I'm going to bed!

Today is Long Wednesday.  No Running Club (actually there was, but I thought it was canceled so we didn't go) but there was ballet and an extra soccer practice since it rained Monday.  I wasn't even going to make her go, but she WANTED to!  She's very glad she did too, as they had ice cream after!  Big girls played a hard game against Arcata, lost, but had a great time playing in the mud.

I walked 9,584 steps today.  I am tired.  I am going to bed.

Storm is here!

I was so happy the weather held off until all the kids had lunch recess!  It actually WAS raining during the last two groups, but it was light enough to stand out in it.  It did get rather chilly though.  I bailed on my walk today.  I just didn't feel like walking in the wet and cold.  Instead, I volunteered some time in Emma's classroom, so it was time well spent!  I got to hear her sing a song she made up about dinosaurs to her entire class!  It was so cute, and very brave I thought.
By the time I got home I had a humdinger of a headache and didn't feel very well.  Emma was so good and was so quiet so I could lay on the couch and rest.  Ended up taking a nice nap and feeling better when I woke up.  The big girls had a great time at soccer practice in the rain and mud, and I didn't have to bring them home in MY car!  Hooray! 

David made dinner and let me take it easy when he saw I wasn't 100%.  That was really sweet!

A rainy day

We had our first good rain today.  It did rain over the weekend, but pretty much only at night.  Today it rained all day long.  It was a long day for the kids, who didn't get to play outside.  Emma especially dislikes gym recess.  It's just too loud and too crowded for her.   She was irritated because they had to go over all the rules for the new first graders, and it was birthday cake day, and by the time they were done, there was no time to play.  Showers in tomorrow's forecast, but hopefully they'll get to be outside, or at least have time to play inside now that the rules are established.

I still got my walk in today.  I had my umbrella with me.  I'm more than a little frustrated though.  All this walking, walking, walking, and I haven't lost a pound.  Am I wasting my time?  Today I walked less than 4,000 steps.  I guess rainy days will do that to you!  I'm trying very hard to have a positive body image, and some days are better than others.  I hope tomorrow is a better one!

On a much brighter note, my husband gets home after being gone for four days!  Woohoo!  I missed him!

Soccer Saturday

Today Emma's soccer team "The Cheetah's" came back from a 2-0 deficit to win their game 4-2.  Way to go girls!  Emma didn't seem overly interested in actually playing the game, but mostly had a good time.  She of course, got whacked with the ball once, and fell down once.  She only had tears when she was hit, and recovered pretty quick.  Good job, my delicate girl.

Andrea and Janelle played a much more physical game of soccer than their sister, and beat Del Norte 6-3!  Andrea had an assist, and took a great shot that just went over the net.  Janelle played almost the whole game and also took a great shot that didn't quite make it.  Really proud of both of them.  They practice hard, play hard, and do it with great attitudes!


All that sitting at soccer didn't do much for my walking today.  I only have 7,283 steps today.  Oh well, what can you do?  I've still made my goal of over 10k steps for 5 days a week!  Goodnight all!

TGIF

Another busy weekend ahead for us, starting with soccer tomorrow.  I'm excited to get to watch the kids play, they always do a great job.  Hopefully the rain will wait a little bit longer to arrive so they aren't soggy matches.  I was hoping it would cool off a bit more today, but it was another scorcher.  I just love the first rain of Fall.  It's so refreshing!  Now, ask me how I like it after a few straight WEEKS of rain, and the answer will probably be different.  For now, bring it on!

I walked 10,007 steps today.  Just made it!

Terrific Thursday

Today was a great day.  I had a good day at work, it was sunny and hot AGAIN, got in a good walk, home at a decent hour, and Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice were on.  Andrea has had her first 'official with the driving school' lesson, so now she can drive with us all she wants.  I let her drive home tonight, and she did a great job.  She was careful and steady.  I think she's going to be a great driver.  She should be able to get in a lot of practice before she gets her license as it wasn't quite as scary as I thought to let her drive my car.  My baby, I love my car, and she had her siblings along!  Whew!

I walked 11,045 steps today.  I'm actually looking forward to the rain that's coming so maybe things will cool off a little! (Wow, I never thought I'd say that!!)  If it was cooler I might be able to walk faster without overheating!

Weary Wednesday

Wednesdays are the longest days.  Pack stuff for the whole day, Learn to Earn, Work, Running Club, Ballet, and Soccer.  My walk was interrupted, and I wasn't going to make it back in time.  Luckily, my cousin saw me and picked me up, and I wasn't late. 

Emma wanted to try out my step counter, so she helped me get my grand total of 12,344 steps today.  Thanks Emma!

Andrea and Janelle played a great soccer game this afternoon.  They were both starters, and even though the team lost, it was a fun game.  I love watching them play!