Day 5

Archer was measured at the doctor's office today, he's just 3/4 of an inch shy of 5 feet tall. Whew. Dr. T and I had a little reminiscing moment about the first time we met each other, when Arch was just 6 pounds and a few days old. Now look where we are. Whew. Time flies, and Dr. T advised I quit feeding him so much, maybe his feet won't get any bigger (kidding of course!).

We had a quiet afternoon (thanks kids!) and then I decided we'd all get some sunshine. Shoes on, out the door!

An HOUR AND A HALF later we were on the road. It took us that long to gather up all of the equipment, make sure all the tires were aired up and bicycle wheels wouldn't fall off. Every step of the way, one of the peanut gallery repeated over and over "Let's just call it a bust." I refused to give up after each of the setbacks (missing parts to the bike trailer, where's the tire pump?, is this all going to fit in the van?). 

We finally enjoyed our bike ride/run - the kids on wheels and me following along behind.

We travelled down the path, cars rushing along on one side, the power plant and a rifle range on the other. Planes criss crossing overhead. Between the planes and cars, the sounds from the range, between all of that we enjoyed the wildflowers and sunshine. The fresh air and sunshine perked us up. And the "let's call it a bust" character actually enjoyed himself. He didn't complain even ONCE about pulling his brother along behind in the trailer. "Want to go faster, Eli? Are you having fun?" He even spotted a deer in the woods! After I turned over my phone and earbuds to Shelly, she took off and beat us all to the finish.

I've been running a lot lately, today was one of my favorites. I can't wait for more of these in the summer days to come!

PS On a visit to the grocery store after the bike/run, E reminded us that we STILL haven't tried those chocolate eggs! Maybe next time...