Training for a 5k

I started Weight Watchers Online for Nursing Moms about 6 weeks ago. I have been walking with the boys a few times a week, but no serious exercising. Yesterday, I started training for a 5k (3.1 miles). The program I am doing is a 6 week program of run/walk cycles that gradually go from mostly walking to mostly running. By the end of the 6 weeks, I should be able to run a 5k without any walking. The program has me running Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. I am also trying to do so arm and ab work on Tuesday and Thursday. Sunday will be my day off. I am hoping that by toning up my arms and legs and strengthening my core, the weight will start to come off more easily.

Apple Thingies

I'm not sure what to call what Myers and I made today, so I named them "Apple Thingies" which Myers thought was funny. We took refridgerated biscuits and flattened them out. Myers had fun banging on them to flatten them! Then we spooned some apple pie filling into the center and topped it with another flattened biscuit. They were pretty tasty!

Cinnamon Sugar Rolls

Early this week, Myers and I made Cinnamon Sugar Rolls together. They were easy and fun to make and delicious to eat!

First, we took refrigerated crescent rolls and brushed them with melted butter using a basting brush. He loved "painting" the rolls! Then we dusted them with Cinnamon Sugar.

When we were baking them in the toaster oven, Myers kept saying, "I wanna eat the rolls." He is not very patient when it comes to waiting for food to cook!

Oh, and I had to add a sweet picture I took of Jacob sleeping this morning!

I made that!

Myers loves to say, "I made that!" He may be pointing out a piece of artwork on the fridge or a mess in the living room, but he is always proud of his accomplishments. Well, I was looking at my two sweet boys the other day and caught myself thinking, "I made that!" Okay, so maybe George helped a little bit, but I grew these sweet little babies inside of me for 9 months and then I nourished them with milk from my own body. Seriously, what a miracle! Just like Myers, I am very proud of my accomplishment!

Cooking with Myers

I hope to make this a regular segment of my blog. For what it's worth, I hope to make my posts to the blog more regular as well!

Today, Myers and I made homemade pizzas. We used Arnold's Sandwich Thins for the crusts, spaghetti sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

Spreading the sauce

Enjoying the final product

Baby Jacob's Arrival

Big brother holding little brother



Just home from the hospital

It has only taken me three weeks to get around to this, but Jacob Steven has arrived. He was born at 10:36pm on January 27, 2011. Jacob is such a sweet, good natured baby so far. The first week or so was really tough, but we are starting to get into a routine and things are going much smoother at the McCown house. Jacob is already sleeping some longer stretches and letting me get a little sleep at night! Myers is being a good big brother and is helping me quite a bit. He loves giving Jacob kisses and I think he really likes his little brother (for the most part)! The first week or so that we were home were pretty rough, but things are going much more smoothly now that we are getting in a bit of a routine.

Waiting for baby Jacob

We are trying to wait patiently for baby Jacob's arrival, but I am starting to get antsy. I want to meet him so badly! My due date was last Thursday and he has still not decided to grace us with his presence yet! The good news is that I was 3-4 cm dilated and 70-80% effaced as of Friday. I go back to the doctor tomorrow to see if I have made any more progress. I am crossing my fingers that something will happen tonight and I won't be able to make it to my appointment tomorrow!
Here's hoping that an announcement of our little guy's arrival will be coming soon!