Thankful

Did I say I have an excellent husband? This is one thing we did talk about when M and I were running the crazy 10K. I don’t tell my husband enough how much I do appreciate him. The past couple of weeks he has been watching the kids and working on getting the house ready for staining. My crazy schedule certainly hasn’t made it easy. He hasn’t complained at all when I’ve asked him to do something when I’ve been tired. I really shouldn’t complain when he puts his dirty dishes in the sink instead of the dishwasher – it is so minor compared to all the things he does do. Now if we can just decide on the color of stain, we’ll be ready to go.

OK enough gloating about my great husband. I also wanted to say what great friends M & B are. They gave me a watch for my birthday. It is big enough to read. My eye site isn't as good as it used to be, I guess I'm getting older - aren't we all!. It has seconds on it so when I am running I know how much of a minute is really left. It is also waterproof which as a runner eventually you get rained on. It is a great gift.

Another Day at the Zoo

Working midnight shift brings back memories of my college days - yuk. It is much tougher now trying to juggle kids, homework, dinner, groceries, etc.. Today I woke up refreshed after only 5 ½ hrs of sleep. I worked a while on a nice dinner of chicken fried rice which only one of my kids liked. Then I had to help with homework, fight V to practice piano, only to head to work early. Poor K had to take V to piano and put all three to bed without me – which he hates to do. Did I mention I am running my first 10K on Saturday morning and haven’t run in about two weeks? My body might go in shock or fall asleep – which ever comes first. I could not do this 10K but I’ve had this planned all summer and I’m not going to change it. I’ll make it, it won’t be a great time but my goal as my friend M says, is to finish. This way, I can better my time another day.

Summer is Over!

I really enjoyed camping more this year. I am not sure if it is because the camper makes it easier, or if because the kids are older they are more independent. Maybe because I’ve lost weight, I have more energy. No matter, it was a good summer. We went to Letchworth State Park, Darien Lake Amusement Park, Old Forge Water Park, Watkins Glen State Park, and managed a week and a half in Massena camping for my parents 50th. I don’t know how I managed to work full time. I wonder, maybe I spoil my kids by doing all this during the summer.

My Dad asked me the other day, “What do you remember about camping?” I answered “Playing softball at Coles Creek State Park”. He smiled and laughed. It brought back a flood of memories for both of us. I hope my kids will have some great memories like I have of our summers together.