Weather love

Its sooo nice outside! Not humid, not sticky, not 100 degrees. I love it.

Yesterday I went for a long walk in the morning, and a shorter run at night. Buckley loved it, and I wasn't sore today! So we went for another walk this morning. I wish when a person works out, the results are instant gratification. Anybody with me?

Weird thing though, Buckley is terrified of passing cars as of yesterday, and I can't figure it out! I almost died when he panicked and stopped running right under my feet. Good thing my hop-scotching skills are up to par or I would have biffed it for sure. Then, today, he kept running behind me and the stroller to switch sides, which just caused a chaotic mess. It's strange... he never did this before and it makes me nervous to run without concentrating solely on him. Sounds stupid I suppose but who likes to face plant?

I don't need another excuse not to exercise. I make enough of them up on my own. Buckley, get it together.

It's been a long day.

Run and a smile

This morning I dragged was pulled by Buckley on a walk while the weather was beautiful and the bugs were done with their morning devour. Josie was asleep, Mike was still in bed, and Buck and I were enjoying the day at 6:30 AM. I put in 2 miles alternating between running and walking and it felt so good. I had run the other day when my mom was up (we started as a walk and I tried it out) and realized it was mostly mental and I was perfectly capable. Mind you, I knew this but its nice to confirm it. I digress. This morning's run was encouraging. I used the length of the songs to push me along since I need goals set even by myself or I can't improve. I ran for 2 songs and walked for 1 a couple of times and then ended with a power walk the length of 2 songs. What were the songs? Only the greatest songs ever from Train's album Save me San Francisco. I love that album!! It has so many different types of songs that match different speeds of running. I'm a nerd like that and notice the little things. If a song has a great chorus, I use that to push me a long faster. If it is slower, I use it to catch my breath. Black Eyed Peas albums are also great for this.

Yesterday, I had Josie laying on the floor, first on her tummy, then on her back. We were "playing" as I like to call it and I decided to just start snapping pictures. Here is what I got:

Oh look who decided to wake up!

 

 Lets get a closer look at that.

Thats a real smile!! I am so in love with that face.

 

I will fight you.

You aren't mad that I can kick your butt, are you?

Sometimes it is just as much fun to imagine what she must be thinking as it is to capture all these expressions.

Entertainment at its finest!

Could she possibly be more cute?

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