It was a beautiful day. We had a great morning with school work and a fun afternoon at band and the playground. But when we got home I started feeling sorry for myself.
My husband is finally home, but now he's back at work - on Friday night - every Friday night. I went in my room and tried to read a book, but I couldn't concentrate. I was feeling grumpy and uncomfortable in my jeans that are just a little too tight.
So I made a decision. I put on my sweat pants and my sneakers, told the boys I'd be back in half an hour, and stepped out the door. I ran.
Well, I started out walking to warm up. Then I ran. Then I couldn't breathe, so I walked. I caught my breath and ran some more. Walk, run, walk, run. More walking than running! (And no I do not want to do a marathon Stephanie.)
I passed moms with strollers, kids on bikes and roller blades, families walking their dogs. I smiled. I prayed. I cleared my head. I ran. And a better mom came home.
And maybe the jeans won't be quite so tight tomorrow.
7 comments:
A similar story at my house! I went on a jog today and felt soooo much better. Tomorrow the weather is supposed to be even better in our state, so I'm planning to go again. You?
You go girl!! I didn't know you ran!
How about a half? :)
Good for you!
(And you wrote a really good post about it!)
What a great post... A good run can clear my head of just about anything.
Good call! It's amazing how some exercise and fresh air can make things SO much better!!!
I came across your blog from The Mother Letters Project blog. I know this is silly...but my daughter is in the Leelou Blogs cute baby photo contest and I am trying to spread the word for people to vote for her!! I need HUNDREDS of votes for her to even come close to catching up to the front-runners. I have been trying to figure out where to find hundreds of people, and I didn't think it was approriate to ask Seth to post something so silly on The Mother Letters Blog (obviously), but I figured maybe all the people who helped with the project would be willing to go give my little Makenzie from AZ a vote : ) If not, that's ok too. I am just trying to get creative and reach more people! If you'd like to help me by voting for Makenzie, please go to http://www.leeloublogs.blogspot.com/ and spread the word for others to vote as well : )
EVEN MORE IMPORTANTLY THOUGH...I am also recruiting prayer warriors for a tiny little miracle baby named Kayleigh Freeman, maybe you've heard of her and are already praying for her. It was through her blog that I heard about the contest in the first place. Even if you don't take the time to vote for Makenzie, please take a minute to visit HER website: http://www.kayleighannefreeman.blogspot.com/ and say a prayer for this sweet girl!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!!!
Sincerely,
Daniele Brown
PS- THE MOTHER LETTERS PROJECT is in NO WAY associated with this request other than the fact that I found your blog there!!
You ran...just think..in a week you can walk around the soccer field or leave us in the dust and run! Happy happy joy joy...or not!
Such a great post! I loved the cute picture and your words gripped me--they really did! :) To think it is that simple...just run!
Thanks for the inspiration.
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