Things I am surprised by...

At the US Open

1) people actually talk at matches. On tv it seems as if it's silent in the stands. I assure you, it definitely is not! 

2) professional tennis players do not pick up tennis balls. Ever. I've watched practice sessions and matches for two days now and have not seen a pro pick up one single tennis ball. They either have a ball boy (match) or a coach/assistant (practice) who picks up the tennis balls for them. Seriously??

3) the folks working at the US Open have been nice. Beyond nice. This isn't a surprise as in I expected them to be mean, but I didn't expect them to be so overly friendly. Out-of-their way friendly. Apologizing for a wait in the security line. Wishing me a good day or evening. Offering assistance with Kyler. Love it! 

Bachelor for a day

Natalie and Kyler are in New York for the US open. Cayle and Lindy are staying with cousins for a few days. That means I have a day to myself! The plan is simple. Sleep, ride bicycle, sleep, and sleep. Maybe not quantity of sleep as much as quality, not waking up every few hours. That being said, I am missing my family like crazy, but this is really the opportunity of a lifetime for Natalie. Since she's a teacher she is never able to make the US Open since it falls at the beginning of school. It's also super nice that her brother lives close to New York and Kyler is the perfect age for traveling with.

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Support

A huge thanks to my hubby for his support as I work myself back in to shape. It isn't always pretty, but he makes sure I have time to get my workouts in. And he believes in me, even when I don't really believe in myself. 

I set off for a run today just after 5.  It was 88 degrees, felt like 96 degrees, we had a heat advisory, and the humidity was ridiculous. I was still sore from my piyo workout on Tuesday and I had easily convinced myself I'd be better off skipping exercise today. But Nick encouraged me and off I went. 

I just so happened to run my farthest distance and fastest pace since I started running again on August 5. Now, the farthest distance isn't actually far, and the fastest pace isn't actually fast, but I did it. 

I'm thankful I had someone who believed in me today when I didn't believe in myself :)

I'm that mom...

Never thought I'd say it, but I'm "that" mom. 

Cayle starts preschool tomorrow - his first day of school! His day goes from 8 am - 1 pm, so he eats lunch at school. 

Here's how I know I'm "that" mom:  Tomorrow's lunch menu is hot dogs. I'm worried they won't cut it up in to small pieces for him so he doesn't choke. I mean, he's just 4! But seriously, like they walk around and cut food for each child???? Likely not. 

Another way I know I'm "that" mom...I'm home on maternity leave and have plenty of time to troll Facebook and see all the back-to-school pictures folks are posting. So I got sentimental. And googled some things. And ended up with this:

And I have papers and supplies out to make the same thing for Lindy and Kyler. 

I am definitely "that" mom...

First bike ride

In the chariot for Kyler! Both girls rode with Natalie.

 

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Today's adventure

Included a trip to Indiana dunes state park for some hiking and sand mountain climbing. Cayle did the whole 1.5 miles by himself! Stud! Lindy rode on my shoulders and Natalie carried Kyler. We did the 3 dune challenge. 552 ft elevation gain in ankle deep sand. Good times!

 

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On the beach day 1

 

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