Everyone started school this week — Kim will be able to enjoy a couple of months with everyone gone at least a couple of days a week. We took advantage of it this week to have brunch together, and we hope to continue that as a tradition while the opportunity lasts.
But first came Labor Day, on which all the male members of the family participated in the Colorado Run. The boys did the kids’ fun run, just around the oval at CSU. The weather was beatiful, and it was a great setting. I decided that since we were all there anyway, I may as well run the 5k. Didn’t quite make my target time, but overall I enjoyed it. I earned a few cheers at the finish line with a strong sprint, and another runner decided he didn’t want to get beat. We sprinted hard the last 100 yards, finishing neck and neck.
I promptly found a nice piece of grass to lie down. It happened to be right next to some paramedics there on hand, and they asked if I was doing okay. I said I was fine, but that I obviously had chosen a good spot to collapse in case I weren’t. We finished the day with a nice barbecue with grandma and grandpa Slade.
Caleb, Trent, and Alec especially were excited to start school. The second day was a little different - Alec only goes two days a week, and he was sad that he only got to stay home for ‘mom school’ on Wednesday. Trent had been used to 3 days a week last year, and he was bummed Wednesday morning that he didn’t get to stay home. But hopefully this week we’ve got the routine figured out and everyone is ready to roll.
I had a couple of interviews this week, and I think they went well. Nothing more specific yet, but hopefully soon. I’ve been keeping very busy with ward clerk duties, trying to get all the records up to date and figure what else needs to be done. Hopefully that will settle down once it all gets organized. I also had fun playing in the first week of a rec-league softball game with Steve Carnley. Caleb and Trent also started their soccer seasons, with victories of 16-0 and 12-1 (or so). So life is busy, and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. But it’s generally fun.
Here’s a comic I enjoyed from the Sunday paper today (click for the full comic):
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September 11th, 2006 at 7:01 am
Would love to run races with my kiddos! Sounds super fun. If you want to work up to it, next September is scheduled for another Sprint Tri on the Cape! I’m going to try and keep my skills up somewhat during this pregnancy and then will have 3 months to train…might end up relay-ing it, though!
September 11th, 2006 at 8:47 am
During church yesterday I was looking at Kim with Caleb and Trent on either side of her snuggled in tight and thinking that I wanted to take a picture (but not appropriate during church). Then I’m looking at the pictures of Dad and sons racing and playing together. So I’m smiling and thinking what great parents my grandkids have! Does a mom’s heart good.