April 26, 2010

What a Runner!
Today was a long, gross, rainy day. Luckily, by the time I got home from work the sun had started to peek out and the rain clouds cleared away. After debating for a bit, I decided to go for a run. I thought since you girls had been inside all day that it would be a good day for a stroller ride while I ran. I made the offer, and Molly jumped at the chance to ride in style. You, Sarah Rose, however, decided that you'd like to run with me.
And so we laced up your running shoes, changed out of your skirt outfit, and did some stretching. After a few warnings from Daddy to "go easy on Mom," we set off. I was shocked at how great you run!
Go back a bit in time...even while I was pregnant with you (about to pop, actually), I walked a 3 mile race. Every year since I have entered that same race to run with you in a stroller and the last two years you have ran the Kid's Fun Run. I do admit, however, that we typically begin the race with the other kids, then cut across the middle and still finish last, running only about 1/5 of the actual race course. Well, fast forward to today...You outran me!!!
After a few pointers about bending your arms and using the momentum to help guide your running and making sure your heel touches the ground first, then your toe, you looked like a natural. We jogged together for about 1/2 a mile then you climbed in the stroller (my choice, NOT yours!) so that I could run a quick paced 1/2 mile. After my run, you climbed back out and walked a bit before deciding to run the last 1/2 mile home. One the trip back, you only stopped at the two stop signs for a drink of water and kept running the rest of the way! You carried on a conversation with me about how great running is and how you are going to run the kid's races this year.
I think I found my new running partner! You sure made my run anything but boring! I loved having you beside me to chat with while I ran. The run seemed more like a fun activity than a workout. I can't wait to do it again!

April 8, 2010

Easter in Florida!

According to tradition, the Easter Bunny visited us at Meme and Papa's Florida house this year. The girls woke up to hunt for their hidden Easter baskets before heading outside to search the yard for hidden plastic eggs filled with goodies. It was great fun to spend another Easter in Florida!

We only wish our Daddy had made the trip with us. Luckily, he sent us our annual Easter card.

April 6, 2010

Update! We are in Florida for our annual Spring Break trip, and you are such a big girl! I feel like I have a real person with me this time, not just a little baby! You love to explore, find lizards, TOUCH lizards, surf, swim, ride bikes, find flowers, talk, talk, and talk some more! You have such interesting things to say, and I just love you! Your newest phrase, which I must say, is my favorite, is this...you randomly come to me, give me a thumbs up, nod your head, and say, "You're the best, Mom." It melts my heart! Here are some picture updates!
P.S. Gina from my work came with us with her boys - You whispered to me the other night that you think Ryan is cuter than Henry! Love connection! You are such a little flirt! :