The Right Thing

Today when I picked Webb up, he had a toy car that I'd never seen before. Mimi said he told her it was his when they were leaving the YMCA and since he has about 50 million cars, she totally believed him! However, I knew this car was not his. It was Finn McMissile from Cars. He kept saying it was his, but I knew it wasn't. When we got in the car, we had a talk about how that car did not belong to him. I explained that it belonged at the YMCA where all the children could play with it. We drove straight to the Y and we got out to go return the car. He walked in the child care room and walked over to the nice lady and laid the car down in front of her and said "thank you." I asked him what he had done that was wrong and he said "I took the car from da Y." The two of them walked over and put it back in the bin where it belonged. They hugged and he turned and grabbed my hand to walk to the car.

I was proud that he walked in that big room to admit that he'd done something wrong. Even though I made him do it, I didn't do the talking for him. I was proud that he spoke softly and laid the car gently on the table. I was thankful for the sweet girl who was so impressed and grateful that we stopped in to return the toy.

I can only hope that one day, he'll know that you should always do the right thing. Whether it's returning something that wasn't his, sacrificing something for a friend, helping a teacher carry something, or giving someone his cookie at lunch, he should always do the right thing.



Couch to 5k and Running Stuff

  

Running continues to become a great part of my life. When I'm not running, I'm wishing I was. Like this morning in church. The service and music were great, but all I could think about was getting out of there, changing into my running stuff, and taking off. I had to take a week off of all exercising to recover from a nasty sinus infection so perhaps the urge was a little greater than normal. But it really is such a huge part of who I am. I think it's cool that I got a message from a friend the other day asking me to coach the spring session of Couch to 5k at our YMCA. I am so excited about sharing my love of running with others and hopefully motivating people to lose weight, get a little healthier, or just get out and move! I've had several friends message me about my running and workout success and I thought this was the perfect place to share my knowledge and help a few people get in shape. I'm no pro but I do know how to run. :) In addition to this bit of fun, I was notified as well that I can take a few classes to become a certified personal trainer through the YMCA. It's a basic course; just enough to make my own schedule through the Y and build a base of clients on my own time. There are more courses for more advanced training which I'm definitely interested in but this is a start.



 The goal at the end of the Couch to 5k is to well, run a 5k! Except we're getting crazy and running a 3.6 mile race called the Davidson Doozie. Last year, I ran the 10k or 6.2 mile race and let me tell ya, it's a doozie! I guess this year, instead of running the 10k, I'll be running with our Couch to 5k team. I think seeing them cross the finish line will be way more exciting!

I also am going to need new running shoes soon. Now that I've been fitted for shoes and socks, I know what I like and what works. I do believe these will be coming next. They are the same shoes as what I have now. Since switching from Brooks to New Balance, my feet are a lot happier. 

 

Women's Tie Dye 890V3 

Also, coming in a few short months, is my second half marathon at OKI. There's something about running along the coast of North Carolina that just makes me happy!

Well, that's about all for now! Good night, all!







Getting Excited!

So for our 10 year wedding anniversary, Chris and I decided to take a trip. I'm so excited that this amazing place awaits us!

 

 

 

 

Images from google

 

 

 

A picture my sister took during her visit a few years ago!

 

 

 

Now to read up and watch the video on bear encounters! YIKES! :)

 

 

A New Year and The Weekend (Sans Pictures)

Happy 2014! I will say the new year started off well first and foremost because my little Godson, Baxter arrived on the second. I went to visit Friday. Carrie and I had the best time snuggling him, catching up on our never-ending conversations, and just soaking up the quiet of a hospital room. It was relaxing! I'd post a picture of my sweet boy but my computer is acting up tonight.

I keep seeing people post their resolutions so I thought I should join in. I really hate resolutions because they sometimes end up being empty promises or things we start doing but leave behind after a few months. Chris and I joke that by February, our YMCA parking lot will be empty again. :)

In thinking about what I'd like for myself and my family this year, here's list of a few things I'd like to do:

1. Pray more. Nothing else goes right if God isn't the center of everything.

2. Keep running. Duh. That doesn't even really need to be mentioned. It's like eating and breathing really. I want to of course run more, get a little faster, and complete two half marathons. Along with running, I want to continue heavy cross and strength training. Is it bad to want cut arms? ;)

3. Do nice things for others including the people in my family! My friend Catherine and I were talking the other night about doing one 'random act of kindness' every day. Whether it's a kind word on a sticky note, a phone call to someone, a handwritten card in the mail, running an errand for someone or whatever. It's all about putting others before yourself. That's a hard one but one I most want to challenge myself to.

So our weekend was super fun! Friday night we went with friends to a Cuban restaurant called Mambo Grill and Tapas. It was freakin' awesome! I had the best margarita and a delicious chicken dish with rice and beans. We'll definitely be going back for more! Saturday, some of our neighbors had a get-together so we did that. Can I just say how much I love our little street? Such sweet people! Sunday was the best. My best friend is adopting a little boy from China and they'll be picking him up in a few months. Several of us girls threw her a shower and it was such a fun afternoon. It's so special to watch two people have such joy in their hearts for their new baby boy who they've never even met.

You know, I continue to be so thankful for the friends in my life. I am so lucky to have a group of girls who are my backbone. Those friendships are so rare and so precious and I'm just so blessed by each one of them.


Everyone stay warm! It's cold out there.