This morning there was a 5k race here in town and I figured since it was so convenient - starting line was less than a mile from my house - I should run it. I got up early ran down to the starting line and waited for the start.
It was a pretty small race, only about 300 people ran (kids and adults). Since it was so small there was obviously no corraling, but also not much warning of a start time. About 10 minutes before the start they had us all gather at the starting line and then as I was standing there talking to a friend all of a sudden, I heard them say "GO!" and people started running. A little warning to get my playlist and endomondo set up would have been nice, but I'm happy to say the race went well.
Official time - 27:34. I came in 58th overall and 3rd in my age group.
I also got my goodie bag for my half marathon in the mail on Friday. My sister has decided to fly in and run it with me, which will be cool. She's done a couple of halfs before and was planning on running one near her that weekend anyway, but when I told her my plan to do it as an MS fundraiser in my Mom's honor, she registered to do the one with me instead.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Drama, Drama, Drama
Yesterday was Little Hugger's birthday. It started out a great day - sun was shining it was warm out, she had a good day at school. After school, things got a little more interesting.
Little Reader had dance class so I took Little Hugger and Little Man to the playground. We hadn't been there long before I heard Little Hugger screaming/crying and running at me with her hand at her mouth and blood on her hand. Between sobs, she told me she had knocked a tooth out, I took a quick look and figured she was ok - top tooth, still baby teeth - and took her to the bathroom. We cleaned her up, got an ice pack from the park district and once she had calmed down I looked a little harder. Front right tooth gone, left very wiggly.
I called the dentist but she was closed. Since these are baby teeth, I decided not an emergency and I'll call DDS tomorrow when she opens her office and let her decide if I should bring her in for a check -professional courtesy :). My husband has been called away from enough family things for "emergencies" that weren't, Dr Mom, now also a DDS, decided this can wait. Besides within a few minutes and finding the knocked out tooth on the offending piece of playground equipment we were all joking about that at least this time she had something to show the tooth fairy, unlike her first three lost teeth which she swallowed.
After Little Reader's dance class I drove her to soccer practice and then back to the dance building to get Little Hugger changed for her dance recital pictures. Opened her bag and realized I only had the belt. In my infinite wisdom the day before I decided to hang up her costume so it wouldn't be wrinkled. So where was it now? Hanging nicely in her closet. Luckily we had enough time to zoom home, pick up the costume, have her change in the car, and then be back in time for pictures.
So what's the third drama? We had our basement carpet cleaned today and while the guy was down in our basement he told me he noticed one of our goldfish was lying down on the bottom of the tank. I went down and peeked later, and sure enough, one had died. No real love lost here. Still since we just had the carpets cleaned I didn't want to spend too much time in the basement so went back upstairs. Later in the afternoon I took another peek, and the fish was gone. Not sure if the healthy fish ate the dead one - didn't realize goldfish were cannibals - but I'm not looking forward to cleaning the tank tomorrow.
Still, despite the drama, it was a good day. My birthday girl had a good day (despite the tooth) ending with her favorite meal - Mac & cheese and my chocolate chip cookies - presents, and after writing a note to the tooth fairy she went to bed with a smile on her face.
Little Reader had dance class so I took Little Hugger and Little Man to the playground. We hadn't been there long before I heard Little Hugger screaming/crying and running at me with her hand at her mouth and blood on her hand. Between sobs, she told me she had knocked a tooth out, I took a quick look and figured she was ok - top tooth, still baby teeth - and took her to the bathroom. We cleaned her up, got an ice pack from the park district and once she had calmed down I looked a little harder. Front right tooth gone, left very wiggly.
I called the dentist but she was closed. Since these are baby teeth, I decided not an emergency and I'll call DDS tomorrow when she opens her office and let her decide if I should bring her in for a check -professional courtesy :). My husband has been called away from enough family things for "emergencies" that weren't, Dr Mom, now also a DDS, decided this can wait. Besides within a few minutes and finding the knocked out tooth on the offending piece of playground equipment we were all joking about that at least this time she had something to show the tooth fairy, unlike her first three lost teeth which she swallowed.
After Little Reader's dance class I drove her to soccer practice and then back to the dance building to get Little Hugger changed for her dance recital pictures. Opened her bag and realized I only had the belt. In my infinite wisdom the day before I decided to hang up her costume so it wouldn't be wrinkled. So where was it now? Hanging nicely in her closet. Luckily we had enough time to zoom home, pick up the costume, have her change in the car, and then be back in time for pictures.
So what's the third drama? We had our basement carpet cleaned today and while the guy was down in our basement he told me he noticed one of our goldfish was lying down on the bottom of the tank. I went down and peeked later, and sure enough, one had died. No real love lost here. Still since we just had the carpets cleaned I didn't want to spend too much time in the basement so went back upstairs. Later in the afternoon I took another peek, and the fish was gone. Not sure if the healthy fish ate the dead one - didn't realize goldfish were cannibals - but I'm not looking forward to cleaning the tank tomorrow.
Still, despite the drama, it was a good day. My birthday girl had a good day (despite the tooth) ending with her favorite meal - Mac & cheese and my chocolate chip cookies - presents, and after writing a note to the tooth fairy she went to bed with a smile on her face.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Birthday Number Two of the Week
Wednesday was Little Man's birthday which was just as chaotic as Little Hugger's but less dramatic, thankfully. As we were walking his sister's to school he told everyone we saw it was his birthday. I dropped him off at school with cupcakes for his class. His teacher gave him a birthday crown which he very proudly wore for the rest of the day. I left for a little while and then went back to school for Grandparent's Day - since we don't have any grandparents near by, the teacher said I could come. They showed us what they do in their daily routine, we did a craft together, sang songs and released the butterflies that they have had in their classrooms since they were caterpillars. His teacher kept getting choked up talking as the school year is winding down and she sad she's sad to see them go.
After lunch I brought Little Hugger to the dentist to make sure her teeth were ok. Luckily everything was fine, and she pulled out the second very loose tooth rather than letting it hang. So now she has a really gummy smile.
After school we hurried off to piano lessons, and then Little Reader had her dance pictures. We didn't get home until after 7, had a quick taco dinner followed by cake and presents (lots of Superheros, Star Wars stuff). I felt bad for Little Man, cause he basically got the presents unwrapped, got all excited about them and then was sent to bed. Thankfully he doesn't go to school on Thursdays so promising him that we could play together the next day.
After lunch I brought Little Hugger to the dentist to make sure her teeth were ok. Luckily everything was fine, and she pulled out the second very loose tooth rather than letting it hang. So now she has a really gummy smile.
After school we hurried off to piano lessons, and then Little Reader had her dance pictures. We didn't get home until after 7, had a quick taco dinner followed by cake and presents (lots of Superheros, Star Wars stuff). I felt bad for Little Man, cause he basically got the presents unwrapped, got all excited about them and then was sent to bed. Thankfully he doesn't go to school on Thursdays so promising him that we could play together the next day.
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