Alvin, Simon, Theodore!

I've been really reluctant to post this, but I feel like it may be the only way to make it real. Like, stick with it REAL.

I'm running. Well, I've started running (and one of the songs I listened to today was the Chipmunk's theme music, hence today's title). My hubby has always been an avid runner (he's completed 1 marathon, a few 1/2 marathons and countless other shorter races), and we really enjoy working out together. So, I'm starting a running routine. I found these programs (thanks to Kiki!) and I'm beginning really slowly. Like run/walk slowly. I used to run in MS and HS, but that was ages ago...and with a bum knee and messed up feet, I've always been reluctant to get back into it. However, now that I've had an office job for over a year, the lack of time outside is really starting to take a toll, and the gym was expensive and rarely used, I want to get back into it. I'm going to do my darndest to stick with it, so make sure to check in on me sometimes! Anyone else out there running? Maybe we can plan buddy runs when I've had some time to not be too bad? :) We'll see how it goes! So far, I'm LOVING the routine and the gorgeous weather. And in just a few short days, my body is already feeling better.

Hmmm...what else? The hubby is a little over half-way through his rotation at pukey Dukey. Nah, Duke has one of the best surgery programs in the nation, and I've never really be in on the whole Duke/UNC rivalry. I've missed him SO much, but I know that we are so blessed to be able to share our love, even if it's from a distance. One day the military will separate us for much longer time periods, so I'm considering this "heart stretching." Absence sure does make the heart grow stronger!

OH and right before he left, we had to buy this:

Yep, we are the proud parents of a new Honda Fit. We had been planning on getting a new car next year when Dieg started his residency, but the old Tercel (aka Poopy) died. Black smoke on the side of the interstate needing a tow thank goodness we could donate it for a tax rebate - dead. Oh well. Some times life throws things you just don't expect, huh?

Alright, time to make dinner and get some other stuff done (including some work! boo!).

Night!