A Perfect Day

After early morning doctor appointments

all good news

for Oldest Son and I, we fueled up for an afternoon of shopping and fun.

 

Oldest Son was pretty hungry from skipping breakfast due to our early morning appointments. 

Once we were home I was eager to run in my new Sauconys.  My fabulous sea green bright white ultra light weight super comfy Sauconys which I started wearing in October had to be retired for only short run or treadmill use.  I am happy to say that my spanking new shiny black with peaking out pink Sauconys were a welcomed change.  They felt amazing on my feet for a quick 6.5 mile loop to tire my legs.

Given that it was such a gorgeous day I made the most of it and practiced running on fatigued legs by following my loop up with another 10 miles at a slower pace.

I was a salty mess when I was done and I found the perfect place to rest after my run.

Staring at the clouds and blue sky laying on the trampoline in the backyard was a great way to appreciate the rest of my perfect day.

How'd August Go?

August 2011

Monthly Miles Ran: 220.4 (Year total: 1987)

Highest Mileage Week: 8/22 - 8/28 (DM Weeks) 66 miles

Rest Days Taken: 0

The Streak: August 31st was Day # 479 of the streak ~ 3822.2 miles,

643 Runs ~ ave. 8 miles per day/ 55.9 miles per week 

Races:

None. So sad.

Current Shame-Inducing Guilty Pleasure:

Snyder's Honey Mustard & Onion Pretzel Pieces
Talk about too much salt...but they are so addictive!

Non-food Current Shame-Inducing Guilty Pleasure:
Running on the new-to-me treadmill instead of getting outside just so I can watch movies...and go fast.
Yeah that's me.  Living life on the edge.

Which Outfit did I Wear the Most:

My fabulous sea green bright white ultra light weight super comfy Sauconys

What We Are Watching:

With the Kiddos: Veggie Tales 
The Story of Little Joe
& Moe and the Big Exit

My Viewing: If it's in RedBox, I've seen it!

Because I said GoodBye to Netflix Discs. They suck!

On the treadmill (again, wooohoo!):   

Funniest/Best Kid Quote:  

"Mommy, you're my favorite!"
courtest of LBM

Current Triumph:

Streak is at Day #480

Current Goals

Personal:

Concrete decision MADE regarding my big girl life

Running/Fitness:

To prepare for another round of great trial 50ks
A Tough Mudder with Hubbs
And another 50 miler in November

To lose 15 pounds

Current Blessing:

Every single day in my life.  A gift.

Current Excitement:

Family: Decision made regarding my family's future!

Blogging:  did you not see my current giveaway?  Click Here and enter today.

Running/Fitness: Having races (oh yeah plural!) to look forward to again.

Current Concern:

Family: How our family's decisions will impact Gamer Son

Running: Having race to look forward to again.

How did your August days add up?

Three Things Thursday ~ Changes Edition

You remember when I changed out of my worn out kinda grey-ish no longer comfy ultra stinky Sauconys into my fabulous sea green bright white ultra light weight super comfy Sauconys, right?  I am convinced that retiring my worn out kinda grey-ish no longer comfy ultra stinky Sauconys was exactly what my form needed.  Since the switch my feet, ankles and thigh have been talking much much less.  And thanks (maybe) to some sweet Tommy Cooper gear review coming soon  I think my aches will soon be a thing of the past!


This is my last week of summer vacation.  S'ghetti girl goes back to school on Tuesday.  I know I complained about how I'd work out our routine when school ended in May but now I wonder how I managed with early morning buses and homework to fit in on top of everything else!  This week was to be a practice for the change in our routine.  Epic fail!  So far we have gone to bed late, eaten supper late, got up late, gotten home late...
I am hoping it's just nerves and we will pull it all together come that first 5th grade morning. 
It could get interesting.

Like many of you, I have a big girl job.  It is my place to be successful on my own outside of the roles I play in everyone else's lives.  But lately, I really don't want to be there.  I know it benefits my family to have my income but I keep thinking about all the things I am missing with the little kids and remembering having so much more time when my oldest was little.  I didn't really have more time.  In fact I worked much more back then.  Somehow I just squeezed more into those hours or so it seems. 
My husband would like nothing better than for us all to finally move and that would mean me quitting my job and being a SAHM.  So those of you who make it work with only one income, how do you do it?  How do you keep your own identity outside of your roles as mom and wife?  Do you feel you have given up anything with only one income?  I really would love your input because today, I really want to move! 
Today, I don't really like my Big Girl job very much.

Are You Afraid of Getting Dirty?

You may remember that I told you I got a new pair of Sauconys.

They are purple and nicely still resting in their box.

This lovely sea green pair have been waiting patiently in my closet for a way long time.  With the pace crushing thigh pain, I finally decided to switch out my running shoes. 

These beauties are so light and comfy and wonderfully white that I wore them Tuesday but when we were blessed with rain on Wednesday I decided I just couldn't get them dirty!  I wore the old completely worn out pair. 

Yes my thigh noticed.

I was happy when Thursday came and I could take these lovelys out for another run.  Since my sitter is on vacation this week and I have had to make other arrangements

I couldn't get anyone to spend the day with the kids despite having all my family live so close to me

I got to enjoy a day with the kids at work with me.

Webster Update:  Definition of Enjoy

enjoy, v to survive or otherwise struggle through a period of time under extreme stress

Having the kids at work with me meant we got home a little early.  However, I should have know something was at work when I still somehow didn't get out of the door until the usual time.  Which lead to me still being on my run with my fabulous sea green bright white ultra light weight super comfy Sauconys when the

DOWNPOUR

started.

As with any down pour, it gave me little warning as I was running up a steep hill it just chose to start.  Once already drenched at the top of the hill I struggled with the half heat fused together weather shield to get LBM and the stroller covered before it soaked up 10 pounds of rain water.  FAIL

All while my fabulous sea green bright white ultra light weight super comfy Sauconys got drenched and quickly became my fabulous sea green dull white not so light weight super squishy Sauconys.

I just can't stand getting new shoes dirty. 

But by the time we got around the loop they had lost that I'm-new look and weighed a ton. 

They will dry out and I'm sure they will still be super comfy compared to my old trashed ones but the honeymoon is already over. 

Two runs and we are an old married couple no longer worried about our appearances. 

How do you get over that I don't want to dirty my beautiful new running shoes feeling?