Saturday alarm goes off at 5:30, snooze until 6am. I make a direct beeline for the Keurig. There is nothing like enjoying a cup of coffee with a quiet house especially before a run. After contemplating my running gear, I choose my favorite Lululemon running capri pants with my new Brooks running jacket (Valentine present from my husband- he loves me), and lace up my Newtons. Today is a special morning run with my MRTT (Moms Run This Town) group. 10k logged with my new running inspiration; a 2 time Boston marathon finisher that slowed down to my 10 minute mile. At the finish line awaited mimosa cupcakes, medals, and swag bags and then it was quick good byes. I rush home to load the family to my son's soccer game that I
Wait it gets better. Sunday comes with no sleep and a quick trip to the bagel store. Breakfast is ready! I get the kids ready for church knowing the quicker they get out the door the earlier my naptime. Kinnick, my daughter, is dressed perfectly head to toe even with accessories and iPhone in hand. My strong willed Cooper wants to wear his jammies... I try to pick my battles, but what do you do? They're gone, naptime, silence for two hours until the garage door flies up. Urg! I have a bitter sweet love for Sunday lunch being so sleepy and a moody mom. Why is now the time my husband insists on going shopping for a patio grill, really? We rush back home for another nap and before I know it, Bam, 6:30pm and I'm off to work again. Two shifts and I can't complain about work, right?
And now here I am. Monday morning with a quick hand off of the car keys to my husband, Kyron, and he's off to work. I walk inside the house to two smiling faces ready for mommy time. Kinnick is off to preschool, Monday Funday, dressed to the nines while Coop and I enjoy our moments together.
I am so thankful that I have
He has showed you, O man, what is good.
And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God. ~ Micah 6:8
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