Perpetually Late

Before I got married (7ish + years ago now, what?!)... I liked to be a half hour to 15 minutes early to everything... church, a movie, a show...   Then I got married and we were lucky when we got anywhere together just 5 minutes early. 

Then one kiddo came along and that shot Early right in the foot.  We were lucky to get anywhere just 5 minutes LATE.

Now with two kids... um yeah, it's sliding back further still. 

If we keep having kids I'm thinking we'll shoot for the 9am service at church (or show or movie) and be happily surprised when we are there early for the 11:15!

Random thought of the day.  That is all.

Though I haven't been commenting... Good luck to any virtual running buddies doing the Goofy Challenge.  That means you Mandy and Nikki. 

I-man is 12 weeks old today on 12-12-12

In the spirit of 12-12-12, I had to post my little man turning a whopping 12 weeks old.  Ah.  I shall refrain from the time-is-flying paragraphs I wish to write.  ; )

 

Trying to capture his beautiful blues...

 

 

Mommy Stats:

 

Running 2-3 times a week and trying to do a Jillian video in there too.  Pace is back to just junder 10minute miles when I run 3 miles.  Planning an April half marathon again.

 

Eating/Craving WAAAAY too much sugar.  Seriously, this happened when I was nursing last time and I don't know how to make it stop!  Pointers are welcome!

 

Due to above... I haven't lost a pound more since my last visit to the OB.  Easily 5lbs from pre-prego weight but not sure the exact amount.

 

Love being a mommy of two and it has been soooo much smoother with baby 2 and having 2 than I thought it would be.  Doing the Baby Wise plan the 2nd time around has felt easy and sleep makes all things feel better!  Undecided on if we'll plan/try for baby 3... (the dot. dot. dot. allows for un-planned baby 3 if the Lord changed our "plans" either way!)

 

 

 

 

I-man Stats at 12 weeks old:

 

Almost 14lbs

 

Eat. Wake. Sleep. on a 3-1/2 hour schedule except in the evening when he eats every 2 hours from about 5-9 to help make the long night stretch of sleep.  Slept from 9:30pm until I woke him up at 7am for the past 2 nights!  (Yay for longer and longer night stretches!) 

 

Smiling more and laughing with a "squeak-toy" kind of laugh.

 

Loves to kick his feet and paw at dangling toys.  Bonus points if he can bat at them and kick another one at the same time!

 

Starting to smile at his big brother.  (Up until then he seemed to merely tolerate his loud voice and too-close presence.)

 

 

Big Brother at 27 months old:

 

LOOOVES his baby brother.  Makes sure he knows where he is at all times.  SEriously, it shocks me how not-jealous he is when I am doting on the littlest man... he wants to dote on him too.

 

Very inquisitive (still) and thinks through things more than just surface views or answers.  Example-- A few days after a visit to the zoo, totally unprovoked, he brought up the gorilla we had seen there.  This gorilla would puke- eat it- repeat... he says... "Mommy, that gorilla did not have a sink back there to wash his hands.  Thats yucky yucky!" Ha ha!  "Why Yes, son, that is gross he didn't wash his hands after that!" 

 



When trying to take the weekly photos, this is usually how they turn out...

 

 

We are really looking forward to Christmas this year.  It's fun having a little guy who knows whats going on.  We went to get a real Christmas tree at a tree farm this year and the 2 year old has not stopped talking about it since then!  We got the baby out long enough to take this photo and let him know he was there when we look back on Christmas 2012.  

 

Enough Random for my post?  I think yes.  Until next time...



2 Months and Other Stuff

A quick type out as I feed the boy and have a sleeping toddler... My sweet baby boy is 2 months old!  I know every mom say it but I really hate how fast time flys!

 

He's lost a lot of hair and now has a hairstyle that revivals The Donald's... behold that little puff on top!  : )

 

 

He was my small baby boy when born but has beefed up fast... weighing in at 12lbs 10oz and 23"long at his 2 month check... with a head in the 95th percentile.  We make big headed babies!  And the funny thing is that its only grown 2cm since birth which means I push out big headed babies!  Haha!

 

 

His big brother cant get enough of him!

 

I have been running a lot more consistently since the littlest mister now sleeps one 8 hour stretch at night meaning I only wake up once to feed (yay for feeling rested!!) and I have committed to runs on Tuesday and Thursday nights with my stepdad!  We're just doing 3 mile runs but i keep feeling better and slowly getting faster too!

Sooo much to be thankful for here as we officially celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow!

Pregnant Run vs Postpartum Run

Hands down, running 9 months pregnant is easier for me than running postpartum. I know some ladies sleep worse pregnant than with a newborn or just feel too uncomfortable everywhere but I feel better and have easier access to running when pregnant. 

I ran 2 miles on Thursday and 2 miles today (Sunday).  Whew.  It was S.L.O.W. and took a good hour of mental prep before I could even bring myself to change into running clothes. 

First, there is finding a window of oppotunity.  (ie. Baby asleep, toddler occupied, a sitter to watch said baby & toddler)

Then there is the motivation to run over taking a nap.  A window of opportunity usually means choosing between the two!

Finally, there is the whole physical side.  My postpartum body (okay-- really just my postpartum chest) is SORE all. the. time.  I am not talking just my nips.  Nursing does a number on me and baby 2 is no exception.  My entire chest is sore and putting it into a running bra is painful!

BUT... I think my being tired is not just about having a newborn and being up a couple times to nurse in the night... its also about a sudden drop off of physical activity so I have to get out there!

So there you have it.  Pregnant Run vs Post-Partum Run -- I'd say the 9 month pregnant run is easier for me!

Baby boy is 3 weeks old.  Big brother wants nothing to do with me if baby brother is around... he just wants to hold him and "play" with him.   This is a horrible picture but its what life looks like when I allow the toddler to have his way...

A Good Cry

Oops-- started this post yesterday and never published it...

I have been a lot more emotional stable after this pregnancy/birth than I was with my first son.  Though I still have a good cry every couple days.  : )


Well today it was after watching this beautiful video about one of the most loving decisions this single mom would make... allowing her baby girl to be adopted.  This was posted on another blog I follow and I had to share it.  Grab some tissues and cry with me!


http://player.vimeo.com/video/49870658