Bobby

Just wanted to write this down so I could remember one day.  A few weeks ago, I noticed "something" in between Bobby's 2 front teeth. When I went to floss, and remove the "food" it did not come out and upon closer inspection it looked like the beginnings of a small cavity.

I had a cleaning last week, so I scheduled one for Bobby today.  I was nervous, as, well, I was expecting them to fill the cavity today.  They actually recommended coming back, and just doing a cleaning today so he had a positive experience on his first visit so he wouldnt be terrified about coming back.  We went to Ramona Family Dentistry (on 3rd street I think, around the corner from Sizzler).  They dont specialize in pediatric dentistry but they are so close to home so I took him there.

Bobby did EXCELLENT.  He sat still, let them take an xray, let them clean his teeth, floss the whole nine yards.  We took little "breaks" in between the cleaning and flossing (like 10 seconds) because he was a wiggle worm toward the end. But for a first timer, being 3, and not having this place really cater to young kids (another place we went to has like TV's, kids games, etc.) he did so well.  I was so proud of him, and everyone there couldnt believe how well behaved he was....we go back for this little filling in a few weeks. Hopefully it will be just as easy as today was...cross your fingers!

Now Brooklyn on the other hand will DEFINITELY give them a run for their money.

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Like my title? I didnt know what to call this one, and that's kind of how the brain has been feeling these days!

Look at little Brooklyn this time last year, she wasnt even walking and just barely crawling around!

Now she is a professional at walking, climbing, running, jumping (almost), telling me "no" and yelling "Bobby."

So next month she turns 2, I think we are just going to do picnic type of party - unless for some crazy reason our home is done in time we may have everyone over here so everyone can see what we have been doing with ourselves but I'm not sure if we will be completed by then.

Speaking of our home, we did just order our final lighting fixtures and ceiling fans.  I couldn't wait to be at this stage - the decorating part. BUT, it was overwhelming! Too many choices, too many places.  It was almost too much, and then of course the stuff I like is all expensive.  We have a budget for all of the things in the house, some things have gone over so then we have to scale back. For instance, our tile. About half of what we needed was graciously given to us, I think we need to give the donor some money for it, but its expensive stuff! $4.50 a square foot, OUCH! We are hoping a tile contractor we know can find it for a little bit cheaper, because we just were hoping not to spend that much.  Painting hopefully will be done this week, the walls are all primed, the ceilings are done.  We had a pretty easy time with paint colors, brought home 4 samples and nearly immediately knew which ones we liked. We want to purchase a new t.v. but its not a necessity, and may have to be our christmas present if we really get the urge, but you can start to tell our little plasma is getting old.  I cant wait to pick up stuff for the kids room, have a normal floor, and just have a normal living situation again. Things are everywhere, toys are everywhere, the table we ordered cant be shipped to us yet because the tile isnt in..(the kids have their little picnic table), just everything is messy.

Here's what we picked for our dining room/to go over our table:

Here's what we picked for our living room: (The light can be removed and a bronze cap and replace it which is the look I want. Love this fan)  Most of the lighting in the living room will be can lighting which will look great.

I started school 2 weeks ago and I love it.  I was really nervous how I was going to juggle the kids,  our business (I do need to still do books, insurance, etc.) and then add school to the mix, plus all the other chores all on my own (like today I had to mow, laundry, clean everything, ahh just like every other parent out there) so far its been ok.  Its kinda lame to say but I dream about graduation day with the kids and Derek and on days that are harder that's what keeps me in gear.  I haven't been able to work out as much which I hate, but I'm not trying to lose weight just keep my shape.  I try to devote mornings to mid afternoon to the kids - no email if I can, no phone calls/minimal, nothing else except a few chores squeezed in but lots of playing time or some other activity so I dont feel like I'm neglecting them.  Its working out ok, especially since Brooklyn is older the 2 of them play great - most of the time - together.  Some days are harder than others, it just takes alot of energy, and now that both kids do not go to school right now I rarely get much of a break, Derek is not home til 5 on most days and then from 5-7 or even 8 he has lots of work to do - and now fantasy football is a distraction as well - so - even when he gets home sometimes I'm still on my own for a little bit.

I think we are still planning to go to Disneyland's California Adventure this month for my birthday but I'm not sure - I'm waiting to hear from Derek when he wants to go.  My aunt comes in from Georgia next week, so that will be fun to spend time with her.  She loves the kids.  I think also in December I'd like to do another Disneyland trip while Derek is in Colombia.  Stay 2 freaking nights like I want, enjoy the holiday crap, and keep me and the kids REALLY busy while he is gone. :(  Or do something sorta big while he is gone. I just cant bring myself to leave the country for that long without them at this age.  Call me a wimp, I dont care, I just dont want to do it.

Not much else, just juggling life and trying to keep some sanity.  I'm looking forward to these next few months, I absolutely love the holidays and cannot wait to do so much cheesy holiday stuff with the kids...

Holy Sweat Balls

Another brutal hot heat wave sweat your balls off in Ramona summer. Guess what? For a majority of this disgusting heat, we had NO AC and only ceiling fans and 1 small floor fan. Sweated at night. Sweated in the shower. LOL It felt like that anyway!

(Unfortunately I didnt even lose any weight from all this sweating dammit LOL) 

We completed our drywall and installation of a new thermostat over the weekend and by Saturday night we were able to finally turn on some cold air and RELAX. Amazing how grumpy and irritable you get when you are HOT.  

As long as this remodel has taken, its actually so nice to know we didnt finance one drop of it and that lets us rest easy at night. Even though it has taken nearly 2 years to complete (this all started in spring 2011), its well worth knowing we dont have to pay anyone back...

Now the fun part: DECORATING! CANT WAIT!

Bobby's first time boarding with Daddy...we have a new surfer buddy at the beach!! He LOVED IT!

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Ok so I'm hoping if I journal on my blog about my running I'll feel obliged to continue to post which will provide some motivation to keep going because let me tell you - this heat has got me wanting to do nothing other than sit around, eat, and swim! UGHHHHH

So a few friends from our local gym (Ramona Fitness Center) are doing a 1/2 marathon in January 2013.  Its in Temecula.  They invited me, and then Derek seemed interested too, and I'm trying to sway another couple to join us - it would be alot of fun (I guess running 13.1 miles is fun) with this group of friends.  Plus, wine at the end, SURE!! haha  The gym has led to friendships in this town that I know I wouldnt have developed on my own, and I feel like alot of people who go there (not all, but most) are down to earth nice people. NOT ALL, but most.

So anyway, I run, alot. I ran with the kids alot when they werent so heavy when Brooklyn was still a wee babe, and now pushing those 2 in the stroller is a HEFTY load. I'm sure Bobby at least weighs 35lbs (if not more, he is in 4T-5T clothes), and Brooklyn weighs ~ 25 lbs too (she is in 2T, and at the last check up I think she was 22lbs). Anyway so...no thank you on pushing 50-60 more lbs other than what I already have to; occasionally is fine but not regularly. Plus, all the weirdos in the world, Im a little afraid to be out running on the back streets alone.

Anyway.

My current goal is to be able to run 10 miles under 90 minutes. I think I could have done it today but I was starting to feel a little fatigued, I either needed to juice up (which I feel like potentially leads to a cramp) or should have eaten a bigger breakfast (right now its just a protein bar ~ 200 cal 20 grams of protein) and the thought of being too tired while chasing the kids by myself did not sound fun. The photo above is from this morning and that was a breeze, I walk the first 2 minutes and run the rest.  The pace was actually faster - 8:34 but the 2 minutes of walking always shows I'm slower.

I'm kicking myself for not going 10. Oh well. Next week. For now, I'm doing 3xs a week 8 miles (friday is a street run day where a group of my RFC friends meet and we run on the street)...and each week add 2 more miles at every run to adjust.

Thank goodness for the Olympics because running that long on the treadmill gets boring. :)

July 2012 Pictures