got out this morning and did my first run in ages. i did my four+ mile loop with walk breaks. boy, carrying an extra 20 pounds makes a big difference, especially when those 20 are sitting on my bladder. my legs were killing me at first. propelling my body up hill just ain't the same as it used to be. but i did it. ran my loop in about 50 minutes. i haven't decided how often i'll try to run, maybe just three days a week, and walk in between. i'm not out to meet any time goals, just complete the race, so i don't need a rigorous training plan.

this has been just about the hardest week of my life. one child in particular has given me so much grief. i cried just abut every day. we were in survival mode all week. the goal was just to make it through the week. and we did. today is our day off and we're going out to Blanco to visit my grandmother and all her animals.

this morning i'm listening to jars of clay: furthermore-from the studio-from the stage. i love this album!

and here is my nearly 30 week belly -

(sorry there is no head included in the picture. i'm not really great at using the camera timer. LOL.)

Brian asked me out on a date, so we're steppin' out tonight. really looking forward to time with my love.

blessings on your weekend, folks.