OK, OK, it's been a while....
I've been busy, and I didn't realize the last post I'd made on this was 7/30! It occurred to me that friends and family who live far (and not so far) away might want to read this just to keep up with my family and me. My husband's blog, http://jim.puddingbowl.org also links to this, my apologies to anyone who tried to look at mine and was disappointed with with the lack of recent posts.

I realized I had a blog entry about training for the Chicago Marathon. I did finish the race in 5:12:29, on a sunny, perfect day, and no complications. I am finding now that I have put on 5 pounds since then and need to get back into running again. Holiday parties are not helping with this. I've been doing various aerobics videos and going for walks at lunchtime, but nothing kept the weight off like running did. Winter running is not as enjoyable as summer running for me...I don't like the wind and cold rain. I went out today for a couple of miles and beat the snowstorm coming.

Abby and Becca are now very close to being fully potty trained! We love not spending the extra money on diapers! Abby is very creative and lively. She enjoys leading her little sister in playing "pretend" whether is "house" or "airplane." They both received beanbag chairs for Christmas from their Uncle Derek, Aunt Meredith and Aunt Lisa, and enjoy playing in them. Becca enjoys playing with her baby dolls, and is very proud and possessive of telling people who her mommy is. People often tell me that kids who are that close in age (16 mos. apart) are often best friends growing up. That certainly seems to be the case right now, though I know that can change as they grow older. Both kids are very verbal and it's fun to listen to them tell stories and pretend play together.

Jim is doing IT work for a few non-profit organizations, GRACE, ACCESS, and Criminal Justice Chaplaincy . Jim is also very close to completing his master's degree in Information Systems.

I see we have an active Winter Storm Warning, maybe there will be a snow day tomorrow?
- posted by Kristen @ 12/12/2004 06:50:00 PM