Day 4 week 1

Well it's official. I am now in the 8 week challenge. My points for today are 8. I rode my bike with Luke in the trailer for over an hour today. We went about 10 miles. It was a harder ride than last week with hills. Pulling an extra 40 pounds was much harder on my legs. I enjoyed it. It was a beautiful day. Lukey was not thrilled to go, but he was happy to be"wis" me. Next time we will take more stuff to entertain him.

After our ride ,we had about an hour before I had to go to work. After a quick shower and a few phone calls, we were off. Luke did not want to go to the sitter. He cried and would not let go of me. So I had to take my time getting to work and giving extra snuggles. It hurts my heart to go to work when he is not happy. He went to the Fire station with the other preschool kids. He was a bit hesitant when I dropped him off but he must have enjoyed it. When I got home, he had a Dalmatian tattoo on his forearm. "Daddy did it," he said.

Work today went well. It was someones last day so they ordered lunch. I love it when they have salads with all the "right" ingredients. Grilled chicken, fruit, nuts and vinaigrette dressing. All legal for me. I spent my lunch time outside in the sunshine. It was a great break. During my break I read the Ensign. It had a great story of a gal that taught her family how to memorize "The Living Christ" . I think I will try that. I have heard the best way to teach children the gospel is to provide the opportunity for them to feel the spirit. What better way for our children to learn of Christ, then by the spirit?

It is now time for bedtime for all. I have been home for about an hour, and Adam has been talking non-stop about his ancient Greek mythology book from the library. He is a very smart boy who remembers details. He needed a little extra TLC tonight. He is much calmer already. Drew played Lacrosse today in his fall league. It is practice and scrimage time really. He loves it and he gets a lot of playing time,which is important. Madi is singing me songs as we speak. "We're from New York..." and "the Cat goes fiddle I fee". Adam is in agony because apparently she is doing it wrong and he wants to put his two cents in. I told him to not speak if he can't saying something nice.

Jared's back is really hurting today. He hurt it last week cleaning the refrigerator door. I have finally talked him into seeing a surgeon. His latest MRI from last week showed worsening disc bulges and impingement. That means that his symptoms are worse for a reason. He can't stand up straight either. Hopefully, the Dr will have more options than surgery. If it makes it better and he can get back to his less grumpy self, we will all be happy. ;)