Completion

This is a photo of some supremely awesome women!!

Back in May I posted about the moment of 40 year old insanity

in which I joined the Summer Of Seals competition. 

Last Saturday, Aug. 27, was the realization of that insane moment.

Not only did I have a permanent marker

number written on my shoulder for the first time ever -

I swam 500 meters in 16:11.

I did 25 push-ups (in 2 min), 

42 sit-ups (in 2 min.), 

and one pull-up.

I ran 1.5 miles in 13:05. 

 And did it all BACK TO BACK.

Yeah. I know. Impressive, right?

Before you are misled you must know that the other 

magnificent women pictured above (my team)

kicked my trash, as did the other 150 participants.

BUT THIS ISN'T  THEIR BLOG, IS IT??

 

My goal was completion. 

My reality was that I not only completed the requirements, but was able to walk away from swimming, running, and exerting myself on Saturday without pain or exhaustion.  It was supremely satisfying.

And yes, - I'm totally doing it again next year!

What the first day of school means around here....

 It means my oldest turned 16!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It just occurred to me - at the end of his b-day-

that this child can DATE now. 

I'm not sure I'm okay with that.

 It means these three cutest faces will

not be arguing over PS3 and the TV every

stinkin' minute of the day!!

But most importantly - 

the first day of school around here means:

MOM HOMEWORK
Rydge walked in the door after his first day and said, 
"mom! I don't have any homework, 
but YOU do!!" 

Is it really necessary to have the same 47 forms 

filled out for EACH CHILD??!!??

Happy First Day o' school!!

twice bitten...

This poor baby and her bug bites. 

This time she decided to kneel on a fire-ant hill.

Not her wisest of decisions!

These photos were taken the day after the event.

The first day it looked like a solid 

ant on steroids bite.

She had quite an intriguing method of counting her bites

which included a pen and advanced math skills.

She counted over 112 bites.

Sometimes I wish she just wasn't so dang delicious!