The Adventures of Jodi & Kid Icarus

I Feel Like I’m Forgetting Something

Today, for the first time in over a year, I didn’t bring my breast pump to work.

I actually took it out to the car with me thinking that maybe I should bring it just in case - kind of like a security blanket.

But then I decided that was sentimental and silly.

I may be sentimental and silly by nature but the appeal of carrying one less piece of baggage in the car, on the train, and on my walk far outweighs sentimentality.

Still, I feel like this is a mommy milestone that is both bittersweet and liberating (as many Mumblers have expressed before).

May 02

One Hundred Twenty-One

365challenge2013:

106/365: Six mile run on the lakefront path with Jodi. Legs definitely haven’t completely recovered - we were slower than usual (my fault), but it still felt like an effort to me. Couldn’t waste this beautiful weather though!

I can’t express how much better I feel mentally after this gorgeously unseasonably warm run with my friend.
I miss the time with my family when I head out for these runs but I think they may be essential to my sanity.
Also, I was grateful for the more relaxed pace after a couple weeks of laziness.
Will I ever be back in shape?

(Reblogged from 365challenge2013)

Apr 06

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whir262:

Do you have my packet? #shamrockshuffle (at 2013 Bank Of America Shamrock Shuffle Health And Fitness Expo)

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Apr 04

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We have a new player in the game. I’m pretty sure he got tired of us stealing his bath toys for our game.

He is the winner.

Apr 01

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whir262:

Easter egg”hunt”. #latergram

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Mar 29

Second First Birthday Party: The One for The Adults

We had a lot of people in our cozy home. A lot. And a lot of food. Too much food. But it was a lot of fun and we were happy to be surrounded by so much love and friendship.

We kept it informal with no agenda and (almost) no gifts so Kid Icarus didn’t have to be “on” for any part of the day. Well, except singing and cake-eating but he was well versed in those already.

Clearly the real point of this post is to make you drool over the cupcakes (from Swirlz) and to show you that I am just crazy enough to make party hats for plastic animals and spray paint popsicle sticks and wine bottles with chalk board paint.

First First Birthday Party: Just the Fam

It wasn’t really a party, we just had dinner and had some cake. There were a few gifts to open too (mostly books for our bookworm).

Kid Icarus loved loved loved when we sang Happy Birthday. The look on his face said “Oh this is amazing! Look at how they adore me!”

Also, this was over a month ago. Yeah, I know. But we’ve been busy around here.

Mar 28

THREESIXTYFIVE: Day Eighty-Five

365challenge2013:

76/365: Dailey Method at 6:30am with friends Alison, Rachel, Sara, and Kat.

77/365: Todd Rhoades’ 8:30am yoga class at Equinox with more friends - Joe, Midori, Jami, Rachel (again), Erin, and Abby.

78/365: Six mile run on the lakefront path with Jodi this evening. Favorite workout in a day of…

This was a much needed run for me; mentally and physically. I could tell that I skipped last week because we had so much to talk about! I can’t say enough how happy I am that we’ve started doing these weekly runs.

Now I just need to figure out a solution to the postpartum running issues.

(Reblogged from 365challenge2013)