Routine

Although I love vacations and days off, I am always anxious to get back to a routine. Until this morning I hadn't done much of any exercise since my 9 mile run on Saturday and I was really feeling it! I just felt sluggish and didn't have much energy. We got back from GA late Monday so I opted to not get up for my Tuesday morning run. Phil and I both had the day off so I could go later to run. I went out after Jake went down for his nap around 2. I was outside and though it was hot, there was a little breeze. I made a vital mistake and decided to run outside...at 2 in the afternoon...on a sunny, 92 degree day. What was I thinking?? I didn't get much of a run in so went later in the evening...but it wasn't much better. Wednesday I went to work and my workout buddy and I planned to go to ASI. But when lunch was brought up, how could I say "no"? Don't ever ask me if I'd prefer lunch...I am way too weak. :) Katie and I were going to work out last night but went to see our friend and her new baby and ended up staying a long time chatting and missed the workout. So I was extremely anxious for my run this morning!

I stepped outside and the air felt heavy...I wanted to cry, but I was going to do this! I ended up having a really great run and I feel like I have some of my mojo back! :) And today we are going to ASI at lunch - no excuses! Saturday is an 11 (or maybe 10) mile run.

We had a great weekend! I wish I could tell the story of my weekend in pictures but typical me, I carried my camera around with me everywhere but took no pictures! But to sum it up: I went to a fun shower, a beautiful wedding, had a great time visiting Phil's family in GA, and then wrapped it up Tuesday with a day off with my boys!

One of my dear friends had a baby this week and she is just precious! She's was 9 pounds 6 ounces!! I can't even imagine...Jake was less than a third of that size! :) She is just beautiful. I especially love her dark hair. She has so much hair! These pictures don't do it justice. We had such a great visit and enjoyed holding precious Elsa. I am so excited for my friend! I remember that amazing, overwhelming feeling of "this baby is actually mine!!"