A little bullet pointy goodness to start the day:
- Jones found out his teacher assignment for the year. He got the one third grade teacher he actually knows. I’m not sure who was happier – him or me. He’s a pretty anxious kid, so having a known (and loved) entity to start the year will hopefully make the transition to third grade easier than the transition to second grade was.
- I ran four miles yesterday morning. It started out rough with my foot bothering me (it feels like I have a rock in my shoe, but it’s just the plantar wart), but then I started focusing on form and running light. I ended up doing the last two miles at 9:09 and 8:48 with minimal effort. Guess I need to focus on my form more.
- Yesterday we went to the Milwaukee zoo. The weather was beautiful and the animals seemed to appreciate that it was way cooler out. I got some awesome pictures of the big cats. (Feel free to go over to Metro DC Mom to see other pics)
- Beer Geek is safely back in Virginia. He only came out for a long weekend and now he gets to enjoy his annual week+ of silence in the house. We make sure to video chat each night so he gets his daily dose of loud.
- The problem with running in just a running bra is that it’s addictive. I love not having a shirt rub against me when I move. I feel weird running like that now that it’s cooler out. Apparently the truckers around here approve of that outfit though.
- Today’s my annual outlet mall shopping spree. I always buy a ridiculous amount of shoes at the Bass outlet and I plan to hit up the Adidas and Nike outlets pretty hard today too. Need anything?
- Don’t forget my CSN stores giveaway! It ends Friday.
yay for shopping! I never turn down a gift. I wear a small and have a size 10 foot, just in case!
I like this cooler air just as much as the big cats do!Happy Shopping!
I enjoy cooler air too. but I'm not brave enough to run in just a sports bra so no truckers signalling approval my way. LOL
hmmm … my wife always said I needed a bra … maybe I should try running in one! LOL
The running bra comment…..I love it!!See that's why I do it [well not the truckers —- no truckers pass by my treadmill anyway] dang it.
i thought of you this past weekend, we did a race in Brewster MA called The Brew Run. it was a 5.2 miler with free beer at the end. the beer was in cups on tables and you could take as much as you wanted!
That is exactly why I don't run in a bra…the farmers are way too close to large equipment for that to be safe!..for them or me. ;-)New shoes and running clothes, yeah!
Have fun shopping!I cannot wear a shirt when I run! I can start out with one, but by a 1/2 mile in it is off! Even in the winter – I often end up shirtless! I am just too sweaty otherwise! Embrace it! It feels so freeing!Have a blast on your vacay!
Ooh, school IS just around the corner… that means back to work for me, boo hoo. Happy shopping… hope your shoe hunt goes well 🙂
I'm sure the truckers love the look! Yea for outlets. Love the Nike outlet a bit too much.
Yes, please get me a rad pair of shoes, a cute shirt (pink) and maybe a cute running skirt? ok, I think thats it :)It took me a sec. to take my shirt off and run in the bra, but your right when you get there, you feel pretty darn awesome, sometimes I even feel myself doin; mini crunches when I am running ha ha ha lovely…
I run for 3/4 of the year in just shorts and sports bra, and yes, it definitely feels good!
I do love to shop – hope you are successful!It seems late to be finding out teacher assignments but so glad it worked out!
So jealous of the shopping. :)The cooler weather has been such a relief!
Love outlet shopping although the last 3 Nike outlets I went to looking for "fun" tempo shorts were all a hugh FAIL! If you see fun colors, let me know because I will seriously call and order by phone!! And I wish i had the guts to run in just a bra…that would be amazing!
T1 is devastated that he's not getting the male 2nd grade teacher. And T2 thinks her kindergarten class is boring. We're off to a great start already 😉