It was funny because I was in the bathroom chippin' some porcelain and Reagan knocked. I told her I was finishin' business and when I stepped out, she was standing there holding a bike tire! I freaked out and was in shock! Since then (that was June 8th), I've been trying to bike 3-4 days a week. I usually ride with my good friend Matt Baird.
The first time we went, I had to stop and take a breath break atleast 7-8 times. A couple times I thought I was going to pass out, leaving my biggish body to roll down the mountain and into the backyard of one of the mansions below (which, of course, would require the momentum of my oversized personage to bust down a fancy stoned wall).
After 4 weeks Matt decided to sign me up for a bike race up at Sundance. That made me a bit nervous. After some persuasion, he dragged my ass up there and the next thing I know, I'm truckin' up a hill behind about 15 other racers. We both raced beginner class, which is 1 lap of an 8 mile course. Sport class races 1 1/2 laps and expert competes in 2 laps. Of 18 racers in beginner class, I placed 15th :-( It was tough! It took me 51 minutes. Matt did it in 45 minutes which put him in 9th place. I think I pushed myself too hard at first and didn't pace myself well at all. I blew out (which is the threshhold of exhaustion) about half way through the course.
After a couple more weeks of riding Matt, once again, persuaded me to compete in another race up at Sundance. I gave in AGAIN. BUT, I must say, I did a lot better. I'm willing to bet I shaved off atleast 5 minutes. I was actually passing people this time! I don't know on my time yet. I'm still waiting for that to be updated on the site. By the end of the summer I would like to be competing in Sports class. The expert guys are doing 2 laps in 1 hour and 5 minutes! INSANE!
So, anywho, that's one of my goals; to lose 30 lbs. I'm getting the exercise in (although I need to start lifting again), but I need to start watching my diet. I figured it was pointless until VeeAnn had her baby and then we could both start watching what we're eating. We'll see how that goes. About 16 months ago I was doing great with both diet and exercise, but fell out of the habit, so I know I can get back into it again. The goal is not to be the fat brother of the family, but a title I'll hold proudly for the time being.
The next goal is to increase my income enough that VeeAnn doesn't have to work anymore. VeeAnn loves her job and really doesn't mind working. She works part time and gets paid well. She also gets benefits for our family which is something that my current job doesn't offer. Supposedly that may be changing, but I'm not holding out. I love my job, love working from home and love not having someone breathing over my shoulder, but it's hard for me to completely trust people that I only communicate with over Instant Messenger...so when they say they'll get us benefits, I say "great...I'll believe it when I see it."
Family Update:
Brooklyn is doing great. She really is an excellent baby. I've never heard her cry for more than a minute. She doesn't have fits, she just belts out to let you know she's hungry or that she doesn't like you changing her diaper. She's loving her baths now and loves to be talked to by her sisters and Mommy. Dad? Eh, she thinks I'm okay. Lol.
VeeAnn's mom leaves tomorrow. She's always great to have around, especially when the new babies are here. We'll be sad to see her go. Every time she comes for a new baby, she's made a blessing dress for each one of them. Her and VeeAnn finished it today and it's really cute. Her mom's a professional seamstress, so she does amazing dresses for the girls. Brooklyn's baby blessing will be September 7th. And yes, Dad, we will be doing it here in OUR ward.
People often ask how Reagan and Kennedie are handling the new sister. They are great! Reagan is completely in love with her new sister and is so gentle and loving with her. Kennedie thinks too that she is pretty neat. Kenna's usually in her own little world but is so cute when she spends time with Brooklyn. I think all 3 of them will be very close for the rest of their lives! They're all super cute. I make cute kids! VeeAnn contributes as well. Harhar! Now pics of the kids and the new finished rooms
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3 comments:
Matt, that is probably one of the most inspirational pieces I have read. I laughed, I cried, I felt like I could overcome my obstacles. Good work so far and continue to improve on your endurance riding. Your goals will be achieved.
Cute kid-ios.
Brudder Mogle...what a christmas gift, to find your blog. Congratulations once again on the new addition to the family.
I don't want Spencer to see this, he'll be jealous. When we were in Utah he said whenever he mountain bikes there it makes him want to live there! How fun if we did live close and he could join you. Mountain Biking is pretty much the only exercising he enjoys. You'd have fun. You could bike, and even talk about computers and web design together!
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