I’ve been trying to get past my frustrations with my lack of progress in running, and I started a new training plan. Turns out the new app isn’t compatible with my current watch (which I purchased more than six years ago). That has thrown the whole plan off from day one. Even though my watch does work well otherwise, I decided to splurge and get myself a new one. I’m excited to get it tomorrow and have full use of the app. I’m also excited about running again. The parts of the plan I’ve been able to do have really lifted my spirits. Totally worth it.
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June 3
Robin very grudgingly gave up her phone and access to her bedroom for a full four hours this evening. She was delightfully bored, which manifested in things like wearing my knitting bag on her head, contorting her body into impossible positions on the couch, and casually licking my arm, pretending to be Pinot. I don’t know about her, but I enjoyed it immensely.
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June 1
Christina’s recital was a success. Rosina and Dion came bearing flowers, even for Robin, who they felt deserved them after surviving her long cheer season as well. That was so sweet of them. Now Christina can tear her ballet costume to shreds, and she probably will, too.
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May 31
Had a pretty productive day. Got in my run (even if it doesn’t count because I forgot to set my watch to track it), did laundry, went food shopping, made a nice dinner and ate it on the patio. In between all that, I managed to do some fun things – beat the first round of the Harry Potter expansion game we got for Christmas, did some knitting. Now watching the Yankees lose to the Dodgers (again). Think I’ll finish the day with a beer.
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May 30
My legs have been killing me since Tuesday’s leg workout, so I skipped this morning’s planned run and instead went for a three-mile walk around the neighborhood. Too many people walk around here. I kept having to say hi and good morning to everyone. Sheesh.
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May 29
Billy challenged the girls to beat his high score at Block Blast, which to me was an invitation to kick his ass. I suck at all video games, but I’m just good enough at this one to keep hitting start over and over again when I lose. For hours. What a complete waste of time! I think I’m ready to concede if for no other reason than there are much better things in life than being the queen of Block Blast. My run was short-lived, but exciting as hell.
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May 28
Christina had her dress rehearsal for Sunday’s recital this afternoon. It’s so cool watching Christina grow into her dancing, especially knowing how much she loves it. It was a five-hour long rehearsal, which probably irritated many parents, but this is one of those mom things that I’m thrilled to get to do with Christina. Just look at her!
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May 27
Robin had her last tumbling practice at Brandon today. She was in a foul mood when we left the house, evidenced in part by her crying in the car when she couldn’t get her shoe on. A different person came home. She was drenched in sweat, smiling, and excited about doing layouts and a cartwheel back walkover quadruple back handspring. Or whatever it was. Christina had her tech rehearsal for this weekend’s recital. And I knitted a few rows of this sweater I started a week or so ago.
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May 25
We cracked open the Florida adventures cards I got for Mother’s Day and had our first adventure at a splatter room in Gainesville. I still think we came out looking way too clean, but it is thoroughly satisfying to throw paint around a room for an hour. I will not say we left with works of art, but we did leave in a good mood.
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May 24
Robin and Christina did very well at school this year, so we treated them each to something special. Robin got gel extensions on her nails. They are longer than we agreed on, for which I blame Billy because he did not oversee the procedure. I was out with friends and couldn’t supervise. But… she loves them and they do look cool. As for me, I went to a glass blowing workshop, and it was a lot of fun. I can’t wait to see it fully finished.
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May 23
I did a lot of knitting today. Pinot got a haircut. Christina got a special invitation to participate in a second dance team next season. We played Uno No Mercy after dinner. The Yankees lost to the worst team ever in MLB history (well, seems like it, anyway; tonight’s win was only their 9th of this whole season). I am ready for a long weekend.
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May 22
Dance team assignments for next year were announced today. Christina is on the junior team again with an asterisk that means something which will be disclosed at a later date. (I have learned not to ask too many questions.) She was also awarded a small group dance (a trio) with her friend Gia and another girl, Chloe, who is new to the team. I’m sure Christina is excited, but by the time I had a chance to talk to her about it, she was engrossed in a game of Block Blast and the only responses I got were a series of grunts. Meanwhile, Robin had her last tumbling class at Brandon today. Although Gabby initially said the gym would be open through the summer, class registrations have not opened past next week, which was cancelled because the coach will be out of town. She has one more private lesson next week and then we will move on to a new gym. As for me… nothing nearly as exciting to report. I am knitting a new sweater. I worked. I had chicken caesar salad for dinner (thank you, Billy!). I had a crappy run on the treadmill, but saw pretty clouds in the Panera parking lot afterwards. And now I guess it’s time for bed.
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May 21
Christina had her science fair today and it was really cool! Everyone in fifth grade was assigned an experiment and had to present their methodology and results to an audience of milling parents. The demonstrations, presentations, and visuals were very well executed, and the kids really knew their stuff. They answered all my oddball questions without batting an eye (or even rolling an eye). And there were some neat experiments. One of Christina’s friends built a solar oven and baked cookies in it! Christina’s experiment had to do with circuits and which circuit operated faster – a fan or a light bulb. Everyone guessed light bulb, but Christina’s experiment proved us all wrong! You can’t argue with science!*
*Unless you’re a Republican.














