1,2,3,4 where did they go??

Well it is no lie when someone tells you to love, cuddle and spend time with your kids because time flies. Months 1-4 have felt like a blink. I am somewhat panicked because to be honest I am relying on my self too much. I am constantly in fear of being a horrible parent. I think last night I had a eureka moment or maybe it was a swift kick in the tail from the Holy Spirit. No matter what I am going to fail, people fail each other. Being willing to acknowledge your failures, make efforts to change them and move on I suppose is vital. I am honestly thankful and grateful for the gift God has given me through Ainsley. She causes me to truly reflect and want to be better, not just a better mommy but wife, daughter, friend and so on. It really is true that your kids show you things you might not have been willing to see before. I pray I don't waste four months or four years unwilling to reflect and therefore unwilling to change. I pray for God's grace and mercy and ultimately for time to SLOW down...

Burke 2011 Race Schedule

1. Irish Sprint 1mile (Josh and Jadey)
2. Rumpass in the Bumpass Tri International (Josh)
3. Colonial Beach Tri Sprint (Josh)
4. Heritage Festival 5 mile (Josh and Jadey)
5. Sandman Tri Sprint ?? (Josh)
6. Turkey Trot 10k or Turkey Trot 5k (Josh and Jadey)

There it is folks!!! Let the training begin...

What a difference a year makes!

Move it, Move it....

This year in 2011 there are going to be a lot of firsts for myself (Jadey). Obviously I am a new mom and that is going to bring a lot of firsts. However 2011 is going to be the year of "moving". No, Josh and I are not moving away. This year I have decided to become more active and mobile. Therefore I am going to attempt to run two races this year. I am not planning on doing any crazy Triathlons I will leave those to Josh. I do however plan on running a 1 mile race in March and either the July 4th 5 miler or the Turkey Trot in November. I am setting my goals low it is true, however if I accomplish them they will be big for me. When I was diagnosed with MS in 2008 I had no way of knowing what was to come. MS takes movement away from people that is pretty much all I know for sure. I am not sure what is in store in the future for me with my health. However, right now I can move so I don't want to take that for granted. Therefore my goal for 2011 is two races and to at least finish them.. Josh and I are also taking up Fly Fishing. I love to fish and haven't done much of it since getting married. Josh is not one for sitting quietly on the river bank or in a canoe casting for hours. So Fly Fishing seems as though it will be something we both can enjoy and we hope to get a few lessons from Colby Garman. So those are the new "movements" we will attempt in 2011 I hope to report back next January that they were all successful.