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Family Weekend Activity: Just Dance

Last night in St. Louis Scott's sister, Sarah, and her husband, Mitch, came over to join us for dinner (I guess actually we were with them for most of the meals, but anyhoo). After a late dinner we decided to head to the basement to check out a couple of new Wii games his mom had bought.  C was still awake (enjoying his later "vacation" bed time.  He entertained himself watching us and playing with toys while we entertained ourselves with the game Just Dance.  It was so much fun and hilarious to watch!  The game had all original artists performing the songs, so it was fun music for the most part. We snapped tons of photos.  After dancing to two songs I was seriously sweating.  We played the game until almost midnight.  Well 4 of us made it that long.  Scott and his mom quit early to tend to sore knees.  Scott's dad wanted to make sure we got through every song.  There are a lot of songs/routines.  Basically the point of the game is to mimic the dancer on the screen as close as possible.  Obviously all that really counts is your one hand (since it is a Wii game), but the more you get into it, the more fun it is.  Sarah and I tried to do all difficult songs.  We eventually had a tournament as well.  Sarah was the big winner.  Big Don was second place I think--or maybe Mitch I forget. Now for your amusement. We dance. Some pics are included just for the great faces portrayed.

One of them is obviously doing the wrong move.  One guess: Scott.  He rarely followed the dance moves b/c the sensors weren't that good at giving you points when you were in fact doing the right moves (fun anyways--but frustrating at times).  So Scott just gave it all he had every time he danced.

dancing to the Eye of the Tiger (consisted of punching and jumping rope choreography)

the wind up of an upper cut I think

check out the face--and the thumb

 getting low

I've started to sweat.  We are seriously intense here.

group dance to "Groove is in the Heart"



the guys were being annoying--what's new!

Then C wanted to dance.  He chose "I Like to Move it Move it"

He pretty much stood still and let Scott throw around his arm. 

Spring play outside

RUNNING!!!

Using a walking stick

We got to have a nice, but quick visit in St. Louis this weekend.  We squeezed a lot of fun in a short amount of hours.  It was beautiful weather except when it rained out our bonfire last night--but otherwise great spring fun. C loved playing outside: chasing bubbles, walking in the woods, learning how to play tag, and other fun outdoor (and indoor play) activities. All of these pics are from this morning even though he was outside yesterday as well.

Almost potty trained

Yesterday was an accident free day!  He even asked to go poop last night.  Yipee! We've even been leaving the house for the last 5 days in only underwear, and he's done great--no accidents away from home at all.  I think we're on the downward slope.  I'm sure he'll still have some accidents now and then, but I think he actually gets it now.  Not only does he get it, I think he likes it better.  We found this cute book at the library called No More Diapers for Ducky.  I think it really helped.  He loves it, and we only read it if he's pooping.  He seemed to really internalize the benefits of not wearing a diaper anymore.  I have some cute pics to load that I will add of little man on the pottie.

Listening to his book.  He likes to take off all his clothes to do his business.  Or maybe daddy likes him to take them all off.  Not sure.

Getting a potty reward.  He was more excited about the idea of it than anything.  He's so nosy he just likes to look at all the people there instead of eating.

"Enjoying" soccer with daddy last weekend.

Race day pic

Getting ready to race. It was soooo cold. 

Week 1 down

Made my first week of training goal.  I ran over 13 miles, lifted weights 2 days (with high intensity intervals), and rode my bike for 52 minutes (with a high intensity training video).  Tired now, but it feels great.  I finished my 5K today with a personal best time of 29:02 minutes.  My official time should be less--can't wait to see the results.  We actually wore timing chips in the race which start when you cross the start line and stop when you cross the finish.  My time should be a bit under 29 minutes.  I'm stoked about this.  I think the best I've ever run a 5K race was about 52 minutes, so this was awesome for me. Now to tackle the 12K. 

Poopville

Last night at 8:30 we were in Wal-Mart picking out a monster truck for a little boy who finally pooped in the potty.  It took a lot of frustration and tears, but we finally got him to sit on the potty 3 times yesterday, and finally he did it when we caught him trying to go.  Daddy finally worked the magic charm with potty humor, but it worked.  I don't think it's downhill from here necessarily.  I think he's going to dislike it for a while, but now he knows it's possible.  We know the new seats work as well.  The peeing isn't going that well.  He keeps having accidents--except when we leave the house--then he does great.  Can't figure it out.