Runnin' Against The Wind

The forecast was calling for rain today, but the chance of precipitation was still low this morning in the hourly forecast, 10 - 15%, so I decided to make a run for it. Literally. ;)  I managed to get in 2.5 miles.  Would have liked more, but it's better than nothing. It was really windy (20+ mph) with some crazy gusts!  There were a few times I had to stop to either turn the stroller and shield Seamus from the wind (and flying debris!) and/or because I wasn't able to keep running against the wind anymore.  It was as though I would just hit a wall and although I was "running", we just weren't moving anymore.  Imagine if I'd had both kids in the stroller.  (Stroller: 34 lbs, Kid 1: 37 lbs, Kid 2: 33 lbs = a lot of effin' extra weight!) I bet we'd have started rolling backwards.  Even with the crazy wind, which strangely seemed to be in my face both coming and going (reminded of the old "when I was your age, I had to walk 5 miles to school, up hill... both ways), I managed to maintain my most recent pace.

One bonus.... I think I passed a total of two other people on my entire run up/down the Bridle Path.  That never happens.

The sky as we were getting ready to head out for our run!  Thought this may well be my first run in the rain.

As usual, my "running partner" fell asleep.  Can't blame him.  The weather reminded of those stormy/rainy days at the beach when you open up the windows to enjoy the breeze and take a nap.  Pure awesome.

After we got back, after a little stretching, I decided to climb up in the back of my truck and watch the storm roll in (while Seamus kept sleeping in the stroller). 

*Side note: I got to wear a running skirt for the first time (successfully anyway) today.  Loved it.

I just brought the stroller inside and let the little man keep on sleepin'.

Just as we rolled in the front door, the skies finally opened up.  Talk about perfect timing.  The universe was smiling on me this morning.  :)

Don't think I can have much confidence in weather.com's hourly forecast anymore.  This was the hourly "chance of precip", at 10:05 am, AS it was pouring down rain.. 50%  lol

McKenna started at a new preschool a few weeks ago, and while the transition had been going well, she suddenly started telling me that she didn't like her new school/friends and didn't want to go to school.  :-(  I felt awful.  While I still feel that this new school is a big improvement from her previous one, I had some guilt all along about taking her away from her little friends that she's seen 2/days a week, since she was 18 months old.  However, her new school has been having all sorts of fun themes this week (again, perfect timing!) and it's been a huge help!  She's been excited to go to school and has had a great time.  She got to participate in "crazy hair day" and "pajama day", which have also included a bounce house and water play area (Tues), and face painting (Thursday).  So fun.

This morning, ready for pajama day!

Ponytail fauxhawk for crazy hair day.

Love that little face.

With the weather heating up, we've been spending lots of time playing with/in water outside.  Since I've yet to get the kids in swim lessons (on my must-do-very-soon list) I picked up a kiddie pool to use in the backyard.  They love it.

McKenna fixing Mommy's boo-boo toe.  Future podiatrist?

All better Mommy!

Can we take a moment to talk about how freakin' adorable these two are in their little bathing suits?!!  Cutest kids ever.

Beautiful day for a swim.

Hi!!!!

Grandma pointed out that they're starting to look more alike.  I really hadn't noticed it, but looking at this pic... I do see it!  Cuteness.

My dinner date last night.  She loves to "eat in the yellow chairs".  I love her. 
Oh, and don't worry, she's not drinking bubble solution.  She just brought the empty bottle with her to the table after playing with it in the pool.  ;)