The Bob

Over the weekend I made a very big and exciting purchase. I bought a Bob Ironman jogging stroller! I had a 20% off coupon at REI that expires April 18. That saved me a whopping $70! I ran for about 3 years and ran a 10-miler 2 weeks before finding out I was pregnant. I was extremely tired and nauseous during my first trimester and stopped running in May or June. But running is the one thing I ever really did for myself. It is a great outlet and I can't wait to get back on the trails. My running friends have welcomed me back with open arms and I hope to start running with them in May. I need to start out slow and plan to do some practice walks/runs around my house to get used to the stroller.

They only had the blue one in stock and I really want the yellow. The guy helping me checked the availability and asked, "Have you seen the yellow one? It's really bright!" Haha, I have seen it and I love it! Hopefully I can pick it up this weekend. Of course you can expect pictures, but for now here's a stock photo:

I'm really hoping this will help tighten my stomach and get rid of some of the leftover fat from my pregnancy. I'll probably end up eating more though. I'm already hungry all the time due to breastfeeding and I'll need to keep my energy up for long runs. I just need to try and keep it healthy. That's a lot easier said than done! :)

On another note, I have determined that Jack is physically not ready to start solids. The earliest I would have given him anything is May but I am definitely waiting until June. I just don't think his little body is ready and there is no need for it before 6 months. I also don't want to rush him into things. I want him to go at his own pace and let him be a baby for as long as possible. Time moves much too quickly and I'm going to try hard to enjoy all these fleeting moments. He'll be eating and walking soon enough. No need to push it!