16 Months

Kallahan - 16 Months

My baby cowboy turned 16 months at the end of January.  

By 16 months he is off the paci, not taking a bottle but still not talking much at all.  

His vocabulary consists of about five words {woof woof, da, maaama, hi & boo}  

He grunts A LOT, communicates with brilliant facial expressions and leads us to what he wants.  I'm sure all this contributes to why he is not talking - why would he need to, ha!  Talking will come but it's amazing how different our two cowboys have been.  One slow to talk / fast to walk and the other slow to walk / fast to talk.  

I tried to do a post closer to the 16 month date but all the pictures I got of him he just looked terribly sick since he had the flu so I decided to wait.  Then this weekend we were so busy with keeping the little cowboys busy I failed again.  So I asked Kal if he would do a  guest post so we could remember exactly how he was at 16 months.  

He was very eager to help!

My brother had a playdate Saturday.  I loved playing with them.  We had a fun game going:  they would build fence get them all lined up with cows and horses and then I would come in and knock it all down - so they could build it again.  Then for some reason they locked me out of the playroom.  It was so mean and then Mommy made me take a nap.  I hate naps.  

 On Sunday we went out to the farm.  Brother got to ride in the feed-truck with Daddy.  I had to stay in the car with Mommy.  I was so mad.  But Mommy was nice and drove me over to look at the horses.  I love horses and my Mommy.  

Then we went into the city to shop but first we ate a restaurant.  I don't get to eat out much so this was a nice treat.  I worked really hard at not screaming and stayed in my highchair.  I got to share steak with Daddy.  It was soooo good.  Mommy gave me a high five when we left.  

Then we went to this big store where their shopping carts were race cars.  This was the best!  Everyone should have race car carts!  Mommy was really happy because Daddy and her bought new lights for the house. 

When we got home Daddy put up the new lights and I tried to help but he said he didn't need my help.  My Daddy is so independent sometimes.  

Mommy took brother and me down to the basement to play.  When we came upstairs we saw one of the new lights.  I love it!  I keep pointing at it to tell Daddy he did a good job.  After dinner, under our new light, Mommy took me straight to the bath.  She always does this and tells me how messy I am.  I just love to eat!  I always get my own bib before dinner and help push my chair to the table.    
After my bath, Daddy got me dressed in my pajamas.  Then I went looking for Brother.  I found him taking his bath.  I love to take baths with him so I decided to get in!

After I got in I realized I had my pajamas on!  Whoops.  

Mommy and Daddy didn't look too happy but boy was I clean.  On Sunday night I didn't sleep too well.  I kept waking up and screaming.  I ended up sleeping in that big bed that's in my room.  

Well, last night Mommy and Daddy tried to put me in that bed again.  I woke up and was scared.  Mommy rocked me and put me back in my crib.  Awww, it felt so cozy.  Why do they keep trying to get me to grow up so fast?  I like my crib...I think I'll stay there for awhile.  Hope you have a good day.  By the way, happy birthday Grandma Kak.  I hope to see you very soon.

Sincerely yours,  

And I know you're asking, "how did he do a guest post when he can't even talk?"  

Well I can type people.  Yes, my computer skills are out of this world!

All Shook Up!

This weekend was our local Chamber's Annual Banquet.  Part of my job is to decorate a table for our company.  This is always one of the most fun events as I love party planning and decorating.  This year's theme is "All Shook Up."

Of course I started hunting on Pinterest for ideas and created a board.  

What did we do before Pinterest?

I purchased most the decor at different party stores in Texas.  My mom is always great help and goes around shopping with me!  My boss' wife embroidered our chair covers and we get to reuse them each year.  We added the pink scarfs with iron-on poodles this year to embrace the 1950s.    

Each guest at your table gets a take home gift.  I purchased the pink Cadillacs off Etsy.  Source

We filled the Cadillacs with Elvis' favorites: Pepsi, donuts, etc...  We also included a gift certificate to American Implement in a "Thank you, thank you very much" card.

I took these pictures before all the other tables were decorated but we ended up with some great tables.  A local bank took the coveted table topper award for the best table - I'm not going to lie I was a bit depressed on Saturday evening.  Our's was great but that gives you an idea of the competition! :)

I picked up Keeler early from his Granny's so he could come help us decorate.  He loved it!  He decorated this pole while were where there.  Then we un-decorated it, ha!

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As promised, I said I was going to blog about my "Best Shape by 30" Goal.  

This past week = Epic Failure.  

Not only could I not keep out of the Girl Scout cookies I failed miserably at running.  Late last week I started having pain after running in my upper thigh.  It was affecting most my daily movements and I was getting very stiff.  Worst of all, I was limping around like a 30 90 year old.  I decided to rest on Wednesday thinking I'd be back good to go on Thursday.  When I got on the treadmill  on Thursday my body was yelling at me, "You can't run!"  I listened and stuck to walking.  Then reached out to my running friends for advice and they also suggested resting or biking.  I was told I might have a weak glute?  I got out Saturday and managed to wog a few miles with little pain afterwards.  Sunday was family day.  I really needed a day with my cowboys and didn't want to think about training.  I'll do a Sunday recap post soon - we had one of the best days!  
The main thing I want to stress is I am not giving up on my goal.  My body is feeling better so we'll see where this week takes us.

Linking up with Ashley.  
Sweet baby #2 is coming very soon!!

Linking up with Jen.

Week 1 - By 30!

Week 1 of my "Best Shape by 30" goal went great!  

If you missed my recent post about my desire to be in my best shape by 30, you can read it here. 

Since I've been home since Wednesday with sickies it was difficult to keep out of snacks but working out seemed easier.  When I wanted to snack I typically opted for a cup of hot green tea.  I knew this would help boost my immunities against the nasty flu but also curb my appetite.  It worked wonders and now I am officially OBSESSED.  I was able to stay under my calorie goal everyday but Saturday.  Tyler was feeling much better and wanted stew and pineapple upside down cake...I guess I did too. :) 

WORKOUTS

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My goal is not necessarily to run daily but at least five days a week.  This week I was able to get in a few miles everyday - mostly treadmill miles.  Once Tyler was feeling well enough to come out of the bedroom I was able to sneak away for a few outdoor runs.  The weather has been awesome, 50-70 degrees and very little wind.  I felt terrible that the kids weren't able to go out and play but I took advantage of it.  This afternoon I texted my girlfriend, Kady, that did a half in November to see if she would go on my long run with me.  She said she hadn't ran outdoors in months but happily agreed to go.  She did awesome.  It was nice chatting and catching up.  It made the six miles tolerable and actually fun.  She said she would love to start doing long runs with me over the weekends.  This will help a lot.  
Now onto week 2!

Keeler 4.5

Realized that my oldest little cowboy just reached the big four point five.  Soon he'll be five-years-old and off the kindergarten... Seriously, where is the time going?!  

This is the first little face I see every morning.  He creeps next to my side of the bed and asks for breakfast.  He lends his hand to help pull me out of bed.  After taking a deep breath and thanking God for a new day - we start our day together. 
 I am blessed. 

{4.5 is all about}

playing fireman in your new Gator

wanting someone to play with all the time

chocolate milk

pushing the limits

watching "my shows" - everything on Nick Jr., Caillou and "Damiel Tiger"

playing with cows and building fence

constantly on the go

{LOVE}

 Keeler tells me he loves me dozens of times throughout the day.  If he is not telling me he loves me then he is asking if I love him.  I try to come up with silly ways to tell him that I do.  I tell him, "I love you more than...cupcakes, to the moon and back, etc..."  And his favorite line back to me:  "I love you fourteen!"  Better than thirteen so I'll take it kid! 

Honestly, he'll never know how much I love him...it's immeasurable. 

Flu Not Welcome Here!

Just a quick update on my sickies.  Tyler went to the doctor yesterday and he tested positive for influenza. :(  We were pretty sure that was what Keeler had as well but his doctor was out of swabs.  So as my boys continue to rest, cough and complain I continue to Lysol everything, wash my hands like a crazy person and try to maintain my sanity.  I'm not going to lie - I lost it a couple of times yesterday.  Most of all my heart aches for them and I hate that they feel so badly.  This flu is no joke people! 

As a working mom our nighttime routine flies by and you just don't realize how loooong a day can be or how hard it is to keep your kid from climbing in the washing machine...no joke.  The past couple of days I have counted down the hours until bedtime.  Am I terrible?  

 Last night was actually pretty nice.  After a treadmill run, (I am determined I'm going to sweat out any flu exposure) instead of sleeping upstairs with all the sickies I decided it would be best to sleep down in our guest room.  After going on two nights and about 6 hours sleep I needed this "little vacation."  However, I was awaken by a little boy coughing in the night,  Yes, Kallahan is now sick.  I guess is was inevitable.  I went ahead and called the doctor and was able to get him some medication.   

With medication the little cowboys are able to function and play but their daddy is still not with the living.  We all got the flu shot this year but Tyler's doctor said several are still getting it.  Praying for a speedy recovery.  

Granny came over this morning so that I could get some work done.  She is wonderful.  Now I feel like I can breath again after getting a few things off my to-do list and get back to caring for my sickies - Lysol in hand.  

Sorry for the lame post but linking up for:

I promise, we are typically a lot more lively!

Only Thursday?

Happy Thursday folks.  

This week is going down in history as one of the loooongest ever. 

The week started nice.  

We all felt well.  

The weather was nice.   

But then the sickies invaded us again.  This time it's Keeler.  

I hate it when the kids are sick.  I just wish I could make it all go away.  He's been coughing something terrible and running a fever.  We were up all night Tuesday.  I took him to the doctor yesterday.  He got some meds and the doctor wanted to swab him for influenza but they are out of tests.  They claimed it's a nationwide shortage.  #scaryfolks

We're taking all precautions and keeping him home.  

Thankfully Granny was able to keep my little cowboy during the day so Keeler could rest.  I've been working from home and actually got a lot accomplished.  It's amazing the interruptions that occur in an office.  I even managed to do all the laundry and cook dinner.  #supermom  

When Tyler got home is was obvious he'd also been struck too.  Oh no!!  After a hot bath, medications and layering his clothes he went straight to bed. #LysolEverything

Keeler had slept most the afternoon but this mommy nurse needed a stress reliever so onto the treadmill I went.  

Keeler watched TV in the basement while I ran and then joined me once it was stretching/ weights time.  After a warm bath he actually asked to go to bed.  

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that myself and especially this little guy can stay well.  

  

by 30!

The big 3-0 is knocking at my door.  That's right my 30th birthday is only 65 days away.  

65 days away people!  

I have told several people over the past year that I want to be in the best shape in my life by 30.  I've done pretty well with keeping track of calories using myfitnesspal.com and training for a half but I've got to be honest - most days I am over my calorie goal and have not eaten as well as I should.  

Today was a wake-up call for me.  When I logged in today, I got a notification, "you've logged in for 100 days in a row!"  My "friends" were praising me but I didn't feel proud.  Yes I've logged in for 100 days, but no I have not done well for 100 days.  I would really hate to go back and count how many of those days I have not made my goals.  

 Well something has to change if I want to be in my "best shape by 30!"  

Since I am a major a visual person I made this chart to put on my fridge.  

After seeing it all laid out I know I have time.  I think I'll do a weekly post on my progress.  This will just help keep me accountable so feel free to ignore.

Do you have a wellness goal you want to set?  What helps you?  I'd be happy to make you a goal chart if you think it'd help.  

The third decade of my life is going to rock...starting with my healthy lifestyle!

{P.S I also bought this yesterday}
Yay for MLK super sales!! 

source:  oldnavy.gap.com
The thought of swimsuit weather and the hopes of a sunny birthday trip are also good for accountability. :)