Sunday: We went to school for the cross country awards. Season is over… Alice got the JV MVP award!

Monday: 22 mins elliptical, full circuit

Tuesday: 8 mins elliptical warm up. A sucky mile. Abs. That night I was taken to American Stage theatre by a friend to see This Wonderful Life. It is a 1-man, 1-act production of It’s a Wonderful Life. He does some voices and other characterization, but is mainly George. Christopher Swan was wonerful, very moving. I knew it was a 1-act but did not know it was a 1-man show. Very impressive!

Then I got home and DD2 wants to be quizzed for her social studies test. Which she hadn’t studied for. Which is coming up Thursday. How come when Mommy isn’t home kids forget to do their homework?

Good news though — our NEW BED got delivered while I was away. A Sleep Number bed. I came home to a new bed with fresh, clean sheets, a new matress pad, and a tired, happy husband.

Wed: I skipped the gym to clean the kitchen. I find I need an extra day each week to play catch up every now and then. Especially after being sick last week and out last night — and I knew we’d be gone Wed night again too.

Wed night was the Jingle Bell Run in downtown St. Petersburg. 3 miles with music, santa, bells, dogs, kids – a family walk/run that is a lot of fun. No clock though, so I told Alice I would wait at the start/finish and time her. We knew a few other people running and got to talk to about 10 friends that night at the race. That was sweet. Lots of red and white striped socks, santa hats, etc. Alice came in at 3 miles, 23:09. Just behind her 23:10 5k PR.

Oh, and BTW, she was invited to join the varsity track team to run the 2 mile.

Thursday: 8 min rowing warm up. 2 miles on the dreadmill. Walking lunges with 8 lbs. Squats on the BOSU. Tricep kickbacks and bent over rows with 8 lbs. 21′s with 10/8 lbs. (switched part-way through.)  Abs with a 4 lb weight on BOSU. Brian finished his workout the same time I did and we layed mats down next to each other to stretch. That was sweet.

Tonight I got all organized for holiday cards. Found the envelopes, found the Sharpies, photos are printed. I’m ready to rock n’ roll this weekend. I also have to take DD1 to temple for a friend’s bat mitzvah, help DD2 get together with her science fair partner, grocery shop, laundry, pack for winter break and drop off the recycling. And need to find a gift for my in-laws. Digital picture frame? We have a party Sat night and our anniversary on Sunday. Yawn, boring slow empty weekend again ;-p

Congrats to cousin Justin on his engagement!! Love you!