Mommy's 1st Trip Away!!

My trip to San Diego for the Rock n Roll Half Marathon was good! It was difficult being away from Sydney for so long and it was also difficult being away from Greg. The trip really helped me get out of a funk that I had been in and to come home feeling much more appreciative for what I have at home! Thank you to my wonderful husband for supporting the trip, even though financially, it probably wasn't the best time to go. And thank you to Aunt Peggy and Uncle Michael for babysitting Sydney on Sunday while Greg was at work. It was a big treat for Sydney to spend 2 Sundays in a row with you!!!

The 13.1 miles in San Diego were beautiful! I ran the entire run with my friend Jamie. The last 13.1 I did in Jan., I was so focused on the pace and time that I really didn't get to appreciate the run. Because this was more of a fun run, I didn't put in as much training and didn't have to push myself as hard. The humidity affected us much more than we thought it would but we were fine - we just poured a lot of water over our heads as we ran!! My asthma didn't kick in until mile 11 but Jamie did an awesome job at pushing me and I was able to finish without the inhaler. I did however, have to stop right past the finish line and take a puff. With in seconds, I could breath again!! We had lots of laughs over the weekend and were pretty silly at times - all things I really needed! Now I am back at home and recharged and ready for summer!!

This morning, I took Sydney out front to water some potted plants. They are looking pretty rough due to the heat, so I decided to add a little plant food to the water. Sydney wanted to help but I explained to her that I didn't want the plant food to get on her because it could make her sick. She said, "OK Mommy...Mommy, what will the plant food do if I touch it? Will it turn me into a plant?" I stopped in my tracks and just had to smile and laugh. Man I love her!!!!

A Mommy Moment

Once a week, I go online and print coupons for groceries and other household items. This morning, as I was completing this task, I came upon a Huggies save $3 coupon and got all excited and was almost ready to print it and realized...Sydney doesn't wear diapers anymore!! She wears big girl panties when we are at home and pullups when we are out and about and at nighttime. I had to stop a minute and think about this. For the first time it really sank in...I will never buy diapers again.

I should be happy right?? I get to save money!!! Instead, I find myself a little sad. My baby is growing up.

A Very Important Conversation!!

Yesterday in the car, Sydney asked me a very important question:

"Mommy, how do I get these hairs off?" (pointing at her legs)
"Well honey, we don't take those hairs off, they stay there."
"But I don't want them there Mommy"
"Why"
"Because sometimes they make me scratchy!"

She cracks me up!!!

My Little "Big" Girl!!

We have started potty training with Sydney!! About two weeks ago, I took her to Target and let her pick out a pack of "big girl panties"!! She was so excited!! She picked out Little Mermaid panties and we brought them home to wash. The next morning, she was very excited to show them to her Daddy whom then proceeded to put them on her. Well she ended up wetting herself!! That's all it took - from there on in, she would announce when she had to go "pee-pee" and it was a mad dash to her potty!! Then, a week into it, her attention to detail faded and she started going in her diaper again. That is until this last week!! We watched her buddy Addison on Friday night. Addison is potty trained already and she used the potty a few times while Sydney watched. Sydney again became very interested in the potty and is now going "Poo-poo" in the potty but not "pee-pee". It's all very exciting and just a little frustrating:) When she does go in the potty we all do cheers for her and give high fives and hugs!! She gets so excited - LOVE IT!!!

So today, I am at work and Sydney is with her Daddy. Her Daddy decided to take her to Banana Republic to do an exchange. When they walked in, Sydney announced to the sales person, "Excuse me, where are the banana's"? Well it is called the "Banana" Republic!!!

Sydney is not usually shy when we are out and about. She will often yell out "Hi" and wave to people as we walk by them! It's so funny and sometimes a little embarrassing - but people are always pleasantly surprised by her "friendliness" and will often stop what they are doing to say "Hi" back to her! She will not back down for any opportunity to have a conversation with complete strangers either!! And the things she tells people sometimes makes my mouth drop open!!

The things she knows just amaze me - and most people around us!! Today, Greg said that a couple walked by them and were walking their dog. Sydney looked at the dog and announced that is was a French Poodle - it was!! Now how the heck does she know that??!! Her brain just soaks in EVERYTHING!!!

Picture Galore!!

I had an awesome Mother's Day this year! It started out on Sat. night with a nice dinner with Sydney and Daddy. Next was a 10 mile run in the a.m. (OK, that part wasn't so awesome - but I am in training for the San Diego Half Marathon and had to get the run in) and then a little rest. We then went to our friends Tim and Jessica's house and they hosted a little Mother's Day BBQ for us and Jamie and her family and a few others. It was a beautiful sunny day. Sydney had a blast swimming with her buddy Addison and Daddy took care of all her needs while Mommy sipped on cocktails and soaked up the sun!! It ended with a Peanut Buster Parfait - Mmmmmm!!

Me and my Sweetie!!!

Sydney and her buddy Addison on Mother's Day

So sweeet!!

Mother's Day

Daddy and Sydney being silly!!

This is a little arts and crafts activity we made. She was so proud of it as she ran with it and let the wind make the ribbon fly!!

This was a present for Nana for Mother's Day. Sydney pained all of the paper and then we cut out her hand prints in each one!! We then put them in a bright pink vase (not shown). She loved it!!

Sydney and her cousins Vic and Max!!

Sydney with Nana and Paps before they left to go back to Minnesota!! We miss them so much!!

This was taken yesterday at our friends pool. She was so tired by this point. She sat there for like 20 minutes!! I didn't mind at all - cuddles for Mommy!!!

Ok, enough is enough, I need to be better at posting on this blog!! Especially now that Sydney is doing so many crazy, amazing, wonderful things!! Summer has arrived which means tons of new experiences for Sweetie - and tons of pictures to take. I will start dedicating time each day to blog - so keep a look out...

Feeding the Ducks!

I took Sydney to Roadrunner Park this morning to feed the duck/birds/pigeons!! It was a beautiful morning and thought she would enjoy doing something different. She had a blast chasing after the birds and pigeons - not sure how much they were enjoying it!!

I love the way she has her arms wide open as if she is welcoming it all in. It was a special moment for me.

This is a "Sydney expression" that I was able to capture on camera.

She's verbally dishing it out to the pigeons!!

Feeding the ducks!!

So cute!

On a mission!


A little play time after feeding the ducks!

Being silly!!