Sunday, May 2, 2010

Accomplishments...




Bailee and her little co-op preschool class had their graduation a couple weeks ago. We took turns teaching and it ended up being a great experience for Bailee and I have a greater respect for teachers! (especially teachers of toddlers!) The students wore their dad's white shirts/gown and a yellow construction paper hat/caps (poor Bai has such a large noggin that I actually had to rip her hat in the back in order for it to fit on her head...sad, I know, I just have to keep reminding her, "Big head, big brains" and that seems to make it okay :) They walked down the stairs to "Pomp and Circumstance" and were awarded their diplomas. They really had no idea what was going on, but knew there were treats on the table that were soon to be eaten. A lot of things seem to be coming to an end as our days here in Ohio get fewer and fewer. Lots of last time this, and last day that, but I managed to sneak a first in yesterday. Josh and I ran the Capital City Half Marathon. I have run quite a few races, but never a half, and figured it was now or never. My father in law paid for us to run it, which was even greater incentive (it was either that or pay back the $). So, we headed out in the rain to run, and it wasn't too bad ("too" being the key word). As I was running, I realized I consider myself a "casual" runner (running a couple miles a few times a week) and at about mile 8 I realized I didn't train as good as I probably should have. But that was no excuse cause there was Josh (who didn't train a stitch) running next to me the whole race and I had to keep telling him to slow down...annoying! Bless his heart for staying with me though. All in all, I reached my two goals of not stopping to walk, and finishing in under two hours. It really wasn't too bad, and I think it's kind of like having a baby, give it some time for me to forget all the unpleasant, uncomfortable parts, and I just might do another one.
Oh, and just so Gabe doesn't get left out, this is his latest accomplishment...

5 comments:

Trish Duffin said...

Apparently Connor taught him a thing or two while you were on vacation!

Stacey and Brody Miller said...

Love this post. Congrats big head...I mean Bailee (j/k) I have the same problem with Baylor. You did awesome at the half. I'm sure you'll do it again just like having a baby.

McArthurs said...

Good job Bailee! That's a way cute idea and i might have to copy it for Jete's little preschool that we're doing. Hope you don't care. :) Ooh, you did a half? Nice work! I've decided i like em, and i'm gonna do another one, and really train for it this time. And Josh, what the freak? I still don't understand how you can just bust these races out without training at all. Gosh! When do you guys leave?

McArthurs said...

Oh and i forgot to mention, i love Gabe's accomplishment. HAHA The goods

Tiffany said...

Your kids are so adorable! I would keep Bailee in a second. So email me @tdraayer7@yahoo.com so I can invite you to my blog!