Ode to Family and Friends

Well not really an ode because I have no poetics skills whatsoever, but definitely a tribute. Without my family I would rarely get to see my friends and life would be way harder.

My family is constantly stepping up when Max can't go to daycare, or when I need an extra hand because of a long work day. My sister is always here when I need to get out with my friends. She came over nice and early yesterday so I could meet Angie and Sarah for a run and early lunch. And I drove home with a smile...it's so nice to get out for some fresh air, and reconnect with friends.

So a big thank you to my family...without them I would be way too stressed and way more of a hermit!!

About the run...it was fantastic! It was pretty crisp out but we hardly noticed hte weather or the fast clip we were keeping because of all the talking that was going on. I smiled the whole way home!

On Max news...he's learned to climb the chair by himself, brush his own hair (so cute), stand for a couple of seconds, hit blocks on the wall that cause dents and put Mommy's dirty shoes on the wall...he's such a mutchkin and I love it...so much perosnality!!

Another Week Down

Well, I've finished another week of work. The transition of stay at home mom to working mom is complete, however, still not easy.

Max's transition into daycare has been rough - so many germs - and therefore, so much sickness. It's been making me rethink my daycare strategy and see if I can find a nanny. I interviewed (along with my friend Anu from work because we would share the nanny) a woman last night but it wasn't a good fit. Just like daycare, it's actually hard to think that anyone would take as good of care of Max.

Weekends have been wonderful - I get to see his smile all day, I get lots of hugs, lots of kisses and lots of reminders why he's the sweetest baby!

Training has been tough. I had grand plans that I would fit everything in, with maybe just a little less volume and unfortunately that has not been the case. My efforts are definitely lower because by 7:30 or 8:00 I just don't have much gas left in the tank. I've been worn out by the end of the week so a friday bike or run is missed because I actually fall asleep on the couch (not my MO). But the weekend workouts have been good, and hopefully I'll start to get stronger during the week. I miss being is great shape and having the energy to kick every workout's A@#!! So if you have any extra energy please send it my way!!