My two front teeth! I can't believe little Walter is already getting his two big top teeth in! I was wondering why he was so grumpy these last few days and I've finally figured it out. You can barely see the pearly whites, but with the help of Kate, I was able to get a blurry shot of 'em.
Today, William finally got to enjoy another day of homeschooling with me after being gone four days and missing an awesome Couples Halloween party and the adorable Primary Program in which I played the piano while the cute kiddos sang their hearts out.
After watching me go from room to room like a chicken with my head cut off, he seemed to pick up on the high stress level in my every word and kicked me out of the house around 2:30 with orders to go run...get some exercise. So, I did. I ran, and ran and ran and it felt so good.
If you recall, I was running with my buddy pretty regularly until she got pregnant. Then, we just kinda puttered out. We had good intentions to keep on going, but she got so sick and I didn't want to run alone and I couldn't find anyone else who could run on my crazy schedule of never knowing when I'll have a husband home.
Anyways, I didn't know how far I could run today, but I was pleasantly surprised. I ran for about 45 minutes and I think it was around four miles. Too bad I'll probably be too sore to get out of bed in the morning to go visiting teaching. I don't care though, I am going to get back in shape even if it kills me. It's not that I'm fat, I'm just flabby. If you don't know what I mean let me explain....giggly legs, mushy stomach and wimpy arms. I feel a bit soggy.....and saggy.
My goal is to regain some muscle control before Thanksgiving so I can 'bring it' to the wallyball court. We're planning on hours on the court, good competition and lots of laughs. I'm so excited!
I don't know if I've mentioned it before, but William has taught the children the joys of jumping off the shed onto the trampoline. They absolutely love it and will finish chores or schoolwork quickly just to have the chance to jump from the dangerously high spot and have feel the adrenaline rush while they fly for a split second. Today, we noticed all the gravel from the roof of the shed on the trampoline so we moved the tramp next to the swing set and the kids jump off there now. I know, I know...it's an accident waiting to happen, but they LOVE it so much.... and I love seeing the joy on their face when they bounce three feet into the air.
Do you let your kids participate in activities where there is a chance of injury so they can test their limits and find their strengths or do you hold them back for fear that they might get hurt?
Today, William finally got to enjoy another day of homeschooling with me after being gone four days and missing an awesome Couples Halloween party and the adorable Primary Program in which I played the piano while the cute kiddos sang their hearts out.
After watching me go from room to room like a chicken with my head cut off, he seemed to pick up on the high stress level in my every word and kicked me out of the house around 2:30 with orders to go run...get some exercise. So, I did. I ran, and ran and ran and it felt so good.
If you recall, I was running with my buddy pretty regularly until she got pregnant. Then, we just kinda puttered out. We had good intentions to keep on going, but she got so sick and I didn't want to run alone and I couldn't find anyone else who could run on my crazy schedule of never knowing when I'll have a husband home.
Anyways, I didn't know how far I could run today, but I was pleasantly surprised. I ran for about 45 minutes and I think it was around four miles. Too bad I'll probably be too sore to get out of bed in the morning to go visiting teaching. I don't care though, I am going to get back in shape even if it kills me. It's not that I'm fat, I'm just flabby. If you don't know what I mean let me explain....giggly legs, mushy stomach and wimpy arms. I feel a bit soggy.....and saggy.
My goal is to regain some muscle control before Thanksgiving so I can 'bring it' to the wallyball court. We're planning on hours on the court, good competition and lots of laughs. I'm so excited!
I don't know if I've mentioned it before, but William has taught the children the joys of jumping off the shed onto the trampoline. They absolutely love it and will finish chores or schoolwork quickly just to have the chance to jump from the dangerously high spot and have feel the adrenaline rush while they fly for a split second. Today, we noticed all the gravel from the roof of the shed on the trampoline so we moved the tramp next to the swing set and the kids jump off there now. I know, I know...it's an accident waiting to happen, but they LOVE it so much.... and I love seeing the joy on their face when they bounce three feet into the air.
Do you let your kids participate in activities where there is a chance of injury so they can test their limits and find their strengths or do you hold them back for fear that they might get hurt?
