Yesterday's run did not disappoint! We rushed home and made a plan in the car for what we were going to do to get out the door. Of course Em was planning her snacks and who she was going to bring while I was planning clothing! Within minutes we were heading back out the door and to the park!
The leaves were not as bright this year. I guess it's called salt burn and it happened because of the hurricane that we had in September....lots of the bright trees have turned just brown. We did catch some good ones though!
Em decided to test my confidence in her potty abilities (which is very low) and insisted on wearing undies on the trip. Yeah nothing makes you run faster like a 2 year-old in undies....I sprinted to the park knowing a bathroom was just next door! Well....she made it!
We then had a great time of sliding and swinging and pirates running from crocodiles and Captain Hook (me) chasing the princess (Em of course!)! Before we knew it it the sun was slipping behind the trees....my cue to high tail it home before dark! Commence another sprint home! No fun running with no street lights!
But we made it back before the sky was completely dark!
As I was sprinting home (and Emma was yelling "Run faster Mommy the moon is out!") it struck me that this was probably going to be one of our last runs of the season. It is getting dark much earlier and soon the cold will win over. This realization made me really sad....I love running with Em and who knows what next season will bring....I don't want these days with her to end. The past 3 years have been our bonding over the miles....I cherish this time with her. I'm not ready to fold up the jogger just yet....I'm holding out for a few more days!
Then maybe we'll get our fireplace back!!!
Thankfulness Day 9: Today I'm thankful for a healthy child! I know that is a HUGE blessing and it is not one I take lightly! I thank God for Em's health!
Sounds like you guys had a blast. That one on one time is always a special moment that you will always remember! Babies are so precious....
ReplyDeleteAmen on being thankful for healthy children! It is such a blessing and something I take for granted way too often! Also, yay for making it to the bathroom. I know all too well what a great thing that is!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I remember one summer morning when I didn't make it out the door before my son woke up...so I took him with me. It was the best run, and I loved having him with me!
ReplyDeleteThat is SOOOOOO funny "nothing makes you run faster like a 2 year-old in undies"
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you guys had a blast! I used to love running with my kids in the jogger...all the conversations/observations. Good stuff.
ReplyDeleteAmazing post and I love my runs with my daughter too!
ReplyDeleteseeing the pics of you 2 totally brought a smile to my face! what a special time you all had together yesterday :)
ReplyDeleteThis brings back so many great memories of my jog stroller days! It must be awesome to do that from a kids' perspective...wonder why mine complained so much??
ReplyDeleteso cute!!! Hopefully you can get out on the weekends together :)
ReplyDeletethe dark weather really picks a stick in running doesnt it. I wish I could do running with a stroller but even with my phil and ted two kids in one is painful for me!
ReplyDeleteYeah, winter sucks. It's great that you guys run together though! Next Spring will be here before you know it!
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