This week, y’all. This. Week. Between the holiday and the travel and the days off and the weather? She’s. It was a lot. Let’s dig in.
Sunday
- Cardio: 4.42 miles, running
Happy Easter! I went out for a run before everyone was up. I didn’t love the threat of rain.
And then the chaos began. Baskets were fairly low-key. The bunny brought some fishing poles and gear to a certain teenager. And mimosas (with grapefruit juice) for me.
From there things devolved. The turkey almost fell and while we saved the bird, it wasn’t before the drippings leaked over the counter, down (and INSIDE) the cabinets, and all over the floor. That was a miserable cleanup.
And after dinner I shattered a wine glass. Ugh.
It was nice to see my parents but I have been struggling with making things festive, and figuring out the entertaining aspect of Mr PugRunner’s health. I’m sure inspiration will find its way back to me one of these days.
Monday
- Rest
I didn’t sleep well or enough, and when I woke up, it was thundering. We had the day off from school for the Easter holiday, so I just said to heck with it, and made it a rest day. I never do that. Ever.
A had a super early orthodontist and dentist appointment, so I still had to head out on the earlier side. That being said, we got phenomenal news: someone gets his braces off at his next appointment in early June! Yay!
We zipped home, and I checked in with clients for whom I am dogsitting. Then I promised A we could go Daytona to visit the big Bass Pro Shop. It was a long day, with lots of driving.
Tuesday
- Cardio: 4.91 miles, walking
A walk in the morning, and then a big dog walk midday. The pugs an only manage about .75 mile in the early morning so it’s nice to hang with a dog who can put in several miles.
Mr PugRunner went out with his buddy, while A and I headed to Scouts. Our meetings have shifted later, which makes them tough for me, but we do what we have to do.
Wednesday
- Cardio: 6.00 miles, running + 2.63 miles, walking
J wasn’t feeling well, so it was just me on my own. It was lonely, but I was also on a tight schedule so I made it work.
While I was doing that, Mr PugRunner dropped A at school so he could catch his charter to Orlando. The Wind Ensemble was playing at the Music For All Festival at the Dr. Phillips Center – in an actual concert hall. Gasp.
After I walked the dog, we hopped in the car and made our way south. We arrived in time to have a little lunch at the food trucks, and catch one other high school performance.
And then our band played, and they were absolutely amazing. Again. I am forever astounded that they can just sit on a bus for hours, show up in an unfamiliar setting, and go to work, completely unfazed.
After the show, we drove home and they continued with the rest of their trip. They had a hotel for the night, and were going to see the UCF band perform in the evening. In the morning, they were checking out and spending a day at Universal. Our Band Director really loves rewarding the hard work and I am so grateful for all he does for the kids.
Thursday
- Cardio: 4.68 miles, walking
We were kid-free, so we slept in for real. Yay! And then it was time to walk.
I spent a bit of a longer visit with my doggo client, and started a new book.
Then I had to stay up so that I could pick up A from school. They rolled in around 9:30, exhausted and ready for showers, food and sleep. But look how happy they all are!
Friday
- Cardio: 3.5 miles, running + 3.13 miles, walking
J was back in action, but we did have to rush. I had a 9am meeting, and a busy day ahead!
The meeting went well, and I finished up some work. Then I headed off to my pup-client. I’m spending a few night over there to keep him company!
Saturday
- Cardio: 5.51 miles, walking
This pup is an early riser, so we went for a nice walk of several miles together before I dropped him off and embarked on my own.
Today will be chill. I hope to do some more writing, and also to see a performance by the local percussion/guard group. A few of A’s friends perform in it and we want to support them!
Goal-getting + Thoughts
And so this week comes to an end. Next week will be easy, but it wraps up with a weekend of mulch spreading/delivery, which will be exhausting. However, the Scouts earn lots of money, and A will use it to pay for Philmont, so it’s worth it.
I am linking up with the Weekly Rundown, with Confessions of A Mother Runner and Running on the Fly! Check them out!
How was your week in training? What’s going on in your world?
I’m sorry you are having such a hard time, Jenn. I bet that unscheduled rest day felt good. Maybe you need more time like that for yourself?
Listen. What I need is a crate of books, a crate of wine, the dogs, tacos and a deck in the mountains.
Sorry for the tough week. Hopefully, this week will feel much better!
It will be all good! Eventually!
Lessons in Chemistry was a fun one. I hope you like it as well! I bet its nice to have dog company on longer walks.
Hang in there. That sounds like a challenging combo with the turkey and the wine glass…
I was never more happy for a holiday to end.
What a busy week! Well done doing all that running and walking.
Mulch spreading is such hard work. I did a lot of it in the autumn of 2021 because we had a tree cut down and decided to keep the mulch, and it was a LOT. (we still have a lot of it left) Could be a good strength & endurance training session!
It’s a great workout but it’s also awful! I’m not excited!
Sounds like you certainly had some challenges this week. An extra sleep in day is always welcome and helpful. Hope your week ahead is brighter 🙂 Hang in there xoxo
It’s always something! I wish I didn’t feel like I lost so much of the day when I get up later.
One of my favorite books. Hope you enjoy it.
Yup some weeks you do what you gotta do. You did great.
Hope this coming week is calmer.
I think it is chaos until school ends. We have events, birthdays, Mother’s Day, graduation for friends, parties, and prepping for A’s big trek.
An exhausting rest day? Yikes! You definitely were busy. A real rest day once in a while . . . just sayin’. Good job keeping moving though!
When did you become a dog sitter too?!?
LOL! The sad truth is I have to walk every day whether I want to or not. My nerves light up after being still all night, and moving is the only thing that helps.
I never mind petsitting. Usually, it’s just popping in for a visits or I’ve kept my friend’s french bulldog here with us, but these were new neighbors with a super anxious pup who I see on walks. Just so happens I have won him over and when they asked about a dog sitter in the area, I offered. Since they are right down the street, it was easy enough to sleep over and not have too much disruption to my day. And he was totally chill when they came home, so they said I’m the dog-whisperer 🙂
Yes, it sounds like an exhausting week! It’s funny how busy even one kid can keep us (can you imagine how people cope with 3 or 4 kids??? I can’t.) My daughter is also getting her braces off next month- PHEW!!! I won’t miss those orthodontist visits, or the monthly payments.
I hope next week really does turn out to be easier for you!
Our wheels are spinning for sure!
His ortho/dentist is like 20 minutes away. It’s easier when it’s every 6 months for a quick cleaning, but the ortho appointments are a lot. He’s excited though. He can’t wait to make music without them.
What a great experience to play in a concert hall! I hope the kids had fun doing that as well as going to Universal.
Have you gotten to the part of Lessons that scared me the most? (It’s pretty early on).
They had the best time. Especially with Universal.
I just messaged you about the book. So far, I find the whole thing disturbing. It’s well written but I am in a constant state of OMG WTH???
I’m sorry it was a tough week. You definitely had a very full plate!
How fun for A to get to play in a concert hall – congrats to them.
I’m reading Lessons in Chemistry for my book club at work and really enjoying it – hope you like it!
The next few weeks will be like this. It’s good to keep my brain busy, but also I’m tired.
I like the book, but it’s also hitting lots of very raw nerves. Which isn’t a bad thing, but it’s not a comfortable read for me, at all.
Such a busy week! That is so cool A got to play in a concert hall. I bet it did sound amazing. My son just got back from a symphony performance and he couldn’t stop talking about how gifted the soloist was. It was very inspirational!
It was truly an amazing experience. And he loves the symphony. This was one of the colleges he is considering, so it was really nice for him to play there and see a performance there as well.