Smorgasbord

This blog is going to contain a whole smorgasbord of updates and stuff! I think I just really like writing and saying the word smorgasbord. I've been so busy at work it's been hard to take some time to update stuff! But, it's Friday and it's kind of quiet, and I'm caught up enough to take a few minutes today.

So, last night we went to Lola's "Open House" at her school. She's been there now for 3 weeks. It was basically a meet the teachers, see what their daily schedules are and watch the kids play. It was good. Lola seems to have adjusted quite well. The first week, she cried every time I left her in the morning (except that 1st morning), but the second week was better. She plays well with the other kids and she's doing really great with potty training. I hung up a chart in our bathroom at home and every time she goes in the potty, she gets a sticker. She still needs some work in telling us before she has to go, but she'll get there. We moved to the "pull-ups" and I think she's beginning to understand a little better. I think she's adjusted well and that she's happy at her school. This makes ME very happy. Yay!

Officially down 18 pounds. Still need to get off about 10 more, as I think this will improve my running times and get me back to my official pre-pregnancy weight...the one I maintained for about a year before getting pregz. It's all so very exciting, but I know that the last 10 are always the most difficult, so I will really need to dedicate myself and work hard.

Speaking of running - Looking forward to beginning actual "training" for the half. This will start once the cooler weather arrives. Which, by the way, seems like it never will! Longer runs, faster runs, MORE runs. Come on FALL, get here! First race on the list is the Monster Mash 10K. All I know is that last Halloween was freeeeezing, and it was great. I am hoping for the same temps for this years Monster Mash 10K. So far, I think I've improved my pace time - even in this hot, humid weather to under 10:30/mile - average. I think once it cools down, I'll be able to get it to flat 10:00/average. I think last year my marathon pace was 11:25 or something. Working to improve on that.

Work. One word. Busy.

I've been reading a lot lately. I got a bunch of books on sale that are stacked and waiting. I pretty much love sitting down with a good book and getting lost in it. It's the best.

Almost have a paint picked out for the office. I have about 7 different swatches taped to the wall right now and I think I'm pretty close to a decision. Can't wait to start doing stuff in there!

I think that's it for now. Will try to post more this weekend!