Summer always makes me want to get back in shape. So I have been doing some short races around town. Since my sister is going to law school soon, I participated in the Law Day run with her. Ysabeau came along and seemed a little surprised she wasn't doing the run. But she posed for some good pics. She also enjoyed some of the finisher donuts...well before anyone actually finished I am sure.
Ysa also came for "Run for Mom". We ran for Grandma....some whom have had cancer and even those who have not. Simply because all our Grandma's are amazing. However, Ysabeau broke down when she realized I was running, and she was in the stroller with Xavier. She pretty much screamed the whole 5 km except when I let her walk. A lesson learned, don't plan on a real fitness goal when you have a toddler in tow.
We have had some epically hot weather in May. The kids love playing outside. The firt pile on our front lawn was a magnet for the small ones. While I was delighted when it finally got moved, there was many a mopey kid. I was also glad wen the rain fell to give some relief. Kids and parents were happy with that outcome.
Quite often we take the bus around town. It kills time in what can honestly be a very long day with two small children. I like the slower pace and just going for the ride. We have fun playing games (hide and seek) like this at the bus stop.
I still love bedtime. While Xavier isn't much for chatting (as you see below), Ysabeau is. The other night she was trying to work out the feelings she had about an ongoing "owie" on her finger:
Me: Ysabeau, well why don't you offer your "Boo-boo" to Jesus. [That is something we try to teach in the Catholic faith - the offering up of our sufferings to Christ]
Ysabeau: Yeah. Ok. And mommie....you offer up your "boobies" to Jesus too.
Serves me right for getting too philosophical with a 2 year old.
Me: Ysabeau, well why don't you offer your "Boo-boo" to Jesus. [That is something we try to teach in the Catholic faith - the offering up of our sufferings to Christ]
Ysabeau: Yeah. Ok. And mommie....you offer up your "boobies" to Jesus too.
Serves me right for getting too philosophical with a 2 year old.