The family that runs together...

I am so proud of my boys, and I'm very sad that our camera is broken and we weren't able to take any pictures.

Yesterday, Sammy's school hosted a 5k run as a fundraiser. Since I run every Saturday morning anyway, we decided to support the school's race. The whole family participated, and we were even pretty cheerful despite having to be fed, dressed, and out the door by 7:30 a.m.

Bruce, Sammy, and I all ran the race, while Riley and Zeke rode in the stroller. Sammy needed a ride once or twice on the stroller, but other than that he finished the whole race with style. Bruce didn't even complain about pushing the stroller, and had a great finish time considering that he was packing all three boys. (He was kind enough to let me run fast, by myself, as a prep for my big race next week.) Riley was a little upset about riding in the stroller, so we let him run the last stretch and he did great--I think next year he'll get to run the whole thing. Watch out, school, the Jacobs family is set to sweep the event next year!

Well, maybe not next year, but we'll keep trying until we succeed.

In the meantime, we'll be running a lot--at least a mile every day to use up all the boys' extra energy. I think because of all the quiet, inside time that is inherent in our Sundays, all three boys tend to go crazy. Combine that with a mom who is anticipating a day of perfectly behaved children (why do we set ourselves up for disappointment on Mothers' Day?), and the result is disaster. Next year I think we will skip Mothers' Day and just go on a nice LONG walk, then go to bed early.

p.s.--For the record, today wasn't all bad. Bruce and the boys made me a fabulous breakfast in bed and got me some gorgeous flowers and yummy-looking chocolate. Bruce was kind and helpful all day, as always, and the little boys had moments of kindness and good behavior. They really are good kids, it's just that Sundays are not usually easy around here no matter what!