stef & kris

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Des Moines Marathon 5k

On Sunday I ran my first 5k; check one off the bucket list. It went fairly well for not having trained. I ran a total of two times prior to Sunday - once one night a couple months ago and then a couple weeks ago Principal had a "training" 5k (which I used to see if I could actually do it, I could so I didn't worry too much). The goal was to complete and not walk. Mission Accomplished.

Kris and PK decided to come down and watch... Well we left home before 8 with the thought that the 5k started at 9... Nope. It started at 8:30; didn't know that. We got all situated and started walking up to the start line. As we got closer we could hear the announcer talking and turned the corner and people were all lined up clear down the street. We saw our neighbors and asked what was going on - apparently the 5k was starting in 2 min! Oops. So I ran over and saw a Principal fitness instructor who confirmed that yes I was starting in 2 min. So Kris and PK got to see me take off but completely missed me on the route. When I got done I found them and Kris thought I hadn't even ran since I wasn't completely exhausted. I probably could have pushed myself harder but I didn't want to burn out - goal 1 - not walk. So overall I got done and felt like I could have gone longer or faster but was happy that I got to cross it off my list.

Don't make fun but here is the proof.

"15 month" Check-Up

We had PK's 15 month check-up last week, not realizing we were suppose to go in at 15 months.

Stats:
Height: 31.6" - 50 percentile
Weight: 20lbs 14oz - 15 percentile
Head: 18.5" - 30 percentile

Still a small guy for his age but tall. No concerns about anything. Wasn't happy about the shots.

Favorite Things:
Yogurt, Pasta, Bath Time, Blankies, Books, Keys, Being Outside, Rides on his Trike

He's had 3 or 4 hair cuts now, lots of hair!

Walking all over, loves hiding containers in "his cupboard" spot, has started laughing when other people are laughing like he knows what is going on, started using a spoon and fork (or holding them while he eats and puts them down to pick something else up, either way... introduced to a spoon and fork :)) Still sleeps through the night very well. He's down to just an afternoon nap since we started new daycare. So down at eight and up at seven. Nap from 1-3:30.

12 month clothes are still big on him but I didn't buy much for winter stuff in 12 month size so we are just rolling his pants on 18 months. He will grow into them :)...