Running with the boys

C25K W1D3 (2nd time)

Jonas requested that we take brother and the puppy and go for a run this afternoon. :) How can I say no? I am going to do as much of the C25K training as I can with the boys - if I can improve time and distance and speed while pushing 70lbs of stroller with dog attached then I will really be getting in shape! The moose is taking a nap right now, but when he gets up later we will be on our way.

I also planned out meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for the next 2 weeks and have it posted on the fridge. I am spending the day today (besides our run later) working on homework, tie-dying and baking. I will be baking pretzel nuggets, onion bagels, bread and some breakfast pocket pies (for Jonas).

As for Jonas - my little monkey will be starting preschool in a couple weeks. We had Jonas evaluated for special ed about a month ago. We had a meeting with the Steuben child services people on Wednesday and the decision made was to get him the most services possible and bring his speech and language development to where it should be he will attend a full day 5 days a week preschool program in an enclosed special ed classroom. I feel good about this. I think the structure will be good for him and will get him the help he needs. I feel bad that he will not be at day care that much any more and I think that will be an adjustment for him and Jackson - Jackson really wants nothing more than to be with his brother at all time. :)

After having lost 3 of our 4 dogs in the last 2 weeks, it looks like L'il Girl will recover. She is eating (cat food, not dog food) and drinking and even she seems ready to go out for a run today. I am keeping my fingers crossed. The saddest part is that she has no pack now. The cats (especially the kittens) are trying to make a new pack for her though and have slept with her, cuddled with her and been staying very close to her the last few days.

Still stressed and busy, but that's life!