Dis Mom's Club?

[39CINDERELLA]

which c25k app did you download? there are 11 to choose from. the first free one is guy Hoffman. TIA

 

[KY*Figment]

Waiting for the storms w/ super cells. Tornado watch currently.

 

[VirataMama4]

Waiting for the storms w/ super cells. Tornado watch currently.

Be safe! Hopefully it won't produce anything...

 

[MamaCoog]

Hey y'all! My name is Melissa and I'm from Augusta, GA (we're known worldwide for our big, fancy golf course). I just turned 30 and I'm dangerously close to finishing my early childhood education degree!

Here's a little introduction to my family:

My husband, Chris, is a former car guy turned golf guy. Before we had kids we built and raced drag cars (by 'we' I mean, he told me to hold stuff or pump a pedal while he did all the real work ) When the kids came, there just wasn't enough time or money for cars. So he did what all respectable men do in Augusta, he started playing golf. This works out good for me because WDW has some really nice golf courses After two trips, I have officially converted him to a Disney fanatic.

I have two boys, Camden (4) and Carter (18 mos). Camden is one of those kids who seems much older than he is. He prefers to talk to adults, rather than other kids. He loves Disney as much as I do and we have found him to be quite adventurous with rides. He also has the makings of a young foodie.
Carter, on the other hand, has a wicked good sense of humor and loves to make people laugh. I have a feeling he is going to be very opinionated, because he is very particular about things already.

Well, as you can see, I like to talk a little more than I should! I love this idea of the DIS Mom's Club. I have been trying to talk my husband into joining the dads club but he thinks thats just weird. I bet if they talked about golf and cars, he'd be on it in a second!

 

[E3yore]

Waiting for the storms w/ super cells. Tornado watch currently.

Stay safe. This has been a really bad year for storms.

 

[E3yore]

Hey y'all! My name is Melissa and I'm from Augusta, GA (we're known worldwide for our big, fancy golf course). I just turned 30 and I'm dangerously close to finishing my early childhood education degree!

Here's a little introduction to my family:

My husband, Chris, is a former car guy turned golf guy. Before we had kids we built and raced drag cars (by 'we' I mean, he told me to hold stuff or pump a pedal while he did all the real work ) When the kids came, there just wasn't enough time or money for cars. So he did what all respectable men do in Augusta, he started playing golf. This works out good for me because WDW has some really nice golf courses After two trips, I have officially converted him to a Disney fanatic.

I have two boys, Camden (4) and Carter (18 mos). Camden is one of those kids who seems much older than he is. He prefers to talk to adults, rather than other kids. He loves Disney as much as I do and we have found him to be quite adventurous with rides. He also has the makings of a young foodie.
Carter, on the other hand, has a wicked good sense of humor and loves to make people laugh. I have a feeling he is going to be very opinionated, because he is very particular about things already.

Well, as you can see, I like to talk a little more than I should! I love this idea of the DIS Mom's Club. I have been trying to talk my husband into joining the dads club but he thinks thats just weird. I bet if they talked about golf and cars, he'd be on it in a second!

As a DW to a DisDad I would STRONGLY recommend that you not introduce your DH to this. You will lose him in some strange world that is their own. My DH starts talking in a strange language and after I question him he mumbles something about DisDads. Although, they seem like a bunch of really nice guys.

 

[E3yore]

Oh....and welcome.

 

[ColleenG]

which c25k app did you download? there are 11 to choose from. the first free one is guy Hoffman. TIA

The one I got was $2.99 I think it's the official C25K. If you go to their website you can see what it looks like. The icon for it is a circle with a guy running. Hope that helps.

 

[MamaCoog]

As a DW to a DisDad I would STRONGLY recommend that you not introduce your DH to this. You will lose him in some strange world that is their own. My DH starts talking in a strange language and after I question him he mumbles something about DisDads. Although, they seem like a bunch of really nice guys.

This is very true! This also would create a most unfortunate situation with the laptop. He might try to hog it all the time and then I wouldn't be able to DIS myself... OH THE HORROR! I need something to do while he is watch 5 hours of DVR'd golf every night

 

[VirataMama4]

Good Morning!

KY*Figment- I hope all is well for you today! Have all the storms passed?

MamaCoog- Welcome! The DisDads is my secret from my DH. I will never tell him and he can't make me! But I'm sure they talk about golf and all sorts of other crazy topics. Like pics with the Princesses.

I should be packing up for our first ever camping trip this weekend, but instead I find myself on the Dis and doing Sunshine Rewards for $$ for Disney. I really don't want to do the ... but I know I have too.

Hope you all have a wonderful day!

 

[KY*Figment]

Storms were not too bad last night but tonight I am sitting outside in 60 degree weather w/ mist. Bbrrrr... Softball practice is great.

 

[KY*Figment]

Venting... I'm involved w/ our local soccer league and we have been some way or another for about 6 years. My oldest is no longer playing soccer. My youngest plays, my husband is the coach, & I am on the board. So, we are pretty soccer savvy & we know when some are out & out crooks. The concession is not a money maker but it is in every other sport in this town & at the rival soccer club. So, where is this money going. I & another board member went in to do inventory so we could match it up against the person running the concession stand. Approximately $200 of products was left off of the inventory the other person did. I had suspected for the past two seasons she was skimming off the top. She also accused volunteers of not being able to count money. The season ended Sunday & allegedly she has $3000 in her hands she has not deposited. I don't get it. The board has been divided this season. 1/2 thinks she & her husband who is on the board is a saint and the others that have been smelling something fishy. There have been e-mail wars, FB wars, phone wars, & arguements. I have stayed clear of most of the wars but I can't handle thiefs. Did I mention her husband is a police officer? I feel somewhat better after venting.

 

[KY*Figment]

E3yore's husband, my husband, & two other Disdad's have decided to be supportive of the Dismom's doing the Princess 1/2 Marathon. They plan to do a Beer & Pretzel Relay Run in support of us while waiting for the Dismom's to cross the finish line. I'm so grateful of the Disdad's sacrafices & support.

 

[ColleenG]

I guess I should inform my DH that we will be going to WDW Feb 24-26, 2012. Maybe he can join the other Dads in the beer and pretzel relay. Is it ok that he's not an official DisDad. He's just very supportive of my Disney addiction.

 

[KY*Figment]

I guess I should inform my DH that we will be going to WDW Feb 24-26, 2012. Maybe he can join the other Dads in the beer and pretzel relay. Is it ok that he's not an official DisDad. He's just very supportive of my Disney addiction.

Tell him to join. It's like Alanon for Disney nuts.

 

[E3yore]

E3yore's husband, my husband, & two other Disdad's have decided to be supportive of the Dismom's doing the Princess 1/2 Marathon. They plan to do a Beer & Pretzel Relay Run in support of us while waiting for the Dismom's to cross the finish line. I'm so grateful of the Disdad's sacrafices & support.

I like that I had to see this here to learn this info.

I am still not convinced that the half will be able to be achieved by me in Feb. I am on week 2 of the couch to 5k and I spend the rest of the night on the couch with ice packs on my shins. If anyone has a really good idea to help with shin splints I would be grateful.

 

[KY*Figment]

I like that I had to see this here to learn this info.

I am still not convinced that the half will be able to be achieved by me in Feb. I am on week 2 of the couch to 5k and I spend the rest of the night on the couch with ice packs on my shins. If anyone has a really good idea to help with shin splints I would be grateful.

I am repeating week 1. I have the ice packs on my heels. I bought new shoes on Friday so hopefully, I can be done w/ ice packs soon. It doesn't help that I am way overweight. I'm shooting for a 5k/ 10k before I sign up or make reservations. I think the first one I can sign up for is in September & the last I know of is December. We are in WDW the week of 10/8 so I will miss the Wine & Dine 5k.

 

[ColleenG]

I like that I had to see this here to learn this info.

I am still not convinced that the half will be able to be achieved by me in Feb. I am on week 2 of the couch to 5k and I spend the rest of the night on the couch with ice packs on my shins. If anyone has a really good idea to help with shin splints I would be grateful.

Try an ice massage. Fill a paper cup with water and freeze it. Tear down the cup to rub the ice up and down your shins. Before and after you run stretch, stretch, stretch. Stand on the curb or a step and point your toes down and push the front of your foot against the step. Also make sure you have good running shoes. Your foot might be over pronating (your instep rolls in too much). If that's what's happening you might need a more supportive shoe. Try going to a running strore where the people really know about feet and running. Let them know where it hurts and bring your old shoes. They should be able to recommend a shoe that's best for your foot. Not all brands are the same. I've found the people at the big chains like Sports Authority have no clue about this kind of stuff. I just got new shoes and my shin splints are gone. I still make sure I stretch good. I used to wear orthotics just to walk around in, but the new shoes I got are so good I don't need the orthotics. Also rest is key. Worst case senario if you are still having pain, get checked by a doctor, you could develop stress fractures. Also try taking some Motrin or Advil, both are anti-inflamatories. Shin splints are the bone swelling where the muscle attatches when the muscles start getting used in a new way. Hope that helps. I'm doing C25k too and I'm on week 2 also. Hang in there!

 

[E3yore]

Try an ice massage. Fill a paper cup with water and freeze it. Tear down the cup to rub the ice up and down your shins. Before and after you run stretch, stretch, stretch. Stand on the curb or a step and point your toes down and push the front of your foot against the step. Also make sure you have good running shoes. Your foot might be over pronating (your instep rolls in too much). If that's what's happening you might need a more supportive shoe. Try going to a running strore where the people really know about feet and running. Let them know where it hurts and bring your old shoes. They should be able to recommend a shoe that's best for your foot. Not all brands are the same. I've found the people at the big chains like Sports Authority have no clue about this kind of stuff. I just got new shoes and my shin splints are gone. I still make sure I stretch good. I used to wear orthotics just to walk around in, but the new shoes I got are so good I don't need the orthotics. Also rest is key. Worst case senario if you are still having pain, get checked by a doctor, you could develop stress fractures. Also try taking some Motrin or Advil, both are anti-inflamatories. Shin splints are the bone swelling where the muscle attatches when the muscles start getting used in a new way. Hope that helps. I'm doing C25k too and I'm on week 2 also. Hang in there!

Thanks. I have been stretching and it has allowed me to make it half way through without wishing I could stop and cry. I stopped today and bought new shoes. We will see how that works.

 

[VirataMama4]

Hi Ladies!

We just got back from our first family camping trip... well, it was the 4 of us, the DSKs are still with their mom. It was a learning experience, so say the least. We discovered that DD13 is terrified of bugs, and her paranoia passed on to DS3, so it was interesting. We went to just a local state park, and it was clean for the most part. The bathrooms left something to be desired, especially at night. But we survived for 3 nights and will be going again in July with ALL the kids...