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My goal was to run the 5k on Saturday under 30 min. I barely did it. I have been running around a track for the past 5 months so when we approached the ginormous hill I thought I would pass out. But, I didn't I just kept running. Believe it or not we actually placed in our divisions. I came in 3rd and Husband came in 2nd! I know it is unbelievable but go here for proof:
http://www.northescambia.com/?p=8841

So, now my goal is to improve on my time with each race. We are running another 5k on Saturday. I am training now to beat my time.

Poor Jude

We got a phone call from Aunt Sarah yesterday afternoon. Apparently, Jude fell from the top of the crib. She was on her way to the ER. He had a big dent in his head and she was worried. The Belle over heard me telling Husband the news. She was very concerned and wanted to go to the hospital to see him. Husband and I went to run while the girls stayed with Nana. As soon as we dropped them off I got a phone call from my mom. She asked me "is Jude at the hospital"? I said "yea, how did you know?" The Belle had informed her that Jude had to go to the hospital because he had an air conditioner in his head. She thought I said he had a vent in his head. Thank goodness there is no air conditioner in his head and he is doing fine.

Weight"Less" Wednesday: -1.8

I DID IT! I met my goal weight. This weight loss journey began 66 pounds and 5 months ago! I still can not believe that I lost that much weight. As I was running my 2 miles last night (in record time; 16 min. 36 sec.) I was thinking about what I should wear for my "after" picture. Then it hit me "why not wear your workout clothes". So, here it is. I feel like I am accepting an award and I should give a speech. First, I would like to thank my very supportive husband. Without him I would have never been able to lose the weight. As I was running stadiums a couple of weeks ago I glanced over and there he was. I realized at that point that is what most women need. A supportive husband (or friend) who is just there for them. He has really been my rock throughout this. I need to also thank my mom. She kept the girls nearly every. single. day. for the past 5 months. She would watch them after working long hours at her job. It would have been very difficult to have exercised without someone to watch the girls. I should also thank my "biggest loser" group (especially John, Emily, and Josh) for all the encouraging words they have given me. Last but not least, I need to thank my Heavenly Father. There were many times that I cried out to Him for strength and he never left my side. I am telling you all the blood, sweat, and tears was worth it. I feel great! The journey does not stop here. I have lots of work left to do! We have a 5k this weekend and next weekend to get ready for.

Tackling Everest

The next two weeks are a little crazy around here. Husband is at workshops everyday until 3. The Belle has swim lessons Mon-Th for the next two weeks....in the morning. So, its all me. Breakfast, morning chores (laundry, dishes, etc), get everyone dressed and out the door. I took The May and The Lynn to swim lessons yesterday to watch The Belle. For the remainder of the lessons they will be spending their mornings with Grandmama (thank goodness). Yea, they were not good at swim. The Lynn gets so hot and then gets really upset and The May just wants to climb the bleachers the entire time. So, visualize this: I am trying to settle a screaming 5 month old whilst reaching for an almost 3 year old (who has not an ounce of grace or balance) and trying to watch a 4 year old to make sure she is not drowning. Everest looks like a cake walk compared to these kids.

Wedding Plans

The Belle asks us questions about Disney World ALL.THE.TIME. Her favorite question to ask me is: "Mom, do you reeeaallyyy want to go to Disney World?". It's like she thinks the more she asks me this maybe the quicker we will get to go?? Anyways, she was asking me about a picture of me and Husband from our honeymoon (at Disney World). She wanted to know why we got to go. I explained to her that we went because we got married. So now she is demanding that she marries Husband so she too can go to Disney World. Everynight she plans their wedding. She is also planning on The May marrying me so she can go to Disney World also. That girl has lots to learn.

Weight"Less" Wednesday: -2.2

2 pounds to go! I am really hoping to lose these last 2 pounds by the weekend. I am a woman on a mission. The next few days will be very strict: lots of water/lots of fiber/LOTS of running and stadiums! So, last week I said I have a new goal. I don't necessarily want to lose any more weight (after I reach my goal), but I do want to seriously TONE up. For that to happen I may have to lose more weight. I don't know weight wise what it will take 5, 10 more pounds...I'm not sure but I have some "trouble" areas that I will be focusing on. I have come so far (64 pounds) and I don't want to "settle" here. If I reach my goal by next week I promise to post a before and after picture.

Very Bummed

Husband's first day of Summer School (well, it's not really Summer School; it's some sort of community service grant that he is working with) was yesterday. So, he sent me an email wanting me to write down all of his scheduled hours on the calendar. Apparently, the grant is for 120 hours which he has to work before school starts. These hours are just nuts. Basically he works everyday this week from 5:30am - 12:30. Then next week he has a workshop Mon-Th. from 8-3 and then Friday he works from 6:30-6:30. The next week is pretty much the same. The following week yep, pretty much the same. Then he works Mon.-Wed. the week of the Fourth. He gets a week off and then starts 2 weeks of more workshops. The next week everyday from 6:30 - 11:30. The last week of July he is off (that is our week at the beach house with Grandmama, Pappy, Uncle Josh, Aunt Sarah, Margo, Jude, Uncle John, and Aunt Emily). Then guess what the next week is....school starts. BLECH! So, my dreams of being at the beach everyday were busted. At least my mom has a pool. That is where we are headed today.