Back to School

I can hardly believe it....back to school.  Summer is over.  Well...not by calendar standards, but certainly the carefree, no need to set an alarm, stay in your pjs for as long as you want, mornings are gone.  Part of me is excited and happy to have a little alone time before Baby M arrives. Part of me finds the quiet house too quiet.  I know that in 7 short weeks I'll be wishing I had more days like these.  M is super excited to be in kindergarten.  Seems like just yesterday that we were waiting for her arrival....and now....she is a big girl, growing way to fast and blessing us each day with her wit, sass, and love.

I know this blog was intended to be a running blog.  And it will still serve that purpose.  However, I realize that being a "mom on the run" is more than just running.  As all moms know....our days are not always are own.  We hit the ground running every morning, whether it be literally or figuratively.  And we don't stop until our heads hit the pillow.  The demands of providing for our family, while balancing time for ourselves is more then we can handle most days.  But most of us would say, honestly, we wouldn't change it for the world.  My family is my world.  I live and breath to take care of my family.  It's want fuels me!  My days of hitting the road and track again are quickly approaching.  And I can't wait!!  Yes...it will add guilt back into most days....wondering why I am taking time for myself to run when I should be cleaning, doing laundry, or spending more time with the kids.  But one thing is for sure...if I don't take care of me, I can't take care of my family!

Until our next "run"...........(enjoy the pics of M's first FULL day of kindergarten!)

M and Mrs B.