grandma's are great

This weekend my mother came for a visit. She is getting to see the changes in Champ as he grows. One of the reasons I think gradmothers are terrific is that they lend an extra set of hands. This morning she provided me with the privilige to go for a run. I think this is the first solo run I have had since Champ has arrived. Until now either Jeff, Champ or both have accompanied me. Well I took the freedom and pressed my endurance to the limit. I finished my run fairly quickly and it felt fantastic.

On a separate note, I don't know what all the hoopla is about the woman winning the NY marathon 9 months after giving birth. I ran and did hours on the stairmaster through my pregnancy. It is very do-able. I was also quite surprised how quickly I returned to my pre-pregnancy fitness. I am very proud to be a woman that is pushing stereotypes and accomplishing things people don't think are possible.

Anna

the magic always works

The other morning, I had Champ next to me on the couch. Since it was a little chilly, I used an available blanket to warm him. Well, the nearest blanket happened to be our LSU throw. When I covered him he was playing, but as I looked back a few moments later he was out. Champ helped to prove a very important point, that no one can resist the combination of the couch and the LSU blanket. I myself have succumb to a number of naps with this lethal combination and it appears that I have passed those genes onto my son.


Below in a post for Champ's nanny. She was so kind to send him a teether for Halloween. As all can see below, he is already enjoying it.