January 18, 2012

I spent a few hours today volunteering at a nursery program, and I had a chance to marvel at how most preschoolers throw themselves wholeheartedly into whatever they are doing, especially in the gym. When they get on the tricycles, they pump those pedals for all they’re worth, when chasing balls they dive on the […]

January 16, 2012

Babies take up an awful lot of space for creatures that are so small. Take a look at what used to be my office. Books are being replaced by baby paraphenalia. And the other end of the room has the crate for my granddog. The only advantage to this is that I can work while baby or dog […]

January 9, 2012

Today was the first official day of baby-sitting for Gary and me. I was very quickly reminded of the fact that a baby’s life basically revolves around sleeping, eating, and pooping. (Maybe that’s true for the rest of us too.) Don’t let that smile fool you. Evan came today with a warning: he hadn’t pooped […]

January 1, 2012

Whew! I’m tired. I feel like I just walked 3,000,000 steps. Wait! I did walk 3,454,192 steps. My inner teacher is telling me that I must write a report on my experience so here goes… THINGS I LEARNED OR RE-LEARNED: Walking not only helps you physically, but also mentally and emotionally. The best time to […]

Day 365

Cue the FIREWORKS. I made it and even went over the top. I’m going to celebrate tonight – a date with my husband and my new grandson – and write my conclusions tomorrow. Day 365: 17,143 Steps YTD: 3,454,192 Steps Goal: 3,443,000 Steps

Day 364

Day 364: 12,308 Steps  YTD: 3,437,049 Steps  Goal: 3,432,000 Steps

Day 363

Thanks to my friend KC and some power walking at the mall, I made up the steps I missed yesterday. So unless I break a leg, with only 2 days left, it looks like I’ll be meeting my goal. Break out the noisemakers and the paper hats! Day 363: 15,759 Steps YTD: 3,424,741 Steps Goal: […]

Day 362

My first full day of baby-sitting. Short on steps, but long on satisfaction. Day 362: 6,278 Steps YTD: 3,408,982 Steps Goal: 3,410,000 Steps

Day 361

Day 361: 13,762 Steps YTD: 3,402,704 Steps Goal: 3,399,000 Steps

Day 360

Day 360: 11,251 Steps YTD: 3,388,942 Steps Goal: 3,388,000 Steps