Ballet Wichita 5k

Today Aleks and I ran Ballet Wichita's first annual 5k.

We were excited to run our first race of the season, but we were also doing a bit of reconnaissance work. 

I'm helping to plan a 5k this winter and I want to be sure it's as successful as possible.

There were between 400-500 participants at this event.

I chopped up my t-shirt via, this tutorial I found on Pinterest.

Unfortunately, you can't see my handiwork here.

We hired our babysitter to meet us at the starting line and hang with the girls during the race.

It was a luxury not to have to push the stroller!

Of course on a morning that we had to be out of the house by 7, my early bird 3 year old decided to sleep in.

In fact, Aleks had to wake her up.

And now that I think about it, other than über early travel plans, we've NEVER done that before.

I'm happy to report I PR'd today. By almost 30 seconds.

However, true to my type A, oldest child personality, I was disappointed because I'm in so much better shape than I was last fall and was hoping to take 2 minutes off my previous best time. 

Thankfully I'm married to a man who brings me back to reality and reminded me that I did run faster than several ballerinas.

And everyone who slept in this morning.

Of course afterward we had to go to the Donut Whole.

Ruby thoroughly enjoyed it and carbo-loaded for the day ahead.

I'm mustering up my courage to register for a half marathon in the fall.

I've got to make the decision soon...

Two unrelated notes:

1. I'm the most popular person in my family.

Maia, who do you want to take you to bed? "Mommy!"

Ruby, who do you want to read this book? "Mommy!"

Maia, do you want to come with me to the store? "No, I want to stay with Mommy!"

Ruby, can I get you some more milk? "No! Mommy!"

I don't get it.

Aleks is the best Daddy these little girls could have.

I just keep reminding myself that in 11 years or so, they probably won't want anything to do with me.

2. I am so excited for the Olympics.

I can barely stand it.