Laura Lohr

Here we are, almost a whole week into the new year and have done no significant exercise regime. It is not from a lack of desire. The hours and days have slipped away. By 9:00 p.m., I am wiped out.  My getting healthy plan has been a bit lack-luster.

The three year old has morphed into a busy, busy child. Yesterday, we went to the grocery store, where much wailing and gnashing of teeth occurred when I tried to put her in the cart. By the end of the adventure, we went to the bathroom twice, and I was ready to leave the cart in the aisle. There is something about my child’s ability to stiffen her legs and blatant refusal to get in the damn cart,  leaves me exhausted. The screaming like I was torturing her was awesome too.  I especially loved the stares and eye rolls I captured out of the corner of my eye.   I vowed to never, ever, neva, neva, neva take to the grocery store again.  Sigh.  The energy she has should be bottled.

Today is a new day though.  I have had a perfect angel of a child today.  She is at least keeping the little devil horns at bay—for now.  After dinner, I have all intentions of working out come hell or high water.  I put on a pair of jeans today, fresh out of the dryer, and have to say, I liked what I saw.  I can breathe!  Woot!  That is important.  Last time I put them on, I had to do the tight jeans dance to zip them up.  I almost had to jump from the bedpost into them.   Not this time though!  Progress, progress!

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 at 2:38 pm Filed under: Allison Weekly, Beauty, Health, Running/Marathon by Laura
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I have a sister.   Actually, I have two sisters.  One is my true, genuine sister, in all instances of the word and the other is biologically my sister, yet I know very little. Cut for brevity. (more…)

Monday, January 5th, 2009 at 8:06 pm Filed under: Family by Laura
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I cannot believe I am writing another Super Run post!  How many years have we done the Super Run now?  We are talking about FIVE Super Runs now. Five.  One, two, three, four, and five.  It is only a 10k or a 5k, whatever we decide.  Mr. Bear did the 5k the first time, PUSHED THE JOGGING STROLLER on a 10k the second year, and chose to do the 5k the subsequent years.

This year, my sister, mom, my friend Pam and her family will be joining us for the Super Run, just like last year.  We had so much fun last year.  Pam’s son took first place in the 5k and Pam was leaving everyone in the dust.  Afterward, we all had a nice breakfast in Old Town San Diego.

Here we all are after breakfast. I did not remember the thumb’s up. Teh..he.

I miss all of my running friends.  Anne, Tracey, Louise, Aubrey, Sarah, Meghan, Tiffany, and everyone else I ran with.  I miss all of you guys.  My bloggy running friends—I miss you too!  I miss going to track club, but this year, I am sitting out the marathon training.  Perhaps, I will train on my own for a half marathon this summer.

Running for me is an outlet, a release.  It is sort of therapy for me.  Today is going to be the first day I have run this year, nevertheless, I vow it will not be my last run.  I have a renewed motivation and vigor for running.  I really cannot wait to get back out there!

Any track clubbers (former or current) going to run this year?

Monday, January 5th, 2009 at 10:07 am Filed under: Family, Friends, Running/Marathon by Laura
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This evening, at 5:00 p.m., we are hosting a little play-off party.  The Chargers were certainly the underdogs this year, but Mr. Bear is thrilled they are now the favorite in tonight’s game.  I will be glad when football season is over, personally.  For tonight though, all fingers crossed for the home team. :)  My sister is coming and Allie is thrilled her favorite Aunt Dee is coming!

Our little one woke us up early this morning.   It was great.  ((((tongue in check))))  Mr. Bear and I were up until the Wii hours of the morning—playing more Wii.  We have really enjoyed playing!  I have looked high and low.  I still cannot find the Wii Fit for the suggested retail price of $89.99.  I can find it for $150, $169, $158, and other variations of double the price, but not for the low, low price of $90.  I was really looking forward to getting started with it!  Curse you Ebay!

We called our travel agent yesterday and began planning a trip to Italy.  We are thinking October 2009, or if we get pregnant before June: October 2010.  We have driven close to Italy several times, but failed to stop.  We are planning for Venice, Florence, Rome, and Sorrento; staying for 14 days, plus two days for travel.   I think it would be a wonderful time.  My parents stayed at this hotel on a few occasions in the past.  My mom is urging us to stay a few days  when we go to Sorrento.  While my mom and I were perusing through the website, I noticed this couple looks like my mom and dad.   How silly.  It looks like a lovely place though!  It is always exciting to plan a trip!

I would like to get a workout in before the game.  This year is our of health and fitness, we have concluded.  That being said, we have not been able to break away to the gym or out for a run yet.  We spent the past several days trying to organize our garage, cabinets, and kindly putting our Christmas decor away.

We had a quiet evening together, just the three of us on New Year’s eve.  We put Allie Kat to bed about 8:00 p.m., after a toast of Martinelli’s Apple Cider in our plastic champagne glasses.  Then, we did some cow racing, bowling, and tennis on the Wii.  At midnight, we watched the fireworks in the valley below us, to the north of us, and even the coastal ones too.  Not really too exciting, but exactly how I like it—drama free!  Allie loved giving cheers to a new year.

I need to catch up on some blog reading.  I hope everyone had a fabulous new year!

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 at 10:14 am Filed under: Mutterings by Laura
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We had an amazing holiday season; possibly, our best one yet! We spent two days at Knott’s Berry Farm, went to Sea World once, Allie got to play in the snow in the mountains, and we spent time with our parents, family, and friends. We got a great tree, got to decorate our first fireplace mantel. It was the first year Allison really “got” the concept of Christmas and of Santa. It was truly wonderful.

We went to Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains to take my nephew to work at Mountain High ski resort. On the way back, we let Allie get out and play in the snow.

Me: Allie, what does the snow feel like?
Allie: It feels like cotton candy!

We had an incredible ride this year! We endured the selling of our house, which entailed many, many prospective buyers and their agents traipsing through our house several times a day. We survived packing and moving to the rental, only to buy another home and move after only a month! It was an adventure for sure. The past six months have been busy, but wonderful.

We have thus far, been unsuccessful in getting pregnant. We are trying. Nonetheless, each month, I am disappointed again. I am 35 years old. My clock is ticking. Hopefully, 2009 will be our year for baby number two. (((fingers crossed)))

Goals for 2009:

1. Run a half marathon by June.
2. Lose 20 pounds by the time I get pregnant.
3. If not pregnant by June, get paperwork in order to begin part-time teaching or substitute teaching beginning Fall 2009.
4. Eat healthier-more consistently, get more sleep (scratch this if pregnant in ‘09!), take vitamins.
5. Take a family vacation (Europe, Puerto Rico, Florida, something fun!).
6. Continue building our financial health and continue our healthy financial habits.
7. Workout at least 5 days a week: running, swimming, spinning, weights, whatever.
8. Take advantage of the zoo and Sea World passes more frequently.
9. Make at least two dates with Mr. Bear each month—totally by ourselves.
10. Keep up with my meal plan schedule (two-weeks in advance).
11. Finish organizing the garage, office, cabinets, cupboards since moving.
12. Find time for me to read, write, and relax.
13. Write more. Create a private blog.

I will add more as I think of things!

Thursday, January 1st, 2009 at 6:22 pm Filed under: Allison Weekly, Holiday Cheer by Laura
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