football, food, fantastic kate, and flu shots

+got my first flu shot (maybe ever?) today, and although i was more scared than the children in line behind me, it hardly hurt at all, just a slight sting. no tears or subsequent humiliation. i'm a big girl now, at long last :)

the weekend was a success, mostly because of kate. she definitely didn't remember us, and was a little wary at first, but eventually she warmed up and let us tickle, kiss, and play with her to our hearts' content. donny and i just adore her beyond explanation... not only is she the most adorable thing in the world, but right now she keeps the baby fever (his, not mine) at bay, which is definitely a good thing.

his mom also made an amazing spread of football-watching snacks for sunday. although i couldn't eat most of them, i COULD eat the brownies. and man, did i eat the brownies! i think my grand total was 5. plus 1 today. plus maybe 1 more later tonight... have i mentioned yet that willpower is my problem? but alas, the wedding is still more than 2 months away; when we hit the 2 month mark, i'll really get down to business (hopefully)... i have an expensive dress to fit into, not to mention some skin-baring bikinis to adorn on the h-moon :)

as far as CF is concerned, i was all business today- a great start to my 4-day-a-week aspirations...

CrossFit 9.21.09

warm-up

250m row

3x 10 wall balls (6 lb ball)

strength

3-3-3-3-3 back squat (bar across shoulders)

67 lb max (again, pretty weak, but definitely my best effort)

WOD

20-15-10 reps of:

dumb bell push press (10 lb db's)

ring dips (with medium band)

time= 5:50

this was a solid time, and i felt good. i exceeded mine (and my trainer's) expectations, as she first recommended that i just do static dips, then that i should start with rings and switch to static if needed. not only did i complete them all on the rings, but my time was one of the strongest of the women. most also did the 10 lb dumb bells as well. great start to the week, but hope i can move my arms tomorrow. i suspect i will need them for something, like driving. or writing. or eating.