So in an effort to get those ideas in order, I'm going to do a quick post of the things that are sticking out most to me right now.
My Birthday
My birthday is in a week. I will be 27. Not sure if I'm looking forward to this or not. I don't have an issue getting older but I typically don't really enjoy my birthdays. I usually make a big deal about other people's birthdays but when it comes to my own, nothing. Last year, for my birthday, I took my husband to the doctor to get a cyst removed from his arm and then the day after, helped my sister-in-law move to her new apartment.
Not exactly a huge party. And its not that people forget or anything. I'm just never very thrilled about the day.
This year though, I'm going to try to change my attitude. I would like a red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting, so... Darling Husband, if you are reading this - HINT HINT...
(P.S. Dear, there is a recipe for said cake in my recipe binder. Its listed under baked goods.)
My Son's Birthday
My wonderful son is turning 3 next month! I can't believe its been three years since that crazy ball of human came into my life. It was love at first sight for the first time (sorry dear husband, I fell in love with you after a few months... Although, I really did like you a lot and you were really cute when we met ;) ). I guess what's been on mind about this is kids are so different from what I was when I was his age. I learned how to write and read in Kindergarten. Now, they have to go there knowing how. I'm just not sure what my expectations are supposed to be and that scares me. But, I'm trying to trust that he will be fine no matter where he is or what he knows.
My ball of human... This is quite possibly the worst picture we ever took of him when he was born but it is BY FAR the funniest :)
My Son's Tantrum
Oh welcome back temper tantrums!!! I think that I've figured out that right before my son hits a spurt (language development or physical development) he regresses. Well, behaviorally, he backslid so fast I think it caused an earthquake. He started biting, pinching, and kicking his little friends again. Oh and he loves hitting me when he doesn't get his way. Not good. We are taking away toys, enforcing time outs, and trying to emphasize the good behavior but right now I'm not sure he's actually listening. Its like he enjoys watching us punish him so he purposefully misbehaves. Really looking forward to that being over.
Running and Weight Loss
The running is going well. I'm finishing up week 3 and starting week 4. I only have a 2.5 mile run tomorrow (my long run for the week) but next Saturday I'm at 6.5. SO excited. My shins and calves are talking to me but its nothing that I would chalk up to needing time off. I just have to stretch more and start running with my compression sleeves again to get over this hurdle. Oh and never forget the ice. The weight loss, however, is going backwards. I can't figure out a decent diet plan to accompany my training that will fuel me as a runner and still promote weight loss. So that is really frustrating.
Emotional Well-Being
I won't lie when I say that I have been dealt some pretty rough hands these past few months. I'll talk about them on here at some point because these hands have become so much of who I am now. They are just too raw to bring them up right now because I am still unsure of how I feel about all of what has happened. Physically, I'm healthy and I have a fantastic husband, dog, and son. I'm not heading for a mental break or anything either. I just feel a little bit like Eeyore with the rain cloud following me everywhere right now. Being 26 and 2013 has been the year of 1 step forward, 1.5 steps back. I'm looking forward to and hoping that 27 is going to be better.
Not that that was quick or anything but I feel mildly better getting it out of my head for the time-being.
So, how is the second half of 2013 looking up for everyone?
Kathy
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