Today, July 18, 2013, was a pretty darn good day. I mentioned in a Facebook post that it had started out far better then yesterday and it only went well from there.
The reasons today rocked are:
1. I didn't oversleep my alarm.
I rarely do this and it happened yesterday setting a sour note for the whole day. Today, I was up right on time and ready to go.
2. I got in a great run.
When I overslept yesterday, running didn't happen. I prefer to workout first thing in the morning, so oversleeping really messes up my world. A morning workout fits in perfectly before J gets up, it gives me tons of energy going into my day and I just plain feel better for having done it. Today I ran. 6 miles. In the fastest 6 mile time I have ever had. Some days running doesn't go well. You struggle and cramp and just plain feel lousy. But, even attempting a "bad run" feels better than not doing one at all. So, when a run goes well, it feels AWESOME. Today's run was a great run.
3. I got to see the sunrise.
Since taking up running, I have discovered numerous perks (if you will) of running that I hadn't considered. This is one of the best. It was mostly dark when I started my run, but on the home stretch, the sun was creeping up. And it was incredible. I have seen sunrises before, obviously. But, it has been too long. Or maybe I just haven't been paying enough attention. But, today, I watched the sun come up. Really, truly watched it. There was just something about being outside alone in total quiet and seeing it that was breathtaking.
4. J got his Kindergarten Physical
This morning I took J to his first school physical. It was quick and uneventful. They weighed him, measured height, checked his hearing and vision. All were great. J was all smiles, totally cooperative and Mr. Personality while there. The nurse even commented on how happy he was. And that is why it rocked. Because I have a healthy, happy kid. And I need to be thankful for that more often because some people aren't as fortunate.
5. It is H-O-T!
Finally! I have been waiting for hot weather! I haven't had to turn on the space heater that I keep under my desk on even one time today. That is nothing short of a miracle. I have experienced one of the two or three days this year that I will not be cold.
6. We swam.
And when it is hot, the best thing to do is SWIM! We are lucky to have a great friend who lets us use his pool anytime we want. The water was warm, but incredibly refreshing. J has vastly improved his swimming strokes and loved showing off is cannon balls and other fancy pool moves.
7. We cuddled.
Okay, I admit that we do this every day. But, it has always been and will always be one of my favorite parts of each day. J loves a cuddle when he wakes and up and before he goes to bed. And I am more than happy to oblige. I hope we always end the day sitting on our bed watching a silly move relaxing as a family. I know J won't want to forever, but today he did. And with those cuddles, today ended as awesomely as it started.
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