Well, it's been about forever since I've posted anything remotely current. So here goes:
- Bob is home and life is pretty normal. The school year has begun, and let me just say: I'm loving this school year. My kids are wonderful, and I'm not starting the school year three months late (like last year's maternity leave), so I don't feel completely behind the 8 Ball.
- I'm training for my next marathon: Portland (10-10-10). Oh man, not even ready for this. Sunday morning, I was lying in bed at 5:00 am, listening to the rain POUR (as it is prone to do in the Pacific Northwest). And I did some running soul searching. I've come to this realization: I'm not enjoying running this distance anymore. I feel guilty for leaving Bob and Margot for four hours at a time. And when I'm out there, I just feel like it's something I HAVE to do, rather than GET to do. I like shorter runs: 5,6,10 mile runs. They're much more enjoyable. So I'm going to hash out this run in 12 days (and hurt like hell for a few days afterward)... and then get back to the running I love. This might not be my last marathon ever, but it's the last one for a while.
- I've GOT to start calling my friends. When your husband comes home you get a little time hibernate and not be extremely social. But, I fear, I've over-hibernated. Friends (and cousins) have called, and called some more. And have I called back? Ummmm, no; not really. "I'm busy..." But aren't we all? It's time to get back to being a better friend. After all, one of the most rewarding parts of my life is my network of friends all over the world. It's about time I start acting like I care about these people (because I do!)
- Also, it's time to start reading more. I'm about 3/4 through Catcher In The Rye, and boy am I HATING it. When can you cut your losses and read something you enjoy? Maybe I'll read a chapter a day in the morning until I'm done with it. But I'll read what I want in the evening. I can't risk being labeled in my own mind as a quitter (on account of quitting marathon running AND Catcher In the Rye.
- Margot is amazing, and Bob is the most fantastic daddy-o you've ever met. I'm blessed enough to quibble over reading and running. I mean -really- my life is pretty smooth sailing at the moment. (Which is long overdue after last year's deployment with a newborn). So I do believe it's time to pour a glass of red wine and crack open a new book: Ape House (by the author of Water For Elephants- which I adored).
~Salut~
4 comments:
YAY!!!!! Welcome Back Lizzy! I'm probably a little obsessed with blogging since it's a huge connection for me way down here, but I'm so excited to see you back up on here.
Beautiful pictures of your sweet family! Just on a side note... I know you don't need to hear it from me, but I wouldn't look at the marathon thing as quitting. You should do what makes you happy! Anyway-- glad to see you back on here :)
I was pretty sure you'd be busy after Bob's return which is why I wasn't offended or bothered at all that you didn't get back to me about visiting you guys when I was in Washington last month. I was so excited for you to be together again, I couldn't have cared less, I just wanted to make an effort.
I am glad you are enjoying your time together and that Bob has deemed to be a good Dad. Seth is a good Dad too, surprisingly. Thanks for updating your blog, although I feel like I get a good enough update from you on Facebook, it's still nice to get a more detailed update on your blog. Have a good School year! I hope we can meet up sometime soon! I'd love to meet that adorable little Margot!
Glad you are blogging again. I do like Catcher in the Rye AND I also like Water for Elephants. Can we still be friends? :) Funny thing is that I am currently reading the sequel to Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and that was your last post !
I just realized you had some new post. I've been bad about blogging too, but my sis really enjoys it so I'm going to try and do better. Love you! the blog looks great!
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