HOLY COW I am not good at keeping up! I feel like life is a thousand miles an hr lately! Since I last blogged, we have moved into our apt, and despite some rocky beginings there, it is now fixed up to our liking. We spent the weekend with Kev's parents, then came back to SD. My family came out to hang out one last time, and then I shipped my husband off to NE.
Isabel is a little confused sometimes - she knows daddy, meeps and pearl are in 'braska, but she doesnt really get that he cant just come over on a whim. She gets upset, but we are getting through :). Isabel and I surprised daddy by making a day trip to Lincoln, NE that we all reallly realllly needed, and now we are on week 2.
Kev is settled in our apt in Lincoln, and enjoying it. He loves to hang out in the pool and get a workout in. Iz and I are just suffering in the heat here in Volga, SD with Java - the remaining cat. She is also having a hard time being away from the other cats.
Tonight, Iz and I are watching movies and eating enchiladas - we plan to paint our toes - the perfect girls night in! We are contemplating driving to Sioux Falls tomorrow to get Isabel's ears pierced. We shall see what tomorrow brings!
We had another showing on the house today, but still no bids....wish us luck!
I have officially put in my resignation at CAPITAL, and my last working day is 9.8.2011 - which is coming up very fast. I do not have employment lined up in NE, but am planning on enrolling in school again....stay tuned for more on that! For now, I must go - strawberry shortcake awaits!
Over and out -
Danielle and Iz.
8.23.2011
8.15.2011
August 15th, 2011
Hello folks :)
It's been some time since I was able to log in and 'blog.' We have been very busy, and had a few little roadbumps in our transition to Nebraska. Because of those, I've not done any C25K or other workouts since the last time I posted I did. I am trying to keep the goal in sight, and to not fret about missing a few days. Life is so crazy busy right now - I need to keep that in mind, and keep working towards the light at the end of the tunnel!
Let me give you a rundown of how our time has been spent lately!
On Wednesday, mama worked. Isabel and papa spent a good deal of time at home, cleaning and packing. They did a great job, and I came home to a clean house and tired family. I was excited to be off of work, as I had a full seven days off all in a row after that. On my way into the house, I noticed that I had a headlamp out on the car, but forgot to tell Kev about it. :)
On Thursday, mama and papa went to pick up the Uhaul. It was epic. We decided last minute that it would be fun to check out the Casino in Watertown, SD. You see, we had to travel an hour north to pick up our Uhaul because Brookings didnt have any. So, we got a sitter and headed North. We had a fun time playing at the casino, then went to pick up the truck. We had good, fast service at the Uhaul rental place and everything went smoothly. That is, until we got on the highway. I was driving in front of Kev because the Uhaul place was not sure that the truck had enough gas to get back to Brookings. I was only going about 55 on hwy 29 (75 mph speed limit) and Kevin was not catching up. After a bit, I got concerned and slowed more. I could see him, but he seemed to be slowing as well. At this point, Kev was planning to get off of the hwy because the truck kept fishtailing, but had not found a spot to do so yet.
Next thing I know, the cab of the uhaul is rocking back and forth, off its tires, the back end swung out and was shooting sparks all over. People were driving off the highway in an effort not to have an accident, two tires came rolling up the hwy past myself. In retrospect, I have no idea how Kev had the stoic mindset to get that truck stable and off the road - I would have crashed into something or rolled without a doubt. It was as if there were no lugnuts at ALL on the truck.
There we sat, on the side of the road, and in complete utter shock at what had just happened.We called the shop we rented from, and they told us we had to call uhaul. We called uhaul, and struggled with comprehension a bit. They couldnt seem to grasp the idea that TWO TIRES FELL OFF the truck. They kept saying, they went flat? Anyhow, they sent out a towtruck, got us in a new truck and sent us on our way. It took hours longer than expected. That afternoon was supposed to be designated for packing the truck, but this cut severly into this.
Kev and his buddy packed as much as they could in the truck while Iz and I napped...rough life, right? Then we ran to the store, and picked up dinner. The in laws came in that night, and we worked and worked and worked, but got everything we needed packed. It was a looooong day!
It's been some time since I was able to log in and 'blog.' We have been very busy, and had a few little roadbumps in our transition to Nebraska. Because of those, I've not done any C25K or other workouts since the last time I posted I did. I am trying to keep the goal in sight, and to not fret about missing a few days. Life is so crazy busy right now - I need to keep that in mind, and keep working towards the light at the end of the tunnel!
Let me give you a rundown of how our time has been spent lately!
On Wednesday, mama worked. Isabel and papa spent a good deal of time at home, cleaning and packing. They did a great job, and I came home to a clean house and tired family. I was excited to be off of work, as I had a full seven days off all in a row after that. On my way into the house, I noticed that I had a headlamp out on the car, but forgot to tell Kev about it. :)
On Thursday, mama and papa went to pick up the Uhaul. It was epic. We decided last minute that it would be fun to check out the Casino in Watertown, SD. You see, we had to travel an hour north to pick up our Uhaul because Brookings didnt have any. So, we got a sitter and headed North. We had a fun time playing at the casino, then went to pick up the truck. We had good, fast service at the Uhaul rental place and everything went smoothly. That is, until we got on the highway. I was driving in front of Kev because the Uhaul place was not sure that the truck had enough gas to get back to Brookings. I was only going about 55 on hwy 29 (75 mph speed limit) and Kevin was not catching up. After a bit, I got concerned and slowed more. I could see him, but he seemed to be slowing as well. At this point, Kev was planning to get off of the hwy because the truck kept fishtailing, but had not found a spot to do so yet.
Next thing I know, the cab of the uhaul is rocking back and forth, off its tires, the back end swung out and was shooting sparks all over. People were driving off the highway in an effort not to have an accident, two tires came rolling up the hwy past myself. In retrospect, I have no idea how Kev had the stoic mindset to get that truck stable and off the road - I would have crashed into something or rolled without a doubt. It was as if there were no lugnuts at ALL on the truck.
There we sat, on the side of the road, and in complete utter shock at what had just happened.We called the shop we rented from, and they told us we had to call uhaul. We called uhaul, and struggled with comprehension a bit. They couldnt seem to grasp the idea that TWO TIRES FELL OFF the truck. They kept saying, they went flat? Anyhow, they sent out a towtruck, got us in a new truck and sent us on our way. It took hours longer than expected. That afternoon was supposed to be designated for packing the truck, but this cut severly into this.
Kev and his buddy packed as much as they could in the truck while Iz and I napped...rough life, right? Then we ran to the store, and picked up dinner. The in laws came in that night, and we worked and worked and worked, but got everything we needed packed. It was a looooong day!
8.09.2011
August 9th, 2011
We had a long day today - our home was shown for the first time, and although we've not heard anything back from the agents, it was good to get things going.
Isabel had a playdate with a little guy named Tyler, and she LOVED him. He was a bit smaller than her, and so she assumed she was in charge. Our little miss took him in her room to play, and shut the door. Daddy was shocked that his little lady would take a boy to her room already!
I'm not sure if I will be attempting the C25K W1D2 tonight because my body HUUUUUURRRTS, but I'm trying to get some motivation. I'll let you know what happens!
Isabel had a playdate with a little guy named Tyler, and she LOVED him. He was a bit smaller than her, and so she assumed she was in charge. Our little miss took him in her room to play, and shut the door. Daddy was shocked that his little lady would take a boy to her room already!
I'm not sure if I will be attempting the C25K W1D2 tonight because my body HUUUUUURRRTS, but I'm trying to get some motivation. I'll let you know what happens!
August 8th, 2011
Hello. Today sucked. My body hurts. Turned into a spontaneous rest day. Ouch. I hope tomorrow is better.
Over and out
Danielle
Over and out
Danielle
8.08.2011
August 7th, 2011
Today was a long day! I worked - as per usual, and am on day 7 of a 10 day stretch. Kev and Isabel went to chuch without me - because I had to work. :(
I came home from work, and Isabel and I slept. And it was oh so good. I had spent quite some time thinking this morning, and I have decided that I am SICK of being heavy, and have decided to utlitize this transitional period in our lives right now to get healthy.
I started today with some stretching, and day one of C25K. This is a program that eases you into running/jogging, and I am excited to do it. As you might know, I have some big problems with my skin and my feet, so running has never been my thing. After researching this program, I think that it might be a subtle enough increase in movement and whatnot that my feet will adjust. I dont know, but we will see.
Kev is very supportive of my endeavor, and Isabel is just confused. She spent a good deal of time lookng for 'jon' today after I got back from my jog....
Anyhow, Day 1 was a success. Here's hoping tomorrow goes just as well!
Over and out,
Danielle
I came home from work, and Isabel and I slept. And it was oh so good. I had spent quite some time thinking this morning, and I have decided that I am SICK of being heavy, and have decided to utlitize this transitional period in our lives right now to get healthy.
I started today with some stretching, and day one of C25K. This is a program that eases you into running/jogging, and I am excited to do it. As you might know, I have some big problems with my skin and my feet, so running has never been my thing. After researching this program, I think that it might be a subtle enough increase in movement and whatnot that my feet will adjust. I dont know, but we will see.
Kev is very supportive of my endeavor, and Isabel is just confused. She spent a good deal of time lookng for 'jon' today after I got back from my jog....
Anyhow, Day 1 was a success. Here's hoping tomorrow goes just as well!
Over and out,
Danielle
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