RUNNING UPDATE

I realized today I am behind on blogging. I have to give a status update on my running progress. So I took about a month off before I really even started. I am finally healthy (2 kids are sick though). We purchased a used treadmill last week so I am trying to get on track now. I am just trying to get in shape and build up my endurance so I can have some long distance runs in the future. I have some friends that like the idea of doing a 5K so I will probably do that in the next month or two with them.

I am struggling with finding the best time for working out. I am going to try during Ella's nap time and see how that works. The other day I was in the garage running on the treadmill. When I came back inside the house all of the kids had disappeared. I found Ella up in her sister's bunk bed grinning eating a bag of stolen Valentine's candy. More updates to come.

NEW PET

Erin bought a Crested Gecko with her birthday money. Mom and Dad paid for everything else. Mom wanted to get 2 water frogs, but Dad went to the pet store with Erin and she ended up with her dream come true. She has a love of reptiles and animals in general. We may have a future veterinarian or animal rescuer. So Dad is in charge of cleaning the cage with her. She named the Gecko Spike because it's head has some spikes on it and I think it reminds her of Spike from the Land Before Time movies. It's feet have super suction cups and it can climb, stick to anything. I never imagined in a million years we would own a reptile, but it is interesting to watch.

While I was out shopping Erin and Dad let Spike have a run of the house downstairs. I was not happy to hear that Spike was frolicking on the couch. I was then surprised to see this picture that our couch is crested gecko green. I think it may be time to buy a new sofa. It being the same color as the lizard makes me see it in a new light.

HOME SCHOOL

Erin was pretending to be me with her dark rimmed glasses while she was playing. Then she decided that she would look smart during school time if she kept them on. She was noticing that a lot of our neighbor girls have glasses. I guess it is good that glasses are cool right now because I am sure at least one out of our three girls will need them.

Yes, Emily is wearing her princess night gown during school time. Why do you think we home school? So we can wear pajamas all day long. Favorite stuffed animals are also usually close by.

Home schooling can be fun and challenging at the same time. This was a good day for the girls as you can see they are both smiling.