a little change

So I'm training for this half marathon and it is consuming me a little. So much that I am suspending this blog for a few weeks, and have started a little running blog to chronicle my journey. I apologize if you don't care about running. If that's the case I'll be back in 16 weeks.

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Wish me luck!

The Half Marathon Challenge

I was at the fitness center yesterday at work and a couple of girls were talking about doing a half marathon. One said "Amy, you should do it too". My initial response was like - yeah right. The longest I've run is 5 miles. How in the heck could I do 13.1? Then as I sat at my desk the rest of the afternoon, I really started thinking about it. One of the girls emailed me a training plan and told me again I should do it with them. The more I thought about it, the more I got excited about it. So, I have officially decided to run the Tulsa Route 66 Half Marathon in Nov. Everyone needs a challenge every once in awhile. And honestly, if something doesn't come easy for me, I quit. This will not be easy - and I am ready to push myself. I'll be deep and call it personal growth. So, I've got 15 weeks to train. Here goes nothing.....

Date Night Co-op

I can't take credit for this idea. I wish. It is sheer brilliance. We just started a Date Night co-op. Here's how it works. There are 3 families. We each take turns watching all the kids on Friday nights. The other 2 couples get a date night. 2 1/2 hours, no paying a babysitter. You get 2 date nights and 1 babysitting night, with the 4th weekend off. It is working beautifully. The babysitters feed the kids, too. Last night was our first babysitting night. On the menu was mac and cheese and grapes (Chilis to go for Andy and I ). I have to say, we have the best mix of kids. They all played so well together. My kids, of course, were the worst. But all in all, it was easy, fun, and most of all free. Our newest idea is the off week, we're going to split the cost of a babysitter and all go out together. Here's to many free babysitter nights and much needed time alone with your spouse!