Down Dog

It’s true. Dave convinced me. We joined the Yoga class at our gym. Yep. And I lasted two times. He’s still a faithful Yoga class member. I love Dave. I don’t love Yoga. And here’s my good man. Making me proud. With his great Yoga moves.

It Pays To Not Abuse Your Children...and I Love Being Old!

So, Dave and I participated in a race yesterday against Child Abuse. Whenever I do races, I never pay to enter the race unless it's a worthy cause (I just run it and tell them at the end that I didn't register so I don't mess up the rankings). This race was DEFINITELY for a worthy cause and I was excited to be able to support such an important issue. It made me grateful that Dave and I have discussed this issue at length and came up with alternatives for those times that we feel frustrated with our children (NOT that it EVER happens-but in the event that it ever did...ha,ha) so that we don't turn to violence. Anyways...
The great news is that both Dave and I placed! I placed 3rd overall, but because I'm an oldie, I got first in my division!! I couldn't believe it. (I have to insert here a story about a very cute client with whom I work. For some reason about a month ago we got talking about how I run and that I was going to do this race. Ever since then, every time he saw me he reminded me of how many weeks and days I had until the race. And every time he told me I was going to win. At one point I really tried to explain to him that I'm really not that good, so I probably wouldn't win, but he would not hear of it. I didn't have the heart to tell him I had never actually won a race in my life because he was so sure I was going to win. So, I was so excited to be able to tell him that I did win!) I was also super excited, because I won a $50 gift card to Target. Dave won 3rd in his old men's division and won a $20 gift card to a restaurant. We were super excited about our winnings! Here's a picture of us after our race...

What would you do?

The past 12 months have been filled with A LOT of challenges. So many, that I'm hoping we've had our fill for the next 12 years-it works that way right? In any case, because of all these challenges, it makes Dave and I even MORE excited than ever to start this next phase in our lives of heading off to medical school. It represents a lot to us, a lot of challenges that we have overcome to get to where we are going. We're extremely excited. And here is the first step towards this next phase in our lives...






For those of you who don't know, Dave was sworn into the Army as a 2nd Lieutenant. This will enable us to attend and complete medical school debt free. Dave is extremely excited about this as he has always wanted to join the army. And I'm excited because you all know how much I love to save money! But here's the question for you all...Dave has to go to Texas for Officer Training Camp for 45 days (from June to July). It appears that he will have NO day offs. They put him up in a hotel and he gets a generous daily allowance for food. So, the boys and I could go with him. It would be hard to be apart for 45 days. It would also be hard to be stuck in a hotel room by myself with two little boys all day, every day (except for the evenings). So, what would you do?

Brothers Who Puke Together, Stick Together

Don't you hate it when your kids gang up on you? This is how I imagine Izak and Landon's conversation went:

Mission:To remind Mom and Dad who the real bosses are in this house
Izak: Hey Landon, I've been thinking that you and I have been too well behaved lately and mom and dad are beginning to forget who's really in charge. Don't you think so too?
Landon: Uh-huh
Izak: So, I've got a plan to remind them of their place in this family. Want to hear it?
Landon: Uh-huh
Izak: I'm thinking that we should convince mom to let me eat some bright red jello jigglers and then immediately afterwards I'll throw up all over the carpet, that way we'll be sure to stain the carpet so she'll always have a visual reminder of who's in charge. Do you like that idea Landon?
Landon: Uh-huh
Izak: Okay, after that, I'll wait until she cleans it up and then immediatley throw up again on the floor. When she tries to put me to bed, I'll continue to throw up about 5 more times to remind her that I go to bed when I'm good and ready. Then, I'll wait for dad to come home. Cause you know, he's just as much at fault as mom is. I'll let him think he's getting out of it easy, and just as he's peacefully falling asleep, I'll begin throwing up about 10 more times until about 2am. How does that sound Landon?
Landon: Uh-huh
Izak: Okay, listen up Landon because here comes your part. The next afternoon, just when mom and dad are starting to breathe a sigh of relief that I've stopped throwing up, that's where you come into play. You then begin throwing up. Not just anywhere, but in your bed. That way mom and dad have to do more wash-which really cuts them deep since we have no washing machine and dryer. Wait until mom has changed the bedding and then throw up again, to maximize the laundry duty. Then toss in a few more throw ups throughout the rest of the day. Now, I'm counting on you Landon to step up and do your part. Are you up for the task Landon?
Landon: Uh-huh

And this is what Dave and I did to get even with them...










Yep, it's true...Dave and I went to Hawaii. My brother and sister-in-law were kind enough to invite us to go with them and stay in a beach house on the North Shore. We had such a great time. Just a few of the highlights were...going to Pearl Harbor, Sky Diving, Jumping off a 30-feet high rock, going on a "short" hike (and rescuing a pregnant woman!), snorkeling, boogie boarding, going to the Polynesian Culture Center, Sea kayaking, and eating SO MUCH good food!