Top Five Friday

Here's what's making my Top 5 Friday list!

1. First week of school- DONE! It's been crazy and will get more crazy once we mesh into a K/1 Combo but luckily I'll have a full time assistant, great volunteers, and a student teacher!

2. I'm loving my new running shoes! I've been having some blister problems and I attributed it to the hot weather but it just kept getting worse. My poor feet looked horrible after my long run last week so I decided it was time for new shoes. After trying on about 8 different pair, I walked away with good ole New Balance. I still love my Brooks but these are so light weight and fit a bit better in the toe box. With new socks, I'm hoping for happy feet. I also didn't want to train for the half marathon in November on old shoes.

Now that school has started, running has taken on new meaning in some ways. I view it less as competition with myself for new times and paces, but more as a release and quiet time for myself. I've thoroughly enjoyed the solitude of my early morning runs and have felt so relaxed for the day. I never, ever, ever dreamed that I'd be setting my clock for 4:30 a.m. but twice this week, I've headed out early to run- especially so I can get my weekly distance in.

 



 

 

3. Last night, we attended Open House at Webb's preschool. He walked right in and just started chatting it up and playing with his teacher. I am so thrilled that he's comfortable being around others and probably won't even know I'm not around when I drop him off Thursday. It's so hard to believe he's big enough to be a preschooler!

 

 

 

 

4. Tomorrow night, a several couples are heading to Winston to eat Thai food. I'm excited about a night out with my Chris and hanging with sweet friends!

 

 

5. I am excited that these beauties will be showing up on my doorstep soon! Aren't they gorgeous?!

 

 

Happy Long Weekend Friends!

 









Sunday Social

1. What do you miss most about being a kid?
I miss those carefree days of riding my bike around the neighborhood, playing "Ain't No Bears" with my friends, catching fireflies, going hiking in Dr. Briggs' driveway, playing Barbies in the attic, riding in the way back of my mom's station wagon, and basically not having a care in the world.

2. Did you have a nickname growing up?
So funny! It was and still is (per my mom) Poella Divine!

3. What was your favorite thing to do at recess?
I used to hold hands with my friend Kim and walk around talking. Imagine that! Me, talking, NEVER! :)

4. What did you want to be when you grew up?
I have always known I wanted to be a teacher!

5. Did you participate in any school activities?
I was on the swim team, soccer team, and Glee Club. (Don't crack, we were awesome.)

6. What was the funniest thing you did as a kid that your parents still remind you about?
Oh, my. It really wasn't funny then but now I guess it is. Mom says I said quite loudly in a parking lot as we walked by an old beat up car with the people sitting in it "Mommy, they don't take care of their car!"

I hope everyone has a great week!

Best of Summer 2013

Well, I'm sitting here at my dining room table, eating apple slices, and listening to the rain fall outside. It's my last day of summer vacation and I'm in awe of how fast it went by. I'm terribly excited about the new school year but I am sad about leaving my Goose. But I know he'll have fun at Mimi's and Donna's and will then enjoy his time at preschool in September. It is so true that the time just flies. That's why I've soaked up every minute of my summer. Here's a little recap for you!

 

Camping at Pisgah!

 

Hilarious. We were a watermelon.

 

Loving the cool mountain air!

 

We spent a lot of time at the pool. Webb learned to semi-swim with his puddle jumper on and now goes off the diving board with no help and no one in the water to catch him.

 

 

We had a ball at the beach with the Ingram's.

 

 

 

Webb's Mimi and Pawpaw got him a "Cwub house" for him to play on at their house. He loves it!

 

 

We visited SciWorks, The Children's Museum, got ice cream, went to a birthday party, went to the park a million times, snuggled, watched movies, played trucks, walked uptown, did puzzles, read books, played with Play Dough, went to VBS, took long naps, and played outside. We went to the Splash Park with friends and had Scott and Carrie visit from Kentucky.

 

Mommy ran approximately 148 miles since June 11th.

I'm still addicted and still going strong!

 

 

I celebrated my 34th birthday with the best friends and family ever.

 

I can't believe no children are photo bombing us!

I love these ladies to the moon and back!

 

The biggest news is that Webb is 99% potty trained! We still have an occasional accident and are still in diapers at night but during the day, he's going on his own! He's been to church and many other places in his "Mater pants" and has done well. We are proud!

 

 

 

It's amazing how much a Little can grow in just a few short months! We are heading into his last months as a two year old which is so bittersweet for us.

 

It was a wonderful summer. I feel so blessed in so many ways and just couldn't be more happy with the way things are.

 

 

 

 

Children's Museum and Bible Study

Today, I took Goose to the Greensboro Children's Museum! I've heard such great things about it and let me tell you, it didn't disappoint! We spent a few hours playing and then headed to Chick-fil-a for lunch. He fell asleep as soon as we hit the highway so I just drove on past Lexington and some how my car ended up at Old Navy in Salisbury! Now how did that happen?! I ended up picking up a few back-to-school goodies for myself and Webb just chilled in the buggy. He left with a balloon and a ball and he was a happy boy!

 

 

 

I'm really excited about a Bible study that I'm starting next month with some friends. It's called "Glorious Ruin." I'm looking forward to getting back in to the Bible and focusing more on my faith. And having girlfriends join on that journey will make it even better!

 

 

 

I hope everyone is having a great week!





Three Months

Exactly three months from today, I'll be running in my first half marathon. I'm beyond excited about the run but also excited about visiting the beautiful Outer Banks of N.C.!

 

 



"I Wove You!"

Webb and I play a game where I say "I love you!" and he says "No, no, no, I wove you." And I say "No, no, no, no, I love you!!" And he progressively gets louder and points his finger with "I wove you, Mommy."

No, Webb, I love you. More than the stars, the sun, the moon. More than chocolate, more than running, more than ice cream on a hot day. My love for you grows every single day. Your beautiful brown eyes that sparkle, your sweet footsteps that I hear by my bed each morning, your soft blonde hair, your sweet little toes, your soft cheeks that smell so good and yummy. Your big belly laugh when we tickle you, your little voice that asks me to sing to you at night. Your kisses and hugs, your snuggles, your silly sayings and endless questions. Your rambunctious truck noises and racing through the house. Your tantrums, your meltdowns, your moments. I love it all.

Laid Back

The last three or four weekends have been crazy with either company or beach trips so this weekend, it was nice to just hang out here and not have much on the agenda. Friday night, Nancy babysat the Goose so Chris and I could have a date night! We went to Outback and I got a yummy Raspberry Sangria that was simply delightful. We shopped (see new running skirt below) and then got frozen yogurt at Sweet Frog's. It was a fun night out!

Saturday morning, I got in a nice 10 mile run. It's probably the first run where after 10 miles, I felt like I could keep going! Crazy! I got up super early to beat the heat, my feet felt great, and the whole run just 'clicked.'

Go ahead and crack. Several friends have asked why I don't smile in my running pictures so Saturday I cheesed it up for the camera. Stale. (But my new running skirt is all that.)

 

Saturday afternoon brought a nap and then pool fun with the Brigg's and Ingram's. We are missing our buddy Wyatt in this picture but this sums up our night. Four sweet, happy, worn out children. It was a fun night of good eats, cold Corona Lights, and beautiful sunshine.

 

 



 



 

 

Today, we are doing more resting and relaxing. It's been a great, laid back weekend!