Love is in the Air for Dingos! Running Mamas February Thread! - Page 42

[modmom]

Po7 that is so sad about the horse. Children learn so many lessons when they have animals in their lives this is difficult one.


RR I did 5 non-stop today no ITB pain. I am so excited. I can get kind of black an white and think it's over when I get off track. I would like to do six on Sat.

Take Care

[sparkletruck]

Originally Posted by Plady

Clearly you're not thinking about what you're offering! It's me, dh, dd1, Ali G, the cat and the dog in two cars with a 10' trailer. However, if you know of a cheap motel with pull through spaces nearby I'll be all over it!

Re: vortexes, I honestly don't know if this is true but back in '98 I met a group of real estate agents from Sedona who claimed to have started the vortex story to drum up their business. But I didn't feel anything special there when I went and I tried! (like that song from A Chorus Line you know? "I feel the vortex I feel the vibe! - I felt NOTHING!" )

I read this to Dh and he said "whatever". Park the trailer in front of the house, we have a big yard...

Yeah, that's what I think about vortexes too. Curious that they are all in places that are, err, elitest. Although, I lived in Taos and it does have ... something going on...


GMM - I dont know how to multi-quote, but in response to your question; duh! 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2


No running today, just a lot of eating and self-loathing

[kerc]

hey -- did you guys know that you were all at the Y with me this morning? Leah was grooving in the kids corner -- my friend Brandy was working there (bonus, I didn't know she was going to be there! -- apparently she does it because she gets free membership and way reduced swim lessons).

Anyhow I can report 2 quick (for me) miles on the treadmill and no tears at child care.

[loftmama]

kerc, yeah! i've been thinking about you. glad you the Y is working out so well for you!

[loftmama]

Originally Posted by party_of_seven

loftmam~ She is better today. Still sad, but better. I might take her to spend some time with her grandma and her horses soon. I think that would make her feel better.

yeah! she's so lucky to have her grandma nearby!!!

Originally Posted by grnmtnmama

the kid question is open for discussion again at our house.

what do you think, should we stick with one or try for two? i'm torn.

what!? ummm, 1 is easy, more are crazy, but it's all good, all fun.

[mamabeth]

woo hoo kerc!

mandy--well, there are pros and cons to 2, like anything else. the first year was VERY hard, although my kiddos are only 2.5 years apart. everything is magnified, nothing is simple anymore. But in the past six months they have started to really play together and it is amazing to see them become friends. I mean, friends who want to rip each other's heads off on a regular basis, but still. I can't imagine not having ds....he is just the best thing ever....but I *can* imagine what life might have been like with just one. Simpler, a bit lonely. Hope that makes sense and is helpful! I think it comes down to if you feel like your family is complete, when it gets down to it.

I ran about 50 minutes on the TM. It was pretty slow but I can't ever really tell my pace. Oh well!

BBM, you are tearing thru the miles!

[Geofizz]

Originally Posted by kerc

hey -- did you guys know that you were all at the Y with me this morning? Leah was grooving in the kids corner -- my friend Brandy was working there (bonus, I didn't know she was going to be there! -- apparently she does it because she gets free membership and way reduced swim lessons).

Anyhow I can report 2 quick (for me) miles on the treadmill and no tears at child care.

Sounds ideal all the way around. So can I mark off 2 miles on my workout sheet for today? I was there, wasn't I?

[calicocj]

HBM - Mama! I've been thinking about you all morning!

Po7 - I am so sorry to hear about the horse! I lost a horse as a foal when I was about 12, and it was a very hard experience. s for your DD

Poppy - those pics are gorgeous!! It sounds like an awesome trip

Wendy - did you feel any special powers or vortices when you were doing your research on that hill???

Mandy - that is a tough one! I always thought I wanted two, but now I think I just want one!! Something about our dynamic together makes it seem like we are a complete family now, but that may change in the future... Plus DH is older than me... and he doesn't want to be 60 with a kid in high school kind of thing, so that factors in some too...

RR: slow 4 miles w/ the jogger yesterday, planning a couple quick miles tonite....I leave in the AM for NYC for a girls weekend w/ some college friends and I'm really looking forward to seeing them

[Taosmama]

Gee, I never knew I lived in a vortex! I thought the vortex had more to do with 2 kids, 2 working parents, and a ton 'o mess all over. More like a maelstrom. I agree with Saskiasmom, Taos is a pretty special place.

Originally Posted by Plady

Dude! Let's plan a meet-up! We'll be driving our caravan through there and probably stopping for at least an overnight to meet my Dad when we make our big move (in +/- 5 weeks!!!!) Taosmom, you game to come to Abq?

I'm totally up for a road trip to Abq! And can offer my house/driveway/yard as well.

I'm jonesing for a run so badly it hurts. It's 50 degrees, sunny, and gorgeous out today. I'm slowly progressing on the treadmill - up to 20 minutes walking plus 20 on the elliptical. I think I need to get to at least 45-60 minutes walking before I can try running, but I still can't tolerate that much weight bearing. Even 20 minutes hurt at the end, so I did pool running today.

Maybe since I live in the vortex, I should do some sort of ceremony to banish all the dingo sickness! I just sent dd off to preschool again after getting over chicken pox. If burning sage would get rid of all the crud that's come thru out house this year, I'll do it! Sending you all long distance get well vibes! :

[towsonmama]

mandy~That really is a tough one. It's such a personal decision. I'm an only child and swore I'd never have just one but now that I'm older I can definitely see the appeal from the parents' perspective. Of course, I had three kids in five years and that's a little crazier than I would have chosen--our third was a surprise. What are your reasons for wanting more and not wanting more? The first couple of years will definitely turn your life upside down a bit but what you have to focus on what you want for the long haul, yk?

[modmom]

ONE CHILD: I am one of five and we have 3 dd's. I have to say that I see siblings as such a gift to one another. Not that they always get along but when they do it's awesome. I especially love it when we are on vacation and DH and I get a chance to see them really enjoying each other and exploring new places together. I really never thought of just one but that's just me. I was also grateful to be one of 5 when my father was dying. It was good to have others to share the emmotional burden. Of course it is not always a guarentee that sibs will get along. I have also seen onlies who seem very happy with thier own family constilations.

[tjsmama]

Wow, I feel WAY behind. I was gone all day yesterday, MDC was down last night, and this is my first chance to get online today. My best friend called me in a panic this morning b/c her babysitter is throwing up and she had to work today, so I'm at her house right now. All 3 kids are napping (at least for the moment), and all is well in the world.

Originally Posted by Plady

No, It's north to Lareo TX and then NW to Abq. It does go through SLC though Monikita!

So are you coming up through Denver and over, or cutting over by Durango and up? I'd love to meet up if you come up my way!

Originally Posted by party_of_seven

mamas, I had to do one of the hardest things today. My oldest dds miniature horse that lives at MILs house (used to live at our house, but feed got too expensive) had a baby. That baby was born on dd's b-day earlier this month. It was a cute little black colt and dd had named him Tango. MIL called this morning to tell us that he had died....he was attacked by a pack of dogs.

Oh, that's so sad, po7. Lots of for you and your dd.


hbm and jojo Lots of healing vibes for both of you!!!


poppy~ your trip sounds like it was amazing! I'm jealous!

towson~ I definitely think that counts as xtraining! Any physical activity counts, right??? You're doing Hal Higdon, too, right? What week are you in? I'm a little off because of my race schedule, but I did 6 for my long run on Sunday and this week I'm supposed to go up to 7. I'm scared...and I know that adrenaline is supposed to carry you through that last 3.1, but that scares me, too! Oh well, if I end up walking half the race, it's ok, ya know?

Ok, starting a new post before this one gets any longer...

[tjsmama]

Today's track workout: 5x600, 200 recovery in between. Yowzers. That was tough. I was not feeling it at all today, but still, it kicked my butt. Then I went to the Y for weights (and looked longingly at the spin class as I walked by it on my way to the front desk). Someday, I will be able to spin again...

I got an email from my SIL today. She's a really cool person, and I love her dearly. She's having a tough time with what STBX is doing, especially since their dad did a very similar thing to their mom (albeit after 25 years). She just got engaged before xmas and I think she's struggling with planning the wedding and maybe even with wanting to get married at all with all the crap she's seen happen over the last couple of years. STBX asked her and her fiance to come out to visit next month, and as much as she wants to see DS, she doesn't want to see STBX and have to act nice towards him. I think I'm going to tell her to say screw it to STBX and just come and stay with us. She doesn't need to see STBX if she doesn't want to, she can just come hang out with me and DS (she's an AWESOME aunt), her fiance can ski (he wants to try it, he's never been), and we can have a fabulous time without the crap. I hope she's up for that.

The weather is back to being beautiful here again. Supposed to be 50's and then up to 65 Sunday! Woohoo! A couple of friends who are also training for the half and I are going to meet to run at a park tomorrow followed by playground playgroup for the kids. Should be a good time: friends to run with, great weather, playtime with DS.

Then, I get to go skiing on Friday. : SO excited! Except for the skiing by myself part, but even that's not so bad. It's more the eating lunch by myself part that I don't like too much.

[loftmama]

very cool, gaye. let me know if sil stays with you. that sounds very similar to when i returned from mex to astn and stayed with my ex-sil. those were some super-awkward moments for us but we have survived it and have become closer than ever.

[eksmom]

Originally Posted by Plady

Anyway, Ali G finally has a real live official birth certificate!! and we also just got word that we don't need her US passport to leave Mexico!!!! :

Yay! I'm glad things are coming together for you!

Originally Posted by loftmama

i must say, we are making some big time progress in our relationship, prompted probably by my job-challenge.

Good for you, mama! There is nothing as scary as not knowing whether your partner will be willing to work on things, and there's a lot of relief and joy when it starts to happen.

Originally Posted by Mommabelle

I will probably not be running...except to the pharmacy to pick up some vicodin not looking forward to 10 AM root canal! not not not!

How did it go?? Hope you are not in too much pain!

Originally Posted by poppywise

anyway, here are two pics from my saturday morning run i took with my phone. i felt like i was in tuscany or something. i did some affirmations and thought of y'all the whole time.

That's freaking gorgeous. Glad you had a good trip. I'm getting close to getting out my first secret sprinter package, but haven't yet.

Originally Posted by Plady

RR: I had a schedule change today which normally makes me throw in the towel for the whole day. However, I thought that I could meet up with a friend who walks the track every day so I did that for a bit. Then, because I knew I should and didn't want to be a total loser I went to the gym and did my lower body workout like I was supposed to. I feel so much better about my mental discipline for having gone.

WTG for getting out there! I know what you mean about the mental discipline.

Originally Posted by babybugmama

I did another 6.3 this morning with jgmommo - I wanted to show her a new route I found. We did 10 min miles on average. So this week I'm already at 19 miles...I hope to do an easy 3 tomorrow, 4 on friday, rest on saturday and then we have a 10 mile race on sunday (total miles for hte week = 36).

You are putting in some awesome mileage/times, BBM!

Originally Posted by grnmtnmama

the kid question is open for discussion again at our house.

what do you think, should we stick with one or try for two? i'm torn.

Well, I guess you know what we decided. I couldn't have done it much sooner - parenting has turned out to be harder than I thought it would be. Totally worth it, but not the walk in the park I was expecting. For me, like modmom said, it has a lot to do with not wanting EK to be "alone" in the world as far as family goes. She has and will have no cousins, aunts, or uncles. I also always envisioned myself with more than one child. The upcoming change in family dynamics, while scary at times, still is something I'm looking forward to, am curious about, and I think will be good for all of us.

Originally Posted by kerc

Anyhow I can report 2 quick (for me) miles on the treadmill and no tears at child care.

Yay, glad it went well!

Originally Posted by mamabeth

the first year was VERY hard, although my kiddos are only 2.5 years apart. everything is magnified, nothing is simple anymore.

<sticks fingers in ears> LA LA LA LA I CAN'T HEAR YOU!

HBM, I am sooo, so so so sorry for what you have been through. Ugh... more : your way. How is Jojo today?

Po7, I'm so sorry for your DD. Many to her.

Not too much to report here, except that DH has finished researching circumcision and has decided there's no good reason to do it. I'm glad because he would've had a major fight on his hands otherwise.

And, EK came down with a cold yesterday so I am trying my hardest not to get it. Seems like this has been a really rough winter for sickness all over.

[loftmama]

Not too much to report here, except that DH has finished researching circumcision and has decided there's no good reason to do it. I'm glad because he would've had a major fight on his hands otherwise.

WOW. WOW. WOW.

dh and i fought over it and i lost *both* times. but the 2nd time when he was actually present for it, he was sick sick sick to his stomach about it later. he gets sick just thinking about it and would absolutely not ever do it again for a million dollars. he will kick himself for the rest of his life about it, i think. the 1st time, we had no idea it was even happening. the 2nd time, we were both there. absolutely heart-breaking. WOW.

[eksmom]

lofty. I'm kinda glad we had a girl first, because if DD had been a boy we might have gone ahead just because neither of us knew any better.

[Geofizz]

Family size: It can't always be nor it doesn't have to be a rational decision.

[mamabeth]

eks, you are cracking me up, not about circ (which my dh decided at the last minute wasn't a good idea), but about 2 kids. Just keep those fingers in your ears....just listen to the part about "they play together and keep each other company!" which is totally true!

[MonikitaUT]

Originally Posted by Plady

No, It's north to Lareo TX and then NW to Abq. It does go through SLC though Monikita!

Yay!!! You better be making sure we can hook up while you're here!!!

Originally Posted by grnmtnmama

the kid question is open for discussion again at our house.

what do you think, should we stick with one or try for two? i'm torn.

Wowza.. I say follow your heart, but if you decide yes, don't expect it to be easy and don't be surprised when it is hard, you're exhausted and going crazy. DH has a pet peeve about this.. friends or co-workers will complain to us about how hard it is now that they have two, they will finally get one to sleep and then the other one is awake, etc. they get no sleep, everything is mess and chaos, etc. and his response is "Well what did you THINK it was going to be like?" But none of that matters if you have room in your heart and life for one more.

Originally Posted by calicocj

Mandy - that is a tough one! I always thought I wanted two, but now I think I just want one!! Something about our dynamic together makes it seem like we are a complete family now, but that may change in the future... Plus DH is older than me... and he doesn't want to be 60 with a kid in high school kind of thing, so that factors in some too...

That is EXACTLY how we feel/felt, which is when DH got snipped. I think any baby urges I felt after that fact were purely biological, because my head says NO WAY! The only reason we wish we had another (but not really) is so she had someone to play with and we didn't ALWAYS have to be playing with her. Its hard for us old folks! Making her stuffed lambs talk to her and playing doctor (the non perverted kind) can only go on for so long before we start to go insane.

Originally Posted by Taosmama

Maybe since I live in the vortex, I should do some sort of ceremony to banish all the dingo sickness! I just sent dd off to preschool again after getting over chicken pox. If burning sage would get rid of all the crud that's come thru out house this year, I'll do it! Sending you all long distance get well vibes! :

Hell yes, burn some sage for all of us, or SOMETHING.. this is crazy... I left my Dr.'s office today with two inhalers, one oral med and electrodes strapped all over my torso. Insane. I'm ready to be DONE with all this! Has your strep cleared up? Did you manage to keep your kids from getting it? Are you knitting again after your tragic loss?

HBM: I am so sad for you and all the crap you are having to deal with. It reminds me of Shiva.. the story with her (him, but I say her) is that first she has to destroy everything in your life so she can create new and better things. But geez, lady... No one should have to go through so much crap all at once! You're in my heart and my prayers. And I'm feeling the sickness with you, since that's what I've had as well.

PO7- sad, sad, sad, heartbreaking, sad.

RR - I'll be running on the TM tonight, electrodes et all.