Wins this week

It’s been a hard week, but there have definitely been some wins.

MONDAY. I brought running clothes to school, changed into them super fast, got out of the school parking lot before the traffic was bad, and got in a four mile run before the sun went done and the temperature dropped. I felt pretty good! Then I did the CG Dead Bug workout and actually felt strong during it. Even at the end I felt capable, and that is usually not the case.

TUESDAY. I made it to the informational meeting at the 12yo’s school, both kids made their own dinners and the 12yo fed the cats. I went to the dojo for grappling, even though I really just wanted to stay home, and then grappling was canceled, so I got to go home without worrying I missed anything! Do I wish I had known it was cancelled and saved myself two bus rides? Definitely. But I’m still proud of myself that I went and I’m proud of the kids that they managed everything at home. Finally, I’m proud of myself for ditching my workout for the night and going to bed early. I listened to my energy levels and honored where I was at.

WEDNESDAY. We got out of our staff meeting early, and I ran to the city Costco to see if they had anything fun before Xmas. I found a few things I haven’t seen at the other two Costcos. I got all the 8th grade tests graded.

THURSDAY. I FINALLY returned all the clothes that were accumulating in my trunk. There were a couple things from a few different orders and it was hard to organize it, but I finally got it done! I also returned the Nike pants I got the 12yo over a month ago, that I couldn’t return until a previous return was processed (long, dumb story). Also, my plan to take the 12yo to KFC during the hour between when we had to drop the 15yo at school before her concert and when the concert worked out perfectly. We literally walked into the auditorium five minutes before the concert started.

FRIDAY. We had another water main issue, but this time they knew it time to order port-a-potties. But! We still had an unplanned minimum day on Friday, which was very much appreciated. I took advantage of the two extra afternoon hours to go on another run! I ran five miles this time and felt great again. It’s been so nice to go on runs that feel good. Back at home I did the CG dead bug workout again. It’s hard to motivate to do that workout after I’ve been in the car for 30 minutes driving home, so I’m always proud when I manage it. Also, my audiobook ended exactly when my run ended, and then my podcast ended exactly when the CG dead bug workout ended.

SATURDAY. I got the 12yo into Rec and Park swim! His friend had to change days, which is a big bummer, but hopefully he will make a friend or two there and enjoy it. (Right now he is not enthusiastic about trying swim team, at all.) I was really nervous we wouldn’t get him into swim, but I was there right when registration opened and snagged him a spot. Then I taught my class at the dojo. It wasn’t great, but I got it done! There were plenty of red belts at the adult test so I didn’t have to stay for that. Instead I went home and did a killer 45 minute strength class and was done right when the husband’s flight landed. The husband is now home! He’ll be pretty out of pocket dealing with jet lag for the rest of the weekend, but I’m looking forward to his help this coming week.