Minding the Gap and Running...Lessons Learned

I learned a couple things the hard way yesterday.  We went to the mall with the sole purpose of buying my husband new jeans in which we went straight to the Gap.  Ever since we got married he has worn Loose Fit Gap jeans as they seem to fit the best for him.  In his words from his facebook rant...

"Dear Chick At The GAP, I have been buying your loose fit jeans for the past 5 years, so please don't try and tell me that the relax fit will fit the same because there's only a 1/4" difference. Congrats on being the only woman ever to claim that size doesn't matter!! I like a little breathing room and don't feel the need to vacuum seal my business into a pair of paint on jeans. Also, when you have six styles of jeans and 5 of them have the word "skinny" in the title it becomes clear to me that I am no longer part of your target customer base, therefore The GAP is now dead to me. I am a grown ass man who likes John Wayne, football, red meat, and more football so don't lump me in with the soy latte vegan crowd that wears red skinny jeans... that just ain't me!! I don't need to look like my teenage niece in a pair of turquoise skinny jeans 'cause I'm not skinny, get that crap out of the men's section of the store. If you like skinny jeans more power to you, but if you are like me and most men I know we need to do something about the feminization of manhood. I will be hosting John Wayne movie marathons complete with Pepsi and beef jerky every weekend for the foreseeable future. Rise up my fellow MEN and be heard!!! So does anyone know where a slightly husky 38 year old can get a pair of man sized jeans?"

Slim Fit Red Jeans...What do you think? 

Luckily because of this post he was told that you can still order that fit on their website, so I was able to buy him a couple pairs of the Loose Fit.  Thank you online shopping!

Loose Fit jeans...These are a much better choice for my hubby. 

I finished my 10 mile run yesterday after getting home which wasn't the best idea.  I usually run first thing in the morning and I find that it works best because I can run on an empty stomach.  Regardless I pushed myself and was able to finish 10.08 miles in 100 minutes.  I'm still working on my endurance and speed.  

Running Gear I Need....or Want!

Five weeks ago I started a half marathon training schedule and I've really been enjoying the challenge. I run Monday - Thursday, Friday is my rest day, Saturday is my long run and Sunday is another rest day. This weeks long run will be 10 miles, so that should be interesting. After having Carter I started running right away, but wasn't challenging myself like I am now plus I was eating whatever I wanted. By running and eating right I have finally taken off that pesky baby weight that's been hanging on for 8 months.

There are a few things that I would like to purchase while I continue with my training. I may as well THINK that I look good while I'm sweating like a crazy woman.

Lululemon capri's or anything Lulu for that matter. 

The new Garmin watch. 

Asics...I've tried others, but they just don't compare to the Asics. 

I'm a little obsessed right now with a blog that I came across while I was on Instagram.  Check it out if you haven't already.  www.hungryrunnergirl.com

My Little Growing Family

Everyone talks about going back to school and schedules this time of the year, but we don't have to worry too much about that yet.  The only schedule I worry about is making sure these two little boys are loved and cared for 24/7.  Since Ava is back in Hinton with her mom our morning routine is quite a bit different than last year.  We all miss her so much.  Jimmer goes to her bedroom door almost every morning and says, "shhh".  He then opens the door and when he realizes she's not there he says, "A, where are you?"  It's cute, but sad at the same time because his side kick isn't there to play.  

                                               

Carter is one of the happiest little babies.  He is easy going most of the time and now that he's crawling he thinks that he needs to keep up with his older brother.  He loves to give kisses and hugs.  

Jimmer loves his dinosaurs.  He used to call them "Dyshe", but in the last couple days is able to say the real word.  His favorite movie right now is Ice Age, Dawn of the Dinosaur and has to watch it 2-3 times a day and likes to recite what they say and sings along.  He may have watched it one too many times.  I need to buy him Land Before Time as that was one of my favorites growing up.  

Shane and I were laying on the bed while Carter was playing on the floor when we heard a thud.  It was Carter trying to get out from under the bed.  He's quite the little mover.  

These two really do love each other.

All smiles for daddy.

Saturday morning fun with my little cowboys.  As Jimmer rides his horse he keeps saying, "cow".  At first I thought that he had his animals mixed up until I realized that it's him calling himself a cowboy.

Summer Fun 2013

Other than going down to Southern Alberta to visit my parents for a week in July we spent the rest of the summer exploring our new city, going for walks to find new parks and going for family bike rides.  I wanted to make the time memorable for Ava while she was with us.  We went to craft day at Michael's a couple times and her and I went for pedicures, which was one of her favorite outings.  Ava also enjoyed sleepovers with cousins, play dates, swimming lessons, spray parks, movies and playing with her brothers.