Jogging, etc.

I'm 25 days away from a half marathon, and my runs don't seem to be getting any easier or more fun. So I thought I'd try something different this afternoon for cross-training: a 2-mile run pushing a 23-pounder in the jogging stroller. I mean, after doing that, a regular old 5-mile run should feel like a breeze, right? That is what I'm telling myself and I sincerely hope it is true come tomorrow afternoon.

Anyway, we did it. It made me tired and made Cal raring to get out and walk,

which she did as soon as I let her out of the stroller. Up and down the sidewalk. Up and down. Up and down. Up and down. I'm just thankful that it is actually nice enough outside to let her do it.

On to vegetable news: she ate something green for dinner- romaine lettuce! Apparently caesar salad is her new fave. She pounded it down, along with chicken with marinara sauce and noodles. It was good to see since she's been eating like a bird the past few weeks.

And lastly, just for fun...look at this face. Melt my heart.

S.B. Last Day

Today was a different kind of day for the end of spring break. Callie got to spend time with her Daddy and his side of the family, while I headed to Luther to watch Mari perform a trombone recital. I took the camera, so Chris relied on his cell phone to provide some pics of their day:

At Underwater World (Jenna, Andy and Charlie were there too!)

Birthday Dinner for Chris and Dan:

And my day- Mari's Recital:

And I was able to take a little video of her being accompanied by a 15-member trombone choir!

Mari's Recital from Baby Goose on Vimeo.

It is really amazing how fast 9 days can go. In 8 hours my alarm will go off and I'll be back to reality. I thoroughly enjoyed my stint as a stay-at-home-mom and, as I mentioned a few days ago, am ANXIOUSLY awaiting summer vacation. But until then, I will enjoy going back to work, and will continue to feel so blessed in all areas of my life.

Happy Spring!

Mom Blogging

The Mom-Blogging Universe is VAST. I found this Ultimate Blog Party on another blog I read and thought I'd join up! It is a chance to connect with other Mom Bloggers and possibly win some cool prizes!

For those who are visiting for the first time, I blog about life with this little Punkin Head:

S.B. Day 8

If the rest of the week was about hanging out with Callie's boy-friends, today was about seeing her girl-friends! But first we headed to the Macy's flower show with my parents.

Later in the afternoon we met Ciri and her mommy Casey at the park for a play-date to spend some time outside on this beautiful day!

Then later this evening the Wicks family came over so Callie got to see her buddy Sydney!

It was fun to see the differences between Callie and Ciri (2-years-old) to see what we have to look forward to, and also to see the differences between Callie and Sydney (4-months-old) to see where we've been!

S.B. Day 7

We have a toddler battling another cold. Must be the change of season (hopefully spring is here, right?!?!?) because I feel something coming on too.

Today's activities: Lunch with Grandpa and Visiting Grandma at Work!

Yummy India Palace:

Hanging out with Grandma at her desk:

Running around M.A. with Grandma:

Grandma's Work from Baby Goose on Vimeo.

We were hoping to see Auntie Cathleen too, but she wasn't feeling very well and didn't want to spread any of her germs to Punkin.

The Twins season has started so we're lying low tonight watching the game. Spring break is rapidly coming to a close and it is leaving me anxiously awaiting summertime.

S.B. Day 6

Entitled: Crabby at the Condo and a Walk to the Park

Cal has become my little cling-on. I can barely go to the bathroom without a little freak-out session. I guess that is what spending so much time with Mommy on Spring Break does to a kid! I (of course) kinda love it because I get extra snuggles. I just feel bad for everyone else...

Anyway, she still managed to have fun with MorMor despite a little whiny attitude:

When we got home we went to our park for the first time this season. When I put her in the swing I couldn't believe that the big kid swinging belonged to me!

S.B. Day 5

Day 5??? Why is it flying by so fast? Oh...because we're running around like crazy people and having fun.

Today's adventure: The Como Park Zoo!

It was fun to be back in my old stompin' grounds (I lived and taught in the area for 2 years at the beginning of my career...)

Anyway! We met family friends Sheri and Anthony there (the other Koch kids had spring break last week)and wandered around to all the animal exhibits, had lunch, and visited the conservatory.
Monkeys! Ooh ooh aah aah!

Coordinated to the giraffe

And after the day at the zoo, Punkin Head took a 2.5 hour nap!!!