Sprints

Tonight as part of my half marathon training I had to run sprints.  I loathe sprints.  They hurt.  I get winded.  They wear me out.  I'm usually sore for a day.  If i had my way, I'd never do them.  But to reach some of my fitness/running goals, sprints are a good idea, despite my feelings for them.

All day today I dreaded them and nearly talked myself out of running sprints a few times.  But then I was reminded that sometimes to reach a goal, you have to endure the tough/not so fun experiences.

What are your goals?

What are the steps you need to get there?

Which of those steps are your "sprints"?

How will you handle them?

Will you talk yourself out of them or will you lace up your shoes and hit the pavement?

Tonight, though I'm sore, I feel strong. I still dread the sprints, but I value the goal more.

First Days of School

Nicholas started Pre-K on Monday 8/14.  He is in Clase de Venezuela with Sra. Gabi y Sra. Andrea in his final year at Spanish Schoolhouse.  We have loved this place and look forward to all he'll learn this year.

Mikaela started 2nd grade today.  She continues dual language at Independence Elementary with her homeroom teacher as Sra. Valle and her English teacher as Mrs. Ruiz.

Mommy has lost her job as the chalk artist.

Actual first day

 We go to campus before actual start of school and stage photos.  Since I teach and Daddy has to get to work, and Mikaela doesn't seem to feel like we need to walk her into school anymore, this just works out better for us.

We had fun with this one.  Nick really does want to go to school with Mikaela.