Feeling so much better today than I did this weekend. I'm especially glad that I was feeling well enough to go to Cardio Challenge today. I made it over half way through the class, and I started feeling SO sick. My friend, Jennifer, said I didn't look good, and I was looking pale, and she thought maybe I should go home. "But I don't want to go home! I want to finish!", I said in my whiny voice. At one point we were supposed to sprint, and I did. For a few moments afterwards, I was thinking that was a HUGE mistake! I pushed through and made it until the end. :)

This afternoon I decided to go for a jog...even though it was RIDICULOUSLY hot. I was really proud because I knew the old Jamie wouldn't have stepped foot outside in such heat, much less went running in it! I took a whole bottle of water with me, and about half way through I was worried it might run out before I made it back. I ran 1.6 miles in 15 minutes. I feel pretty good about that time, especially in this heat. The last time I ran that route it took me about 20 minutes, so I'm getting faster! :)

The main reason why I decided to jog this afternoon was to try out a new iPhone app that I just purchased. I pressed "GO" and started jogging. Nothing was happening, but I didn't want to lose my momentum, and it was hard to really look at my phone while it was strapped to my arm. When I got home and looked at the screen, there was a "START" button that I was supposed to have pushed after I pressed "GO"! :( Well, next time I'll know!

I'm really hoping I didn't over do it today. I've already taken a nice, hot Epsom salt bath, and I plan to pop a few Tylenol before I get in the bed, which will be very soon!

P.S. Today during class, Sarah said she wish she had my legs!!! I've literally never had anyone say anything even remotely close to that. All I could do was laugh. TOTALLY made my day! :)

Under the weather

Not feeling very well today...in fact, I haven't felt well all weekend. I tried doing childcare on Monday and Tuesday, and I'm absolutely sure I caught something from those little germ factories! I've decided it's definitely not worth the money to watch that many kids and run the risk of getting sick! Just been taking it easy. I've been resting a lot, drinking lots of OJ, and popping Zicam every few hours! Hoping I can get over this pretty quickly. Not exactly an ideal way to spend this Memorial Day weekend, but I gotta say I've enjoyed spending time with my sweetie, and I've even been pampered a little. :) Hope everyone is having a fun, safe weekend!

Disappointed...

...defeated in expectation or hope. That is exactly how I feel, right now. And now, I am grieving; mourning the loss of what could have been. I literally cried for almost an hour straight, this morning. I'm going to be fine. I'm a firm believer that things work out for the best, and there is a reason for everything, but that doesn't mean we can't be sad and disappointed when our hopes and expectations do not coincide with our reality.

I sometimes hesitate to write things that are too personal on this blog, but then I remember why I started this in the first place. It was for times like this, when my thoughts and emotions are too overwhelming to keep bottled up inside. This post is for me. I needed it.

Now I'll leave you with a much happier/funnier thought...

In the middle of the night last night, David rolled toward me and kissed me several times, rather passionately (it gave me butterflies). Then, he rolled back over and said, "That was really awkward". I chuckle every time I think about it! :)

Today...

...I jogged 5k in under 20 minutes on the elliptical! Woot! Now if only I could do that really jogging I'd be happy. One of these days... :)

Just because I don't have human children, doesn't mean I don't get honored on Mother's Day

I still have my two furbabies...

Charlie &

Riley

Having these two babies in my life makes me one lucky Mama. You should be jealous!

Check out the ridiculously cute/sweet Mother's Day cards they got me this year...

From Charlie

and the inside...

from Riley

and my absolute favorite part...

So True! Happy Belated Mother's Day to all the moms! (to furbabies and human babies alike)

My breakfast this morning

Yes, it is pudding! Shhhhhhh....don't tell my mommy! ;)

Convo with my mom yesterday

Talking about my weekly fitness class...

Me: I outran the guys today.

Mom: Did you really?! (skeptically)

Me: Yes, I REALLY did.

Mom: Were they trying?

Me: YES!

Mom:I just can't imagine you being fast.

New Darling Doodads Summer Bows are making a splash!

So, the Darling Doodads blog was a flop. (Only myself and my cousin were following it...thanks D for always being so supportive!) So I've decided to just go back to promoting my new merchandise on here! :) I have a couple of new, super cute Summer bows, and several new Ebay listings.

Summer Fun, Flip Flops Bow

Patriotic, 4th of July Bow

Here are links to my other auctions:

• Ladybug Bow
• Summer Garden Flowers Bow
• Set of 2 Summer Garden Flowers Hair Clippies
• Give a Hoot, Pink Owl Bow
• Ladybug Bow
• m2m Pretty Lady Ladybug Bow

I am LOVING the new Summer bows! :)