Feeling great & running at 30 weeks

Since my foot injury, I've been icing and took complet (unhappy) time off of running. Well, it worked! I went for my normal route & I feel great!!

Because of the heat, my feet have begun to swell. So, I'm trying to get my runs in as early as Lars will allow me (today was 8 am) and rest my feet and drink lots of water (never a problem). 

I have the color run 5k this Saturday with some friends and I can't wait! My foot is feeling oh so wonderful & my body can handle a (very) slow run. 

What's your next run scheduled?

Injured already

So this happened, already. I'm pretty bummed about it. I had been making running part of my weekly routine (3-4 times a week).

Nothing too serious. Nothing long. I stick around my house because I'm constantly using the bathroom (some little man pushing on my bladder). It made me happy and excited to get the stroller loaded up those mornings and head out in my out & back runs. 

I've been icing like crazy & (the worst part), taking time off of running. I need to get back in the habit of doing my in home workouts, but I'm just not motivated. This is the part of my pregnancy I need to be. There's just something about raising a toddler & being pregnant the wears you out. So, if I don't workout while he's awake, I don't workout. Maybe I can find motivation this week!

How do you keep motivated?

4th if July

Every year, for the 4th, we go to our friends house & have a huge firework show. There's lots of friends, food and fun. 

Hope everyone had a great 4th!!

Cheesy veggie stuffed shells

The other day, I made one of my favorite dishes...cheesy veggie stuffed shells. The hardest part of making this dish is chopping all the yummy veggies. You can use anything that's in season.

I used zucchini, red bell pepper and olives, all mixed in with the yummy, gooey standard cheese mixture. So good! I didn't even miss the meat. One of my best summer time meals (besides the heat of actually cooking the meal. 

What is a good summer time meal that you like?

Summer Time Fun!

 I am determined to make this summer a great one for Lars! I think he's having fun already.

We had a 90 something degree day the other day, so I brought out his little pool from last year. He loved it! 

I think this face really shows how much he loved it! He mostly loves to splash & get water everywhere. Fine with me!

He also likes to drink from the nozzle. 

So far, we go to these weekly play times put in by the city. They have a ton of different activities and crafts and it all changes each week. We also go to gymnastics every week too. 

Running at 21 Weeks

On Friday, Lars and I went for a run around our neighborhood. I have to stay close to the house because I have to use the bathroom now. 

It was a good run. It was about 2 miles. Lars really loved it because of the time of day it was. We went at about 8:30 and there were school buses driving down every street. 

I felt great! I can't wait to run again. I think I'll make it happen tomorrow morning. I was so energized afterwards. I felt like I could tackle the world! I got so much done that day! I was out of breath and had to take fast walk breaks, but I did it! It's going to be even more difficult after the baby and trying to get my body back. I'm up for the challenge though!

How far did you run last week? How do the runs make you feel afterwards?

It's a...

Well, here's Lars playing in his little BROTHER'S closet!!

It's a BOY!!! I love having boys! Between both sides of our family, there are only 2 girls. Everyone was hoping it was a girl. 

I am so happy it's a boy! I thought it was a girl because of how different this pregnancy is (mostly in the begining). 

I feel great. Workouts are coming along. I'm over half way there (to my due date at least). Lars has been great. One time he knocked on my belly and said hi. He has kissed my belly once. He's always shouting "baaaaaby". It's cute! Can't wait for all of us to meet my mini man (since I'm not willing to share his name unil he's born). 

How many kids do you have? Kids or not kids, how are your workouts going?