1. Our treadmill is coming tomorrow! It’s three days early! I’m so excited for it to arrive so I can begin my new schedule of NOT having to get up at 4 a.m. during the week to run. I will be able to run in the evenings. Obviously, I could do this at the gym, too, but going to the gym is a whole ordeal. You gotta layer on extra clothes, get out the door, drive there, take off the extra clothes, get your music situated, run, put the extra clothes back on, drive home, shower. That takes away precious time with Mr. T. But Mr. T now has the option of being with me in the room while I run (I bet he’s excited about that). Actually, Mr. T has been doing a little walking and running himself, so we can alternate in the evenings. I guess I’m just looking forward to simplifying.
2. On Monday, T Junior and I went to TJ Maxx in search of a lamp. We found one, but I also found some Thorlo running socks for $3 (these are usually $12+) and a pair of New Balance running sunglasses for $7! They have a rubber grip on the nose so they won’t slide off. That was really driving me crazy last summer, so if when we ever get some sun here in Seattle, I’ll be able to test ’em out.
Bennie chills with T Junior, who was recovering from the flu. |
3. Bennie has his second ever dog show this weekend. Let’s hope he’s not a total spazz. I’m sure it’ll make for some good blog posts. Since I started this blog, we have not had a dog to show as Lucy was already “finished” (a champion) and AJ was sick therefore retired. But Bennie is coming up on one year and he’s a nice looking boxer. The only issue is that, well…to quote someone else, “He’s an airhead.” But you don’t have to be bright to win beauty competitions. Right? Either way, dog showing is something fun that me and Mr. T (and now T Junior) enjoy together. The dogs have fun, too, because they get to go in the car, they get lots of extra attention and treats. Being a show dog is pretty great. Just ask Lucy, who was not happy Bennie got to go to dog show school on Tuesday and she had to stay home.
Wishing she got to go to class. |
Also not thrilled about T Junior being in her space. |
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I love keeping things simple… We just got a treadmill and it has been wonderful to just throw someclothes on and go downstairs… wish it wasnt in the basement though!!
You are so right about going to the gym being an ordeal. We don't have room for a treadmill at my house, but I would rather run in the rain than go on one.Ok, T Junior “all locked up”, cutest inmate I've ever seen.
Woohoo for the new family member arriving early! It will be sooo much easier to get your run in. When I run at the gym, it takes waaaay longer to get ready, haul my stuff, drive there, check in, etc etc etc than the actual workout!Nice deals!!
Awesome news about the treadmill!!! How exciting!best of luck at the dog show – he's gorgeous!
yay for the treadmill!
Oh man!! Awesome about the treadmill!!! I want one too! But then I have no excuse for not running….oh wait, guess that's a good thing!! I hear ya aobut the whole ordeal of going somewhere. THat is also how I feel now that I can't really just run out my front door anymore. Such a pain in the bootie. I can't wait to see pics of the new mill!!!!
Love the pics of T Junior. I must admit, I'm not a dog person but I reconsidered for a moment when I saw how handy the cages could be. 😉
Love the picture of your son in the dog crate. My family showed dogs when I was growing up and I have many pictures of myself in a crate. Brings back memories. We showed Puli's. Dog show people crack me up – we still go and watch sometimes. Glad to find your blog.
That's awesome that you're getting a treadmill! I can't wait till we have a house one day – we're already talking about the in-home gym we're going to have! Great scores at TJ Maxx! Gotta love saving so much money!
I love reading your blog, although I may not always comment! I nominated you for the Stylish Blogger Award. Please read my post tomorrow for the instructions :o) theresheruns.blogspot.comI love simplifying! Yay for you! I have a bit of treadmill envy…it sure would make life a bit “simpler” :o)