A Runners Mom & More: February 2024

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Leap Year + Try, Try Again

As if February wasn't long enough -- We get to add another day this year!

Started the day with the Mr...Buyer trip for the gift shop, it opens tomorrow which means he goes BACK to work! Not gonna lie, kinda glad....

Quick walk around town to show off my Headsweats Visor [lovin the color of my hair more & more] and earning my "Leap Year' Garmin Badge.

I've signed up for several Garmin challenges in March...I've got to get this training rolling, I race in 8 weeks!! UGH.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

He was The Best! + Blog 365

R.I.P to our Roadie..our Head Boy in Charge..our First rescue.

You helped Welcome our other rescues and was THE bestest Big PurrBrother..

12 years doesn't seem long enough, but your no longer in pain.

When it's our turn we will see you in Heaven.

Monday, February 26, 2024

Happy Homemaker Monday 2-26-24 + Blog 365

Linking up with Sandra for HHM

** The Weather **

We're all over the place this week with temps...60's-20's-40's-30's

** As I look outside my window **

It's afternoon, 69° and Sunny

** Right now I am **

Doing what I can to get this post done.

** OOTD **

Black leggings, Frosty Feet Challenge shirt [i completed 100 miles in 58 days]

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **

I'm trying to be patient waiting for mouth to heal...it's a slow process. I miss eating crunchy foods...

** What I'm reading **

Lethal Justice by Fern Michaels - pleasure reading

Devotionals - every morning for spiritual

[ very ] Slowly plugging at 'The Subtle Art of not Giving A #@%!

** TV Shows this week **

New season network line ups...

Guilty pleasure channel Bravo anything RHO

Elementary

** Menu Plan **

Whatever comes from the freezer/pantry

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

February Challenge goal--> 26/29 days, as of today 23/29

** Goal/To Do List **

Get back on Track with Everything...which according to my reminder notifications I got this morning

I'm Balls to the wall and back into things!

** Around The House **

Daily Chores routine, I was up at 5am this morning and had everything finished before going with Gal Pal Mac to check on her husband that is in memory care.

** Project this Week **

Start Bleaching trim in all the rooms,

Clean out Fridge,

Inventory freezer,

** Today's Motivation **

S*l*o*w*ly but surely my mouth is healing, apparently all my 'bruising' was inside my mouth which has made things difficult to wear plates...

** Something fun to share **

This afternoon a few of us are going to Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site for history discussion/presentation of the Perryville Battlefield from 1897 to the present.

** Looking forward to this week **

Mahjongg will be tomorrow since Gal Pal Natalie with be home from her trip.

** From the camera **

Tabby Trifecta is every single night while I sit reading in bed. Once I turn the light out they move to the head of the bed laying between Mr and I... it's a process!

** On my prayer list **

My GalPal's hubby...it breaks my heart to see him wither away, and for her to go through this.

My SIL now has Basal cell Carcinomas on her leg and face, surgeries to remove scheduled in March,

My runner girl Mindy has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will be starting radiation treatments in a couple weeks.

** Reflection` **

How do you choose to view things in your life? A blessing or curse? In fear or faith.

Sunday, February 25, 2024

The Fast and The Furriest 5K re-cap + Blog 365

A brand NEW race event!

Benefitting L.I.F.E House for Animals we we're able to donated TODAY 1500$....waiting on final tally from the race as there were so many folks who came and joined this afternoon.

I have 900+phots for those that ran the race, but for today I want to share only PawRunner/PawSpectators....Enjoy!

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Race Season is BACK!! + Black History Month 5K re-cap + Blog 365

Not a 'too' early wake-up but back to normal Saturday race morning routine. Today is Black History Month 5K right here in my hometown. I've been working with Jason Weathers and his family organizing this race event. 2023 was the first year and as an inaugural race 1000$ was raised [after expenses] for our local Salvation Army. This years proceeds will go to the Agape House. The Agape House was founded in 2007 by Joseph Payne and Stephanie Caldwell. It is a non-profit organization that assist pregnant women and their families by offering prenatal and child development classes.

2000$ raised!

A few of my favorite photos from the race...

Mayor Adkins danced across the finish line,

My Pal Larry said it was THE coldest race he's ever done!!

He also is our local celebrity writing for UK Sports

TONY!! Another Pal and runner kid also owner/developer/of Saturdaze Optics

Results

BHM5K photos

Tomorrow brings my first Sunday race event...and there are many more I'll be doing on Sundays. Look for another race re-cap for the Fast and the Furriest!