Track season

Hunter did awesome this year in track. I'm so proud of him. The thing that makes me the most proud is not how great he is at a sport, but the dedication he puts forth. Last year he ran the mile and the relay. This year, he was strictly working on the mile. All his times were average- about 7 minutes, 25 seconds each meet. A few mishaps here and there (shoe fell off during one run, he fell during another run) but he kept on at it. Towards the end of the season, for the last 5 meets, only the top 5 runners in the mile could participate. You would think that meant that his season was over- since he was never top 5 on his team. It didn't. You see, he volunteered to run the 400 (1 lap around the track) because there were only 2 participants. And you know what? He was pretty good at it. He had been averaging about 1 min, 25 seconds. His last meet, he ran it and came in 2nd with 1 min, 10 seconds. He has a meet on Monday- and if he finishes second, he gets to go to conference finals. This kid is psyched... and I couldn't be more proud!

What we've been up to

We've been a little missing lately. Life just kind of caught up with us. A brief recap (in bullets because it's easier for me today)

• Quinlin got sent home from daycare a week ago for illness (again). So- I worked from home last Thursday and Friday. It was so nice to spend extra one on one time with her. I love having a daughter. I did have to get into the office briefly on Thursday so I brought her with me and she proceeded to entertain everyone who played with her. She loved being there- and was so good. The cutest was when she planted herself outside of one of our Executive Vice Presidents Office and then finally went in when a meeting was done and played with him on his floor. She loved him! After work, we left to go to Babies R Us for a baby present for my girlfriend's shower and then had lunch together at Boston Market. We went to the doctor who just said it was viral and she was fine. On Friday, we did some more shopping together (Target and Kohl's) and she was awesome- and on the mend.
• Saturday my parents came over in the morning and early afternoon. We had lunch and played with the kids. Once the kids went down for a nap, we watched Morning Glory.

It was a cute movie. My dad brought it over and I had been wanting to see it anyway (it's in my netflix queue). I thought Harrison Ford was awful in it- boring and too gruff but I did enjoy Diane Keaton. I also thought it would have been cute with Jennifer Garner in it instead of Rachel McAdams. But- some funny moments so worth the see- just glad I waiting until it was out on DVD.
• Saturday night we went out for our monthly group night out. There were 9 of us total and we went to Harry Buffalo downtown. The plan was to do the bar and then the hockey game but once at the bar, half the group decided they didn't want to watch hockey. I was pretty bummed. I had never been and was looking forward to it. But- we had fun anyway. After Harry Buffalo we went to Flannery's and hung there for the rest of the night. Good times.
• Sunday was an absolute gorgeous day here and we spent the entire day outside. It hit about 80* and my kids played the entire day. we cleaned out my car, went on a wagon ride, went on a walk in the stroller, the boys played football. It was perfect. Sean's parents came over for a little bit in the afternoon as well. Always nice to see them. His dad's dementia is kicking in and he's not remembering a lot lately. He spent the day troubled because he couldn't figure out who his fourth child was (there are only 3 of them) and kept asking who some guy was (that we couldn't figure out). He also had a funny conversation with Hunter-
• "what's your name?"
• "Hunter"
• "I don't like that name. I think I'll call you Michael... or maybe Robert"
• Hunter's been doing well with track. He's had 3 meets so far. He's only running the mile- so far he's been pretty consistent. 7 mins, 34 seconds, next meet 7 minutes, 26 seconds, and the last meet 7 minutes, 30 seconds. Hopefully by the end of the season, he can push himself to maybe just under 7 minutes. I love that he's out there doing it!
• The week has been flying by at work. I have been absolutely swamped. Either in the office or running errands, I feel very far behind- and very motivated to get my stuff done.

Week ending 4/16

So- this week has gone by fast. Thank goodness. Remember when we were younger and it would take forever for your birthday or the holidays to come? Now it seems like life never slows down!

This has been a crazy week. On Tuesday, the 13th, Hunter participated in his first track meet. I had to work so Sean was able to be there to support him. The meet consisted of three different schools, so was rather large. Hunter participated in the 4x200 relay. I am so proud of him for joining the team. He may not be the best, but he's enthusiastic and tries hard and that's all I can ask for. His team is the B team so I dont think the scores count, but he did well. He was runner #3 and did so well they told him they were going to move him to either runner #1 or #2. I wish I could have seen him. Sean brought him home at about 7:30.

Wednesday was a casual day. After work, I picked up the babies and drove by Sean and Hunter on the golf course. We stopped the car so Owen could see them and he cried and cried as we drove away leaving them to golf. They came home and we ate marinated beef kabobs- seriously so good. I was mad when my kabob was done as I could have eaten more. I cant believe I'm writing about the kabobs, but they were incredible. Loser...I know.

Thursday was a day... Hunter had a track meet at Center Middle School in Strongsville, so I went there straight after work. He was competing in 3 different events- the mile, the 800meter and the 4x200. I missed the mile but he told me he beat an eighth grader so that made him happy. I got there just in time to watch the 4x200. They had him run leg #2...they were slow. I dont know if they just got a slow start, but it was pretty bad. The other teams had finished by the time Theo, the 3rd runner, handed off the baton to their anchor. Oh well. I then got to watch the 800 and Hunter came in last. Though- according to him, not last because he beat the same eighth grader who competed in a different leg. The meet ended just in time as was had to book it out of there to get the babies from daycare. The daycare closes at 6:30pm and we pulled in at 6:28pm. Lucky.

We got home and all was fine and dandy. Ate Burger King (I didnt feel like cooking) and Owen was playing after dinner when he decided to run around the house like a mad man. He was running and laughing, tripped on a kitchen chair and fell right into the corner of the kitchen island. I scooped him up right away, tears flowing and looked at his head which immediately began to swell. I tried putting something cold on it, but it swelled so quickly, I got scared. I never saw anything like it. I called Sean, who was fishing, and told him I was taking Owen to urgent care. He cried and cried the whole way there and of course, I pulled in and he had stopped. I walked in and he seemed fine. And, of course, the bruise started going down. I debated on checking him in, but a nice man in the waiting room said that it looked like a pretty nasty bump and that he should be looked at. i took his advice and we were brought back. The doctor looked at Owen and diagnosed him with a hematoma. so- probably the most expensive diagnosis to tell me its a bump, but better I took him in as its better to be safe than sorry. Sean met us up there just as we were being discharged. We brought Owen home and put him in the tub where he preceeded to bump his head again on the faucet. Again, it started swelling right away. Poor little guy- couldnt catch a break.

Today is Friday- I'm looking forward to the week coming to a close. I have plans tonight with the girls to go to dinner at Brio and shop at Crocker Park. Saturday should consist of house cleaning and then a birthday party for Michael Fischbach who is turning 1 and then more cleaning on Sunday. After this week, I am definitely ready for the weekend!