So this is the new normal???

For those of you who have read our blog before, or know our families, you are probably well aware by now that David and I, in true twin fashion, watched our families grow in the same week.  Our addition (the perfect and ever beautiful Chloe) came as scheduled (C-section) and David’s addition, Luke, (the already nicknamed “marathoner” for his steady plodding) decided to come five weeks early.

Now that we are two weeks into this whole new world I can’t help but think about how different our lives are.  What we have found to be a normal day is now something that seems not so normal.  Squeezing in a run has become SO difficult.  Getting lot’s of extra rest and eating well…forget about it!  Yet with all this fun I will say this…I like the new normal!  All you have to do is see the beauty of a growing family and see it for the blessing it is!  We can live with less mileage, slower legs and fewer races, because we get to live with these amazing families!!

Who knew the whole ice thing worked!

So if no one told you, I am getting old.  Mentally I may still convince myself I am not old, but my body is in a constant state of disagreement.  I actually hurt my ankle giving my dog a bath last week.  I don’t even remember if I was moving when it happened.  Did I mention I was getting old?

After my tragic dog bathing accident I realized I needed to ice everyday, and in the process found something pretty stinking basic, and equally awesome.  I got a foot-ankle hot cold wrap from Active Wrap, and I can honestly say that I really do love using it.  I can walk or move around while I ice (or sit on the couch and act like I am in too much pain to get up), and more importantly it is very easy and comfortable to use. 

Bottom line, I give it a solid A.  I really do feel much better after only a couple weeks.  Who knew this ice thing actually worked! 

Come on over to my house if you want to try it out, just keep in mind I may need you to wash my dog while you are here. 

We are twins after all…Introducing Luke Allen Scharff

For those of you who think they are reading the same blog twice, you aren’t.   Yep, Baby Scharff #2 arrived today. 

Despite being 4 weeks early, Luke Allen Scharff decided to make a grand entrance into the world today.  David and Anna definitely have a story and a half to share with you all later, so I will leave all the details for them.

I will let you know that Luke is 5 pounds 8 ounces, and 17 inches long.  He is currently in the NICU with some breathing support, so we all would appreciate your prayers for Luke and the whole family.  Hopefully he can come home very soon!

Needless to say, our training has been WEAK, but our week has been GREAT!!

Introducing Chloe Ann Scharff

I interrupt your usually scheduled running update to introduce the next chapter of the Scharff running legacy…Baby Chloe Ann Scharff!

Chloe was born on June 1st at 8:22am.  She was 8 pounds 6 ounces and 20 3/4 inches long.  While I am in the process of giving out stats, I will predict that she is faster than all your babies…combined (sorry, daddy’s got to be a little biased). 

As you can imagine, I have not done much running this week, but don’t really care!