I Could Get Used To This!

 Yesterday was a fun surprise as I was getting in my long run miles. I had 8 on the schedule and wasn't committed to any particular route. I was just feeling it out as I went. When it was time to turn back to my house I realized I was on the street that the boys live when they are with Kelly. 

I also know that Daryl started track practice on Monday and I hadn't heard anything about it. So i couldn't resist knocking on their door and asking if Daryl wanted to run my last two miles with me. 

Much to my surprise he said yes and was excited to do it. ❤ For twenty minutes we ran, I had to keep slowing him down, and I heard all about his first week of track. He hopes he gets to run the mile or two mile race. I can't wait for track meets and to have a morning running buddy from time to time. 

Our entire run Daryl kept a good pace and didn't complain once. Oh my heart! 

Post run selfie!

My miles after picking up my running buddy! 

Spring Break 2023

 Last week was the boys Spring Break and they went their separate ways! Daryl decided to go with Grandma to South Dakota to see the Stiles cousins and Alex went with dad to Lake of the Ozarks area. That meant me and the girls (Purl and Lola) had the place to ourselves! 

I did very fun stuff like work and clean. Daryl got to play in the snow and watch ALL THE BASKETBALL. The most I've gotten out of Alex is they went to a trampoline park and had lots of fun doing "other stuff". I got to hug them all Saturday night and Sunday and then they were off again to Dad's house. 

The dogs have come to realize their life with just me is pretty boring. That's ok, they will get used to it! LOL. 

Alex and I did go to the pennant on Friday!

He loved Skee-Ball, I loved Pinball! 

Daryl's snow break! 

And watching basketball with  Uncle Asa! 

Goal Check In after 2 months!

This month was not great but also not terrible. A pretty "Meh" February as far as goals go. That's ok because I already feel motivated day 2 into March. Maybe it's the weather. I want to do stuff!! 

 Read 24 Books: 4/24

I did get two books read this month. The first was a thriller In a Dark Dark Wood by Ruth Ware. It was a good read with some twists in it. My second was Are you there Vodka, It's me Chelsea by Chelsea Handler. I enjoy Chelsea's humor and I want to read more of her books. She turns going to prison into a laugh out loud story. PS-It was her sister who had a warrant out for her arrest! 

Right on track with my reading goal. 

Run 760 Miles: 110/760

I wanted to run 58 miles in Feb. but I ended up with 55. I missed my long run last weekend and that is what did me in. I'm blaming Married At First Sight on Netflix. I started watching it on Friday night and I finished all 20 episodes by Sunday. There, now you know my secret shame. I like the worst reality TV shows! LOL 

Money Goals: 

• Pay Mortg principle down 5K  made a principle only payment this month!
• Replace Windows  
• Create Backyard Oasis
• New Paint and Floors in my bedroom 
• New Garbage Disposal  Done Feb! 

Trips: Unless you count the building Daryl had his spelling bee in, and I don't really. I didn't get to a new place in Feb. Had a place picked out, but it didn't work out. Will make more effort on this in March! 

Finish/Work on a loose end every month

The reason I need this goal is very obvious. I've now lived two months into this year and still have tied up zero loose ends. This is getting ridiculous...

Lola is a mess to sleep with

Even Purl Agrees

Lola needs to learn personal space!