Little Miss Riley is 5 months now and the happiest little thing all day long! She loves to play, be held, smile and coo with just about any body that'll show her some attention. She truly is a joy right now! Except for the fact that she doesn't seem to want to sleep through the night... sigh... last night was the first night in weeks we got 5 hours in a row. Such is life for now I guess. She makes up for it with endless smiles and antics during the day!
We haven't been getting out climbing as much as we'd like. The weather has been hot and we haven't gone up to the Red in months. But, even so, a few trips out to the Obed and I am feeling more and more like a rock climber. Confidence is coming back, too, which really helps on the stone. We've been heading out to Lily and Little Clear at least once a week with Riley in tow. I hike her in using the Moby or we just take her up in the car seat to Lily! She loves looking at the trees and the leaves - it's awesome to see her looking all around her and taking it all in.
In some ways, getting back into climbing felt like hopping on a bike - I knew what to do and how to do it - but my strength and endurance was obviously lacking. I would look at a hold, know how to get there or how to hang on to it, and my body wouldn't cooperate. But after only a few short months, I am back to being able to warm up on 5.11 and redpoint mid 5.12. Ironically enough, my get-back-in-shape project at the Obed was a route that a few years ago, I got totally smoked on. It's a 5.12c called La Familia. Back then, since big moves on just slightly overhanging rock weren't my cup o tea (I am more of an eduro climber), this route felt impossible. But at just a few months post-baby, I was able to do all the moves. When I finally switched up some key beta, the route went super easy! With summer fast approaching, my focus is going to be on doing some fun cardio a few times a week and to lift, to continue to rebuild strength (and get my abs back darn it!), and then find a 5.13 project for the fall. I will be psyched if I can climb 5.13 again in less than a year after having Riley. Suggestions?!?!
On days we don't head out to climb, we've been enjoying every moment on mini-adventures with Riley. This past weekend I couldn't help myself and I went and bought a little pool for us to play in! Of course, this is way more entertaining for Mommy and Daddy at this point but by the end of the summer I am sure Riley will be splashing around like a wild girl!
In other news, Riley had her first taste of real food this week! We made some homemade sweet potatoe puree, and at first she wasn't so sure about it, but now when we bring out the little containers of orange goodness, she just goes crazy with excitement! It's so cute.
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| Riley's last day going to day care for the summer! What better reason to wear a pretty dress and pink hairbow? |
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| Yes, Craig got in the pool! |
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| Our Lil Nursery for Riley while at the Crag. |
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| Jenny, Cameron and Zoey with Riley at Little Clear (shortly before Riley spit up all over Jenny, twice! So sorry Jenny!). |
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| Sooo excited!!! |
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| Not so sure at first... |
