Back To School… For Everyone Else

On Monday, our district (and most of our state) goes back to school. Instead of that, we’ll be loading up the vehicles and dropping our only kiddo off to his first year of college in his first apartment. I’ve exited out of all the school emails and social media groups, and it’s kind of crazy how insulated I feel from all the back to school buzz. There’s been no band camp, no school supply shopping, no setting up lunch accounts or paying lab fees. Instead, it’s just been packing and organizing and enjoying these last weeks.

Sunday

Cardio: 4.27 miles, walking

It was a pretty quiet day. I had a morning walk, and went to lunch with Mr PugRunner. Some days are just uneventful like that.

Monday

Cardio: 3.91 miles, running

This was one of the best Mondays I’ve had in a long time. Was I running around trying to get everything done? Yes! That included a run… in the afternoon because we got hit by bad thunderstorms in the morning and it wasn’t safe.

BUT!

My college roommate and her family stopped to have lunch with us, on their way home from their summer vacation road trip! And it was the best!

And A and Mr PugRunner went jet skiing as a last hurrah of summer. I love that they got to spend that time together.

Tuesday

Cardio: 4.47 miles, running

Even though I was on the move to another client, I was able to squeeze in a run, AND get my hair done. Multitasking at its finest.

Wednesday

Cardio: 4.31 miles, walking

It’s been nice to have some new walking routes, but I’m not a fan of all the rain and bad weather. It gives me migraines, and I just don’t feel particularly motivated to do much of anything.

Thursday

Cardio: 5.14 miles, running + walking

Oh, do I need this week to wrap up! I had a ton on the schedule so I had to get out the door long before the sun came up. Not my favorite, but you do what you have to do.

Friday

Cardio: 4.5 miles, running + walking

We started before sunrise yet again. The moon was gorgeous, and that made it mostly worthwhile. I was done with some miles plus two client walks by 8AM, just in time for a bizarre sun shower and a glorious rainbow.

I made my second to last move of the week. Friends, I am so ready to go home!

Saturday

Cardio: 1.5 miles, running + walking

Another super early morning. This will be my last one for a while, and I’m so grateful. I actually didn’t get up with the alarm. My clients had a 2:30am potty request and when that alarm went off, I said “nope.” All I needed was one mile to keep my streak alive, so that’s what I did.

And I finally got to head home! A has wrapped up work for the week, too, so it worked out perfectly.

Thoughts + Goals

My mileage was down this week, due to scheduling. I’m sure it was a good thing, deep down. I made up for it with multiple dog walks per day, but I always feel unproductive when there’s a dip in my numbers.

The heat advisories continue another week. I’m so over it. I miss not sweating. And I miss not melting.

This next week is going to be difficult. I can’t believe I have to say “see you later” to my favorite (and only) kid. Oh, how things are going to change.

So keep me in your thoughts. The emotions will be emoting.