Meg and I ran yesterday, which reminded me that I needed to add our last few outings to the mileage list. As is obvious at this point, I haven't been running much recently. Hopefully that will change as my work pace slows down after this week and the weather encourages me to go outdoors more.
Mileage update: 25.2 + 8.7 = 33.9
Elliot news, before I forget, he climbed his first stair yesterday! He's getting progressively confident about being mobile. It's fun to watch.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
from the edge
The other night I was so tired by the end of the day that I was not really coherent any longer. I have no idea what prompted this conversation, but I thought it was worth sharing.
Me: What's his name, Mayor McFry?
Brendan: Do you mean Mayor McCheese?
Me: Was he purple?
Brendan: No, that was Grimace.
Me: Was he some sort of bandit?
Brendan: No, that was the Hamburglar.
Me: Well, fine. Apparently I can get cheesy fries, just not in the mayoral format.
Me: What's his name, Mayor McFry?
Brendan: Do you mean Mayor McCheese?
Me: Was he purple?
Brendan: No, that was Grimace.
Me: Was he some sort of bandit?
Brendan: No, that was the Hamburglar.
Me: Well, fine. Apparently I can get cheesy fries, just not in the mayoral format.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
videos
Quick post just to share some recent videos from E. I'm not sure which I like best. Feel free to vote!
Up first, a midwestern baby discovers that winter isn't forever. Confusion ensues.
Up first, a midwestern baby discovers that winter isn't forever. Confusion ensues.
Second, a baby loves his green beans.
And finally, he starts trying to learn to walk (ignore the clutter!)
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Spring blooms
It's Saturday and this season that means I'm working through the day. Before I get started though, I wanted to post a short blog just to say I'm still alive. Things here are incredibly busy and stressful. Please keep me in your prayers as I navigate through the next few weeks, which include my prelim, several funding applications, abstract submissions, and general pandemonium.
In the craziness, I have a sure sign of spring--the first flower in the little bed below our front porch! In my sheer joy of seeing it this morning, I took a picture to share.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Aaaaaaaahhhhhh
Miles: 28.4 + 6.4 =34.8
A quick recap of our last week, at which point you'll understand why this has to be quick.
Last Friday:
8am: husband left for weekend trip to Maryland
2pm: had a meeting with my advisor in which I was asked to write up the proposal for a third paper in less than a week
5pm: discovered that our daycare provider thought she had 7 weeks of paid vacation time in her contract, which was not our understanding at all
Saturday:
9am: called Child Care Resource Service to get a list of licensed daycares in the area, discovered that they are closed on Saturdays and you can't get the information from their website.
all day: watched Elliot and worked feverishly on proposal for advisor during nap time and after Elliot's bedtime.
Sunday:
I do not work on Sundays. Instead I went to a basketball game with N and had a really good time.
Brendan came home
Monday: called Child Care Resource Service back and requested information on daycares. Stayed up late working on proposal.
Tuesday: finally got proposal sent to advisor around 11pm.
Wednesday: got packet of information from Child Care Resource Service. Went through it flagging places that looked promising.
Thursday:
8:30am: dropped off Elliot
9am: met with a potential daycare person
9:30-5: ran around campus like a crazy person, from one meeting to the next (seriously, I was at 4 different meetings/obligations, all of which were in different buildings, between the hours of 11am and 3:30 pm)
5pm: gave daycare provider 2 week notice
Friday:
9am: met with another potential provider
10am: dropped off Elliot
10:30: met with yet another potential provider
11:30 finally got to work, worked like mad person
2pm: meeting with advisor. Outlook--write grant proposal by Sunday, write Chapter 1 of my dissertation by Monday morning. No pressure, but it has to be good so I can finalize my committee and schedule the prelim, which by the way, might have to be during the vacation we were planning to take.
5pm: daycare provider told us she is closing her doors and will not be open effective immediately. Translation, we have to find someplace else by Monday morning.
Right.
A quick recap of our last week, at which point you'll understand why this has to be quick.
Last Friday:
8am: husband left for weekend trip to Maryland
2pm: had a meeting with my advisor in which I was asked to write up the proposal for a third paper in less than a week
5pm: discovered that our daycare provider thought she had 7 weeks of paid vacation time in her contract, which was not our understanding at all
Saturday:
9am: called Child Care Resource Service to get a list of licensed daycares in the area, discovered that they are closed on Saturdays and you can't get the information from their website.
all day: watched Elliot and worked feverishly on proposal for advisor during nap time and after Elliot's bedtime.
Sunday:
I do not work on Sundays. Instead I went to a basketball game with N and had a really good time.
Brendan came home
Monday: called Child Care Resource Service back and requested information on daycares. Stayed up late working on proposal.
Tuesday: finally got proposal sent to advisor around 11pm.
Wednesday: got packet of information from Child Care Resource Service. Went through it flagging places that looked promising.
Thursday:
8:30am: dropped off Elliot
9am: met with a potential daycare person
9:30-5: ran around campus like a crazy person, from one meeting to the next (seriously, I was at 4 different meetings/obligations, all of which were in different buildings, between the hours of 11am and 3:30 pm)
5pm: gave daycare provider 2 week notice
Friday:
9am: met with another potential provider
10am: dropped off Elliot
10:30: met with yet another potential provider
11:30 finally got to work, worked like mad person
2pm: meeting with advisor. Outlook--write grant proposal by Sunday, write Chapter 1 of my dissertation by Monday morning. No pressure, but it has to be good so I can finalize my committee and schedule the prelim, which by the way, might have to be during the vacation we were planning to take.
5pm: daycare provider told us she is closing her doors and will not be open effective immediately. Translation, we have to find someplace else by Monday morning.
Right.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
This and that
Miles: 25.2+3.2=28.4
Work has been CRAZY recently. I'm nearing completion of my proposal, and am busy being strategic, editing, meeting with committee members, trying to find a prelim date, and getting ready to apply for various funding opportunities, all of which have deadlines in the near future. Coordinating deadlines, vacation, work schedules, and faculty availability is more complicated than I anticipated. Then there's the 20 hours a week I get paid for.
Elliot now has four teeth, two on the bottom and two on the top. Unrelated, but I got him to nap in his crib today! This is exciting because he almost never agrees to do it. The trick might have been sweetening the deal with his favorite blanket. He took his first assisted steps a few days ago. He's still timid about cruising, but there is definitely progress.
Work has been CRAZY recently. I'm nearing completion of my proposal, and am busy being strategic, editing, meeting with committee members, trying to find a prelim date, and getting ready to apply for various funding opportunities, all of which have deadlines in the near future. Coordinating deadlines, vacation, work schedules, and faculty availability is more complicated than I anticipated. Then there's the 20 hours a week I get paid for.
Elliot now has four teeth, two on the bottom and two on the top. Unrelated, but I got him to nap in his crib today! This is exciting because he almost never agrees to do it. The trick might have been sweetening the deal with his favorite blanket. He took his first assisted steps a few days ago. He's still timid about cruising, but there is definitely progress.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Miles and life, again
Mileage: 21.8 + 3.4 = 25.2
On life, good grief but I am busy these days! I've been making good progress on my dissertation. I have several meetings later this week and beyond to discuss the next steps. I've had a lot of encouragement recently, and am so grateful for it!
On life, good grief but I am busy these days! I've been making good progress on my dissertation. I have several meetings later this week and beyond to discuss the next steps. I've had a lot of encouragement recently, and am so grateful for it!
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