Jogging Stroller

I have a new appreciation for those parents in Austin (or any other hilly location) who run with their double stroller. Let me tell you. I've been going walking with the kids lately and thought I had worked up the courage to run with them too. I see parents doing it all the time. At the trail, one hoss of a mother, lapped Jackie and I on Town Lake... twice. That's embarrassing. We were only walking though, and she was hauling ass. I had run/walked a few times now, so I mustered up the energy (and the children) this morning. It was actually pretty cold, so they got blankets.

During the walking portion of the adventure. I realized that my BOB was a little tricky to push. Then, I noticed I had a flat tire, so Stephen drove us a pump to pump up the tire. MUCH easier. Then, the jogging started. Oh. My. Goodness. It was intense. You know when you're getting ready to sprint and you take those first three super intense strides? You know the ones, you're leaned forward, you're pushing as hard as you can, on your toes, etc. Well, that's what every. single. step is like when you're with a jogging stroller (minus the downhill portions, those are difficult for many other reasons as you can imagine). Let's just say, my arms, abs, back, butt, legs, and rib(?) muscles are all sore. Yes, I said rib muscles. I didn't know there were muscles there. There are. And they hurt. My entire body is aching. I feel like I just swam a marathon.

Super intense. If you want a good workout. First, come to Austin. Then, come borrow my kids and stroller. That was intense. What helped me make it all the way? Two things.

1) Mila falls asleep when I walk/run. It's glorious. And she'll smile at me a lot. I loves it!

2) Ian. Who would have known he was such a great cheerleader? When I'd start running he'd yell things like "FUN! RUN, RUN, RUN!! Fast!!" It was so encouraging. Then, when I'd stop to walk or something, he'd say "MORE!" HA!

Not to mention, he'd turn around to look at me to say "hi" and see how I was doing, then tell me to run some more. It was very motivating. Had no idea that would happen. But, I loved it! :)

That's all for today folks.

Mila Update

Granny Janny, Ian, Mila, and I are all at home. We set up Mila's new swing (that I'm already in love with) and put the car seat adapter on the double stroller (yes, in love with that too). Janet and I went out this morning and she got both of them for Stephen and I. I'm in heaven now! I've been wanting both of these things for so long! The swing already worked some magic today. :) Yes, I'll take some pictures and post them later.

Anyways, for the past few days Mila has been really fussy and we couldn't figure it out. It didn't make any sense because it was our first time mixing her medicine. When we went to make the second batch, low and behold, we realized that the first batch wasn't mixed right. We put in double the water so she was only getting half of the dose! Poor thing. We immediately started giving her the correct dose and she's been sleeping like an angel in her new swing. Hallelujah! I put her in it awake, and she fell asleep in it. I'm thinking that for now, we may let her sleep in it at night since it's inclined and the doctor told us to have her sleep at a 45 degree angle because of her reflux.

Janet and I took the kiddos on a short walk and both of the kiddos enjoyed it! Mila slept the whole time and Ian enjoyed his new snack trey. Now, Amy and I will be able to run errands together without having to take Mila out of her car seat and there are two of us, so one can push the basket and the other can push the bambinos! I'm very excited, can you tell?

And, I'm 99.9% sure that Stephen's birthday gift will be in full effect tonight, once it is... I'll update everyone on it, but it's the most amazing gift alive!!

Well, got to help Janet with the bambinos and get ready for the bbq tonight on another b-e-a-u-tiful day!