Babson Runs for Rett: The 5k on Saturday went well! It was very powerful to see the group of runners and supporters gathered together to raise money for Rett Syndrome. The race organizer, Matt, gave a moving speech about how girls with Rett’s Syndrome understand a great deal more than they’re able to communicate, and that we [strangers] shouldn’t be afraid to say hello or point out something beautiful we see as we would to another child. If you’re interested in learning more about Rett’s Syndrome or contributing to the research, you can visit RettSyndrome.org.
Race Results: Well, my official race time of 26:03 looked like a PR, but the course actually clocked in at 2.8 miles on my Garmin, not 3.1, so while I put forth a reasonable effort up those hills, it wasn’t enough to either make Greg’s legs burn (which I’m secretly suspecting is impossible) or capture a PR. I would have needed to get under 8:58 pace for a PR, and I ran at 9:09 pace. Solid, but not quite enough! Good thing it wasn’t the last race I’ll ever run 😉
Will’s Birthday!It was also Will’s birthday this weekend 🙂 He’s 5! One of the highlights for me was seeing him ever so carefully cut and serve his birthday cake to everyone at the table. He had a wonderful birthday, and although I can’t believe he’s really 5, I’m glad he had a great day.
We had family visiting and served an eclectic lunch of his favorite foods; pasta with marinara sauce, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with the crusts cut off, cucumbers, carrots, sliced red peppers, sweet potato crisps, apple sauce, and sparkling water with chocolate cake for dessert.
Blood Moon: Greg and I both photographed the gorgeous eclipse last night. I thought my snapshot was more realistic. 😉 I took the photo while leaving a mothers forum event. As I drove home, I could see all kinds of people out in front of their houses watching the end of the eclipse.
It was really enjoyable to see everyone out on their lawns gazing up at the sky. It was such a great eclipse, and so wonderful to see the number of people cozy in flannel pjs or wrapped in blankets standing outside to watch.
Mothers Forum Event! I had a great time at a mothers forum event last night. I had a chance to speak briefly with my co-president about all the wonderful things the organization offers, and it renewed my appreciation for how wonderful the forum is.
It was great to see so many mothers socializing. I’ve attended this event ever since I started volunteering for the forum, and it’s been fun seeing the percentage of people I know in the room grow and grow.
Many of the new members who attended last night knowing perhaps one or two people will be at this event in a few years and know several dozen. It’s amazing the ways this organization connects people and facilitates friendships for mothers of young children.
The forum has been a great match for me, but there are lots of different groups you can join that will give you a regular outlet for making social connections, whether it’s a volunteer organization, a special interest group, or even taking a class at your local rec center and getting to know your classmates.
I hope you had a good running weekend, and that you have something like the forum in your life!