The trip I almost went on

I am not adventurous or spontaneous nor will I ever be. I like to plan out every detail. Well Sunday I booked a plane ticket to Ireland to leave today. I was excited packed and ready to go.  Then I started to think I was going to be gone for 8 days and have to call into work for one day.  I had already found someone to work my Thanksgiving holiday everything fit together so perfect.  Needless to say I went to the train station and could not get on the train. I was just scared, nervous and overtired (I worked all night).  I stood there like an idiot and watched my sister board and couldn't put Lincoln down and walk onto the train.
    She is on her way to Ireland (with friends) and will have an amazing time. While, I am here in Jackson living vicariously though here. Going on a trip should not be stressful and I was panicking. It doesn't help Rob is at deer camp and I did not have a chance to talk to him about it.
   I believe that in marriage you should talk about before you spend big money and I was not practicing what I preach.  I hope that she has an amazing time and takes lots of pictures. I am sure I will regret not going someday but as of right now I was so happy to hear Lincoln say "Mommy let's go home" 
 For all of you that are adventures I am envious.

Fun in the Mud

I am a Warrior. Saturday I competed with 24,000 others in the Warrior Dash.  It was by far the funnest thing I have ever done!!  Erin and I started our journey in tie-dye and ended in mud.  It is a 3.1 miles run filled with 10 obstacles. 

The first obstacle was going though tires and over junky cars 3 times.  Obstacle number 2 was climbing over a 4 foot wall and under barbed wire 4 times followed by a run though a waist deep swamp and over logs. 

The first real challenge for me came next climbing over a 20 (or so) foot wall. Yes you had a rope and 2x4's ever 3 feet but it was high and scary.  Who is afraid of heights??? This girl.  After that I was feeling pretty pumped up.  A crawl though a dark tent and going across a cargo net were a breeze.  Then the dreaded swamp again. You were suppose to walk over logs but it was backed up 20 people that people started going though the swamp. Me included.  I only slipped once and ended up in nasty, stinky water up to my waist.  If that wasn't bad enough you had to run a series of short steep hills. My legs started to feel the hills. Or was it the 360 lunges I did on Thursday?  There was even small planks to walk up and over and a balance beam in between.

Then next obstacle was a new one to the Warrior Dash. You rocked climb up a 15 foot wall followed by a rope to get down. Then came the mother of all obstacle's.  A cargo net 20-30 feet up in the air. All you got to do is climb up and over. Easy right??  Made it to the top and thank goodness for my sister. There I was shaking and ready to hyperventilate, she talked me over the cargo net and after that I was all smiles. A jump over fire and a romp though the mud and we were home free. 

  

It was the coolest thing I have ever done. I am still so proud of myself for conquering fears of heights and having the time of my life. We were not worried about our time but having a good time. We stopped for photoshoots along the way and had to wait at almost ever obstacle.  We finished hand in hand with smiles on our face.  Can't wait for next year!!





What's in my fridge?

I have a lot of jello, yoqurt, strawberries and blueberries or and some beer.  My freezer has lots of good snacks for Lincoln and Rob.

Check out Laurel's blog for some great workout and health info.

I am going to try to get my blog updated this week. I have so much to share
2 trips to Florida
1 trip to Cincinnati/Covington Ky
Broken little toe, stress fracture
Stress in my life
Lincoln updates! I am awful at taking pictures lately

I am going to try to work on this tomorrow.

May 2011

Where did the month of May go??  I was reminded it has been a long time since I posted anything. We have been so busy outside.  Lincoln loves going outside and we spend almost all day out there.  June is going to go just as fast. I am headed to florida next weekend then cinncinati the weekend after that. 

A little update on Lincoln is he is talking in sentances.  Sometimes he forgets and, it, or those kind of words but he is doing really well.  Also, he is saying the funnest things. Last night at dinner after he took a bite of chicken he looked at me and gave me a thumbs up and said awesome mommy awesome.  It was so cute but I have no clue where he learned it at.

An update on me is I am not running due to another stress fracture. But, I think we are on to what is causing them.  My right foot turns so far in when I am just resting and he thinks that is my problem.  So I am doing my exercises and I have inserts to wear to workout in but boy it takes a a while to get use to them.  I am hoping to go for a run next week. I have the Warrior dash to train for.  I am also thinking of hiring a personal trainer for a little while.  I am just struggling with my weight loss and that could help. And yes I know it is my diet but if I am paying someone to help me maybe I will eat better. 
I am also working more.  About 3 days a week and I am really enjoying the extra income and the time away from home.  We bought a new TV for our family room!!  I really like working in PACU (recovery room)  the on call kinda sucks but it is what it is.

On my agenda for this year is to get our will done.  We have got to do that soon but 400 dollars is a lot of money to have someone do it for us. But, the peace of mind will be nice.

Oh by the way I got a new car.  A 2011 GMC Acadia and I love it!!!  Lincoln can climb in and out of the car and get in his carseat. 

Mommy Guilt

Mommy guilt is what I have had all week. Lincoln become very sick after Thomas the Train. We had a busy day and I thought he was tired. He was watching Thomas on Tv while Rob and I made dinner.  I called him for dinner and there was no answer.  Needless to say I went to our living room and he was very lethargic on the couch.  I sat him up and he was so lethargic I almost ran him in to the ER. I very rarely get worked up but he went from fine to a sick boy with a temp of 102.9.  Rob carried him to the kitchen table and we were able to get him to drink a little and he refused to eat blueberries. I knew we were I was in for a long night.  Motrin and a bath bought his temp down slightly but he was more responsive. He went to sleep and was sleep walking twice throughout the night. He was also talking in his sleep about Thomas. (that was kind of cute).  I was suppose to work so I took him to my mom's in the am.  He did not want Nana and I felt awful leaving him.  Then I proceeded to talk about him all day at work and how worried I was. Oh, I forgot to mention that while I was out to dinner Friday night he swallowed some beads off a necklace.  I was very afraid that they had caused and obstruction or somehow got into his appendix.  The nurse in me jumps to the worst case scenario.  He also had not pooped since Thursday. 

Fast forward to later that day I finally got him into the dr. and he had strep and Scarlett fever again! The second time in 2 months.  He did not have a rash when we walked into the drs. but he had it 20 minutes into the appointment.  His temperature finally broke Thursday.  Now, he has a cough.

But, I had to take him to daycare on Wednesday. I really like the daycare lady I use but I was not a happy mom when I picked him up.  It was cool in the am when I dropped him off so I had him in pants and a long sleeve top.  I told her that there was shorts in his bag and he had a tee-shirt on under his long sleeve shirt.   It was 75 degrees and sunny that day.  I picked him up around 4 and he was in the same cloths!!!! HE STILL HAD A TEMP!  I wanted to scream. But, instead I put on his shorts before we left in front of her and took him home.  The first thing I said to Rob when I got home was I am not working Wednesdays or Thursdays anymore. Those are the only 2 days I need daycare besides my mom.

Am I overreacting??

Thomas the train

Mothers Day 2011 was spent riding Thomas the Train.  We took Lincoln to Greenfield village to ride the Thomas.  He is in love with Thomas the Train. If I had a dollar for every time he said Thomas the Train I would be RICH!!  I must say the weather was beautiful and he had a permanent smile the whole entire time.  The train ride was 20 minutes long and they had Thomas stuff set up everywhere.
After we left all Lincoln has talked about is riding Thomas.  He knows that Thomas is off doing work and taking more children for rides. Lincoln also tells me multiple times a day that Thomas will be Right Back, Long Time. I wish I could capture the smile and the way his eyes light up when talking about that day.

Speaking of Mothers Day, my husband, bought me home a beautiful bouquet of flowers. It is honestly the 3rd or 4th time Rob has ever got me flowers. The best part was the card. I love you mommy, Love Lincoln.

The tail of 2 runs

So many things to write about I don't know where to begin. I will work my way backwards in time.

This week I had my best run and my worst run.  Monday I ran 4 miles in under 40 minutes it was easy, fun and I was actually thinking of training for Chicago.  Yesterday, I had my worst run ever.  If you can even call it a run. Started off my shin was killing me, I wore the wrong socks and they were to tight on my right foot and that went numb, my knee and hip hurt. I am getting old and falling apart.  Ice Ice Ice is what I have been doing and am going to lay off running for the next week or two. 

This post reminds me of a bad country song.  I am whiny, craving sweets, and extremely tired. I swear I am preggo but the test thinks otherwise.  We are planning on trying for Baby 2 this fall/winter/next spring. 

Happy Birthday Lincoln

It is hard to believe 2 years ago you came into my life. Even though I was scared and not ready to be a mom, I couldn't imagine my life without you.  You make me smile and laugh everyday.  You will one day understand how I feel when you have a baby of your own.  People tell me all the time how cute/smart you are.  You are almost to smart for your own good. Whatever daddy does or says you have to repeat or copy.  You also refer to your dad as Rob in the car when you want his attention.  I love how many words you are saying, that you play independently for hours.  I sometimes see me in you; your love for fruit, you don't like things on your hands (dirt, food, ect), and when you want something you want it now.  Thomas the train and Elmo's world (Mr. Noodle) are the only things on tv you will watch.  We have to go outside everyday and you are obsessed with seeing the geese at Nana's/  The funny thing is you have to take a sled and at least one ball down there with you. But, you make Gaga pull it back to the house. I think she is still your favorite person but Nana is also up there.  Cooper and you chase each other around the house throughout the day. Tag is your favorite game to play.  When you see something yellow you call it School Bus.  Also, you like going to Church and singing there.  you try to be quite and make it half way though but then you get loud.  After we sang happy birthday to you, you were trying to sing the song also.

I hope that you will become a strong independent man.  That puts down the toilet seat, opens doors for women, and is handy around the house. I really hope that your dad and I can mold you into that person.  I want you to know that you really might not be the best at something but you can still do it. Don't be afraid to fail!  Don't feel stupid trying new things. Because everyone feels that way sometime in your life. True friends will also be there no matter what happens. Don't be afraid to ask a question or someone out on a date in fear of the answer no.  No is something that you will hear throughout your life there will always be the first no and the last no but millions in between.  One day you will know that these things are true and you will feel that your mom really does know something but until then I will love you for who you are through the terrible twos and the snotty teenage years.  But, just know I will always be there for you and I am only a phone call away. There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you or try to help you though. Believe it or not I was a teenager once. 

I love you and can't wait to see what exciting things you do and say this year!

Complications

Somehow I got Dehydrated. How does a nurse that drinks tons of water get dehydrated??? 

Monday was surgery, Tuesday I went shopping, Wednesday I had to go grocery shopping, Thursday I worked.  Well attempted to work. I only made it until noon when the room started spinning, heart rate was up, turned white as a ghost, and felt nausea.  I am so lucky I work with some amazing women. They were wonderful. They made me go home (I had to call my sister to come and get me). I  got a litter of fluid and  told to go home and sleep.  I felt a little better after the fluid so I knew I was dry.  Also, I hadn't went #2 since Sunday.  My mind started wandering did my bowel get nicked.  I had only ran a low grade temp. but enough to worry me. Luckily everything is now alright. But, I am still tired. 

I have had this surgery before and was at the gym 2 days later. Rob kindly reminded me that I was able to take my pain meds and sleep all day before. Now, I was chasing after a 2 year old.  I was a good girl Friday but today I had so much to do.  Lincoln's party is on Sunday and Rob had to work all day (12-12).  I managed to get my house clean, 2 loads of laundry, clean out the garage, get the food and prepare most of it, take a nap, but I am beat.  It is 9:40 at night and I am finally sitting down.  I have a huge pile of laundry to fold and put away before I call it a night.

I can't believe he is going to be 2!

Post-Surgery

Surgery went well today, even though I am not sure what he found. My husband couldn't really explain it all to me very well. I will be calling his office in the am.  I am in some pain occasionally and it feels like the worst side stitch ever. The air has not made it up to my shoulder yet, it fells like it is hung up around my liver and lungs.  Belly is slightly tender but not to bad.  I was so worried about stooling with it was being done.

I work at the Outpatient surgery center so having everyone see my Who-Who was not a pleasant idea.  Luckily all the ladies I work with are amazing and very professional.

Hopefully, I will get news on when we can start trying for Baby 2!

Fantasy Hockey

I took over my husbands fantasy hockey team the day we did the draft. He never had a chance to do it. Wouldn't you know I was in First place all season. Then comes playoffs. I lost in the semi-finals. I am fuming mad right now. Yes, it is fantasy hockey but I put alot of time and effort into this. Next year I am going to get those boys. I will win.

10 things I am thankful for this week.

I read on someone's blog that they were going to post 10 things that they were thankful for every week. I am going to also try to do this.  We will see how it goes.

1. Getting a new job in PACU. 
2. Running outside with my sister.
3. Getting to have surgery quickly so I don't have to worry. (hopefully they can figure out what is wrong)
4. Lincoln feeling better.
5. Naptime.
6. Rob giving me more time to go to the gym and not complaining.
7. Having an amazing flexible job
8.  My sister who always helps me out if I need a babysitter
9. For not crying when 2 cleaning bottles with bleach that I just bought from meijers broke in my car and stained my favorite sweatshirt, car and pants.  Even though I wanted to cry.
10. Getting back into going to chruch. 2 weeks in a row!

Strep. and scarlett fever.

I can't believe I haven't posted in so long. Lincoln has been sick.  He ran a fever for 2 days 101-102 but I could break it with Motrin.  I was going to run him in Wednesday morning if he was still sick. He woke up with no fever acting normal. We went to Meijers and near the end on my shopping trip he had a rash.  "Oh no" is what I thought.  When we got home I could inspect it closer I new it was Scarlett Fever. To the drs. we went.  He did a strep test just to double check and sure enough it was positive.  I have never held him more in my life. All he wanted to do was cuddle or lay on my lap. It was kind of nice to have him sit still for longer than 10 seconds. 

My mom, sister, Lincoln, and I are headed to Fort Myers in a couple weeks. I can't wait for the vacation. Even though it would be nice to have it be us girls I am not going to complain.  Lincoln will love the beach and playing in the sand.

Working out is going great but my diet has taken a backseat.  I am hoping to get back to it tomorrow.  Other than that life it great.  No complaints here.

I am also going to start picking up shifts in PACU. It is a well needed change and will give me some extra hours every month. The only bad thing is I have to do 2 nights of on call every month and one weekend every month of call.  But, I think it will be worth it.

Lent

This year for lent I am going to be given up all sweets. I have never attempted this before.  Lent makes me reflect on where my life is going.  I am also going to try to read The Purposeful Driven Life over the next forty days and start going to mass more often.  My husband and I had a discussion about religion. He says he prays but doesn't really know if there is a God.  I offered to change and try different churches until he finds one he is comfortable at.  He does not want to go to church and doesn't want us to force Lincoln to go.  One of the reasons he does not like going to church is because he was forced to go as a boy.  I am a a crossroad here. I think Lincoln should go to mass.  I guess for Lent I will be praying on this issue. 

On another note I have to say how much I love Lincoln. He is amazing. He loves helping me out and aims to please.  I am in love with the toddler stage even with the tantrums.  There are so many things I never want to forget that he does. I have to figure out a way to bottle up this memories. For instance how he says "pllaay, ease, ze bra, choo choo"  His new thing is to say I LOVE YOU and point at me. He does this ever time we eat a meal. He just melts my heart.

He is also sleeping in a big boy bed.  It has taken a good week for him to get use to it.  We moved him into the other bedroom and he is sleeping much better. 

Big Boy Bed

Lincoln is officially in his big boy bed. Today was Day 2. He still is not taking a nap in it. But, he does spend about 45 minutes of quiet time in his room.  Rob fell asleep with him last night. It was so sweet watching my 2 boys sleeping so soundly next to each other. Tonight Rob was at hockey and I had to put him to bed. 40 minutes later he was sleeping. 

He has been such a good boy lately.  Today, he played in him room numerous times. It made up for no nap.  CHOO CHOOs are his favorite toy. Unc is Lincoln's new name for my brother.  Now, we have Nana, Papa, Gaga and Unc for my side of the family. He has yet to give nicknames to Rob's side. 

There are so many moments that I would love to bottle up and save forever. In 10 years am I going to remember him saying "Titty for Kitty", or him patting the ground wanting me to play with him?   He is talking up a storm. We had quite the conversation lately. 

He loves Elmo, Coop, Choo choo, playing with balls. He is starting to learn the wheels on the bus, head shoulders knees and toes, and the hokey pokey.  I think he is very smart but I am him mom. 

We are getting ready  to plan his 2nd birthday party. 

Update on New Zealand

My sister is safe. Thank God! It is so hard not being able to call her and talk to her. I did get to chat with her briefly on facebook last night.  She said "It is F*** up."  I can't even imagine what they are going though. I am so glad that we did not book our airfare there yet.  It is driving my mom crazy not being able to contact her. 

She was running on the treadmill when it happened. She jumped off and ran to a wall like everyone else is doing. Then she had to walk home. I think that would be the scariest part of it all.  All the cooley kids are safe and sound and now we wait for updates.

Where to Vacation

We are in desperate need of a vacation!!! Any suggestions????

Some Weeks

Some weeks I feel like I cannot do anything right. This is one of those weeks.  My darling husband has been giving me a hard time about almost everything I do. But, the catch is he is joking. I hate how he jokes around. I am very sensitive to words. Hence, my love language is Words of Affirmation.  I can only take his "jokes" for so long before they start to hurt my feelings.

I said it but do I feel better? No, but my workout helped today. I swam really hard for 40 minutes and got in a mile and half. Not to bad.  The one thing I have been doing for myself is going to the gym 5 days a week. It is very nice to get an hour to myself.  That is my sanity.

The other thing is I am really thinking about going to New Zealand. But, being financially irresponsible is not me. I never do anything like that. It is a once in a lifetime chance and I miss my sister.  3500 dollars is what I estimate I will spend. Airfare 1400 dollars and the rest for food, hotel and spending money.

Do I go??

On a good note Happy Valentines Day to me. I got an I-phone!!!!

Busy Week

I had such a busy week last week. I worked all 5 days!! That is very rare for me.  It was crazy!! If I were ever to go back to work full time I would hire a cleaning lady to come in once a week. My house is a disaster. 

Lincoln scratched his cornea on Friday and we had to go to the Dr. and get him eye drops. He seems to be doing better this morning. 

I started weight watchers again.  We are able to do it at work for 36 dollars for 17 weeks.  I am down 5.2lbs in 3 weeks!!

Pictures to come later.

Lots of Complaining Beware.

Today, was not a good day. Lincoln is no longer taking naps and is getting up at 6:45.  He goes strong all day!  I do put him down for quite time for an hour but still!

I just got off antibiotics last Wednesday for a sinus infection and guess what??? It is back. I am even more congested than before.  Also, the antibiotics brought along another problem in itself. I should have thought about what comes along with being on antibiotics. 

I am tired and cranky and with the impending snow storm I had to go to meijers tonight. It wasn't to bad until I went to check out. Don't get me wrong it was busy but people were polite.  Expect the fat lady in the motorized car in front of me with her 4 kids behind her ages 8-12ish.  She would not move so I could start putting my items on the belt. So, I just started reaching around her. She paid and the checkout girl had half my stuff bagged and the lady still had not moved. The checkout girl had to ask her twice to pull forward. Than the lady decided she needed a rain check. The checkout girl said sure as soon as I am done with her order. Once, again can you please pull forward.  She then told the girl how I was rude and rushed her.  Being very passive aggressive. Her kids were so embarrassed by her behavior.  I have never wanted to yell at someone so much in my life. I was a half a second away from going off on her and I had some not very nice words to say. I also wanted to run into her with the grocery cart. But, I did not. As hard as it was I got a penny out for Lincoln and talked with him.  She was so lucky.

Rob was also cranky today.   2 cranky parents and one no napping child =not a good day.

On the plus side I got to talk to my sister! I miss her so much!

Better week

I am finally starting to feel a little better. The antibiotics are kicking in. The chiropractor adjusted my back again and I feel great today. I am on a week of low impact exercise then next week I can get back to normal. Only walking and biking for me!  I am trying to challenge myself walking on an incline of 4-8 throughout the walk.

I also signed up for the lazy triathlon at the YMCA.  I love doing it every spring. It is a nice way to get in different activities than I normally do and I usually see results.

Weight watchers starts at work on Thursday. We can do it for only 36 dollars for 17 weeks. A steal of a deal! 

I was very happy that I lost 8 lbs in December and somehow I have put on 10lbs. How does that work?? Someone please explain that to me.  Needless to say I have been really down this month.  I find myself jealous of my sister and how she is able to stay so skinny.  It's not her fault and she does work hard at it. But, then my pity party stopped last night. A girl that starting working out about 2 years ago has lost about 30-40lbs. And she looks amazing. We are built a lot alike so that is my motivation. If she can do it so can I. 

For 2011 I am going to try to have a better opinion about myself.  Well at least try. 

The Crud and other stuff!

We have the crud in my house. Lincoln was the first to get it and he just has a cough and runny nose. I of course get it all sore throat, running nose, sinus pressure. It has not helped my working out this week.  On  a good note my back is feeling 90% better.  It was not a good workout week either. Hopefully, I will feel better tomorrow.

Another bad thing happened this week. I got on the scale which is a love hate relationship. The scale hated me all this week. I had lost 8 lbs in December! But, I am up 10 lbs. How does that happen????  It is so hard to keep a positive attitude but I am trying. 

Lincoln started daycare last week. Which is where the crud came from. But, other than that he loves it. There are 4-5 other kids that go there and they are all 6 months apart. It is so cute seeing all these little people run around together.  His social skills were lacking the first 2 days but since he has dramatically improved. He was getting to close to the kids faces and they did not like that.  He has since been wresting with the boys and loves playing with matchbox cars. My little baby is getting so big.  He is still so busy. I don't think that will ever change.  But, he is so sharing with his toys. Daycare has taught him a new work "Mine". Not to impressed with that one so we have been working on sharing just him and I . We are taking turns with toys.  I have also noticed that he is more attached to his blanket. He now carries it around the house when he gets up and after naps. 

We tried to move him to a big boy bed but that was a big fail.  It took him 3 hours to fall asleep and then ended up in my bed 2 hours later. He can climb out of his crib so we are going to have to try it again soon.  

The imagination that kids have just amazes me.  There are so many things of his childhood that I want to remember but I know I won't, and that makes me sad.  For, example he is sharing his drink with his flashlight right now and making drinking noises for the flashlight.  He also is into dancing right now and bops back and forth with is head all the way tilted to one side. 

Week 1

I did not get to workout as much as I wanted to.  I hurt my back picking Lincoln up out of his crib. I went to the chiropractor and he took x-rays and thank goodness it was not a slipped disk. He was able to adjust me twice last week but he asked that I only stretch and wait until Monday to work out. I was not happy with that news but I was in alot of pain and did not feel like working out. Today, I am feeling better but still sore. I feel like I got hit with a baseball bat last week and I have a giant bruise.  But, I will make it to the gym tonight. I have a challenge to do!

Week one: Bodypump only once, ran/elliptical/bike once. Push ups and body weight legs 3 times. This week can only get better.

Baby on the Brain

don't tell anyone but....
I have been thinking about having another baby. Like almost everyday.  The idea sounds nice but I still have doubts. For example; I am not ready to be up all night long again. Every baby is not alike but Lincoln was an awful baby. 

I have a feeling in the next year I will be having a discussion with my husband about having another baby. That makes me smile as I am typing it.

MPM 1/3

Monday- Chicken enchiladas
Tuesday- Ham and scalloped potatoes
Wednesday- Meatloaf, corn,
Thursday- Breakfast (waffles with strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream) eggs/sausage
Friday-Lasagna and breadsticks
Saturday- Steaks and Lobster Tail, twice baked potatoes, green beans

That's all for this week. Rob is going to be surprised by Saturdays meal!

Looking back at 2010

2010 was a great year. Lincoln is growing up so quickly and becoming his own person. It amazes me how coordinated he is. There are just to many things to write about him. To sum it up he is wonderful.

We gutted our family room and kitchen. The kitchen was a bonus!!

I ran a Half-Marathon. Never in my life would I have thought I could accomplish that.  I am also working a little more. Averaging 40 hours a month. It is my sanity.

Rob is now a Journeyman.  I am so proud of him. He is going to study and take his Masters test this year.  He also went to work for a new company Aladdin. We did have a scare where we thought he was going to have to travel for work but thank goodness he didn't have to.

My dad is 5 years CANCER FREE! 

We did not take that many vacations. Just the usually camping (Curtis and the hunting camp), Wheatland, and Ludington.  We also went to Kalahari water resort.  We celebrated the New Year at the Red Wings game for the second year in a row.

I am looking forward to what 2011 has to bring!

Goals 2011

In 2011 I would like to:
1. Pay off cabinets
2. Go on a nice vacation: Alaska, Caribbean, Disney, Yosemite, Maine, Myrtle Beach, Gatlinburg are on our list
3. Lose 5 lbs. (more would be great)
4. Complete the 500 mile challenge
5. Maybe another baby (we will see, no promises)
6. Sell Rob's Harley. Yes, he is willing to see it!
7. Teach Lincoln to swim
8. Run another half-marathon
9. Blog more