Taking on the New Year with Kids, School, Track and Team Timex

My first day of school and track was canceled on Monday but today, the week officially started.

After a sub par night of sleep (I think I was a little excited), Shelby and I got ready and headed out for school (she came along for the ride for the ENTIRE day and just waited outside my classes.) I had a moment in the car when it all just hit me (this happens periodically) and I got a little choked up. This adventure I'm embarking on is all so big and wonderful....that once in a while, I'm overcome by the greatness of it all. I'm excited, I'm overwhelmed and plum full of anticipation for what is to come. Of course when I get choked up, Shelby follows. So we laughed and cried and had a good long ride to school. After driving around the "off-road-ice" parking lot for 50 minutes, we were able to kidnap a cute young lady and take her to her parking spot. Task #1 completed. Here's me with my backpack on, behind the Subaru.

English 101 was my first class of the day. Notice that bright pink slip outside on the wall? Yeah, that's telling me that there's been a classroom change. Neither Shelby nor I read that because we were too busy with our photo shoot. Since I'm a sharp girl and I had my "thinking cap" on, I picked up on it shortly after and jetted to the other building. Good thing I got the Northface backpack so everyone will be able to see me in the dark.

As you all know, I'm very soft-spoken. So, I had to tell Shelby to keep it down while walking through the halls.

After English, Math and Biology, it was time to meet the track team. We met up in a classroom before running. I can say with confidence, I am, by far, the oldest member of the team (by a good 15 years). I was getting some looks, I'm sure they were wondering if I was the new coach or someones mother. I wanted to blurt out "I'm the team mom! I'll have cookies and cold remedies for you next week...and wear sunscreen!". But I just listened and was quiet (shocker, I know). We had a choice to run outside on the ice or on the treadmill. I chose the treadmill because it had a better view than my wall at home and I'd been walking through puddles all day.

I can honestly say, it was a really fun day. When I got home, Shelby made me do my homework and the boys were sincerely interested in helping me. When Tabor saw my biology book, he told me I could borrow his biology books too. Weird reversal of roles....but in a good way.

This great day was preceded by the news that I am now a member of the Timex Multisport Team. Throughout this year I have met several members of this team and am inspired by the people they are and their athleticism. I am SO honored to be a part of this team and look forward to a great experience.

I am grateful for the people in my life who inspire me, love me for who I am and remind me that life is about embracing the moment and seeing every moment for the gift that it is. LET'S DO IT!!!

p.s. I love my brother!