Three Things....

The Race - Well, the 10 for Texas is over and it was the tale of two races.  The first half was great.  I ran on pace and felt really good.  The second half was a struggle and I had to fight for every step or so it seemed.  My legs felt heavy, the humidity was bothering me, and the miles ticked by every so more slowly.  I never gave up.  I never walked.  I never ran over a 9 minute mile.  I finished strong.  It was not my day, but I pushed myself and I am proud of that.  So, what happened...

The Bug - It invaded our house on Saturday morning.  Elena was awake when I was preparing to leave for the race because she had vomited.  I realize now that my stomach hurt on Friday and some during the race.  It hurt off and on until Monday afternoon when IT hit full force!  Drew and Emma suffered from IT as well.  Samuel has been spared the most...what a lucky boy!  We are all finally feeling better.  Everyone except Elena even ate dinner last night for the first time in days.  Yeah us!!  Despite feeling sick and especially Drew on Sunday afternoon, what did we do....

The Party - We went to a birthday party for a two year old girl.  Elena was invited to her first birthday party and I was so excited for her.  A party for two year olds is a funny thing.  Two year olds don't really play with one another.  They play around one another so it was interesting, but exciting at the same time.  It is nice for Elena to be able to play with little ones her age!  Every child enjoys a party so the kids enjoyed themselves!

Wednesday's Picture

This is what happens when mommy is too sick to take care of Elena.....

 

She falls asleep on the floor next to the bed where mommy is sleeping!

Do I win mommy of the year for this?

Good grief!

Thankfully daddy came home to rescue us all!

The Bug

Ugh....our house has been invaded by the most unwelcomed guest ever!  Every person in this house has been so lucky (not really) to have caught a nasty GI bug.

Jonah started it.

Elena decided she did not want to miss out on the fun.

Emma joined in the dance as well followed by Samuel, Drew, and lastly me.

We are all so lucky...NOT!

I would like to un-invite this bug from our house.  We do not appreciate your untimely visit and you can go now!

Sincerely,
The mom of the house who needs to feel better pronto!

Three Things....

The Family Room - The fireplace is finished except the mantle.  The cabinet installation has started.  Does it seem that this project will not end...YES!  I am hoping that the shelves will be installed and good to go by Sunday night.  I think it is possible. We have decided that we are going to have a stone mantle so now we have to schedule Dennis, our mason, to come back to do it.  Hopefully that can happen sooner rather than later.  I am really just wanting to get my house back.  I am going a little crazy looking at everything out of place!

A Big Decision - I had to make a big decision this week.  I can't share what about just yet!  I was super close to saying no, but God puts people and things on my path of life that encouraged me to say YES!  As my sister and a devotion that I read said, "God equips the called!"  Let's hope they are both right....that is what having faith is, right?

10 for Texas - I am running a 10 mile race on Saturday, the 10 for Texas.  It is in The Woodlands.  This will be the first time I run in The Woodlands, which I think is funny.  It is so close.  Since I started actually thinking about this race and "training" for it a month ago, I have run 113 miles, run twice over 10 miles, and completed 6 days of speed work.  So, why do I not feel prepared?  I am nervous about the weather (it is going to be humid).  My hip still hurts some, but not a lot.  It was great on my 9 mile run on Sunday so that is positive!  My foot is still bothersome.  I have taken lots of steps to remedy that problem and I hope it works!  I think it is time I decide on my goal for this race.  What am I waiting for...it is less than 48 hours to start time!