I have managed to check off three 101 tasks this week! Yay! I completed: First Communion, watching a Romantic Comedy with Matt and completing 2 months of sending a weekly ecard. As you have seen from the pictures, I made it through First Communion, even though I got teary eyed several times as I realize my little boy is growing up!!
Matt and I watched 27 Dresses last night, it is a pretty good movie. Matt appreciated the creativity of the credits at the end. (Leave it to Matt to make notes on the credits). I am sure I will repeat this task over the next couple of years, but this way we purposefully set aside time to watch a movie together.
It was not too difficult to send ecards each week, it was actually kind of fun looking up different events and reasons to send cards! I am sure I will continue doing this, although probably not with weekly consistency.
This means I have completed a grand total of 13 tasks so far (of I counted correctly). Only 88 more to go!
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
And the winner is. . .
Just a quick post (because I know that she won't mention this).
As you may know, from her post about completing a few more things on her 101 list, Gigi recently competed in an indoor triathlon last weekend for the first time. A co-worker (Cathy) convinced her to do this, and at first she wasn't even sure if she was going to be able to finish it (not a big fan of running, and was fearful of the fact that she had to do so on a treadmill). You have heard about the overly warm pool that made the swimming difficult, and the treadmill that was a bit finicky, so she had to battle with it and work harder than you should have to in order to keep it moving. She came back satisfied that she finished, more than beating her personal goal of finishing in an hour, and beat out Cathy by a minute (not like that matters, but Gigi was happy since Cathy has done these sort of things before, and she is just getting into doing things like this when Cathy convinces her to do so).
What she hasn't mentioned is that her Cathy called this week after getting the results from the organizers, and Gigi Won!!!
So, it seems that we have a champion in our midst - albeit a humble one (in case you haven't picked up on this yet, once she sets her mind on doing something, there is very little that anyone can do to stop or even slow her down, so don't get in her way- I won't).
Now she is talking about training for a "real" outdoor triathlon, and has even been looking at training schedules and the whole nine yards.
Good luck to all of you who are working on your personal regiment for your upcoming foot race. I just found out found out from my brother Jake last night (actually early morning- when we were doing our customary weekly Halo 3 thing) that he is also going to be running the half marathon. Did someone mention to him that one of the prerequisites is to start a blog to keep the rest of us up to date on the training efforts? We need to get on that.
As for me, Golf training will start in a few weeks once Mother Nature makes up her mind about what season it is in southern MN. Gigi just had me go out and take some pics of the kids (boys and dogs) playing with the neighbors in the snow that is still coming down (something about 6+ inches possible today).
As you may know, from her post about completing a few more things on her 101 list, Gigi recently competed in an indoor triathlon last weekend for the first time. A co-worker (Cathy) convinced her to do this, and at first she wasn't even sure if she was going to be able to finish it (not a big fan of running, and was fearful of the fact that she had to do so on a treadmill). You have heard about the overly warm pool that made the swimming difficult, and the treadmill that was a bit finicky, so she had to battle with it and work harder than you should have to in order to keep it moving. She came back satisfied that she finished, more than beating her personal goal of finishing in an hour, and beat out Cathy by a minute (not like that matters, but Gigi was happy since Cathy has done these sort of things before, and she is just getting into doing things like this when Cathy convinces her to do so).
What she hasn't mentioned is that her Cathy called this week after getting the results from the organizers, and Gigi Won!!!
So, it seems that we have a champion in our midst - albeit a humble one (in case you haven't picked up on this yet, once she sets her mind on doing something, there is very little that anyone can do to stop or even slow her down, so don't get in her way- I won't).
Now she is talking about training for a "real" outdoor triathlon, and has even been looking at training schedules and the whole nine yards.
Good luck to all of you who are working on your personal regiment for your upcoming foot race. I just found out found out from my brother Jake last night (actually early morning- when we were doing our customary weekly Halo 3 thing) that he is also going to be running the half marathon. Did someone mention to him that one of the prerequisites is to start a blog to keep the rest of us up to date on the training efforts? We need to get on that.
As for me, Golf training will start in a few weeks once Mother Nature makes up her mind about what season it is in southern MN. Gigi just had me go out and take some pics of the kids (boys and dogs) playing with the neighbors in the snow that is still coming down (something about 6+ inches possible today).
Monday, March 17, 2008
2 more down, 97 more to go...
First, I completed an indoor triathlon this weekend. I am counting it as my triathlon goal, although I am hoping to maybe do an outdoor one in the future. It actually went pretty well, my co-worker Cathy signed us up for the tri, and being indoors, it was on stationary bikes and treadmills. I have to assume it may be easier outside when I can actually be traveling somewhere. In addition the pool was 87 degrees!!! Great if you plan on hanging out in the pool, horrible if you plan on trying to move through the water. I was also proud of myself for not falling on my face on the treadmill, since I usually run/walk on an indoor track. Oh yeah, did I mention I really do not like running- it would have to be last :). For those of you who are able to stick to your 9 minute miles on long distances...kudos to you. I only managed my 1 1/2 miles in 15 minutes. I am not a runner, and I am slow when I do run. I was proud that I ran without falling back on walking.
Secondly, we bought Gavin a violin! When Gavin started playing the violin we started out renting it because we figured he would grow out of the size pretty quick. (For those that are unaware, violins come in different sizes so kids can play). we went to Christian Eggert Violins in Duluth and looked into renting. He started out on a 1/10 size. That last for about 3 months, then he was moved to 1/8 size. So we thought it made sense to keep renting a violin. Well he has actually been on that size for a year now, so it is better to own one. So we bought his rental, but we also picked up all the assorted sizes from mom and dad Dobo's house, and we will set to work on getting some bows and strings repaired as well. We do like Gavin's violin, and he is excited that it is "his."
So, during our busy weekend, I managed to complete 2 more of my 101, making me feel better about the big list I have created!!
Secondly, we bought Gavin a violin! When Gavin started playing the violin we started out renting it because we figured he would grow out of the size pretty quick. (For those that are unaware, violins come in different sizes so kids can play). we went to Christian Eggert Violins in Duluth and looked into renting. He started out on a 1/10 size. That last for about 3 months, then he was moved to 1/8 size. So we thought it made sense to keep renting a violin. Well he has actually been on that size for a year now, so it is better to own one. So we bought his rental, but we also picked up all the assorted sizes from mom and dad Dobo's house, and we will set to work on getting some bows and strings repaired as well. We do like Gavin's violin, and he is excited that it is "his."
So, during our busy weekend, I managed to complete 2 more of my 101, making me feel better about the big list I have created!!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Golfing in March...
Okay, so I did not actually go golfing, but I finished a 101 task!!! We joined the local golf / country club. So, for those of you friends and family members that like golfing, come on down. Now, I will just need to work on the next task which is to golf at least 2 times a week. Of course in MN, it will be a bit yet before enough snow clears and the course is ready for golf. So I should practice up.... "FORE."
Friday, March 7, 2008
Matt's 1 in 1001
As a sign of true solidarity (and lack of a list of my own- for now), I am publishing by version of the now popular "101 in 1001" trend amongst blogging friends. Even though my list is simple, in many ways it will involve a lot of work (and fun) at times. So here goes:
1) Help and support Gigi as she works on her 101 in 1001 goal.
Once you read through her list, you will see what I mean about work and fun on my part. Looks like a few projects (some overdue things on my part- like finishing my thesis), mostly fun and travel, and a whole lot of Golf on my part.
Wish me luck!
1) Help and support Gigi as she works on her 101 in 1001 goal.
Once you read through her list, you will see what I mean about work and fun on my part. Looks like a few projects (some overdue things on my part- like finishing my thesis), mostly fun and travel, and a whole lot of Golf on my part.
Wish me luck!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Gigi's 101 in 1001....
Okay, so Jody and I have decided to be each other's cheering section and do our 101 items in 1001 days! (Thanks Jenny for the idea). As I was doing this, my object was to also try and get in things that are fun, since I am a go, go, type A personality and relaxing is actually hard to do. There are a couple of these things that will never be complete, but I can work on them!! There are also some things that I will hope to do more than once, we will see. According to calculations, if today is day 1, then day 1001 is DECEMBER 3, 2010!! We will have a big party!! Notice one of my tasks was just finished...
Personal Health and Wellness
1. Lose 40 lbs (from day number 1)
2. Triathlon Sunday March 16, 2008, Saturday June 28, 2008, Sunday August 3, 2008, Saturday September 6, 2008
3. 1 mile lake swim- did an extra tri in 2008 instead, will need to do this 2009 (although in one tri, did 1 mile total swim, broken into 1/3 mi chunkc)
4. Stop biting nails
5. Run/Walk 4 times a week consistently for 2 months Friday June 6, 2008, Wednesday August 6, 2008
6. Take a lunch break everyday for 2 months (no working during lunch) December 1, 2009
7. Work only 2 evenings a week
8. Have more patience
9. Drink only 1 12 oz diet coke a day for 2 months getting close, even have gone a couple weeks without any diet coke
10. Grow and freeze enough tomatoes for the full year September 13, 2009
11. Go to sleep by 11 PM for 3 consecutive weeks December 21, 2008
12. Get a full body massage (I have never had one)
13. Get hair restyled- (I have had the same general hair style since High School) Friday March 28, 2008
14. Read the Harry Potter Series Saturday November 1, 2008, as of December 2009, have read 2 of teh books to boys
15. Read Helping Parents Practice- November 1, 2009
16. Buy new jeans Bought two pairs Sunday November 2, 2008
17. Take one full week off in the summer- Saturday August 2, 2008
Family
18. Help Garek to not wear pull ups overnight Sunday March 30, 2008
19. Establish weekly "date night" So far we have managed bi-monthly date night, need to move it up to weekly
20. Eat lunch 1 x week with Matt for 2 months December 1, 2009
Personal Health and Wellness
1. Lose 40 lbs (from day number 1)
2. Triathlon Sunday March 16, 2008, Saturday June 28, 2008, Sunday August 3, 2008, Saturday September 6, 2008
3. 1 mile lake swim- did an extra tri in 2008 instead, will need to do this 2009 (although in one tri, did 1 mile total swim, broken into 1/3 mi chunkc)
4. Stop biting nails
5. Run/Walk 4 times a week consistently for 2 months Friday June 6, 2008, Wednesday August 6, 2008
6. Take a lunch break everyday for 2 months (no working during lunch) December 1, 2009
7. Work only 2 evenings a week
8. Have more patience
9. Drink only 1 12 oz diet coke a day for 2 months getting close, even have gone a couple weeks without any diet coke
10. Grow and freeze enough tomatoes for the full year September 13, 2009
11. Go to sleep by 11 PM for 3 consecutive weeks December 21, 2008
12. Get a full body massage (I have never had one)
13. Get hair restyled- (I have had the same general hair style since High School) Friday March 28, 2008
14. Read the Harry Potter Series Saturday November 1, 2008, as of December 2009, have read 2 of teh books to boys
15. Read Helping Parents Practice- November 1, 2009
16. Buy new jeans Bought two pairs Sunday November 2, 2008
17. Take one full week off in the summer- Saturday August 2, 2008
Family
18. Help Garek to not wear pull ups overnight Sunday March 30, 2008
19. Establish weekly "date night" So far we have managed bi-monthly date night, need to move it up to weekly
20. Eat lunch 1 x week with Matt for 2 months December 1, 2009
21. Practice with Gavin and Garek EVERYDAY for 1 consecutive month Saturday January 31, 2009
22. Complete Christmas Scrapbook with mom
23. Support Matt on finishing his thesis (Master's)
24. Have another Child- God willing
25. Go to the cities every 1-2 Mo to visit friends and family doing pretty good with this as of July 2008
26. Go to Duluth every 1-2 mo to visit family and friends doing pretty goof with this as of July 2008
27 . Get through First Communion- Sunday April 27, 2008
28. Attend Suzuki Summer Institute Sunday July 27- Saturday August 2
29. Put together 10 year Matt and Gigi video
30. Have the nephews stay with us for a weekend
31. Do a science project with Gavin and Garek at least once a year (science fair or not)
32. 10 Years of Marriage Vow Renewal Sunday December 28, 2008
33. Help Gavin and Garek learn all mass prayers Gavin is good here, Garek is learning as of July 2008
34. Cook with Gavin once a week, consecutively, for 2 months
35. Watch Romantic Comedy with Matt Tuesday April 29, 2008
36. Host a Holiday in St Peter Friday July 4, 2008
37. Give dogs bi-weekly bath- On track with this, have done since March 2008
38. Married couples retreat
39. Get a family golf club membership- Thursday March 13, 2008
House
40. Clean carpets bi-monthly started April 2008
41. Decorate living room Thursday April 24, 2008
42. Organize entry closet to be more useful Monday November 17, 2008
43. Level backyard- September 18, 2009
22. Complete Christmas Scrapbook with mom
23. Support Matt on finishing his thesis (Master's)
24. Have another Child- God willing
25. Go to the cities every 1-2 Mo to visit friends and family doing pretty good with this as of July 2008
26. Go to Duluth every 1-2 mo to visit family and friends doing pretty goof with this as of July 2008
27 . Get through First Communion- Sunday April 27, 2008
28. Attend Suzuki Summer Institute Sunday July 27- Saturday August 2
29. Put together 10 year Matt and Gigi video
30. Have the nephews stay with us for a weekend
31. Do a science project with Gavin and Garek at least once a year (science fair or not)
32. 10 Years of Marriage Vow Renewal Sunday December 28, 2008
33. Help Gavin and Garek learn all mass prayers Gavin is good here, Garek is learning as of July 2008
34. Cook with Gavin once a week, consecutively, for 2 months
35. Watch Romantic Comedy with Matt Tuesday April 29, 2008
36. Host a Holiday in St Peter Friday July 4, 2008
37. Give dogs bi-weekly bath- On track with this, have done since March 2008
38. Married couples retreat
39. Get a family golf club membership- Thursday March 13, 2008
House
40. Clean carpets bi-monthly started April 2008
41. Decorate living room Thursday April 24, 2008
42. Organize entry closet to be more useful Monday November 17, 2008
43. Level backyard- September 18, 2009
44. Patio in back yard Monday June 30, 2008
45. Plant apple tree in backyard Sunday April 13, 2008
46. Plant maple tree in back yard- changed mind about maple tree and will do 2 apple trees instead -April 2009
47. Organize garage
48. Hang pictures on walls Sunday March 23, 2008
49. Organize office- add shelves and cork board June 5, 2009
50. Paint playroom
51. Keep inside of cars clean, no trash 2 mo. Monday July 7, 2008
52. Fix downstairs bathroom
Work/professional
53. Finish 15 core credits for EdD December 18, 2009
45. Plant apple tree in backyard Sunday April 13, 2008
46. Plant maple tree in back yard- changed mind about maple tree and will do 2 apple trees instead -April 2009
47. Organize garage
48. Hang pictures on walls Sunday March 23, 2008
49. Organize office- add shelves and cork board June 5, 2009
50. Paint playroom
51. Keep inside of cars clean, no trash 2 mo. Monday July 7, 2008
52. Fix downstairs bathroom
Work/professional
53. Finish 15 core credits for EdD December 18, 2009
54. Finish 6 research credits for EdD December 13, 2008
55. Finish 3 elective credits for EdD December 18, 2009
56. Finish 9 higher ed administration credits for EdD December 18, 2009
57. Get into the Gustavian Quarterly
58. Get better at using AirSet Used it everyday for 2 months! November 3, 2008
59. Get PDA to sync with Outlook
60. Update professional portfolio
Fiscal Responsibility
61. Set up Money Market account Saturday April 5, 2008
62. Go one month without buying anything new (except food)
63. Save 3 mo. income to put in Money Market account
64. Get will drawn up
65. More consistently use Quicken
66. Purchase violin for Gavin Saturday March 15, 2008
67. Pay off Matt's student loans
68. Invest in college tax shelter fund Wednesday November 19, 2008
69. Only go to Mankato with a a shopping list and stick to list- one year- April 2009
Travel
70. Go on family vacation out of state
71. Go overseas
72. Go camping Saturday August 9, 2008
73. Take the boys on a train Saturday June 28, 2008
74. Bring Matt with me on a consulting trip Sunday January 18, 2009
75. Travel with just Matt somewhere January 2009
Fun/Other
76. Go canoeing Tuesday July 29. 2008
77. Attend 10 year college reunion Saturday October 4, 2008
78. Go charter fishing
79. Go horseback riding
80. Take boys ice fishing
81. Learn to play Legos Star Wars played with boys in May 2008, trying to determine when it is considered knowing how to play versus dumb luck
82. Read 3 "fun" books a month for 3 consecutive months Sunday July 13, 2008
83. Watch all my unwatched movies already purchased watched 3 of these, but bought 2 more, need to stop getting new ones until others are watched
84. Attend a Twins game August 25, 2009
85. Attend pro football game September 4, 2009
86. Volunteer at church for religious education and 1 big fundraiser each year Both Matt and Gigi teaching Sunday School and volunteered at Fall Fiesta 2008, rel ed both years
87. 2 scrapbook "weekends" each year did 2 in 2008, 2009
88. Send an ecard each week for 2 mo. Wednesday April 30, 2008
89. Email 2 High School friends each month
90. Have the neighbors over for dinner Sunday June 1, 2008
91. Put together "regular" photo albums
92. Golf 2 times per week (assuming # 39) Summer 2008
55. Finish 3 elective credits for EdD December 18, 2009
56. Finish 9 higher ed administration credits for EdD December 18, 2009
57. Get into the Gustavian Quarterly
58. Get better at using AirSet Used it everyday for 2 months! November 3, 2008
59. Get PDA to sync with Outlook
60. Update professional portfolio
Fiscal Responsibility
61. Set up Money Market account Saturday April 5, 2008
62. Go one month without buying anything new (except food)
63. Save 3 mo. income to put in Money Market account
64. Get will drawn up
65. More consistently use Quicken
66. Purchase violin for Gavin Saturday March 15, 2008
67. Pay off Matt's student loans
68. Invest in college tax shelter fund Wednesday November 19, 2008
69. Only go to Mankato with a a shopping list and stick to list- one year- April 2009
Travel
70. Go on family vacation out of state
71. Go overseas
72. Go camping Saturday August 9, 2008
73. Take the boys on a train Saturday June 28, 2008
74. Bring Matt with me on a consulting trip Sunday January 18, 2009
75. Travel with just Matt somewhere January 2009
Fun/Other
76. Go canoeing Tuesday July 29. 2008
77. Attend 10 year college reunion Saturday October 4, 2008
78. Go charter fishing
79. Go horseback riding
80. Take boys ice fishing
81. Learn to play Legos Star Wars played with boys in May 2008, trying to determine when it is considered knowing how to play versus dumb luck
82. Read 3 "fun" books a month for 3 consecutive months Sunday July 13, 2008
83. Watch all my unwatched movies already purchased watched 3 of these, but bought 2 more, need to stop getting new ones until others are watched
84. Attend a Twins game August 25, 2009
85. Attend pro football game September 4, 2009
86. Volunteer at church for religious education and 1 big fundraiser each year Both Matt and Gigi teaching Sunday School and volunteered at Fall Fiesta 2008, rel ed both years
87. 2 scrapbook "weekends" each year did 2 in 2008, 2009
88. Send an ecard each week for 2 mo. Wednesday April 30, 2008
89. Email 2 High School friends each month
90. Have the neighbors over for dinner Sunday June 1, 2008
91. Put together "regular" photo albums
92. Golf 2 times per week (assuming # 39) Summer 2008
93. Ride a roller coaster Friday May 16, 2008
94. Put all photos on iphoto and onto DVD to put in safe
95. Finish 7 online photo journals finished 1 on 3/9/07, 7/14/08
96. Finish catching up on scrapbooks for at least the first five years of each boy
97. Finish each boy's scrapbook to within 1 year by 1001 days
98. Play the bassoon more often than twice a year for GGBG Monday December 22, 2008
99. Go Biking on the SakahtahTrail (Near Mankato) Monday September 8, 2008
100. Post on blog at least 12 times a month for 6 months Monday September 1, 2008
101. Finish 101 list- whew- Friday March 7, 2008
94. Put all photos on iphoto and onto DVD to put in safe
95. Finish 7 online photo journals finished 1 on 3/9/07, 7/14/08
96. Finish catching up on scrapbooks for at least the first five years of each boy
97. Finish each boy's scrapbook to within 1 year by 1001 days
98. Play the bassoon more often than twice a year for GGBG Monday December 22, 2008
99. Go Biking on the SakahtahTrail (Near Mankato) Monday September 8, 2008
100. Post on blog at least 12 times a month for 6 months Monday September 1, 2008
101. Finish 101 list- whew- Friday March 7, 2008
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