Life on Planet Caddick

Yes, it's me again the sporadic poster from h e double hockey sticks What can I say? I keep thinking  "I really miss blogging" and  "I really need to post something" but and doesn't it always come down to a 'but' (in form or another) hehe So, here I am randomly posting because I feel like if I don't I will lose my freakin' mind (I know, some of you think it's already gone and some of you know it is) the truth is out there somewhere *cue X-Files theme* I would like to say  you rock to anyone who can actually take a full course load (married, or not with kids or without) and hold the rest of your life together because I'm having trouble doing that so, if anyone can help me figure out someway anyway that I can learn how to keep learning not only would I be grateful but my husband (who's pretty sure I forgot how to cook and clean) and my son (who thinks the washer and dryer are broken) would also be grateful Until next time ~ Kri...

A new week is upon us and before I get sucked back into the school thing again I thought I better let everyone know I'm still alive! {waves} This last week was good. Well, mostly good. Zach settled into his schedule, I settled into mine, and he even decided wearing a uniform to school was ok. Some days he didn't even change out of it when he got home - just untucked his shirt! Tuesday was my first lab for Oceanography. Well, let me say that again - this is my first lab ever . Yep, that's right - I only had to take one year of science in high school (thanks CA for the great education!) and I took general science (no lab required). I need to find new lab partners though. Those boys ignored me. I don't know if it was because I was old or a girl (or both!!). I have smart ideas - just listen to me fools! Wednesday I knew I was only going to get my running in if I got up at 5. Which I did. And I ran five 2 minute intervals (5K101 Week 1), without wimping out on a single...

Today I'm linking up with Things I Can't Say to Pour my Heart Out. Check out her link and if you comment on any of the link ups remember rule #1 - be respectful! When did my dreams become more important than my sons future? I can't really answer that, all I know is that at some point it happened and I feel like the worst mom in the world. Zach went to private school for K and 1st, I homeschooled him for 2nd and 3rd, and last year I put him in public school. It was during that time I needed something do to with myself, so I went back to school to follow my dream of becoming a teacher. But I feel guilty every day. The education system here (both private and public) are terrible. And that's the nicest thing I can think to say about them. We had our issues when we homeschooled, but nothing we couldn't (or didn't) sort out. He is really enjoying being in "regular" school, but it's easy to see why. He's "one of the brightest" in ...

Crazy. Zach and I both started back to school. Zach on Tuesday and me on Thursday. By Wednesday I was so stressed out by the numskulls at the transportation office I was ready to scream. Actually, I think I might have, in my car, whilst banging my head on the steering wheel..... Turns out my son, who has one year left in his current school, is going to the wrong school. The school the transportation office told me to send him to - up until an hour before they told me he was in the wrong school. Thank God he's a good kid and I'm a good parent, his Principal and I discussed how to work things out on Tuesdays, when I can't pick him up because I have a late Science Lab. I guess being involved pays off, even though that's not why I do it. So far he likes 5th grade, uniforms and all! Of course, they really don't do anything the first week - so we will see how he feels next week =) Here's my little man on his first day of school... Then it was time for me to hea...

I know I've been gone for a while - we were on vacation after all, but now we are back and school starts next week - Boo! Kidding - boo for my college classes but yay Zach will be busy again! We had a good time - we went to Columbus to visit the Ohio Caddicks and then to Michigan to visit my dad. Unfortunately, the memory card in my camera got corrupted and I lost all my pictures. I do have a few that I took with my phone to share - but the pictures of the zoo and the family are all gone. Boo again! But I'll share what I have - aren't you guys the lucky ones? =) This is the pool in New Albany, OH pretty spiffy, huh?  On the road from Ohio to Michigan Who's the meanest Aunt? Me! My nieces in nephew in their younger days!! Erik's shopping basket at the Dutch store Good thing it's so far away from SC or we would have ended up with so much more! Also at the Dutch Store The pool in Lansing, MI Lunch on our las...

A little stop in Fancy Gap, VA. Before I-77N did us in on our road trip. We are traveling! Right now we are are in Ohio - and it's much nicer than being in the sweltering heat of South Carolina. Much better. Our trip up was eventful. West Virginia is our wild card, as I like to call it. Zach man gets car sick, and the road through there is crazy windy and hilly. It's beautiful country - it just doesn't sit well with Zach. So, after about 12 hours (of a drive that should have been about 9) we finally arrived. Today was a little recovery day. Tomorrow we are going to the zoo. After that, we don't know - it's vacation after all! Until next time...

I know I've been an absent blogger lately. We are trying to get ready for vacation (finally!). But I have been keeping up with my C25K program and while I'm out there huffing a puffing I always manage to think. No, not about how much I hate running. Honestly, now that I'm doing it by choice it's not so bad. However sometimes I do think about how much I hate the humidity. This week my thoughts have been wandering to how much Catholics and LDS are the same. WHAT? Before you run away let me explain.... 1. We are both misunderstood. People think we're not Christians, people think we have weird religious beliefs, and people are unwilling to understand either one of us. Seriously - think about that. How many times have I had to say "we don't worship graven images" and how many Mormons have had to say "we believe in Jesus Christ". Just sayin'.... 2. We are both perceived in a certain way - all Priests are not child molesters. I'm k...

As you may know I've been working on the Couch to 5K (C25K) for about the last month. Sadly so far I'm still on week two - but I know I have to get credit for being persistent and trying ~ right? My goal is to run my first 5K on October 8th. Since the plan is only supposed to take nine weeks I thought I gave myself plenty of time to train and get ready. Now I'm not so sure. On days like today when I was out there just *struggling* in a bad way I kept thinking "how am I going to get this done?" Then I remembered "Slow and steady wins the race" OK, so I'm guessing I won't be actually winning the 5K, but it's still winning if you go out and do your level best. I tell my son that all the time - I'm not sure why I forgot it applies to everyone. On the weight loss front - slow and steady is working there too. I'm not going to embarrass myself and tell you how much I weigh - but I will tell you that I've lost 3 pounds since I s...

Today is my honey's birthday (happy birthday babe!) So, in honor of his big day I chose a song for him from his favorite band  Get ready for some serious head bangin' Metallica  One (I tried to get the video, but it wouldn't let me embed we all know how Metallica is about their work) Don't forget to visit Goodnight Moon and see what everyone else is listening to! Until next time ~ Kris

I know a lot of people who have succeeded on the the South Beach Diet. I couldn't do it. I know my doctor said "do it", my husband was supportive and even did it with me! Can't beat that. BUT Yeah, there's something I couldn't handle about it. It really wasn't the missing pasta, bread, or whatever either. Really, it wasn't. Sure, the first day I craved Tostitos like a mad woman - but I got past that. What I was really missing was fruit. You know, it's summertime - and fruit rocks during the summer - it's all fresh and delish....mmmm I only lasted two and half days out of the 14 days in phase 1. I guess we could count the SBD as a What am I going to do? I know I really need to lose weight. Starting to run has proven that to me for sure - I can't keep carrying greater than full term pregnancy weight around. Back to WW I go. It's really the only program that has ever worked for me. Nothing at all is off limits - and that's...

Thursday means Embrace Day. Link up with Mrs. Anderson and check out all the other embraces going on! We all know I have trouble getting the ever elusive embrace shot - here are some examples But then, somehow, we manage to pull one off I love that little man Until next time ~ Kris

Hosted by Wife of a Sailor - here's your chance to learn about other MilSpouses. What an incredibly intriguing group of people! 1 .  Have you (spouse) ever considered joining the military and what do you think of dual military couples?  submitted by  Project Army Wife Well...we spent many years as a dual military couple. So I obviously think they are incredible! It's hard because you have to decided things like "are we going to spend twice as much time apart as a couple so one of us can be home with the kids?" Which doesn't always work out anyway because well, it's the military. I could write a post about it - but I'll just say - most dual military couples really love each other and work their butts off to make their marriage work, just like anyone else.  2.  What is your idea of a perfect Sunday afternoon?  submitted by  A Few of My Favorite Things Having all the laundry and homework done so I can just stick my nose in a book and not have to b...

Time to link up with Amber at Goodnight Moon for what's your song. Once again I had no problems picking this week. I was out running errands and heard this song somewhere  that I was. It made me remember that I really loved this song and it was released at a time when I needed to cut someone bad out of my life. So it was a perfect song for me then. I still love it - you've got to at least chair dance when you hear it! Enjoy! Until next time ~ Kris

The last song link-up for June. My son may think time is dragging - but me - no way - this year is just cranking along at a much faster pace than I'd like! I love linking up with Amber at Goodnight Moon on Thursdays - I love checking out the music everyone is listening to. I also have a blast trying to pick something each week. Today though, I picked a song that used to be my ring tone. Bring Me to Life by Evanescence - I love this song! *disclaimer - I thought I posted this song before but couldn't find it. If I did I'm sorry! Old people - you have to watch out for us, we tend to repeat ourselves!* Until next time ~ Kris

This past weekend we were lucky enough to have the Ohio Caddick's stop by for a couple of nights. Shannon is awesome - she's going with three kids from Ohio to SC, GA, and Texas (well, of course back to Ohio too!). Safe travels Shannon!! So, while we had the cousins together in one place you know I had to take pictures. This is Adda Paige. She's growing up so fast - and smart....dang that girl is bright!  This is Kayla. She's really not as mean as she looks BUT she is 13!!  Austin and Adda Uncle Erik having a tea party with Paiger. And here's the group Kayla, Austin, Zach and Paiger Good lookin' kids, huh? So sad to see them leave - but we are going to go "up north" and visit them after I get out school. Yay! Until next time ~ Kris

I can't believe it's Thursday already! Time to link up with Amber at Goodnight Moon who is kind enough to host even though she's on vacation! This video is a little hard to watch but you can't beat the group - ABBA - one of my very favorites. They just sound so good. Enjoy. Until next time ~ Kris

After a moment of not being able to move yesterday, I knew I had to keep plugging along. So today I did the next day (which is the same as day one). I ran the first four intervals, walked 5 through 7, and ran 8. Yay! that makes one more running interval than last time! I also managed to do two miles in 2 less minutes. Believe me, my time is not stellar, but I'm proud of that too. After I did the two miles for the C25K I walked one more mile. So today I actually did three miles. It took me almost an hour (58 minutes - I was walking pretty slow by the end!).  Now I know, a 5K is 3.1 miles - but the route I walk (around my neighborhood) is actually 1.1 miles - so I figure if I can do a decent time around here I should be fine come October. Some things I learned today - it doesn't matter if you get out there at 8 AM or 10 AM (like I did Monday) it's still stinking hot!! Don't let the older man who's been walking for about a year get you down. Someday I'll be abl...

Today I tried the first session of couch to 5K. I'm not going to lie - I didn't make it all the way through in the intended manner. It was supposed to be 8 running intervals, I only made it running through 4. Then I had to switch to brisk walk in place of running. But I did finish the whole thing and for that I'm proud of myself. Why am I suddenly doing this? Well, first of all because of this girl right here She's my friend Shannon - and doesn't she look AMAZING? And she's had three kids. Yes, she's a good motivational tool (not that you're a tool Shan - not in that way!!). Another reason was the conversation I had with this girl on Saturday The girl in the pink shirt (obviously) - she started the Couch to 5K on Saturday. We are going to keep each other going so we can attempt a 5K in October (yes Theresa - October, not November like I thought - sorry!). But mostly for these guys right here Because I love them and I want to be around for a long...

Time to hear what everyone is listening to. This week, Goodnight Moon has a new button! Pretty Cool, huh? I can't get it to actually work though - so just enjoy looking at it. This week I picked a song that I've been banned from singing by my husband because I sing like Scuttle (remember him) Any-hoo... my choice this week also includes an awesome video Come on - a video with Jon Bon Jovi AND Kiefer Southerland? Yep - you guessed it Blaze of Glory! Enjoy Until next time ~ Kris

Last night some storm rolled through our neighborhood. Something big - either just big wind and rain or possibly a twister. I've not been able to find anything on the twister - so I'm guessing just wind and rain - and lots of it.  Here's what we saw this morning:  That's our trampoline, wrapped around a tree  Part of a tree that fell and hit our shed  There used to be a play set behind this house Our shed now has a hole in the roof It could have been a lot worse - at least it's only stuff that was damaged. Let the cleanup begin!! Until next time ~ Kris