Morning,

RR - around 5.5 in the dark... it was an awful run.  Stopped several times.  First my right quad cramped, about 2 minutes in... then I got spooked by what looked like a deer, but it could've been a coyote... Garmin stopped so I had to reset it... shoe lace came untied.  Ugh.

BR - still has an ugly diaper rash.  Thinking those times she busts out crying for no reason is b/c that's when she's peeing/pooping and it hurts...was super cute last night at my sister's in-laws... she barely ate any food but oh well...

NRR - that super long meeting on Friday didn't happen.. we had to reschedule for today.  What's worse... a super long meeting on a Friday or a Monday..

zorbs - ya for peeing in the potty again!   Can't wait for warmer running weather... i'm not asking for shorts and tank weather, just temps warm enough where I don't have to wear gloves and ear warmers..

zorbs - LOL to B wanting cream on his foot.  Glad he is getting more consistent with the potty!  I am excited to run outside today too without a bunch of STUFF.

CTimes - Sorry your morning run stunk.  At least you got it done though.  Poor C and her diaper rash...hoping it clears soon so she isn't in so much pain.  Ugh to the meeting today...I think a Monday meeting is worse...not a great way to start off the week.

RR - Did 10 on Sat and 5 yesterday.  Aiming for 5 outside today before PT conferences...Guess I'll be taking a sponge bath between my run and conferences...hehe.  I live 30 min away so I could go home but there are so many road closures due to flooding that it took DH's coworker 90 min to get from our house to where I teach on Friday...If I go home I won't make it back in time!

TR - Won't see him tonight.  I miss him already.  He was very naughty all weekend and continued to do things we told him not to do.  Like over and over and over again.  MIL is picking him up from daycare tonight and staying with him until I get home around 9.

NRR - PT conferences tonight...ugh!  Such a long day.  I'll be here until around 9ish.  BOO!  I am super stressed about not having a job next year.  I talked to some coworkers and they think I should still apply for other jobs even though I am preggo.  But how do you explain to a employer that you can start in September but then need to take maternity leave in October?  I have had a job and my own money since I was 16...I don't know how to function without an income.  How can I start saving/cutting costs now?  I hate money worries!!

RR:   SRD, which is great because I am sore!! I haven't been sore after a LR in a long time but this weekend did me in. I had my tough uphill snowshoe on Sat and then yesterday for part of my run I did the HM course I am doing in July. They don't call it Mountain Madness for nothing. It was so hilly! The whole thing was rolling hills but there was also a section that was a 1.5 mile straight steep climb up a mountain. I can't believe I did this HM pregnant...it was tough.  1.5 mi climbing with no break is no easy feat.

TR:  Was such a fun guy all weekend.  My parents bought him a little John Deere wagon which he pulled around all weekend.

NRR: Said goodbye to DH last night for 6 weeks. We can write him letters though so we will be doing lots of that.
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zorbs:  He is doing so great with the potty.  What a champ!

cx2:  Sorry your run was so crummy.  And I am not sure about which is worse.  I would say Friday since you have to do it today

ernie:  Awesome job again on your run.  You are such a fast mama!  You rock the 10k and HM distance, my two most feared distances.  DO you use a training plan for HMs?

jen:  I am so sorry about the job worries.  I would keep applying.  I guess that worst that can happen is you don't get hired.  But maybe you will!

mer:  Happy birthday J!  So glad the party went well, despite the family crazies, ha.

cx2 - You come across a lot of wildlife on your runs...do you live in a rural area? Ew, super long meeting on Monday is awful. On the bright side, the rest of your work week can only get better!

Jen - Oh no, the flooding sounds pretty bad...hopefully it doesn't get worse. Is it still raining there? At least if it is, it will be like taking a shower while you run . I'm sorry you are dealing with this stressful job situation. Maybe (if you haven't already) if you discuss with DH about saving for the possibility of you taking some time off you'll feel less stressed? There are some built in savings to being off, like gas money. And it can't hurt to keep applying to jobs...you might get hired despite your planned mat leave, or you might get offered a position for January or a subbing position.

Mer - Yay for running in shorts! It's shorts running weather here again, too. And I think I've decided I'm taking a stand and am not going back to tights no matter what at this point now that April is more than half over. Happy birthday to J! Very exciting you are feeling movement. That is such a milestone in the pregnancy. I do use Tylenol and Oragel for S's teething but she is still a total mess. I think I need to try Advil and see if that works better. I'm thinking of trying one of those amber teething necklaces, too.

Stroller - No wonder you are sore from a long run after that epic snow shoeing! How far along were you when you did the pg hilly half? That is hardcore! When I did my March half, I followed a training plan I got from a friend. I think his run club made it up.  Now I'm following Hal Higdon advanced 10k and I have another 10k coming up in three weeks. Don't fear the half distance - you will rock it, especially coming off your full training. I still kind of fear the 10k distance even though my race went well yesterday - it is so painful to keep going at that pace for the last few kms!

RR: SRD today. Ran 3.6 miles yesterday and got 20.2 mpw. Yay I also did that ST circuit, but I'm not sore at all today, but I did find the exercises hard. Thinking the soreness was from doing the ST last time after what was basically a 5 m stroller tempo.

TR: Up at 5 again.. this kid!  Took a 3 hour nap yesterday, so that could be part of it.

FR: Roasted chicken thighs on a bed of potatoes and roasted veg last night. Unsure about tonight.

NRR: I'm taking half the day off to fart off and run errands. Getting my hair done at 1:30 and a doctor's appt for me and Reid at 4:15. Follow up appts for both of us- I'm going to see if I can switch off this BC that he put me on in Nov, and make sure that R's RSV/Ear infection is all cleared up and get him some 2nd doses of vaccines.

Ernie – Great job on your 10K yesterday…even complete strangers were super excited for your awesome run.  Sorry about the teething…hopefully she cuts the teeth quickly.

Mer – Happy 2^nd Bday to J!!  I am glad you had a decent party…sounds like the typical family issues though.  Yay for feeling movement.  Yes, DH left this morning until Thursday.  He always says he can plan his trips around stuff I have going on but it never works out that way.  He has not been here one time while I have had conferences.

Stroller – Wow…sounds like you have done a number to your legs this weekend.  Good for you for running the tough hilly course.  Glad you had fun with DS this weekend.  So sad that you cannot contact DH (other than writing) for 6 weeks.

Mrszm – Sorry lulu was kind of a bust.  I hope you have a good run outside in some decent weather.  LOL to DD1 and the bus issues…hopefully the other kids understand.  You make a good point about money. I think if I were really trying to save and pinch pennies I would be much more diligent.  I am sure we can make it work…I just don’t want to have to J  I hate answering to DH with little oneise twosie things that I buy.

Ernie – The rivers here crested this morning and we are only supposed to get ½-3/4 of  an inch tomorrow so they think the flooding will be fine.  Hopefully they can get the water under control and open the roads again.  DH and I did talk and DH thinks it is best for me to stay home until January with both kids.  Although we decided that J still will go to daycare 2x per week so his routine is not completely changed.  You are right…I will save in gas money but our health insurance costs are going to increase dramatically which is not good.  Plus we lose my entire income.  It will be tough to manage at first but we will figure it out.

Arm – I am glad everyone is feeling better in your house.  Did you end up getting sick?  Yep, J has some of his own language too.  DH and I just look at him sometimes, and say huh?  Sounds like you made a lot of progress in your house.  Are you starting to pack?  LOL…I’ll be sure to take a thorough sponge bath and add some good smelling body sprayJ  Oh and deodorantJ

Spike – Yay for a 20 mile week…you were determined and got it done!  Glad you are taking a ½ day off to get some stuff done…you deserve it.  Hope your appointments go well and that R is all cleared up.  I love your picture btw!!

Bermy – Enjoy the taper!  You are not lazy…you earned it.  Let the body heal and get ready for the 26.2 miles!  Glad you got a chance to drive the course and that helped build your confidence.  You are going to rock it!  I hope all goes well with your helper and that she is a great help to you.  Will you be paying her hourly?  DH and I had talked about getting someone to come in a few hours during the day to help when baby #2 is here and I am hope alone for a week with both kids.  MIL may be able to help but not always.  I am trying to find some options.

jen - we found her on care.com and we just looked for everything that we wanted in someone we trusted with our son. Yes for by the hour by all negotiable. So far, she has read more books to him in 10mins than anyone else in his whole life. This is going to go well I think. And in that 10 mins I emptied the dish washer, cleaned up the sink, cleared out the fridge and might start to prep dinner. Erm, yes, why didn't I do this sooner?!!