Today is my sons high school graduation prom. As a Brit living in Canada I am still somewhat bemused by all the fuss, expense, grad gowns, suits, flowers, photo sessions etc ( our eldest daughter graduated two years ago, and we really had no idea that time!). It's worse than a wedding I think and with 130 graduates at the school, the whole town seems to be turned upside down.
So, what was the first thing I did this morning ( after dispatching DH to work with strict instructions to be home at the appropriate time)? Did I wash my hair, paint my nails, iron shirts for the men, polish shoes? Nope. I put on a baseball cap ( to cover the fact I hadn't had my shower and washed my hair like I do every morning) and took off on my W3R3.
I did it. I'm slightly disappointed that it still felt hard, I had hoped it would seem easier than wednesdays run but it was the same.
What I really feel good about is that I want this badly enough to fit in even when life is doing everything to get in the way.
I plan to walk both days this weekend and then start week 4 on Monday. For now, however, I must go and try to turn myself into a bit of a girlie, girl (not my natural habitat). I'd rather go in running gear than a dress, but that's not going to happen. The things we do for our kids!!
Well done to all those finishing Week 3, see you all next week.😀😀👗👗👠👠😱😱
Well done you... it is amazing how we manage to just sneak these runs in..but they are so good for us aren't they.
I know exactly what you men about running gear or a dress... my husband always comment... " Oh.. you're in girl clothes"
when I dress up...
I do feel though it helps us cope with so many life-events and experiences,, i know it does me
I hope you had or are having a wonderful time and huge congratulations to your son...
Thank you Oldfloss, we all had a wonderful time. This weekend has been a bit of a blur hence my delay in responding. I still can't believe he is leaving home in a few months ( Engineering at a uni about 3.5 hours drive away) . I may need to go on some serious runs to get over that " empty bedroom experience". I still look into his sister's room and sigh. She been gone two years!
Thanks for all your posts, I love reading what everyone is doing. Can't wait to start week 4 tomorrow, hopefully on the boardwalk if the snow is gone.
Sounds amazing.... and empty nest syndrome.. err... guess what.. they still come back
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I know, number one daughter is already back "temporarily" between courses!