Whoa! Hello! First, I have to say thanks for the overwhelming support on my big, sole-baring post. Don’t expect me to get so personal TOO often, but your thoughts and encouragement were wholeheartedly appreciated. Even my father-in-law chimed in. How sweet is that?? For some reason I was afraid to hit “publish” because I thought I might get some negativity. Nope. Thanks for keeping my corner of the internet a positive space!!!
Guess what? Kevin finally made it to work on his bike! With his MBA wrapping up, he had a little time this weekend to put the bike together:
How hot is he in THOSE SILVER SHOES!!!! Hahahaha. If I was a biker, I’d glitter them!!! He left a bit earlier, but it really doesn’t take him much longer than it does fighting traffic (it’s only 15 miles, but that can be a lot during rush hour)!
After Kevin left, it was time to get the dogs up!
Notice how one is horizontal and one is vertical in the mornings?!? That says something about their personalities!! Haha. Boyd used to routinely lie in bed until 10AM or later. He’s been getting up a bit earlier with Pippa C. around because he’s afraid he’s going to miss something!
I was so proud of Pippa because this morning when I went to put on her gentle leader, she literally slipped her own nose right into it! We are not accustomed to cooperative canines!
We ran about 4 miles together before stopping at home for some water. Why? Because I found pullup bars at a park nearby!! Hooray!!! That calls for a WOD! I made Pippa go back with me and hang out by the bench because every time I leave her home alone she has an accident. Worked like a charm!
Today’s WOD:
(burpee broad jumps, jumping pull-ups, air squats)
I did have to pause once to get Pippa to chill out after a dog went past, but it was all good. I felt like a total nerd doing jumping pull-ups… but who will the nerd be when I can do REAL ONES?!?!? Plus GPP says it’s the way to go, so I believe it. Haha.
In between workouts, I grabbed one of my favorite Fages.
Mmm Mmm… and trust me. I made lunch ASAP when I got home. But I haven’t been bothering to take pictures of my sweet potatoes & leftovers lately.
Tonight’s dinner was an effort towards PaleOMG’s Sweet Potato Enchiladas. I did kind of a sketchy job preparing the sweet potatoes, but it still turned out fabulously. But it got really hot in the kitchen with two burners, two dogs, and the oven going!!!
Uh oh… I have a little complaint to make….
Does this shoe look pink to you!?!?!
I see pink edges… They definitely sent me the condensed grey when I ordered condensed pink/white. It even says so in my confirmation email AND on the packing slip. The packing slip has some blurb about part of my order being out of stock but says nothing about grey shoes?? That was the only thing I ordered. Sigh. Yes, I buy shoes almost completely based on looks. That’s why I was afraid to stray from my beloved Nike. And this is how they repay me??? Lol.
I know this is not a REAL problem, but I don’t know what to do. I know if I try to exchange, it’s going to take weeks! And I’m already seriously overdue for new shoes. My current ones have many holes. But I don’t want to spend the next three months looking at my feet and hating on them. I will totally do that. I don’t doubt it for one second. Haha. If they were going to mess up, at least they could have sent me green. Grey?!?! Boo.
Let’s stop complaining and have a picture of a puppy:
What a sweetie pie!!
If you’re a blogger, what’s the scariest thing you’ve ever posted about? Stay-at-home-wifery. Moving to Denver. NOT moving to Mexico.
What would you do it my shoe situation? Cry me a river, right? But running shoes are important!!!
They should definitely swap those out for you!
Personally, I like the shoes, but if it’s not what you want, send them back! Get what you paid for.
I love your workouts!!
Haha I actually like the color of those shoes. Although if they messed up my order & I had my heart set on another pair, I too would be bummed. That being said, I would suck it up if it meant having to wait another few weeks to get them (and if I was desperate)!
haha cute morning pics! and yep, if you start training your dog young they’ll do just as you would always do because they’re use to routine! smart doggie!! sweet potato enchiladas sound SO dang good!
I’d cry for days if they sent me the wrong colors. I’m very particular about that stuff.
I love Pippa’s name! And she’s so pretty. Good job on that wod. I can’t do pull ups to save my life.
So obsessed with the puppies! I want Milo to sleep in so bad, but he is up between 5:30 and 6:30 every morning! He’s like a baby!
Send them back- they will get back to you in no time! Plus, maybe you could write a letter asking for something else also since they messed up the order. You never know!
Yum, the enchiladas look tasty even if you did do a sketchy job preparing the sweet potatoes
Yay for finding a pull-up bar too!
what a cutie! looks like the run burned him out. love the idea of using sweet potatoes in an enchilada mix.
I’d definitely return them! I would maybe try to call customer service or something and sound really upset and see if you can get a new pair rushed to you!
Ha! Kevin looks so awesome in those star wars shoes!
I would ferrrr sure exchange them! if they are going to make you cringe every time you look at your feet, send em back! for realz. I would. 
Also, have kevin take a video of you doing these jumping pull up things. Anything with the word pull up in it gives me complete assurance that I could never do it. 
INSPIRE ME!! 
Maybe you could return them to a store that sells Nikes?
So awesome you found a pull up bar! I am constantly trying to work on my pull ups so any chance I get is a win! I am so jealous your dogs used to sleep until 10. My puppy is up at 6:30 am without fail!
eh, i’d return them! if you don’t like your shoes you shouldn’t have to wear them!!
So far, the scariest thing was my guest post in combo with my “about me” page on my blog. I’m still a newbie, so I’m sure there will be more to tackle in the future, but those were a little scary. Starting up was a little scary. But I’m glad I did!
Hahaha!!!!! Maybe this is one of those spiritual lessons in life you have to learn…maybe about being content in whatsoever shoe you are in….or doing all things (even running in ugly shoes) without complaining????? Lol! Just exchange them and buy Asics. Lol.
Pippa curled up is adorable!!!!!
But!! I had my lesson yesterday… hahahaaha!