I love my kids. So much. Chris read a study recently (I have no idea who takes these studies, how they’re done, etc…) BUT “studies show” that 80% of married couples are unhappy with their lives, but happy about their children. Sad. Truly. I could have made different choices but I can’t imagine my life any different. I love my life, who I am, my husband and my family.  It’s hard.  But it’s worth it.

The kids are training for their next 5K on Mothers Day.  It’s 3 months away but they like training for something like I do and it’s so much fun to spend that time with them.  Taylor’s training for his first 10K so he’s running more than the other kids and is in more pictures (because he’s running more than the other kids).  Two of my kids are doing the fun run so they ride bikes while we train.  I mapped out an out and back 1.5 miler that’s flat and easy.  Today was so beautiful out that as soon as we got home from school we snacked, changed and left.  Homework can wait….  We need to train!!  Taylor and I stayed at the back and he told me I was right (DUH!) that going slower feels good and it’s nice just to “get the miles done” and not stress.  The other kids paced themselves.  Olivia finally did her own thing and crushed it!!  Alana and Ashlea stayed together and did awesome.  Gabrielle and Kezia stayed at the rear and were slow but consistent.  No worries – we have plenty of time to train.