Kids Go Back To School

It was a big week last week. My kids finally went back to school. I've been working since August 6th so that felt like a long time for them to be home while I was at work. I'm glad they will be back in school now. Gabby was pretty nervous about going to Middle School. She didn't sleep very well the night before. Piper was super nervous about being the big sister in charge and getting herself and Ryan off to school. Luckily Scott had Thursday off of work. It was helpful for him to be home. He had to take Gabby and Corbin to school because the bus didn't show up (they are very short on bus drivers, it's a mess). He then walked Piper and Ryan to school. I didn't get a ton of feedback from the kids but I know Piper and Ryan got great teachers that we've had in the past so I'm happy about that. Gabby seems to be adjusting to Middle School. Corbin is chill as usual and doesn't seem to worry about much. He is the big man on campus this year, 8th grade!

Work for me last week was good. It wasn't too stressful or tiring. I have a couple of classes that are a little out of control. I sent a bunch of parent emails last week. I'm hoping to reign it in! 8th grade boys! 

I ran 20 miles yesterday. Luckily it was overall a good run. I went with my friend Brittany and we couldn't believe how fast it went and how good we felt. I think it was because of the cooler temperatures. We've been training all summer and even when we would go for a run at 6:00 in the morning it was still kind of hot. It felt really good to run in cooler temperatures. The run was very manageable and okay until mile 16, after that all bets were off! The last 4 miles felt longer than the 16 before it. I just had to keep moving and tell myself to keep moving my feet. Our pace was MUCH slower on the last 4 miles but we did it! Holy smokes it felt good to get to mile 20 and be done. I was very tired the rest of the day and didn't do hardly anything. I'm still very sore today. I think I need to go take an ice bath. Brrrr. My knees have been hurting me the whole time I've been training but I got new running shoes and it has helped. My knees felt pretty okay the entire run yesterday which was encouraging. I'm worried the race will get canceled because of covid. I will be very disappointed if that is the case. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! The race is less than 3 weeks away.    

We stopped for a quick bridge pic, 9 miles in.

These goof balls.

I love when they hang together. So cute.

Middle Schoolers! 8th grade and 6th.

Scott walking the kids to school.

4th grade!

2nd grade!