It's HERE!

It's here... and I am in LOVE... LOL. Busy working on the yearbook on a 20 inch screen! So much easier than the 13 inch one~

Back to work!

Running and Reflections

Its been some time since I posted... life just gets in the way!

I've been running again. Chris bought me a new Ipod Nano for Valentine's Day so that I can use the Nike+ system. I just got it all figured out and am loving it so far. I also found a free podcast that goes through each training session/week of the couch potato to 5k program. I started with week 3 since I trained in the fall. It wasn't too bad. I did all three workouts this week, and am feeling pretty sore but good about it. Today was tough, but I made it! The goal is finishing the Shamrock Shuffle on March 30th. I was doubting myself for awhile, but I am feeling stronger. I am actually looking forward to running. (don't tell Chris.. I swore that would NEVER happen!)

I was struck again today with the realization that I am not "over" the failed adoption. Just when I think I have closed that wound, the band-aid gets ripped off. Once again I was face to face with the family that had approached ME about the adoption last June. I am angry... not at the decision that this family made for the child. I support that 110%. I am angry about the fact that there has been no regard for my feelings by this family and the impact that all of this had on MY life. I just want some acknowledgment from them... acknowledging the pain that Chris and I must be feeling. It has become apparent that I am going to have to have a conversation with them. I need that closure.

I have started researching treatment options again, though. I have an "insider" who has given me some advice. I need to look into consulting with Dr. Beer's clinic. We need to do something. We've been stagnant for the past year and the time is now. We've been notified by the adoption agency that they are pulling our foster care license since we haven't done anything yet. I am hoping we can still get the process started. I am asking Chris to make that call on Monday.

Speaking of Chris, I came home today to a clean house! I love that man. My intention was to clean tonight and tomorrow but he did a big chunk of it for me today. That is a big help as I need to get a BIG chunk of the yearbook done this weekend. He has a swim meet all weekend, so I will have all the time in the world to devote to the yearbook. I am hoping I will be able to focus tomorrow on it!

This may be my last post from this laptop... My new IMac is on its way to me! We ordered it on Saturday and it is supposed to be delivered tomorow. I am beyond excited. Who thought I would ever become a Mac person? Not me! I hope it comes tomorrow, but I know that the temptation to play with it will be strong and I really need to get the yearbook done. We'll see!

Sisterhood Album

I've been working on this mini album for the last week. I don't even remember when I first bought this album, but have wanted to do something with it for a long time. These photos just seemed like the right fit. Each 2 page LO includes a photo of myself with one of my "virtual" sisters that I met this summer. These girls have all become a BIG part of my life, so I am so glad I finally got around to getting these pages done.

I will post more photos of the inside pages later.

Boycott Tyra Banks

I came across this on a message board I visit. I did a little research on this an was infuriated the more I read about what the producers at the Tyra Banks show chose to do. Please read the information (It may take a few times as the text moves quickly...)

If that moves to quickly... read this link and it will give you the gist... Tyra Banks Show

As if those of us dealing with infertility didn't have to deal with enough stigma and false perceptions already.

Two LO's...

Here are two LO's that I have created for my scrapbook group:

The first one outlines my intentions for 2008.

The second was using a sketch and is documentation of my first 5k!

Saturday....

It was a busy week with school. Grades were due on Tuesday using the new system and we had to input every grade for the YEAR, so that took way more time than I wanted it to! We are also in full swing again and started a new reading program on Monday.

I ran/walked after school on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday this week. Not too bad. Thursday I made it the farthest running.. I did a total of a mile running, but only 1/2 mile in a row. I have a LONG way to go if I am going to finish 3 miles at the end of March!

Last night I went with afriend over to Notre Dame University to watch her daughter dive. It was neat to see a college swimming and diving meet. We had 2 1/2 hours each way to talk about things. She is truly a good spirit and someone I look to for advice and hope. It was a tough week for me and she listed to me process it all on our ride. I didn't have any great revelations like I had hoped, but it was wonderful to be able to work through some of the things I have been feeling.

I am hoping to get some scrapping done today. I NEED some creative time! I have a few projects I would like to work on.

We are going to Melting Pot tonight with his coaches. That should be fun. I LOVE the food there and always eat WAY TOO MUCH! One of the coaches knows the General Manager and got us a GREAT deal, so it should be fun. Too bad it will be FREEZING downtown where we get there! The high today is not supposed to be above 7 degrees. Right now the actual temperature is -4. The windchill this evening when we go into the city is supposed to be -20. YIKES!

Sums it all up....