Spring Training and Other Sundry Topics.

(Raise your hand if you are super impressed that I used the word "sundry".)

Alright, people!

Hold on to your pants!

We've got a lot of ground to cover.

Sundry Topic #1

Sweet Pea and Daisy Mae have signed up for soccer.

This is our first year venturing out into the wonderful world of kids' sports.

Two different practices each week.

Two different games each week.

Two different dudes to chase around and keep off the playing field . . .

The Lumberjack and I could not be more thrilled.

We can't wait!

And when I say we, I mean I, because that hunky husband of mine will probably not be done being an electrician in time to assist his lovely wife at aforementioned soccer festivities.

Silly Lumberjack, who is not a lumberjack at all, but is, in fact, an electrician.

What does he think he needs to do?

Pay the bills?

Whatever.

Any-who . . .

We got the girls' first practices scheduled and the Lumberjack informed them that they were clearly too out of shape to be playing any sport.

So, he decided he would be their personal trainer.

Would you like to know why I find this humorous?

Good.

I'll tell you.

Because my husband does not work out.

Ever.

Sure, he burns a calorie here and there . . .

But you would not see this guy at the gym.

He did go through a fitness phase back in February of 2008.

He read the book of one Cameron Haynes.

5 million (meaningless) points to anyone who knows what Cameron Haynes is famous for.

Cameron Haynes made him feel like a weakling.

So, the Lumberjack bought an elliptical trainer in hopes that by September-ish he, too, could be as awesome as Mr. Haynes.

And, in the spirit of fitness, the Lumberjack and I decided to forgo getting each other Valentine's Day presents and instead got matching Nike sneakers.

Isn't that cute?

For about 2 weeks, we were exercising every night.

That Cameron Haynes was about to meet his match.

And then it stopped.

The Lumberjack no longer had the desire to workout.

So, our elliptical trainer sits in our living room.

It is a lovely piece of accent furniture.

Sure, I pretend to use it.

Just like I pretend that I am still doing the 30 day shred.

The Lumberjack's fitness moods certainly don't last long.

But after a 2 year break from his fitness plans, he is back and ready for action.

And he has two lovely ladies joining him on his quest.

And one Handsome Dude who thinks he gets to go, too.

And one Little Dude who wishes his mother would put some pants on him so he could join as well.

The boys did not get to go.

They had to stay home with me.

They did not, I repeat, did not take this news well.

So, for two nights in a row now, the Lumberjack has been running when he gets home from work.

I told him that if I don't have time to exercise, he certainly doesn't.

He didn't seem to understand my logic.

I wonder how long this fitness routine will last?

He better not lose his spare tire before I do.

Sundry Topic #2

Handsome Dude has not lost or broken his glasses for over 2 weeks.

Sundry Topic #3

I don't know if I am using the word "sundry" correctly, but we are all just gonna go with it.

Sundry Topic #4

My house is still not finished.

Particularly my laundry room.

And I have a personal rule to not show any photos, or take any photos, of this hideous room.

I mean, what would you think of me?

But the Lumberjack, in all his new-camera excitement, snapped some pictures of the dudes in that hideous room.

Clearly the Lumberjack is not aware of my "let's not notice how gross the laundry room is and pretend it does not exist" rule when it comes to photography.

But, I have to admit, the boys look pretty cute.

Check out Little Dude.

Apparently, Handsome Dude is really, super hilarious.

Sundry Topic #5

The Lumberjack and his new, not-so-cheap, camera.

In yesterday's post, we discussed the fact that my main man has bought himself a new camera.

And he is having a grand time taking pictures "for the people."

Pictures like me cleaning a toilet:

Ooooh . . . . exciting!

And, a picture of me blogging, which I hardly ever do:

And, since the "people" (meaning you) love it soooo much, here is one of me getting something out of the fridge.

Fascinating!

That Lumberjack sure nows how to capture a moment, doesn't he?

So . . . why did he buy himself a new camera?

The answer is:  Why not?

He had many reasons.

1)  He doesn't like our other one.

2)  Our other one is too big.

3)  He needs a camera with a high optical zoom so he can see large game from far, far away.

4)  He may or may not kill those animals that he finds.

5)  He would need to take a photo with him and the newly-dead animal.

6)  He is certain that when he goes hunting, I would want to keep the camera at home, so he needs his own.

I knew he was going to buy one.

He has been looking.

And when he starts looking . . . a big purchase is coming.

And, if history proves itself to be true, we will be the proud owners of a new truck sometime soon.

Sundry Topic #6

I have decided my blog is pointless.

 

Oh, well.

Happy Thursday!