Thursday Randoms

MrsJuliD

GRsweetpea:

Victory!  Like, stand on a mountop with a flag planted and multiple fist pumps, Victory!!!

Henry, who is a nonnap phase.  Dear Henry, who has been whiney and very sensitive all week, has laid himself on the couch, covered up with a blanket, and gone off to sleep.

 

Awww, yay!  If only kids could realize how AWESOME naps are and never fight them.

GRKaters

Hoektastic:

GRKaters:

I love running clothes. That's pretty much all I buy anymore. Currently trying to talk myself out of a fifth pair of admittedly-overpriced lululemons...  

I want a jacket from there.Something for run/walks with Henry and climbing on playground equipment. I think I want this one:

http://shop.lululemon.com/products/clothes-accessories/women-jackets-and-hoodies/Define-Jacket-32453?cc=9072&skuId=3418357&catId=women-jackets-and-hoodies

Do you have one? What do you think? 

I don't have a jacket yet, but some ladies on H&F do. Come on over and ask what they think!

Kasa

GRKaters:

Kasa:

I lust over the Lulemon yoga apparel.  I can't bring myself to spend that much on yoga pants though, you know?

That was my previous mindset, too. Then I got to thinking... as much time as I spend in my running duds, price-per-wear is WAY low. I mean, really, when I'm wearing something 5 days a week, it's practically my "work" wear at that point. And when I'm spending dollar after dollar on things that wear out quickly (i.e., less than a year) then I'm not really saving any money by replacing them so soon.

So I decided to start investing in LLL after trying some on in person, and being wowed by the comfort and flattering styles. Now I stalk the website for sale items ("we made too much") and have added to my wardrobe at a significantly lower price.

That makes sense, given how much wear you get out of your running clothes.  My yoga attire is only worn 1-2/week, so probably not as justified.

In your opinion, the quality of the products is superior, though?

Kasa

GRSP,

Congrats on naptime victory!

Also, I've been meaning to tell you that I've been thinking about you and your anniversary party this week.  I hope it comes together fabulously and everyone has a great time.  I know it's been stressful during the planning stages, working with your siblings and all.

Deeder522

Celebration Cinema's discount movie on Sunday is The Help is anyone is interested.

Desmond&MollyJones*

Swim lessons for my little dude start tonight. 

Hoektastic

Desmond&MollyJones*:

Swim lessons for my little dude start tonight. 

Aww. Have fun! 

Kasa

Does anyone else feel like there have been more home break-ins in west Michigan lately?  I feel like there's been an uptick in reports on Mlive.

It's making me paranoid.

Deeder522

Kasa:

Does anyone else feel like there have been more home break-ins in west Michigan lately?  I feel like there's been an uptick in reports on Mlive.

It's making me paranoid.

I can check with my Dad if it would make you feel better.  

Kasa

Deeder522:

Kasa:

Does anyone else feel like there have been more home break-ins in west Michigan lately?  I feel like there's been an uptick in reports on Mlive.

It's making me paranoid.

I can check with my Dad if it would make you feel better.  

Aw, thanks.  I could just look up that crime stats website too.  I just seem to be noticing more on Mlive. 

GRsweetpea

Kasa:

Does anyone else feel like there have been more home break-ins in west Michigan lately?  I feel like there's been an uptick in reports on Mlive.

It's making me paranoid.

There have been more.  Our neighborhood association sends out notices, and one of the most recent ones said that the whole city has seen a jump in B&Es.

GRKaters

GRsweetpea:

Victory!  Like, stand on a mountop with a flag planted and multiple fist pumps, Victory!!!

Henry, who is a nonnap phase.  Dear Henry, who has been whiney and very sensitive all week, has laid himself on the couch, covered up with a blanket, and gone off to sleep.

 

YAY HENRY! I love naptime

GRKaters

Kasa:

GRKaters:

Kasa:

I lust over the Lulemon yoga apparel.  I can't bring myself to spend that much on yoga pants though, you know?

That was my previous mindset, too. Then I got to thinking... as much time as I spend in my running duds, price-per-wear is WAY low. I mean, really, when I'm wearing something 5 days a week, it's practically my "work" wear at that point. And when I'm spending dollar after dollar on things that wear out quickly (i.e., less than a year) then I'm not really saving any money by replacing them so soon.

So I decided to start investing in LLL after trying some on in person, and being wowed by the comfort and flattering styles. Now I stalk the website for sale items ("we made too much") and have added to my wardrobe at a significantly lower price.

That makes sense, given how much wear you get out of your running clothes.  My yoga attire is only worn 1-2/week, so probably not as justified.

In your opinion, the quality of the products is superior, though?

Yes indeed. The materials are amazingly soft and get softer with each use.

Each piece is thoughtfully made--with zip pockets when possible, wide, soft waistbands, hidden pockets that are much easier to access than the ones in my Nike shorts, shirts with drawstrings to eliminate my mom-flub peeking out during a run (the blue Nike top in my sig pic did just this at my last marathon--sucky photos!), shirts with *pockets* which are a rare running-clothes find...

The liners in the shorts/skirts are very comfortable material, not scratchy and thin/cheap feeling like so many other pairs of running shorts I've owned. The details--ruffles on a shirt, or a flouncy-backed skirt, for example--make me happy, and even though I know it's not about looking good (really, when you run for hours, you *can't* look good) they make me *feel* good. Mentality is half the battle.

Also, and I haven't had much chance to experience this since I run from home 99% of the time, devotees say they can wear their workout gear for more than just working out since it doesn't scream "I JUST CAME FROM THE GYM!"