Chadtough

Julie, Mary, mom, Ryan and I all signed up for the virtual 5K Chadtough run to honor a sweet boy from Saline who was taken to heaven after a short fight with a brain tumor. Chadtough is an extraordinary foundation that was formed to support research and finding a cure

I can't begin to imagine what that little boy's mom and family feel every day without him. I thank God he has blessed me with 2 beautiful healthy girls. And I pray they continue to find the strength to help find a cute so other families don't have to suffer the pain of losing a child.

To honor Chad, Mary and walked at soccer before Kahle's game. Julie walked a 5K with some friends. Ryan walked at the plant. And mom walked to football.

Here's to finding a cure! And always being Chadtough!

Feeling good

A proud moment for myself... I've gotten up every morning for the past 2 weeks at 5:15 am to workout. Plus the scale finally said under 150 this morning! Lowest since before Greta! Still not quite as toned but getting there. I'd definitely be there if I didn't love food so much and especially cookies. 

It was just getting to be too much after work with the girls. 

I now enjoy my alone time - sweating it out without someone crawling on me. Or wanting up. Or crying. Or needing to go potty. 

And then after work I get all the crawling on and picking up. And playing fun!

Way better for everyone! 

Last swim?

Well on Sunday we might have had our last swim. We cranked the heater up Saturday night and then enjoyed a warm swim. 

In my last hurrah I decided we needed to get some pictures... Well they didn't quite go according to plan. 

Not one picture with everyone looking. 

And my grand finale attempt to throw the girls up and look all cool. Major fail but lots of good laughs. 

Miller even snuck in.

When will the biting stop

I know  I've said it before... Lola bites. And she bites hard! But on Monday she bite Greta so hard that if it had been another kid that bit Greta I probably would have taken her to the doctor. 

Skin gone. Bleeding. Lots of crying and I'm sure it hurt like hell. Picture doesn't do the bite justice.

So for Lola that will be the last time I pray... If not she'll probably know whatever feels like to be bit after the next time. 

I am very proud of Greta for never striking back. She very good about using her words (well after the crying stops).

Just like her big sis

Lola is now mobile and trying so hard to keep up with her big sis. She wants to play with her. She wants to laugh with her. She wants to wear her shoes. She wants to keep up. 

And I have to say most of the time Greta does a great job letting her be part of the fun. 

It was on this night that I sat back and watched the two play together, that I got a little excited for when they are older and can really play together. It reminded me of all the great memories of me and my sisters growing up. 

Molars

Lolas top 2 lolas have broken through. Never knew it until I felt in there for new teeth. She gets new teeth like a champ! I still remember Greta getting her molars. 103 temp and pure misery for all.

Not this one! Happy as can be!

Gretas first day of Preschool (aka Green Group)

I was nervous about Greta moving to green group. She isn't the quickest to warm up to people and doesn't always do the best with change. But she's been so great (at least the first 2 days). 

The entire night before she kept singing I'm going to green group. We made a special sign for her to hold in her picture. Then the morning of she was in an awesome mood. It's hit it miss with that girl. I took her picture and she smiles great! You could just tell she was ready. And that made me happy. 

She marched into green room, singing and smiling from ear to ear. Didn't even hug me good bye of make a scene (which happened daily in purple).

She's growing up so fast! 

Greta Delaney - future class of 2031

.ps the Lola on the board is a different Lola.