Surprise afternoon

On Wednesday's for 6 weeks I am committed to be a chaperone at Ski Bradford - which I actually never really mind. It is a nice time to observe the boys with their peers - something I don't get to see much. The only bad thing is that it is a long time (4+ hours) to sit around the crowded ski lodge. In the past weeks I have snowboarded with J, this week I planned to sneak in a run and packed all my gear... including hat, gloves, and running shoes. At the last minute, I decided that I did not have to go - there were already 5 other moms going and K reassured me that she would help T rent a snowboard - so I ducked out. At first I really did not know if I wanted the afternoon off, but it did turn out to be a lovely quiet afternoon.I went out for my run and forced myself to run the long loop around B school, I was thinking the entire run that I must be going more than 5 miles, it turns out that it was just barely 5 miles and I did have to do a little walking, but I finished in 60 minutes. Slow, but I was alone and it was cold out... I still need to figure out how to speed up my pace. I had a quick hot tub and then sat on the couch for almost 2 hours... at last minute I got up and power cleaned and folded laundry. The dogs were certainly happy that I was home and it was nice to actually spend time in the house, it doesn't happen often enough.

Snowboard manual

I thought that it was going to rain today and cancel skiing, instead it was warm and sunny and I brought Lee's snowboard and J and I went out together for a little. I was proud of myself and I did really well. Despite the long day, I headed out to the Y and did the step-n-sculpt, it was a fabulous class with a lot of drills. I was hoping that it would help me sleep a little better tonight, it didn't....

Post holiday guilt?

New Year's resolution or post holiday guilt, but I went spinnig with Christa tonight. It was a new teacher, Amy, and I really liked her. It feels good to exercise at night and then go home to a quiet house. I really wanted to watch trashy tv tonight, instead I got inundated with election coverage. I guess I will have to get used to that for the next year...I need to find another outlet to get my mind off of work - for times when I can't zone out to the tv...

Yesterday's run

felt soo good that I am completely inspired to run some more.. sadly my ankle hurts. I didn't sleep well, so I got up and did a 20 minute power - lifting routine (Gilad) he is mild and so good for a morning routine. I packed my gym back for all the choices, spinning, treadmill, swim because I don't know what the day is going to be like. I worked hard and got thru my FS at work and then went for a swim. It was not my best but it felt good to be moving. The spin class tonight is full...

Today's run

The weather is getting a little better - it is in the 40's and S and I are talking about a 1/2 marathon this spring...I am scared to commit to that - es specially with trying to train in the winter.We ran 4.8 to the high school and it felt great, I had been nervous about "going 5"...

Bootcamp Michelle

Step n SculptMichelle was a no show- what a disappointment! It was Joan teaching today, who I really like for spinning but not so much for step - es specially when my expectations were set on Michelle.. oh well....

Indoor baseball

Went to strike one today for their first game, it really is fun to watch them out playing, esp because there are no practices, only games. We are completely over scheduled but hopefully we can manage these next few weeks and still keep the homework going...

The longest day

for the next couple of weeks Wednesdays will be es specially hard. Starting with band at 7:10 am until 12, then home to walk the dogs and then Ski Bradford and not home until 6. We had to skip T's basketball - we will have to figure out how to work that in next week..We are all exhausted - too much vacation - but it is a short week.

Happy 2008

Almost a perfect day for me. I slept late and had a really nice breakfast with the boys and then we went on the NY's day resolution fun run - 2 miles. My time - 21 mins, T- 22 mins and J&L finished in 24 minutes - we have come a long way in a year. It was fun! Had a great lunch and then a family trip to Barnes and Nobles and Starbucks.. I love hanging out in bookstores with a coffee. Sadly, L had to leave for DC, hopefully January will see the end of this project. The boys watched a movie and I puttered, a nice family day to start the new year.