time to get real and back on track with exercise.
Our family spent the weekend on the Texas Gulf Coast at an
area known as North Padre Island. It's actually been a looong
time since our family has taken a vacation...about 5 years and
the kids were uber-excited about going to the beach, even my
teenage boys.
We left last friday morning and picked up my mom, who is
currently living with my sister, brother-in-law and family. My
mom and dad often went to the beach and we knew mom would
enjoy the calmness of the ocean.
Mom and I sitting on the balcony watching Doug and kids play in the beach
The entrance to one of the gift shops.
Washing the sand off after a romp in the Gulf Coast
A quick jump in the pool after playing in the ocean.
It is unbelievable how HOT the water in the swimming pool
is. It's like swimming in a hot tub!
Sand crab hunting at night. A FAVORITE of our family!
Another gift shop entrance
The kids with their "Mimi" on the beach
Doug and my mom taking a little walk down the beach
Gulf Stream Condos, where we stayed. We were on the
second floor facing the ocean.
I promise I did not run to the ice cream truck!
Now, it's time to get real!
After summer school today, I came home,
changed clothes, jumped on Millie and ran a mile at the same speed
I use to run before surgery. Now I know to most of you a 12:00 minute
mile is nothing to brag about, but to me...I'm happy.
The reason I only ran one mile is because I have resumed my "dvd
affair" with Tony Horton. aaaaahhhh! I sure missed him! I've
started the program over and today worked my Chest and Back
which is also known as Push ups and Pull ups! yuck!
I haven't been able to read everyones posts lately...I'm in the home
stretch of my first semester of Grad school. I have one big research
paper left for one class, and 2 papers for another class. I will say
that I happily read a mindless Danielle Steele book over the
weekend at the beach. Usually my summers consist of reading
about 10-12 D.S. books. This summer it's Tests and Measurements
and Educating Exceptional Children. I prefer Danielle Steele!
I would prefer Danielle Steele too although I am more of a Norah Roberts escapist.
ReplyDeleteI love the picture of Doug and your mother.
Looks like a nice vacation - love seeing all the smiles on everyone's faces! Also, those gift shops are very cool. Love the mermaid one!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics...love the one of Doug and your mom...sweet. The kids look like they are having a blast :)
ReplyDeleteWhat are you studying in grad school? I was also a return student and graduated at age 45 with my PhD in clinical psychology. HAng in there!
Looks like a fun vacation. Good luck with your studying. I admire those moms that go back to school. Yay you!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the treadmill run!