Stupid Injuries

So I always hurt myself in the dumbest ways. Today was by far the dumbest. I hurt my shoulder this morning. so badly, I couldn't even lift my arm to pour water to take some medicine. I had to ask Jeremy to do it for me. And how did I do this, you might ask? Wait for it.

I have hurt my shoulder, neck, back before. Always something dumb: reached too far to grab something, rib goes out. Lifted my head to look at my clock, neck and shoulders go out.

Today, what did I do? I breathed. Yes, you read that right. I breathed! What am I, 90?!? If there is one thing you should be able to do without injuring yourself, it is breathing!!! I got up at 5 to go running, went to where my group meets, waited for 10 minutes and no one showed, so I thought, well, I'm not running 8 miles alone. So I went home, did some laundry and thought, I think I will read for a little while until everyone gets up. I laid down on my bed. I took a deep relaxing breath, and... out goes my shoulder. Muscles start spasming. Then I couldn't move. Super. Thankfully Jeremy took the time to massage my muscle for a while with IcyHot and let me sleep for a few hours. I'm feeling much better now, thankfully. But seriously.... I just breathed!!!

Keep it to yourself!

Feeling a little fired up. Today I took Addison to an appointment. The nurse was looking at my file and says "Addison is your... one, two, three... fourth child." Yes, he is. "Are you done?" My response when people ask me that is always the same: "I'm done for now." It makes me sad to think that I will never have another baby. But right now, I'm happy. I have my two girls and my two boys. I fit in my house. I can't afford anymore. right now. But I'm also only 28. I do have a few more acceptable child bearing years. Jeremy and I always said we would have 5. So I have a good 7 years to decide if I want another one. I don't know if I will. But it comforts me to know that I could. So back to today, after I give my usual response, she says "FOR NOW?!? You're going to have MORE?!? You have 4!" I politely respond, that yes I do, but that I still have time to decide if I want to have another one, but I'm good for now. She won't let it go, "but THAT'S a LOT!!" Of course I was polite, but inside I'm just thinking, really?! Who are YOU to decide what I can and can't do? There is no medical reason I can't have another one, and it's not like she will be taking care of my baby. Why do some people feel like they have to single-handedly make sure that the earth is not being over populated by me? My husband and I are married, we love each other, and we love our children. Would it be so bad to add one more to that?

Back when I only had 3, I was in a craft store, and the checker lady asks me, "Are those ALL yours??" Yes, all 3 of them. She then proceeds to say: "You're done, RIGHT?!?" No, lady, I'm not, actually I was planning on having 2 more.

Has anyone else had any experience with this?? It is so frustrating that people can't help themselves but say things. When I see someone that does something I don't agree with, I don't stop them and make sure they're planning on stopping. Honestly people. Keep it to yourself!!!

The story of my life...

Dinner talk

Family dinners are awesome. You never know what will come up. It's nice to have time to talk to your kids about their hopes and dreams, right? But how do you keep from busting up when their hopes and dreams consist of the following:

Liah: I'm going to have one kid when I grow up.
Emily: I thought you were going to have 10 kids.
Liah: No, Emily, I never said a number.
Emily: Oh, yeah! You said you were going to have a baby named Hannah Montana!
Liah: Yeaaaahh.
Emily: Well I want to have a baby named Hannah Montana, too.
Liah: Wow, they might get mixed up. Actually, I'm going to have a baby named Miley Cyrus.

Oh. my. goodness. Good thing they have time before this actually becomes an issue! ...otherwise we might be having the best of both worlds in this family....

One year ago today...

... I held this little guy in my arms for the first time. All 9 lbs of him. My life has never been the same since. I love this little guy with all of my heart. Anyone that has held him knows how sweet and snuggly and loving he is.

Happy 1st birthday little Add! I love you so much and I feel so blessed to be your mother.

Race Day!

I ran my first race today!!! It was the Shoreline Run in Richland which is a 10K. I ran the whole 6.2 miles! My time was 1:07:33, but the time in the picture says 1:07:04. So they were off a good 30 seconds on my time. Oh, well! It was so fun to do this with my sister and with my running group. There were so many times I wanted to quit, but I'm so glad I didn't! I started getting all emotional when I came around the last bend and I could see my family there cheering me on! It felt so good to accomplish something and have them waiting for me at the end. Liah wouldn't let me give her a kiss because, and I quote she "didn't want a stinky kiss". lol

My favorite sister Lorie and me!

Our running group: Jessica C., Rebekah O., Kim R.,

Lorie!, me, Heather B., Amy O.

Go us!

Thanks for playing!

Thanks for playing yesterday! It was good motivation for me. I have to admit I was a little worried that you would all be disappointed in me! There is no way I can single-handedly fold and put away 5 loads of laundry in a half hour! You must all be amazing.

I thought there was going to be a tie between Heather D. and Lindsay B. who guessed 1 hr. 30min and 1 hr. 15 min. But then Bonnie H. swooped in a put 1 hr 17 min. The actual time was 1 hour and 22 minutes. So Bonnie wins! But because you two were the next closest, you win too! Happy apricot jam to you. After I finished laundry, I finished sewing THIS apron and made apricot jam. :)