This Thrifty Momma

Oh my goodness! Have to share the awesome deal we scored at the Goodwill Outlet Store (aka "the bins") today for my daughter. I really wanted to get her a new bike and was looking at Target this past weekend for something nice that will hopefully work for the next couple of years. The one I wanted was $129.99 in the store so I figured we'd wait until her 8th birthday this summer since we've already done quite a bit of shopping and that was out of the budget. Well...we found that exact bike for $10!!! That's right, I said $10!!! She was with me, so no Christmas surprise, but we have one happy little girl who has decided that giving is good and she is going to pay it forward by donating a good amount of her own toys to Goodwill tomorrow. See? Score!

Her bike has white tires and no pink, but you get the idea.

As for my run, it was short again. My shoulder is feeling better but I don't want to push it. I'm thinking tomorrow it will be good to go. On the plus side, I've realized I like riding the bike so maybe a duathlon is in my future. Or even a triathlon. I was a lifeguard in college after all (and I think I remember how to swim...).

Day: 60

Today's Miles: 1

Total Miles: 117.15

I Forgot...Again!

Yesterday was a hectic day of Christmas card addressing, envelope stuffing, and post office dashing. Plus some Christmas cookies and house cleaning with all three kiddos. How in the world did I fall asleep before I typed my blog?

I took it easy on my neck (my New Year's resolution is to not get hurt with stupid little things anymore) and only ran for about 10 minutes. I rode my exercise bike a few miles after that and today I'm feeling much better. Still waiting to start that boot camp. It's going to be awesome!!!

Day: 59
Today's Miles: 1
Total Miles: 116.15

On The First Day Of Christmas Break...

I am so excited about boot camp! I didn't actually participate today because of my neck. Stupid neck. But I did go and check the place out and it is going to be awesome (and kick my bootay!). Since I was already awake (two hours before the sun came up) I went to 24 and put in some treadmill miles. It was STILL dark when I left the gym. I need to move closer to the equator! Where the days are longer and the cocktails taste better. At least the days will start getting longer again in a couple of days. Hello Solstice!

Day: 58
Today's Miles: 3.38
Total Miles: 115.15

5am Will Come Early

I start boot camp at Fulcrum Fitness tomorrow! I'm so excited. Should have gone to bed earlier...

Day: 57
Today's Miles: 1
Total Miles: 111.77

Mmmmmm, Cookies!

Christmas cookie season has arrived! We had our first visit from neighbors with a plate of cookies tonight and they were so so so good. I think tomorrow will be family cookie making day. I love the holidays!

Since my neck is still jacked up (I swear if it's not one thing, it's another), I can't really run without leaning to one side (I also can't turn my head) and something tells me that's not the best idea. I ran for ten minutes but that is just not cutting it. We have a small exercise bike that my parents gave the hubs for Christmas last year. He may not ride it much, but I gave it a whirl tonight and rode a couple miles. It's a good workout!

Day: 56
Today's Miles: 1
Total Miles: 110.77
 

Love Actually

Love Actually tonight with the hubs! I love that movie (even though it requires tissues...lots of tissues) and everyone in it. I've been looking forward to it all day.

Running this close to the holidays is proving itself difficult, but I'm still on it. My oldest is hoping for a mommy daughter run tomorrow so that's exciting. It really makes me happy that my kids and I can share a love of running and do it together. When I close my eyes and think of our future together, running is always there, I'm sure they'll have to slow down so I can keep up someday (but that works for me).

Day: 55
Today's Miles: 1.5
Total Miles: 109.77

Oops!

I forgot to update the blog yesterday. (Thanks for the reminder Marko)

To be honest, I had to walk/pathetic run because I did something to my neck while I was playing with my youngest. The hubs had to come home and make dinner because I was having a hard time lifting my arms. Didn't stop me though (and there is no way on earth I would have done anything but sit on the couch all day if it weren't for this blog). Thankfully I'm feeling better and I will be posting later today after the kids and I head to the gym. If any 24 Hour members are reading this, I'm planning to go at 4:30 or so and I'd love some company!

Day: 54
Today's Miles: 1
Total Miles: 108.27