Too Much

Do you ever feel like you have too much going on? (Rhetorical question - needs no response.)

I thought for sure that I would feel much more relaxed once school dismissed for the summer. WRONG! There never seems to be enough time in the day. My To Do list only seems to get longer and longer. The sad part is, it keeps getting longer because I keep thinking of things to add that I should have gotten done a long time ago.

It's almost like I'm overwhelmed by all that needs to be done. If you know me at all, then you know that I'm not one to ask for help. I don't really like to accept it, either. I have no idea why. Some people might say that I need to get over that. I think it's my independent personality. I haven't always been so independent, but I feel more pride in things when I do them myself. I realize that there is nothing wrong with asking for help.

This must be a confusing post. I just feel like venting, and this is as good a place as any. This is my blog, after all, and I can write about anything I want. Tim's not home right now, and both kids are sleeping. Despite all that needs to get done, I think I'm going to go sit and do nothing for awhile.

- becky

P.S. Beware if you offer to help. You might end up washing our diry underwear. I tend to keep the fun jobs for myself when I do accept help. haha

P.P.S. Please don't analyze me. I just felt like writing what's on my mind tonight. I don't expect, need, want, etc. any words of wisdom or advice.

P.P.P.S. Sorry if this post sounds rude or inconsiderate. I'm afraid I'm a bit of a crab tonight.

Run, Becky, Run

I've started doing something that I never thought I could do. I'm running.

I don't know why I never thought I could be a runner. I guess I have just always been intimidated by any kind of physical activity. Well, I got myself a good pair of running shoes, and I'm in business!

To avoid injuring myself, I'm taking it pretty easy to start. Yesterday, I alternated walking for 90 seconds and running for 60 seconds. Today, I alternated running and walking for 90 seconds. I made just over the 2 mile mark in 30 minutes.

My goal for the summer is to be able to run 2 miles, without walking.

As Isaiah's beloved trains say, "I think I can! I think I can!"

- becky

Memorial Day Trip, Part 2

Mallory at her first Brewer game

Sausage Race photo finish

- becky

Memorial Day Trip, Part 1

The Cardinals were in town for Memorial Day weekend, so we thought we would take Mallory to her first game. The game wasn't until Monday, but we arrived on Sunday afternoon to make it a mini-vacation.

I waited in the car while Tim checked in at the hotel. When he came out to get us, he was laughing.

Apparently, he was the guest of the day!

We could have gotten a free movie in our room, but our room package had already come with that.

Getting ready for the pool

Mallory looked so sweet in her new bathing suit! Isaiah has new Thomas the Train trunks. He loves them so much; he carries them around when he's not wearing them.

The water in the (indoor) pool was very, very cold. Daddy and Isaiah were the only brave ones. Mallory and I dangled our feet in and just watched.

Our hotel package also included a gift card for supper at the Big Thunder Grill. (I think that's what it was called.) Apparently, it is affiliated with The Machine Shed, which is one of my favorite places to eat.

Our room was on the second floor, with a view of the pool. Isaiah watched people swimming through the window and Mallory slept, so Tim and I were actually able to watch a movie. We chose Gran Torino with Clint Eastwood. The language in it was horrific, but it turned out to be an excellent movie. It had a strong theme, and left us thinking about it for quite a while after watching it.

- becky

Save the Duckling

I hope the rest of the Wonder Pets come quick! Ming Ming needs a rescue!

Poor Ming Ming. Trapped by a suitcase.

- becky

A Scary First

Isaiah and Mallory had a scary first a couple of weeks ago. Tim had just picked them up from Jen's house, and they had a minor car accident on the way home.

The damage isn't too bad. The car is going in to be fixed on Monday already.

No one was hurt! Some kid tried to make a left turn crossing Tim's path, but obviously he didn't have enough time to do it. Tim was fortunate to have some witnesses stop and let the police know that he was not at fault.

Isaiah and Mallory were good through it all. Isaiah cried at first, but settled down quickly. Mallory didn't cry at all. This is surprising, since she seems to cry a lot any other time - hahaha. She's our fussy baby, but we love her!

I can't find the words to describe how scary this was for me, even though I wasn't even there. I had just left work, so I was 40 minutes away. Tim and I both notice now the bad choices people make while driving. Please, don't pull out unless you KNOW that you have enough time to go.

We are very thankful that no one was hurt. Drive safely to wherever you are going. Driving without thinking because you are in a hurry could hurt in the long run - for you or someone else.

- becky

Chillin' in the Boppy

Booper in the Boppy

Little Miss looks like she's getting ready to go work out, don't you think?

- becky