Something I do for fun.
Today was my mom’s last day in town. It’s always sad when the grandmas have to go back home, and it’s more sad because we aren’t going to be going back to Michigan this summer. We’re going to miss seeing all of our family, but it’s just too much to do this summer.
Bethany had some of our neighbors over – our kids are always outside and Bethany is always welcoming of anyone who wants to hang out. She’s a sweet woman and a good friend.
Today after we put the kids to bed, Bethany and I went out for sushi. My mom is still in town and she agreed to stay with the kids so we could enjoy a little date together. It was great and I wish we could do things like that together more often.
I took the day off of work today to spend some more time with my mom and the family. Today was another super hot day – it got up to 97 today, and the last 3 days have all been 95 at least. But we still spent a fair amount of time outside, which always helps the day.
I rowed in the morning, and then Bethany did the same. We both row at a local rowing gym. We really enjoy it. I had a hard time getting started today with coming off of a very active weekend, but the row helped me get back to feeling myself.
Not much else to report.
Today was my 39th birthday and it was really a great day. Aside from the talk of my birthday and the cake and singing and whatnot, it didn’t feel like an unusual day. But it really was a very special day for me. I spent it doing what I love most and with the people I love most.
The morning was a typical weekend morning with coffee and talk, including with my mom who’s still in town. Bethany gave me my present and it’s great. I’d never heard of it but it’s a coffee mug that will keep your coffee at whatever temperature you select using an app. It has a battery and a charging station. It’s a pretty great idea and I can’t wait to use it.
Then the rest of the day was spent either in one-on-one time with the kids or all together as a family. Margaret and I went for a walk together (with Norah, which turned out to be a bigger deal than I would have expected), and I went on one-on-one bike rides with both Louisa and Jack. It’s so much fun watching them without the distractions of the rest of our chaotic life – the opportunity to talk to and observe them in a different light.
In the afternoon, we went to our neighbor’s house to play in their little backyard pool. The kids loved it and the adults loved that it was so shaded. Louisa’s seeming older by the day – she didn’t want to change into her bathing suit and get into the pool with the other kids. I get it. She’s the oldest and her tastes for what’s fun are changing. But I still want her to stay little.
The neighbor girl is an only child and she just adores our kids. Louisa and Margaret play the big sister role so well for her and it’s so fun to see all of them play together.
Julian also came over with his dad and the adults had some fun chat about all manner of things. It was a wonderful way to cap the day.
I went for another bike ride but didn’t set another PR. There was a pretty stiff headwind blowing out of the south that was just too much for me to overcome.
| Elapsed Time | Moving Time | Distance | Average Speed | Max Speed | Elevation Gain | Calories Burned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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00:34:13
hours
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00:34:13
hours
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7.34
mi.
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12.88
mph
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31.28
mph
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669.29
ft.
|
487
kcal
|