More Halloween Fun

 I wanted a Halloween picture with all of my kids. Of course Bryce is too cool, so he refused.

 We even fought about it.

 This picture looks like we're hugging, but I'm trying to muscle him into posing for a picture with me.  Below it looks like I finally won, but what you can't see is that my leg is wrapped around his legs and as soon as the picture was taken he bit me. Can you see how my biceps are flexing to keep him there? I sure love him!

Halloween'sday Nightmare

Halloween'sday is what my kids call Halloween (especially if it falls on a Wednesday).

After I took a 4 hour nap yesterday, I didn't sleep well last night. At 4 am I got up and went in the bathroom to find that our toilet overflowed (not just water, the "remnants" of what clogged it too). I got the plunger and figured I would take care of the problem myself. The more I plunged, the more "soupy" water overflowed onto the floor and my pj's. So GROSS!!! I got the steam cleaner out and used the attachment to suck the grodie water and "chunks" out of the toilet and off of the floor. I plunged at least 500 times and could not get the clog to budge. Then I snaked the toilet and that didn't help either. So after working on the disgustingness for an hour,  I cleaned up the mess and went for my early morning run (6 miles). The toilet is not fixed yet, but I'm done trying. Someone will bigger muscles and more tolerance for poop can take care of it!

1/2 good

If you are interested in my Satly's 1/2 marathon experience from yesterday, check my other blog:
monicasweighdown.blogspot.com

Play

I started up Mama's Dance party last night after returning from zumba. I feel so alive when I dance, even if it's just in my kitchen or my living room with my littles. I saw how alive my husband appeared when he was playing softball. Doing something that you really love is so important to helping you feel like you are living.

7 alarm challenge

We had our season finale party and award ceremony for softball last night at the Wingdome. (I got the award for Most Improved)! They have seven levels of spiciness of their wings ~ 7 being the hottest. They also have a promotion called the 7 alarm challenge. You eat 7 number 7's in 7 minutes ~ you can't use a napkin, drink anything, and you have to lick all the sauce off of your fingers. If you can do it, the wings are free and you get your picture on their "wall of flame" and you get a t-shirt. Ryan loves spicy foods, so I knew if anyone could do it, it was him and he took the challenge. He waited 1 1/2 minutes before starting to eat, then ate for the next four minutes finishing every bite including the sauce laden lettuce on the bottom. He took the challenge like a champ ~ and got the t-shirt. Three of our team mates ate one number 7 to support him. I tried a popcorn seed size taste of the sauce and my mouth was on fire.

Today he's the King of the toilet. I love him enough to not point out that he brought this upon himself, or that this is probably the stupidest thing he's ever done ~ I don't need to, he already knows. I did point out that I don't think anyone would be surprised if he got stomach cancer from all the damage he does with spicy foods. He said he's done with the spicy stuff. We'll see.

It was an unforgettable way to close out our softball season.

Seattle Rock n Roll 2012

The hubs and I signed up for the Seattle Rock n Roll 1/2 marathon next June. Early registration and knocking off $15 helped us make the decision to sign up now. They are working on a new course, so that should be a big plus. I'm excited!

Friends

I had such a nice day. Ryan stayed home with the kids and I went shopping and out to lunch with three of my girlfriends. I haven't had a time where I could go shopping with girlfriends without kids in a LONG time! I found some really cute things, too! I have my sisters and a lot of friends, but everyone has kids and being a mom means you're kind of isolated ~ and that sucks! I feel so blessed to have a husband that understands and encourages me to nurture my friendships (and stays home with the kids while I do).