2. I've been trying to write something coherent for a good week now, but it seems I've lost my muse. I mean, how many times can I write "I ran?" It isn't like there's nothing happening - I just can't seem to find the words. Or the desire to type the words. Summer funk I guess...
3. Running has been similarly stale. I have a tough time getting motivated. It's fucking hot. I run. Sometimes. But not as often as I should. Blurgh.
4. BUT! On Tuesday BOTH my girls wanted to run with me. Yes, it was a gazillion degrees. Yes, I'd rather have gone later to beat the heat a little. But how could I turn that down? We got ready and headed out. Julia (who is almost 6 and a MAJOR whiner) and Jenna (who is almost 12) ran the first loop with me. It was 0.58 miles, and Julia ran most of it, not really melting down until the very end. We dropped her at home and ran it again. Jenna wanted to go to fast, and ended up with a cramp halfway through. I tried to explain the benefits of going slow at the start to her, but she still "thought" she should be running faster. We took a couple breaks, and sprinted to out driveway. I was so PROUD of them both! How COOL to be running with my girls?!?
5. After dropping my girls off, I ran sprinkler tangents for 4 more miles. Holy crap, it was hot. I must have crossed the same street 5 times just to hit every possible water source. I had to beg a kind woman washing her car for a handful of water because I had so much sweat in my eyes I could barely see. She took pity on me, thank goodness.
6. James has been on my last nerve lately. He actually asked me this morning if he could go to school today (hence, his problem). We have an appointment with a pediatric neurologist next week, to try to get to the root of things. We'll see - I am hopeful...
7. Is it time for school yet? Anyone else's kids trying to kill each other this summer?
8. Thank goodness for the pool. It has saved my sanity countless times. Seriously. And James jumps right in (with his life vest on) and swims around like a fish. So for the first time in YEARS I can swim with my kids without one of them attached to me. Bliss!
9. With all this heat, I am reminded constantly of how thankful I am that this is NOT the week we had no power. I think I'd have cried. For real.
10. We scheduled flooring for the basement. So now we have a deadline. Which is a good thing.
11. Money has for years and continues to be a constant source of stress for our family. Honestly, my funk lately is probably more related to money woes than anything else.
12. So when I got an email from a recruiter with a job I am ridiculously qualified for, I asked John and then threw my name into the ring. It scares the SHIT out of me, as the logistics of a full time job for me with 4 kids is mind-boggling.
13. BUT. This is a contract job. And I have to have a lot of flexibility to make it work. Otherwise, forget it. It isn't worth it. We'll see if they are willing to be flexible. I'll keep you posted...
Good luck with the job thing! That is exciting. It's nice to not have to stress about money. I know that you'll be able to make it work, either way.
ReplyDeleteSorry 'bout the heat. If you need to come visit Oregon, we have a lot of cool & cloudy happening right now.
Good luck with the new job opportunity! I know all about the money stress... it is the "never ending" part of it that is the toughest I think. It definitely wears you down. Good luck with the peds neuro... my Noah sees one regularly (and a bunch of other specialists). NO FUN. I hope they help James though and the appointment is worth it.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking cool thoughts for you! Hugs!
I hope the job thing turns out well the way you need it to! I love that I only work three days a week, but I only have two kids. I can't imagine trying to juggle it all with four. Money is such a stressful thing.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the job Opp! Change is always exciting (in one way or another!).
ReplyDeleteI hear you with the lack of motivation/running funk. I'm dealing with a crabby ankle and it's driving me nuts because I CAN'T run a lot right now. But honestly, I think my bigger issue is that I no longer have a big hairy audacious goal to work towards. Guess it's time to pick another marathon!
I hope things work out with James and the peds neurologist. If you ever want to vent let me know. I have a different set of child related issues but understand well the toll it takes....
I'll keep my fingers, toes, legs and eyes crossed for you with the job - here's hoping it's the perfect one for you!!
Good luck with the job!! And kudos for going outside to even run! I am not even liking getting the mail!
ReplyDeleteThe job thing sounds exciting! And scary! But mostly exciting.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you that if this had been the week with no power I'm not sure what we would have done. It was hot when the power was out but not fry your eggs on the driveway hot like it is now!
Do you have a pool? I am just now making the connection with the things you have said.
Is James having trouble because you lack a routine this summer? NOT judging, we have no set routine either, it's one of the things I love best about summer, but I know my youngest has a little trouble when he doesn't know what to expect and lacking a schedule always stresses him out. I kind of made him a loose schedule to follow so he would know what to expect. It mostly involves things like play outside and go to the library and stuff like that but I found that if I do that each night for the next day he is more calm because he can look to the schedule to see what's next and prepare himself for the transition. Would that maybe help James? I don't know, not trying to be a know it all, I'm just trying to throw out a suggestion you might not have thought of. I know how hard it is to figure out, my little guy is very similar but seeming to outgrow his stuff a bit (knocking on wood as I type that).
We LIVED in the pool this week!!!! It finally has cooled down here, hopefully that is moving your way! Good luck on the job. How sweet to have the possibility of a flexible job. Walmart has the back to school stuff out, so it is coming soon... I feel your pain : )
ReplyDeleteSend some of that heat over here! It's 52 degrees outside right now at 8am and I would kill for some weather over 80 degrees. It's depressing. Summer has not come to the Seattle / Tacoma area yet
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the job!!!! Have a great weekend!!
ReplyDeleteMy running has been crap for an effing year now with nothing to attribute it to besides old age? Menopause? Who knows?
ReplyDeleteOMG yes! Swimming with no body attached is the bomb! Although thing 2's been bellyfloppinng on me lately like it's her job.
The job thing sounds exciting! How do you get recruiters to call? Then again I haven't worked since the stonage.
Happy belated bday to Jack! RR is the place to go on your bday, for sure. I used my free birthday burger last night (then went home and ran and had another incident similar to the one I've only told you about).
ReplyDeleteI love that you ran with your girls! And am totally laughing about Jenna - kids always want to run so fast!
What is the contract job? When will you find out?
I hope James appointment goes well this week.