How we spent our Sunday afternoon:
(That is Billy’s leg not mine). We are doing everything we can to get his IT band feeling good as soon as possible. He tells me that giving him a back massage while we watch tv helps the IT band too but I don’t know if I believe him.
I don’t know what it is about Sunday afternoons but I feel like it is a must that we have Mac and Cheese for lunch after church. Billy wanted to make bagel/egg sandwiches but I pulled the pregnancy card and made him make me the blue box of goodness instead. I won’t post a picture because it looks ridiculous with the ketchup that I put on top of it.
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My sister is STILL gone (I know, I think it is rude too) and so family dinner was a lot quieter without her three munchkins running around and biting my ankles (yes, they really do do that) last night.
We had meatloaf, peas, mashed potatoes and watermelon. I am still kicking myself for allowing the peas and watermelon to touch…that bite of watermelon did not taste right.
Blog post intermission: Look who I caught red-footed wearing MY running socks….
My mom got all creative on us and tried a new dessert out last night, she even added a special garnish to her orange cake with orange frosting.
Somehow vanilla bean ice cream landed on my plate too.
My cousin and her boyfriend came over for dessert and we all sat at the table talking for a while. It sure is nice not feeling like I have to rush home to get ready for school the next day. Why don’t all jobs give you a summer break? I will call and talk to your bosses if you want and convince them that you need a summer vacation.
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Billy gets really jealous that we never do belly updates for him so I told him I would include a picture of him at 29 weeks into being a dad.
He sure does have that glow about him.
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What is your absolute FAVORITE FLAVOR of cake? Icing?
-I think lemon cake and funfetti are my two absolute favorite but that orange cake is up there too.
How many days off do you get from your job each year?
Have you ever used electrotherapy (the little pad thingees on Billy’s legs in the first picture)?
Fill in the blank: The best part about my Monday is going to be ____________________.
Mmm that cake sounds fantastic- I love orange cake! In fact I like most sponge cakes but chocolate chip and funfetti are probably my favorite! Although it doesn’t happen often, I gotta say that this Monday has been kick-ass: I woke up feeling well-rested, had an amazing run, work flew by and the finale of Junior Masterchef is on tonight :)! Hope you have a great one too!
hahahah! Love that picture of Billy.
Favorite cake…definitely funfetti!!!! Or lemon….
I’m also a teacher so I’m lucky to have a summer break, but our school year doesn’t end until June 29th :( 3 more weeks!!
Happy Monday!
DO THE DMS(Deep muscle stim). It will really help! Much more intense than TENS units. I plan to do it today in fact! Hugs and love to you! e
Haha Billy looks very happy in his 29th week:-)
I loved playing the pregnancy card for what to eat or do! After she is born you can use the –”i gave birth” card for at least a year;-)
I get 15 days off/year w/my job–after 2 years of employment we get 20. Enjoy your Monday Janae! I think the best part of my Monday will be the 90+ degree temperature finally dropped!
What a cute little baby bump! ;)
The best part of my Monday is going to be when I finish the last report cards of the school year!!! Whooohooo!!
It is pretty fancy that you can do Electrotherapy at home! I’ve had it plenty of times for my knee and some muscle issues in HS.
How many days of vacation?! LOTS :) Like you.. I am a teacher..but my vacation doesn’t start til Friday. ALMOST THERE!
I love Funfetti frosting!
Being a mom requires me to work 365 days a year :) Actually me and my husband are going to a hotel this Friday, kidless, so maybe only 364 days a year. Of course, i always worry about them in the back of my head though.
The best part about my Monday is that we’re going to Wisconsin Dells for three days!
Have a great Monday, Janae!
Hehe, Billy’s baby bump. Too funny.
Ooh, tough question. I love chocolate cake with dark chocolate icing best right now.
Since I’m a student, I get summers off, too! Hurray! However, since I’ve started my own college consulting business and write freelance, I technically work year ’round.
Nope, never used electrotherapy, but it sounds interesting.
The best part of my Monday is going into Manhattan with my best friend to go shopping (and finding great little places to eat!)
billy rocks the pregnancy!
The best part of my Monday is that it’s the first day of summer vacation!!!
my favorite cake is lemon, too! it was my birthday Thursday and one friend made me lemon cake and the next day another friend brought me lemon cupcakes! I’m spoiled, I know :)
The best part of this Monday will be yoga. I had a long run yesterday and then sat for hours at a baseball game so my muscles are tiiiiight
If you massage his back, you loosen his lumbar muscles, which relieves pressure on the gluteus medius, which puts the pelvis back in alignment. That helps the IT band.
You’re welcome, Billy.
That cake looks delish and please tell Billy that his baby bump is just presh :)
Thankfully the job I have gives 28 days of PTO which is amazing! I totally use a lot around Christmastime!
Also, back massages help with everything. And the best part of my Monday is going to be that it’s actually my Tuesday because I have Friday off :)
Mmm that cake looks yummy. My favorite icing flavor is vanilla buttercream. Although I just made mascarpone icing and peanut butter icing. My husband says the peanut butter is fab. I wouldn’t know I don’t eat it. I guess compared to most I get lots of days off. Only 190 working days thanks to being a teacher lol. Best part of today?! Finishing packing up my classroom. Yeah!
Typically I am not a cake fan, but the lemonade cake I had last week was pretty awesome. One cake I always like is angel food cake.
I get 4 weeks holidays, so no complaints there! But I am jealous of you teachers with summers off!
Yes I used those a couple years ago for a knee injury.
Golf lessons tonight, hopefully with no wind or rain!
Oh, please call my work and convince them I need summer vacation!! I only get about TEN DAYS off a year… Super lame.
I kinda love all cake… Ice cream cake is amazing, but I love funfetti too! And chocolate! I don’t know! I love it all :)
I’ve used electrotherapy before, it feels too weird to me. But I know it helps…
The best part of my Monday will be volunteering tonight!
Hahaha that picture of Billy made me laugh out loud. The orange cake looks yuuuummmy!! Have a great Monday, Janae! I have to spend all day studying for a huge midterm exam so the best part of my day is probably going to physical therapy to try to fix my shin splints!
For my birthday, my mom made this outrageously good cinnamon roll cake. Basically anything cinnamon is good in my book.
The best part of my Monday will be lunch with my mom!
Funfetti is the best, both the cake and icing!
I had electrotherapy when I was recovering from a sprained ankle and the physical therapist accidentally turned it up too high and burned me! Needless to say, I haven’t done it since, ha.
The best part of Monday will be going out to lunch with my co-workers!
Funfetti cake is always a win! But red Velvet is my favorite, without the cream cheese frosting though, not a fan of that!
The best part of my Monday will be my run after work…really looking forward to it.
I used those electrotherapy things a couple of years ago when I had a hip/glute injury (I slipped on a wet wood floor at a friend’s house and seriously pulled something…I was 2/3 of the way through a marathon training schedule and it set me back a few weeks). I think it helped quite a bit–well, that and going to the chiropractor a couple of times a week. I hope they work for his IT issue, too!
i just love choc/vanilla mixes of cake! yum!
Best part of my monday is going to be……5:30 when I get off work? haha :)
I use e-stim on actual patients, not on myself, as I am a therapist! They’re good not only to help clear out lactic acid and to stimulate the muscles, but also to build strength!
I’ve been inspired by you and am thinking of starting a running blog….
i love funfetti cake too, but my top favorites would have to be chocolate or red velvet cake with buttercream frosting. yummm!! i’ve never had an orange cake – i’m intrigued!
the best part about my monday is this beautiful weather we’re having! i love it!
Oh man asking which cake flavor is my favorite is like making someone choose between their children! I guess if i had to pick I would go with chocolate cake with a chocolate fudge type frosting…yum! Of course some ice cream on the side never hurts!
I don’t really get days off from my job, except some major holidays…but one day when I’m all done with school and working a “real” job I will hopefully get some paid vacation!
I have used estim LOTS because I also have an IT band injury, so tell Billy I feel his pain(literally!)
The best part of monday is going to be teaching my first group fitness class (Strong) as long as I don’t make a complete fool of myself! ;-)
That cake looks amazing. Was it as good as it looks?
My current job doesn’t really have set time off…that could prove to be a bad thing.
I love Billy’s bump picture! That is hilarious! Monday is going to be awesome for two reasons! 1. my classes end of year party. 2. I get to ride my new road bike that I got for my birthday!!!
Haha- the sock thing is an issue at our house, too! My husband wears socks that are HUGE. I don’t know why he thinks I would wear them. ;)
Going gluten-free I can’t have cake anymore. (I’ve cheated before, but paid the price.) I’ve got a few gluten-free Pinterest recipes on my list to try. That cake your mom made looks amazing, though!
The best part about my Monday is going to be my first real run in 4 weeks (If you don’t count a Memorial Day 5k , which I don’t). I’m super excited to get back to my normal routine.
Great job on your half and awesome of Billy to listen to his body. If you promise to be 7 months pregnant at next year’s Utah Valley Half (so I can actually keep up with you) I will fly to Utah and run it.
This entire post made me giggle. It’s been a long time since I’ve had the “blue box of goodness”, but you can guarantee I will be calling it that from now on.
Billy looks fantastic! ;) haha enjoy your day girl!
My favorite flavor of cake is strawberry, yum. The best part of my Monday will be eating ice cream with my kids.
I LOVE chocolate and cream cheese icing!
I’m not sure how many days I get off, so far I got a week off for my wedding.
Nope, but I’ve erad about it. I would try electrotherapy!
Fill in the blank: The best part about my Monday is going to be it’s one day closer to Friday!
What do you think is a good half marathon training schedule?
And when I first saw this post I laughed out loud when I saw Billy’s “baby bump” picture!
Lemon cake with lemon or vanilla icing
Billy is looking fabulous and glowing for sure! :) My husband’s bump actually seems to be growing with mine. He’s having sympathy cravings I think. Hmm…I love butter cream frosting on pretty much anything, and the best part of my Monday will be getting to eat a fresh bagel from the new bagel shop that opened up near me. :)
Love Billy’s baby bump picture :-) I agree that all jobs should have a summer break! I just ended my last year of teaching so right now I’m enjoying my last summer break as a teacher. It’s glorious!
All cake is good. The End. Except maybe carrot cake… But that’s not REAL cake anyway.
I get off whatever days I want from work. I can work whatever schedule I want, as long as I work a certain number of hours per year.
The best part about my Monday was sleeping in! After my daughter’s softball tournament this weekend and getting up at 5:30 AM both days, I was so happy to sleep in until 7:00 AM today.
Red-footed :D That is hilarious!!! I really thought that was your hairy leg for a minute…JK!! I hope Billy’s IT band behaves itself. After I saw you guys at the starting line I wished I had rubbed Billy’s belly like everyone does to the prego ladies, you know like you did in that one picture?!? But after seeing is reaction after that lady honked at him at Yogurtland I’m glad I didn’t, he probably would have punched in the throat ;) You guys are awesome! And if you could call my boss I would greatly appreciate it :) Have a great day!!
bahahahaha. billy is too much! that cake looks so delicious. i need to start coming to family dinners;)
I had to do PT for my IT band. It demanded some attention and laughed and scoffed when I threw mild at-home treatments at it. Lets hope that is not the case at your house.
Then again, being at home more is perhaps just what the new infant wanted, and perhaps it is the baby’s ghost haunting his legs trying to keep his daddy home before he arrives.
Just one theory.
Haha I love Billy’s Bump photo!
I love that you spend so much time/meals with your family – makes me miss my family in Seattle!
Favorite cake? Oooh ummm. Chocolate something with rainbow sprinkles? Is that real thing? With vanilla icing. I like to cover all my basis.
I don’t have a real job, so I don’t have PTO :-( Sad, I know. I miss the days of school and summer break!
Yes. I’ve used the electro things on my IT band too. Tell Billy to try and do some glute strengthening. That should help get the pressure off his IT band. What an annoying injury.
Best part of my Monday? Right now! Post-run, post shower, sitting in my towel catching up on computer stuff with a big cup of coffeeeeees!
Hi, I see that Billy is using e-stim…..does he think that helps? I’m thinking about getting a unit for my hamstring/glute issues but can’t find anyone that gives it thumbs up or thumbs down…..
HEY STEPHANIE!!! He definitely thinks it helps and we have both used it in the past and noticed improvements! Let me know what you end up doing.
Not to be a pest, but would you recommend the brand that you use and if so what brand/model is it? Thank you!!
You aren’t a pest at all! Here is the link to the one that we have and love!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0082RN1LS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thehunrungir-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0082RN1LS
My mom makes the BEST chocolate cake with caramel frosting and it’s so yummy, I sometimes avoid it because I know I won’t stop at one piece.
The “best” part of my Monday will be trying to run in this 90 degree weather! Although don’t worry, NorCal is usually has great running weather year-round.
And fyi, the best part of my morning is reading your blog. It’s the most entertaining 5 minutes ever :)
My fav cake flavor is red velvet!! Yum-o!
& the best thing about today is going to be my shake out run & having lunch with my hub in the city. <3
Oh my goodness, that picture of Billy has me cracking up! My husband and little brother like to show off their “food babies” after big meals!
I don’t discriminate when it comes to cake–I love it all!
I work as an athletic trainer for a local high school, so sometimes I’m asked to help out in our PT clinic. I don’t get to use the e-stim that often, so I’m really jealous of all the patients!
So far, I’ve got 3.5 weeks of vacation in the bank. Unfortunately, it’s really hard to find time off that matches with my husband’s schedule, so the vacation will continue to sit. :-/
Hahaha, I love billy’s baby bump.
I hate when my foods touch, too! Probably why I loved kid’s tv dinners so much as a kid…everything was in its own little compartment.
I love angel food cake the best! With strawberries and whipped cream. As for icing, I like vanilla with sprinkles on white cake!
I use electro therapy for muscle tension!
Best part about my monday = wearing new work out clothes to the gym this afternoon!
The best about my Monday is that its going to be 77 degrees here, finally! Oregon takes forever to get the Summer memo.
And for sure citrus cakes have to be my favorite, yummy!
Part of PTA school that was my fav wa getting to play around with electro therapy! I don’t use it so much with the therapy I do now bc I work at a hospital. Fav chocolate cake is obvious chocolate ON chocolate. No exceptions.
I’ve never tried orange cake, that looks delicious! I’m a huge carrot cake fan, or just vanilla with vanilla icing.
hahaha billy’s baby bump!! i’m dying laughing over here!
i LOVE angel food cake with strawberries and whipped cream, and of course funfetti. with funfetti frosting. go big or go home, right?
the best part of my Monday is going to be my workout with Jillian. that lady makes me feel sooooo good :) i can’t wait!
Love the belly pic of Billy – he is glowing! The best part of my Monday was definitely the hot yoga class I took with a friend this morning!
I’ve used electrotherapy quite of few times but my favorite was always after a PT session and I would get electrotherapy with a giant bag of ice on top of it. I’m pretty sure that was the best combination ever.
The best part of my Monday will definitely be my bike ride after work…even though it’s crazy hot outside today!
it is kind of eerie how similar your floor (at your parents house) looks to mine at my parents. (in the sock picture). We have the same wood, cabinets and similar rug. I might need to have my mom send me a picture and show you! :) Too funny!
HA HA!! Billy, you’re positively glowing!! You two continue to crack me up! I’m scrolling down to read your race report next, but I do hop Billy’s IT band quiets down!!
The whole family did belly pics for my second pregnancy! I hope he heals quickly. IT band is no joke! Been dealing with that one everytime I train for a marathon. ART helped, but it’s expensive. My MIL makes orange crunch cake and it is out of this world!
I have never had orange cake. Must be yummy. Can you please get the recipe from your sister?
HEY YOU!!! My mom just used a box mix for the cake and then this recipe for the frosting…so good!
http://southernfood.about.com/od/icingrecipes/r/r070115a.htm
Hi!! How are you?? I have been quiet, but cake always gets me! :) I have never seen orange cake in a box. That’s awesome. Even I could bake that (maybe) without burning down the house.
PORTILLO’S CHOCOLATE CAKE.
Ohh, I love all kinds of cake! but carrot with cream cheese frosting probably my favorite.
I have tried electrotherapy and I loved it! Worked very well on my tender upper hammies
Best part of my day – tie between the “warm but not too warm, i lvoe this time of year” summer run this AM and watching the season finale of mad men tonight with my hubby (i watch it on demand on mon nights cause i can’t stay up late enough sat – you know ,that ungodly hour of 1030p)!
I totally put ketchup on my Mac ncheese too! That’s the only way to eat it… Even the “gourmet” stuff!
I love carrot cake with cream cheese frosting! So good!
I just love that picture of Billy’s tummy! Hilarious! Has he gained any “sympathy weight” since you’ve been preggers? ;)
Red Velvet cake. I think you glow a little more than Billy :)
I’d LOVE the summer off – I misheard my boss today saying that I needed a month off. I did agree with him – until he said it was a month off from running. Oops!
hands down – has to be carrot cake with cream cheese frosting!! :)
The best part about my Monday is going to be going home, watching breaking bad, and going to bed early for my early morning run tomorrow!
HAHAHA. I love Billy’s baby bump! He’s carrying so well! LOL =)
Vanilla cake…I’m not a huge icing fan!
No days off for me (Stay at home mom)
Going to read your race recap later when little guy is asleep! So bummed to hear about the race for Billy =(
Your moms cake looks so pretty! How sweet of her to make this for you:)
My favorite cake would be devil’s food cake with chocolate fudge icing.
I have 4 weeks off for the summer starting next Friday, Yayyyyyy!!
I’ve had physical therapy for a torn meniscus in my knee and shoulder tendonitis, both required electrotherapy.
The best part of my Monday was 4:30pm when I got off of work!
Best part of my Monday was doing my long run at 9am this morning and I loved that it was HOT out already!
I must say that vanilla cake is my favorite with coconut cream icing mmm….
I’m a stay at home mom with my 2 yr old and another on the way so while I don’t get any days off per say I would have to say its the best job ever :)
I had electrotherapy from my chiropractor when I tore my hamstring. It feels really funny and I giggled the whole time, it’s a good thing they put you in a room by yourself when you do it.
My favorite cake is red velvet, and carrot cake, and chocolate, and vanilla, and funfetti. Actually, I don’t think I’ve met a cake I didn’t love.
I looooove funfetti cake with funfetti icing! I will literally demolish the entire cake! We ALWAYS have Mac and Cheese on Sundays! It’s our little tradition too!
This might be my second favorite post, ever! That picture of Billy is hilarious…I totally think there should be “growing a dad” pictures take at the same time as baby bump pictures!
What’s my most favorite post, you ask? I’ll give you a hint: it has just one picture of three pairs shoes :D
You are so sweet! I agree that post has to be my favorite too:) hope you are having an amazing day!
My favorite cake is my moms chocolate chip bunt cake. The frosting pools in the middle and I always take it with my first piece. I’m pretty sure it must have 4 sticks of butter so dense and rich! My husbands baby bump has Billy beat ;)
Haha it’s only fair to include Billy in the baby bump pictures. Dessert looks so good with the vanilla bean icecream on the side.