Again I suck at updating

But I have good reasons. Been busy running, baking, cleaning and entertaining.

First off running. The Calgary half marathon went really well for me. My goal was to have no pain at the end. I'm happy to report I made my goal. It felt so good to finish pain free. My time really did suck but I checked my ego at the door and took er easy. In the past it's taken me months to get back into running after the painful finishes. I was able to run the Wednesday after the race. And I'm doing another one this coming Saturday in Cochrane. Again I will not be winning or setting any kind of records, but trying to finish with no pain.

Second baking. I've got a big muffin order for realtor friends. 200 muffins for this weekend. So I've been trying new recipes. The kids have been loving my trials. And so has my body. Good thing I've been able to run or else.

Third cleaning. These kids are so messy. I'm so sick of cleaning up there mess that I've been living with it. Something I find hard to do. (I know Mom and Dad you might find that hard to believe but one person can only clean up so many times before they say screw it and leave it. Then guests come over and it looks like nothing has been done.) So last week we did a big clean up but once again it looks like a bomb went off upstairs.

Fourth entertaining. I love having people over. I know some people might think I'm crazy for having people over so often. Don't get me wrong I love going to other people's houses but I don't feel comfortable inviting myself over. Anyway I'm looking forward to the weather being great so that we can have people over even if it is to just hang out on the deck.

Now that I've updated I'm off to try another recipe. I'm finding so maybe great ones.

4 more sleeps till race day. 2 of my race supporters will be busy with their own activities so it'll be buddy and Chris there to cheer me on.

Friendship

What does friendship mean to you? Or what defines a friend? I posted this question as my status on facebook yesterday and got quite a few thoughts.

I've been thinking about what being a good friend means.
Here are some of the thoughts that I got:

• It's when someone is watching your back. Just because they truly care about you.
• They are interested in your well being at all times. Loyalty.
• It means they love you unconditionally despite any faults
• A friend would also tell you the truth even though it may not be what you want to hear. A friend would also be engaged in your conversations, listening and offering opinions when needed, focused on the moment that you are sharing together.
• true friends are the ones that dont ask alot of questions and just say...if you're happy, Im happy...loyalty, trusting and non-judgmental...and will be there in a heartbeat, despite their busyness...
• A friend is someone who is there for you, to be honest with you, to laugh with, and cry with, for good and for the not so good. They are your person
• A friend is someone that is always there for you, no matter what's going on in their life. They listen without judging, love without questioning, and support without asking for anything in return. Someone that you can confide in because you trust them 100%.
• true friends can sometimes be hard to find. So it is awesome when you find them.

Thanks to everyone who responded. I want to be the best friend I can be to my friends. And I hope that I am. I love all my friends. Old and new.

2 more sleeps

Today we enjoyed a last hoorah before school starts. We enjoyed a day at the lake and by we I mean a full family we. It was nice that Chris could join us. That hasn't happened yet this year. The beach was a buzz with all the talk of who got which teacher. I'm pretty sure Chris thought we were all crazy. Ah maybe, but at least we can be crazy together.

It's a short post tonight. But I must tell you how much I love my friends. Old and new ones. You all mean more to me than a few simple words can say. I think we all need to be told how much we appreciate each other. I don't take my friends for granted. Love you guys!

Schools out for summer

It's done, finished, caput. I made it through the day with a few tears but not too bad. I'm going to miss those daily walks with the Mom's. I won't miss the getting up early but having my dose of adult conversation. Thanks ladies for the good times. We'll need to find a meeting place next year to continue those walks and talks.
To finish off the day we went to the lake. It was a tad bit windy so we didn't stay too long. Just long enough to lose one kid, no not mine, although I did say a few times where is Spencer. I could at least see him at the end of the beach. Cindy I can't believe how calm you were. Jett was found safe and sound playing at the park. Then home to have a special Father's Day bbqfor my Dad. My mom even got on the tramp. Maybe next time we'll get her doing flips. :)
And now I sit here with 2 sleeping kids and one, who some how got out of his room this morning. Doesn't he know it's summer holidays? And how did he get out? The other 2 weren't tall enough to open doors till they were over 2. Time to break out the toddler door knobs again.
Anyway maybe I'll go get something done so my house doesn't look like I have 3 kids.
Happy Friday to all and safe travels to everyone going away.

Weekend update

We had a great weekend here at the Lobbster Shack. Even though Chris had to work on Saturday during the day it was still awesome. Got to hang out with our friends. I love having people over. It was nice to spend time with friends we haven't hung out with in a while. And just being able to chat. Loved it. Nothing really got done around the house but that is so okay with me.
I can feel this is going to be a great week. It doesn't hurt that when I put my shorts on I found a $5 bill in the pocket. Sweet! Happy Monday! And we had minimal fights this morning. Mornings are not a smooth operation around these parts. And of course my SIL comes this week. Woohoo! Soccer starts on Saturday, hopefully the snow that is forcasted won't last that long.

That's about it. Off to do the dreaded laundry. I can't put it off forever.

Another day down

Woohoo another thumb sucking free day so far. The only down side is that it is taking her longer to get to sleep. Retraining I guess.

My IT band pain is back. I was having a great run with only 2k left and whammo it hit. If you've ever had that pain before you know the leg just doesn't want to run anymore. I was so frustrated. I've had no pain so far and with less than 2 months to go I hope I can get it undercontrol. Maybe I'm just not ment to do any distance past 12K. I'll see how tomorrows short run goes. I might just have to ease up on trying to get faster and not worry about a time goal. Argh!

Anyway having a pretty lazy Saturday with Ian and Megs. Don't worry Marilyn your daughter is being well taken care of. My kids love the both of them and won't leave them alone.

I loves slurpees

Normally I'm a summer slurpee drinker but I've had a wicked sore throat the last couple of days and I knew that a slurpee could make it feel somewhat better. And so my facebook status for the day was created. One of my great friends, Andrew, surprised me with not 1 but 2 slurpees. He didn't want to get the flavor combination wrong. What a sweet thing to do for a friend. I of course shared with the kids but am still savoring every last sip of what's left. I know it won't take away the soreness but at least numb it for a bit.
So thanks so much Andrew it made my day.

Emotional

I've been some what emotional the last few days. Maybe it's because the Christmas holidays are coming to an end. Or maybe it's the fact that great friends will going home soon. Or the fact that I didn't get to spend as much time with my bro's as I would like. Oh and probably being tired isn't helping either. Tomorrow is back to getting up at a crazy early hour. I know most of you don't think 6:45 am is that crazy but for us sleepy Lobbsters it is. We've had a great couple of weeks and I don't really want to get back to normal but it has to be done.
I hope you've all had a great holiday and that tomorrow is a smooth transition back to the norm.

What a great day!

I have such a wonderful husband. Let me start off by saying last year's birthday wasn't the best. I had just had Spencer and got really sick which landed me back at the urgent care for a couple of days of iv antibiotics. A very painful way to spend a 30th birthday.
This year Chris surprised me with a day shopping with some friends, lunch, a pedicure and supper. I had all these plans for the day, as Quinten's party is tonight. I thought we were going out as a family and then to kids klub. Chris had arranged the day, with some help from Joy, Kathy, Karri and my Dad. A very big thank you to my friends and family for the awesome day. I felt like a queen. Then the evening was topped off with great food with great friends. I can't express in words how happy and excited I was. When I opened my card from Chris I cried. He is so thoughtful. I love you Sweets!

Aw Shucks

Thank you to everyone for the encouragment. Desiree is right. It takes those 9 months to put on the weight and it doesn't just magically fall off. Especially when you gain more than 50 pounds. Not sure how that happened. But only 11 to go. So I have to keep that in mind that alot has already come off. Oh the things men don't have to deal with. Better go. I think the Presley boys are here. Have a great day!

I heart shopping..... maybe

Well at least I thought I did. Yesterday Chris and I had an opportunity to go shopping by ourselves (and Spencer). Do you think I could find any clothes? No of course not. Why is it that some people after they have a baby are right back in there "skinny" clothes and they have no extra skin or anything? And then there's people like me who have to work our butt's off, literally, to get back to "normal". Or at least close to normal. It's frustrating but I knowing I'm not in the skinny category I will continue to work at it. It might be slow but I have to keep telling myself it will happen. So maybe in a month I will try the whole shopping thing. I will not give up. I even suggested that I buy a purse. I know.
Tonight a lovely evening was had by all in our scrapbooking group. We made this cool box thing. Thanks Karri for always coming up with cool ideas and all the preparation that goes into it. I think I can speak for our group and say that we don't take you for granted. We definately appreciate it and you.
Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Happy Monday.

Newest Goal

I've noticed lately that I am bad for keeping in touch with friends or inviting friends over. Sometimes I feel like we are the ones to make the effort but maybe everybody feels that way. So I plan to make a better effort. I know that it is hard when everybody has such busy lives. We need our friends. I think joining facebook has made me realize this. There are friends from high school that I wish I had stayed in touch with, but it just didn't happen. It's no ones fault. There are friends that I go to church with that I don't get to see as often as I would like. And friends from over the years. And then there are the people that we call so often and never seem to get together with. Maybe they don't like us. ;) Meh! So that is going to be my own personal challenge. I love having people over dinner so maybe I will start there.

Update

Our friends had their babies but they were too early to survive. Please continue to pray for them.

A picture says it all

The deal became official today. They had till Monday to meet the conditions but had everything already sorted out so it's a done deal. Let me tell you how relieved I am. I feel so relaxed. The buyers take possesion May 24th. So we will have 2 houses for a month. We've never owned 2 houses at once before. So now we have a little over 3 weeks till we move. Let the packing begin.
Also please keep my friend in your prayers. It sounds like things are not going well at all. Baby A's water broke and there is no sack left. THey are feeling very defeated and frustrated and she feels like her body has let her down. Thanks to all of you who have already said you keep praying for them. I know they appreciate it.