Fit n" Fun Mama has been on a little hiatus so that I could launch my new blog Driven. Getting back to my family blog is long overdue. There is so much that has happened I really would not know where to start, so I will start fresh and go with the arrival of grandma.
Grandma Zadine is from Arkansas and comes to Pennsylvania and lives with us from June to August. Things get a little perkier when she gets to town. She is 83, a world traveler, and I like to brag, still has all of her teeth in good order. She is quite the celebrity here, people in our usual haunts start asking for her around May, church, the pool, Hinkles, etc. When I was preparing her room for her, I caught myself singing the Santa Claus is Coming to Town Song, only it was Grandma is Coming to Town. The lyrics fit perfectly because you don't get nothing by on Grandma, she knows EVERYTHING! She gives out 20 dollar bills for birthday gifts every year. I secretly suspect that these 20 dollars are based on good behavior and I have not received one for at least 10 years. She claims I am too old but I am pretty sure my cousin Eric still gets them.
I appreciate my grandmother when she comes here, she reminds me of how I want to be when I am 83, young at heart, bubbly...just enjoying her life. She is a great help when she is here, she does my laundry, does dishes, the woman just wants to be needed and boy is she ever. She has a compassionate heart and has sat with so many sick folks until they have passed on. She has been with every one of her family members, close friends, and even people that just need someone. If someone has fallen ill, she gets in her car and goes to them, no questions asked. This is her gift from God. I feel as though I have a heart after her, maybe not taking care of the sick but in a different way. I am extremely grateful that she has passed that gene on to me. It is better than any heirloom or prized possession she could give me. She sure is opinionated though...whoo whee. :0)
The kiddos are all in swim team and they are not really happy about it. They hate practicing 5 days a week, but I don't care. I am a heartless mom when it comes to this. This is one of those things where I know better than they do. It is like naps when they are toddlers, they throw a tantrum but you make them do it anyway because you know their body needs it. They are doing swimming until they graduate college, no if, ands, or, buts about it. My husband tried step in and sign David up for something else during this time....he learned really quick...you don't mess with swimming.
We are continuing our family activities by taking the kiddos with us on our runs to play at the park, we are going on different hiking trails, the girls and I did a Zumbathon, the kids are signed up for basketball camp, and going to the pool for a minimum of two hours a day. We are going to a christian resort called Sandy Cove in Eastern Maryland for Father's day. This resort offers so many activities we are sure to keep up our fit and fun lifestyle. I will be sure to post lots of pictures.
Check out Sandy Cove HERE!
On a super cool note, my husband and I are training for the Philly rock and roll half marathon on September 18. Honestly if it were not for my husband's motivation, I doubt this would happen. I am so weak at follow through. I have grand ideas, but when it comes to execution, I need major help.
We have cut WAY down on eating out and that is amazing. I am glad that we are following through with this and making it a lifestyle. The kids do not even ask anymore. We do go to the pool almost everyday and the snack bar is a major draw and battle but I try to pack a variety of fruits and whole grain crackers so I can at least of them an alternative when I say NO! I treat them once a week. This week it was on my birthday. I have missed you guys!
Mama Out!
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