helena in. I'm going to look at options but for now we'll have someone watch her.

So. Excited!

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I am incredibly sad I'm not still at Disney.

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Your new sleep schedule isn't working for us.

Love,

Mommy

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Stomach bug.

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I had a wonderful evening at Texas de Brazil with great friends. Also with the waiter with supersonic hearing :)

Purchased glasses from Eclectic Eye. I don't think I've ever spent that much on glasses before. But considering I wear my glasses for two years at a time I figure that's okay. Barely. I still get a bit sick thinking about it.

To bed now. Just wanted to rub in that I am full of yummy protein and creme brûlée!

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Have put on 2 pounds. Time to start back on Weight Watchers! I'm also planning to work from home one day a week and hit ATC Fitness during lunch, as well as go once on the weekend. I want to be in better shape when I start running next season. My plan is to do the race series up to the 10Ks next summer. But no half marathon for me. Not yet anyway!

I'm taking tomorrow off to go shopping with elisel and to get my hair cut. Going with a Mohawk to match Helena.

My parents are closing on their house Monday so they'll be here this weekend. So excited! I've purchased a few house warming things for them from a couple of craft fairs.

Rolled out another training program. Hope it doesn't blow up.

Now to bathe the boy and fold laundry.

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