There is definitely something fishy going on around here. And not just with these two little fishies, either.
So first up. Let’s talk about our weather. Last week, and the week before, it was chilly and kinda rainy. (Not that I was complaining, I kinda liked the “winter-ish” weather.) But two little girls were growing a bit weary of wearing tights and sweaters.
And this week? Time to break out the sunscreen and sundresses. The summer sun has arrived.
But it is still very weird to be driving with all the windows down in 86 degrees and look up and see snow on the mountaintops.
Besides all kinds of lovely blooms (Addie’s little head is about to pop! Flowers, Mama! Everywhere!!)…
The week also brought a little shake-up around here. We woke up at about 4am on Tuesday morning to every window rattling and the house shaking. Emma was sitting up in her bed, “Mama? Daddy? Was that an earthquake?” Yes, indeed Gracie, it was. A little 4.4 earthquake to remind us that we do live in earthquake country.
Jam and I were just lamenting over all of the earthquake activity lately, too. While we have our kit ready and we know what to do, it still was very unnerving and has made me cautious again. (Addie, by the way, slept through the whole thing.)
Besides the earthquake excitement, we have been battling coughs due to colds and tidepool dioramas. Not necessarily in that order.
I have decided that some days it really is the small victories that we have to celebrate. Like, “Hey! I got two consecutive loads of laundry done today.” Or, “I managed to get both girls dressed, fed, and to school on time and even remembered to pick them up when school was out.” (As I give myself a celebratory pat on the back.)
I did manage to inspire Emmy this week though, I think. Well…we’ll see.
She told me last week she wanted to learn how to run. So I bought her some running shoes and we have started (very slowly) to run a few blocks afterschool a few days this week. She claims she wants to try to do a triathlon with me next year. Again…we’ll see.
This year, (as in tomorrow!) she is just going to cheer me on. I’m not sure I’m really ready for the tri this year, but I’m reminding myself…it is the small victories. So I’m shooting for making it across the finish line on Saturday. And taking my own victory lap with my new running partner.
Notice the pose, once again, from Miss Em
Good luck tomorrow. Just finishing is HUGE!
I know you will do great tomorrow. Em looks like such the little athlete. I think it is awesome she is showing interest in running. I hope the coughs go away and the tidepool diorama gets completed!!
Good luck to you in the race!! I love Em’s pose – looks like she is all ready to join you.
Glad to know you’re all safe and sound after the quake – 4.4 that seems sorta big-ish! Good luck tomorrow too!
Who is that grown up looking girl in the last shot? Man, is she growing like a proverbial weed or what? And how cool that she wants to “be like mom”. I think that’s the biggest compliment. Earthquakes? No way. I’d move for sure. (Except that we had a baby one here when Bryce was a couple months old, and we didn’t.) Addie, with the sunshine on her hair? Gorgeous. The blooms? Perfect, perfect composition and such suh-weet colors. You rock. And I’m sure you’ll rock just as hard tomorrow. Go Carrie!
First things first: GOOD LUCK tonmorrow! I’m sure you’ll rock. You DO rock!! Awesome that you have a little running sidekick now! The earthquake freaks me out. I mean, really. Tornados, I’m not so scared of them but earthquake just make me shake. HAHA!
That first photo is just soooo funny!
I am way too late to wish you good luck, but since I know you finished and did awesome I will say CONGRATS! I love the pose — and when did she get so grown up?!
Glad you’re all okay after the earthquake…I might not get bothered by tornados, but even the thought of an earthquake makes my stomach hurt. Yikes!