Oops! Weeks 41 through 47
It has been a bit since I posted last. What can I say? Work, family and running have kept me busy; updating my blog isn't as high of a priority.
Today, at long last, I have zeroed the balance of kilometres to make up from the summer. I currently have run 1,810 km in 2012, and have 202 to go to complete my goal. With five weeks and two days remaining in the year, that should be achievable; I might even try to complete that my December 21, just in case the world ends that day :P.
Winter is well upon us here in Iqaluit. It's getting dark by 2:30 now, and we've had snow on the ground for more than a month. This makes my runs a bit more challenging, but I still get out most days.
One week from today Alexa turns one year old. It's pretty exciting, and quite the accomplishment for Christine and I: we've managed to keep her alive for a whole year, without breaking her! She took her first unassisted steps a little while ago, and frequently stands unassisted, but only when she doesn't notice what she's doing. Usually this is when Alexa's distracted by a toy she is holding. It's sort of a case of cartoon physics: the Road Runner is fine when he runs off the climb until he notices that there isn't any ground under him.
Alexa also has been talking more. This morning I was feeding her breakfast, including some blueberries. She asked, "[What is] This?". I told her "It's a blueberry." A few minutes later, when feeding her another berry, she said, "This...blue...", and I responded, "That's right! It's a blueberry!" She then continued, "...ber." I love my little girl.
Hope all those I know with little ones, such as Lee and Michelle with their new arrival, and Maryanne and Chris who have one on the way, are well. Those without little ones, too.
Today, at long last, I have zeroed the balance of kilometres to make up from the summer. I currently have run 1,810 km in 2012, and have 202 to go to complete my goal. With five weeks and two days remaining in the year, that should be achievable; I might even try to complete that my December 21, just in case the world ends that day :P.
Winter is well upon us here in Iqaluit. It's getting dark by 2:30 now, and we've had snow on the ground for more than a month. This makes my runs a bit more challenging, but I still get out most days.
One week from today Alexa turns one year old. It's pretty exciting, and quite the accomplishment for Christine and I: we've managed to keep her alive for a whole year, without breaking her! She took her first unassisted steps a little while ago, and frequently stands unassisted, but only when she doesn't notice what she's doing. Usually this is when Alexa's distracted by a toy she is holding. It's sort of a case of cartoon physics: the Road Runner is fine when he runs off the climb until he notices that there isn't any ground under him.
Alexa also has been talking more. This morning I was feeding her breakfast, including some blueberries. She asked, "[What is] This?". I told her "It's a blueberry." A few minutes later, when feeding her another berry, she said, "This...blue...", and I responded, "That's right! It's a blueberry!" She then continued, "...ber." I love my little girl.
Hope all those I know with little ones, such as Lee and Michelle with their new arrival, and Maryanne and Chris who have one on the way, are well. Those without little ones, too.
posted by Matt at 3:28 p.m.
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