"Addicting"

So, many of you who know me will be very surprised about this post because it came as a surprise to me!! :)  But, I like running!  Seriously, I have tried this all before but never really found it enjoyable and always felt like it was punishment for not being naturally skinny! 

But, at the beginning of March I got an email for a girl in my ward that she she was getting a group together to go running in the mornings 3 times a week.  This seemed perfect, other than I didn't run!  So, I emailed back saying I was in if they could move the time from 6:30am to 6:15am and I let her know I was not a runner.  But, being one of the sweetest people I have come to know write back and told the group that the new time was at 6:15am and she wanted me there!  Well, now I had to go the time changed for me...and I did.

I got up stinkin early to meet the group on the corner...just grateful that first morning was a 2 1/5 mile walk/jog.  But, soon there was no walking.  Sometimes me and another girl were left walking while everyone went ahead because I couldn't keep up.  I remember that first day one of the girls said that "running is addicting" I laughed in my head and thought, "I hate running how could anyone think it is fun or addicting!"  As the weeks went on I began to find myself liking it a little more each time and it became a game to see how far I could go.  Now, understand to someone who is an avid runner this post is a joke but for me a was SO OUT OF SHAPE and couldn't stand running more than 5 minutes at a time.  But, I was determined to get better.  So, outside of the regular runs with the group I would go running by myself to see how far a could go.  The first time I went out was just to see if I could go 1 MILE!!!  Yes, I felt like I was back in 7th grade.  But, I did it.  1 mile running, 1 walking, and a 3rd running.  It felt good and I couldn't wait to go with the group again to try out my new found mile.  Then it was 1 1/2 miles, then 2.  I was so happy when I ran two miles without stopping I text the group to celebrate!  :)  Lame I know! :)  But, then one Saturday I just decided I was staying with the other girls and doing THREE miles.  I DID!!!  Oh, and I sprinted the last 30 yards and threw up when we were done! Since then I have ran 3 miles 3 times a week (well only for 2 weeks) and even though I still get excited I have to stop throwing up arms up in the air and yelling, "I just ran a 5K!"  It think after the 5th time it is no longer news to anyone.  But, for someone who has hated running this is huge for me! 

I may be experiencing a little bit of the ADDICTION that girl was talking about because I love the days we run and I think about running the days we don't.  I talked to the group and I think we are going to add another day a week.  I love it...It's sick I know! :)

So, I got me some good running shoes that I LOVE...

Ryan got me a new sports bra, socks, and running shirt for Mother's Day

All of which I am in love with and make going even better because I get to wear new stuff! :)

Oh, and I've lost 15 lbs since March 1st...so, that has been an added bonus! :)

CHANGES...

So many changes!  We worry about how he will cope with all the changes but...WHAT ABOUT ME!!! :)People always say "they grow up so fast" and "cherish this time" and "before you know it they are walking"...well, they are all RIGHT!!!  Wes is growing up way too fast, I make myself cherish this time because I want to remember every second I spend with him, and before I knew it he was WALKING!!!  This kid is killing me with how fast he's changing and growing.  It's like he's no longer a little baby, he's a little man with opinions, and wants, and ideas!  It's crazy! :)  He is now 13 months and here are a few of the crazy grown up things my little baby is doing...

• Well, 3 weeks ago he weened himself off the binki!  I went to pick him up one day from the sitter and she said she forgot to give it to him for his nap but he didn't fuss so she didn't go in and give it to him at all.  So, that night we put him to sleep without and he slept just fine...and he's never taken a binki since.  If fact, Ryan found one the other day and gave it to him just to see what he would do and he put it in his mouth and a minute later took it out, handed it to Ryan, and shook his head "no".  It was too funny. 
• The same day the binki happened the dr. told us to ween him off the bottle.  I told Ryan this and he looked like he might cry and in a sad voice said, "This is too many changes, he's too little for all these changes."  It was kind of funny, but since that day Wes has not used a bottle.  Sippy cups only!
• He eats anything and everything!  He loves apple jacks as a snack and loves spaghetti for dinner.
• We're pretty sure he says "Chase"--it is pretty much the only word/sound he uses every time to describe the same thing.  He's also learned to blame Chase!!!  The other day Chase chewed up some stuff in his room and when you asked, "Wes, who made this mess?"  He would point at Chase where ever he was!  It was hilarious!!!! He was right, but it was still too funny!!! :)
• He is hilarious!  He loves to clap and laugh.  If someone is laughing he will laugh really loud even though he has no idea what they are laughing about.
• He LOVES other kids!  He doesn't really know how to play yet but he wants to be near any kids he sees and just watch what they're doing.
• He has continued with his ear infection tradition!  One a month since December.  We go in again at the end of May to see how his ears are and then we may put tubes in depending on what they say...or sooner if we end up going in again with an unhappy baby.
• He growls like a monster...I'm starting to wonder if he is possibly half dragon! 
• He gives kisses and high fives.
• He is currently getting 8, yes that is EIGHT teeth at the same time!!!!  I'm surprised he's alive and functioning at all.  He's been a super trooper.  Besides the ear infections the only things we've been dealing with is 2 weeks of on and off diarrhea!  He hasn't been too fussy, mostly just needy.  Which I don't mind at all! :)
• He is a cuddle bug.  In the mornings he will lay in bed with us while he has his morning milk and afterwards he will cuddle up to my shoulder and lay there with us...it's the BEST!!! He will cuddle up to Ryan if I'm not in bed! :)  He will hate that I wrote that! :)
• He is sitting in a big boy car seat!  I know rear facing is safest but I took Wes to St. George for a work conference and I couldn't drive 4 hours without being able to see him or give him things so he went front facing and the sent hasn't been changed...oops!

  

• He got an Easter basket with eggs full of peeps, a chocolate bar, and lots of Apple Jacks!!! :)  Those were his favorite because they made noises when he shook them.

• He was the most HANDSOME little Easter boy I ever did see!  He looked so cute in his little outfit that he may never wear again.  It was too much work to try to keep it all together during church...shirt tucked it, pants pulled up, and tie straight!  Too much work...it is a pet peeve of mine to see little babies in church outfits that look so uncomfortable because there are 20 parts to them.  This was a special occasion only! :)

• Oh, yeah, HE'S WALKING!!!!  It is the cutest thing I've ever seen!  This is his "walker" he pushes it everywhere!  It's really cute but he is starting to get around without it.  He is still a little unsteady but can get up on his own and walk around like a wobbly pro.  The best part is that he acts so proud of himself when he walks to you or gets to his destination.  He is so happy and I'm pretty sure he is waiting for the applause that he has become accustomed to. :)  This picture was at the Easter egg hunt at my moms house.

• And what can I say?  The little kid is a giver!  He takes my stuff but replaces it with his! :)

 Over all, Wes is AWESOME!  He makes our lives so much better.  We love him so much!