Show up

1. Today

This morning I was able to go on a walk with Laura, make it to strength and then do a quick run.  During strength I could actually feel an improvement from when i started weeks ago.  For the rest of the day I did a quick trip to the grocery, and have done hours of laundry and dishes.  Clearly I am moving VERY slowly.  The boys will be home soon, dinner is in the crock pot, and the best part of my day will begin. 

2. Coach

Probably 13 years ago I sat down and wrote out 50 goals.  Things like learn Spanish, own a lake home, visit Fiji, and earn my masters were on the list.  One of the items was be a coach.  Eventually I realized that I would probably never be a coach.  I am not a teacher and it might not be in my cards.  Well on Friday I was gifted this whistle for helping "coach" running club.   It instantly made me think of the goal written YEARS ago.  Cheers to another thing checked off the list.  Even if I wasn't trying. 

The pitch in on Friday night was great.  The Hispanic culture really does it right.  I was wishing Mike could be there to enjoy all of the amazing food. 

This was not purposeful but behind Cameron is Riley, the girl he likes.

 3. The Race
Saturday morning we woke up and Jack, Owen and I headed to the Fort.  I thought Jack would LOVE the race since he loved running club.  I was wrong.  He still finished but I would not use the word LOVE to describe his feelings.  On the other hand, Owen killed it AND he had a ton of fun.

 4. Housewarming Party
On Saturday afternoon we realized that our evening party was 2 minutes from the lake house.  We decided to pack up and head there.  It was pretty emotional.  I was flooded with feelings of sadness and grief but also overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude.  We had an absolute blast with Tony and Robyn at the party and then they came over to the lake house to play euchre.  Jack was also having a great time.  He played all night and when we got home he didn't even change.  He was pooped from the race, soccer and hours of running in the fresh air with other kids.

These two make my heart happy.  

When we got home on Sunday morning Jack was STILL in his soccer uniform from Saturday.  Total walk of shame.  And yes, I gave him a sucker because he is spoiled AF.

 5. Baptism
On Sunday we were able to enjoy Ana and Klara's baptism.  It was filled with gossip and controversy.   But basically - I am glad I showed up.  I can't scream it from the roof tops loud enough.  Showing up is SO IMPORTANT.  If it is a physical thing and you can be there in person - but even it's just sending well wishes and staying in contact long distance.  Show up people.  Just show up.  It means so freaking much.  I am well aware the importance because so many people have showed up for me.  I know that many people have not been in a real life situation to fully understand the importance - they have never been on the receiving end... either way.  SHOW UP.   

I have been focused on showing up, judgement, expectations, and support.  It's been consuming my mind.  I heard this today and it really hit hard.  "What you do speaks so loudly that people can't hear what you are saying."  ahhhh.....so freaking true.  That's it - nothing else enlightening to say.  I just thought that it was a good quote and I wanted to put it out there to the universe.

6. Mille Born
Last night I taught the boys how to play this game.  It took me a few minutes to remember how all of the cards worked.  We played this growing up and I was OBSESSED.  The boys were filled with energy and silliness all night so it was nice to sit together and play.