Sorry I haven't posted in a couple of days. We had a busy weekend! Evelyn's birthday was on Sunday and Gabriel's last soccer was also that day. We started out with soccer. I think he did pretty well. After they are finished, they usually stamp the kid's hands. Gabriel gets very excited about having stamps on his hands (it's the little things, right?). This Sunday, they also got a little, plastic medal.
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| Here he is getting his medal |
We asked Evelyn what she wanted for lunch, but she kept asking for Menchie's and we kept telling her that she couldn't have yogurt for lunch, so we went to Krystal's. Then we went to Menchie's. We all enjoyed a cup of froyo. Mmmmm! I won't go on and on about the rest of the day. After dinner, it was time for cake. I baked a cake for the occasion the night before and frosted it. Here is a picture:
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| It's not perfect, but it was tasty |
On to today...
My first training run for the half marathon was today. I stretched my legs and took off. I was going ok for a while. I ran across that bridge and through the tunnel. I just kinda felt off, though. I couldn't seem to keep a steady pace and it really messes with my breathing. Also, despite the stretching, I still seem to have pain in my hamstring/glute area when I get around a mile and a half out. I'm sure that in the next 12 weeks, you will have to hear me bitch about my muscle pains a lot! I apologize in advance! I'm really trying to get a handle on it before I have to start doing the longer runs. I think I can handle the 4-miler on Saturday, but everything after that makes me a little nervous.
I still haven't read any more of City of Lost Souls. I really haven't had time. I should be reading some more of it tomorrow when I haven't worked until 9pm. As for right now, it's almost midnight and I have to get up early, so goodnight!!
Love the cake:). I almost bought her a Tinkerbell costume, but the store didn't have her size. Andy said to alternate ice and heat on your hamstring and to keep stretching as much as you can. I can't wait to see you all tomorrow:)
ReplyDeleteWe got her the Tinkerbell tutu and wings and the shoes (which are a little too big). She really loves all things Tinkerbell! I've been icing and then soaking in warm Epsom salts along with the stretching. I'm going to get a pool noodle, I've read that they are really good to roll around on muscle aches.
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