Day 358

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

I went for a walk with my seven year old daughter today. She kept up really well. We went 1.35 miles in 28 minutes and there were lots of hills. We went up to the cemetery again and said some prayers together. It sure is warm out here in Western Iowa today. Projected high today is in the 70s. I can't believe what beautiful weather we're going to have for Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

  

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TROUBLE2ME2 11/22/2012 5:24AM

Happy Thanksgiving to you also. Report Inappropriate Comment

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MUSICMOMOF2 11/21/2012 2:54PM

Nice day, but I sure could do without the wind! Have a great afternoon and evening! Report Inappropriate Comment

Day 357- Gorgeous day!

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

What a beautiful morning here in western Iowa! The sun is shining and not a cloud in the sky. It's a little brisk out there, temps are in the 30s. Hubby and I bundled up and went for a walk first thing after the kids went off to school. I'm still warming my body back up to the house's temperature. We walked 1.5 miles in 32 minutes. That's a 21.3 min mile, pretty good for Hubby. To be honest, that's probably pretty good for me too these days.

Well, I'd better go. Lots of mom stuff to catch up, and Thanksgiving preparation to get to.

  

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KPETSCH 11/21/2012 12:10AM

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MJ7DM33 11/20/2012 10:51PM

A gorgeous day makes the walk all the more better! Report Inappropriate Comment

MJREIMERS 11/20/2012 10:24PM

Great job! One step at a time and soon you will look behind you and see how far you've come! It was a beautiful day and I hope it lasts for a little while longer! It sure makes walking easier! Have a great Thanksgiving! Report Inappropriate Comment

BRANDTSGIRL 11/20/2012 9:05PM

Your so very right it was a Gorgeous day! Report Inappropriate Comment

MUSICMOMOF2 11/20/2012 12:57PM

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Days 354, 355, 356 & Date Night with Hubby!

Monday, November 19, 2012

Yes, my streak is still going. I'm just working a lot, so I'm not always able to get on Spark People.

Saturday (354)- We had two basketball games through the day. One was twenty minutes west of us, the other was 30 minutes east. It kind of chewed up the whole day. I did get a one mile walk in with hubby, about 20 min.

Sunday (355)- Always a busy day! Church in the morning, then an extra shift of work in the evening. I managed a one mile walk early in the morning. This one was about 19 minutes.

Monday (356)- I had trouble sleeping last night. I probably had caffeine too late again. I tend to do that at work. I went on a longer walk today, 1.9 miles in 34 minutes. I made it up to the cemetery again to pray.

Friday Hubby called me on his way home and said he needed a night out. I was very quick to respond, "YES!" As I was getting dressed nice (not too fancy, but nicer than my everyday mom clothes) hubby was cooking eggs for the kids. I came out to show him how good I looked, and before he looked up he said, "Why don't we just save some money and eat eggs with the kids. We can get some popcorn at the movie then." Sternly, I responded, "Do I look like I want to eat eggs with the kids!"

Hubby quickly redeemed himself and took me to Dolce in Omaha. It was excellent! I highly recommend it. We then went to the Imax in CB and saw the new James Bond movie. Again, I highly recommend that. It's the first Bond movie I've liked in a long time. They're getting back to what James Bond is supposed to be. So, after swinging and missing on the first pitch, Hubby hit a homerun.

  

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KPETSCH 11/20/2012 1:34AM

Wow, Chris. Look how close you are to your full year! It gets difficult when work and family pulls you in different directions (literally and figuratively) but you're doing an awesome job. Love the way you didn't back down on the date night - sounds like you guys had fun, too. Report Inappropriate Comment

MUSICMOMOF2 11/19/2012 3:18PM

Glad that your date night turned out great! That is too funny... Have a great Monday! Report Inappropriate Comment

TROUBLE2ME2 11/19/2012 2:42PM

I love your response to the egg question...please remind me in the future to be so expressive of my true feelings :) Report Inappropriate Comment

Day 353-Slept hard!

Friday, November 16, 2012

I slept hard last night, and again this morning after everyone left for work and school. I think I got ten hours total sleep!

Feeling good today, and the weather is nice, so I went for a long walk. My knees haven't felt the best, so I've done a lot of walking lately. Today I totaled 3.35 miles in 61 minutes. It felt great, and I even made it back up to the cemetery for more prayers today. It's been a very peaceful and beautiful day.

Now, to go get the kids from school.

  

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MJREIMERS 11/17/2012 1:23PM

It sounds like you were a little overworked and your body needed a break! Good for you for listening to it. We all need a day of recovery...physical and mental. I'm glad you had a good day! Report Inappropriate Comment

KPETSCH 11/17/2012 12:58AM

Obviously your body needed it. Thanks for listening! Great walk! Report Inappropriate Comment

TROUBLE2ME2 11/16/2012 7:04PM

Sleep what a beautiful thing. Happy to hear you got some rest before the weekend. Report Inappropriate Comment

MUSICMOMOF2 11/16/2012 6:07PM

Glad that you were able to catch up on some sleep! Have a great weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

Day 352-Soooooooooo tired

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Wow! I am really tired! I worked until midnight at my Omaha job last night, then turned around and worked at 7:45am at my small town job. Not much sleep in between. I managed surprisingly well at work today and felt pretty alert. After work, I went on a quick walk to get my workout in. I was just over 0.5 mile from my house when I realized I was starting to get a little dizzy. I made it home ok, and ended up doing 1.2 miles in 22 minutes. I don't have any energy left, so I am really looking forward to bedtime tonight. I think the kids will be in charge the rest of the evening, and hubby is picking up dinner. No more work for this girl today.

  

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MJ7DM33 11/16/2012 3:01PM

Take care! on just doing your exercise! Report Inappropriate Comment

MUSICMOMOF2 11/16/2012 9:05AM

Hope that you get some sleep! Take care of yourself! Report Inappropriate Comment

KPETSCH 11/15/2012 11:26PM

Take it easy, Chris. Knew you'd have it tough with working late and getting up early. Get some rest and have a good Friday. Good job on the walk! Report Inappropriate Comment

WOUBBIE 11/15/2012 7:57PM

Rest well, warrior-woman!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

KICK-BUTT-MAMA 11/15/2012 7:00PM

Get some sleep!! Good for you for fitting in your exercise even though you were so tired!! Report Inappropriate Comment