Finally!

I've done it. Well, actually, I've done a lot of things, but the main thing I've done in the past 24 hours is I finally went running again. It's been a month or more, and for some reason, I'd decided that I just couldn't do it any more. Who knows why, but I had it in my head I was incapable. Guess I proved myself wrong on that one! I went for 30 minutes. It was tough, but I did it. I've never been as steady a runner as I longed to be. I think I felt like a fraud. Like I'm way to slow to consider myself a runner. Really, I know it doesn't matter, but sometimes within the running community, we slowbies feel like the redheaded step-child - and trust me, I know what that feels like. But, I went today, and that was the first step...actually going. Next time we go to Europe, I want to be able to actually shop for clothes instead of fondling them longingly wishing they'd somehow fit. I know what to do, and I've been talking about it for awhile. "I want to start running again." "I'm going to start running again." But, talking really doesn't do any good, so finally, I got the feet to the pavement.  I think I also felt like a joke because I've gained weight, and who wants to see an overweight gal out there running? But, then again isn't a main point of running to get into and stay in shape? So, off I went. Oh, and to add insult to injury, I got passed by a guy like three times my age. Nice. Oh well. What are ya gonna do?

Other things I've done: after my run, I gave the babie a bath. Oh, how they hate the bathtime. I'm still suffering the backlash, the mommy hatred. Yesterday, I met with the Chair of the Tulsa Republican Party about volunteering and ended up volunteering Chris too. You love me, don't ya baby? I'm getting ready to leave for a weekend-long scrappin' retreat in the store where I teach classes. Should be fun. I don't really want to go, but I am. Maybe I'll actually get some stuff done! I also got to call the vet - again. Lily from next door, and she and Mimi ate the some of the See's candy that came home from Cali. At least the girl has good taste, right? No noticeable side affects, thank goodness. I was afraid Lily was gonna get sick and not be able to come over again!

Here's a pic of my and my Christopher from the Disneyland. Don't you like my "girl" ears? (that's the Penny Arcade behind us)

On a completely different front, today is Veteran's Day and the birthday of the Marines, and I'd like to say thank you to all those who serve our country. You and your families sacrifice so much to make sure the rest of us can go on with our every day lives. I am so proud of the work you do and the humility with which you do it. We can never know just what it is you go through. Thank you.