Running and Fun Stuff

Ellie wanted to run all the way to MCC Connections to go visit Grandpa about two weeks ago.  I doubted her stamina after the other week when she biked there and needed multiple breaks.  I told her she could run from Quince, and I would take the stroller just in case.  She got dressed in her running gear, hopped in the car, and jumped right back out to start.  She was off and running.  I followed behind alternating between walking and jogging.  She moved at a pretty good clip and kept it up…. all the way there!

After some water and a cookie at MCC, we headed back home.  Her goal was to make it home as well.  She almost did, but took advantage of a few short spurts in the stroller to make it there.  It was pretty amazing to watch her little body go.  I was pretty proud of her.

She wanted to attempt this again the following week, but was not quite as gung-ho to start out.  That lead to a lot more walking, slow running, and stroller riding.  I was fine with that.  You can definitely see the difference when someone’s heart isn’t into what they are doing!

The girls and I headed out to MCC because Ellie had seen a large stuffed horse she really wanted for $2.  I refused to buy her more stuffed animals (I mean, we are already bursting at the seams!), but I said she could see if she had money at home.  She did.  Madison checked for her own money to bring in case she found a treasure as well.  Of course she did find a treasure – a bag of trinkets and a small stuffed toy.  From there we went to World Crafts and then to Lehman’s.  We were pleasantly surprised that it was the fall fun day at Lehman’s.  So, we indulged in the fun – face painting (Ellie got a butterfly and Madison chose a dolphin), listening to Honeytown band, sampling jellies, a corn box, and horse riding.  It was, as always, well done and fun. 

           

Preschool Helper – On the second day of preschool, I was the helper, which meant we brought a snack and Ellie led some activities with Mrs. McGinty.  Ellie chose to bring in oreos and cheese cubes with milk.  She was very excited to be up front and choose what the weather bear wore and do the calendar.  She did a good job standing in front of others. 

     

!st Grade Cheerleader – Madison did this last year and wanted to do it again.  It made our lives super hectic for one week because she had practice from 4-6pm for three days in a row.  Because I am coaching volleyball, we have not done any other activities for the girls this fall – no dance, gymnastics, swimming, etc  We figured we could at least let her do cheerleading.  She had a blast on Friday night during the first quarter of the game.  She also seemed to have more confidence this year than last.  She wasn’t necessarily better at getting all the motions on her cheers, but she tried and fit right in with the other first grade cheerleaders.