Mother's Day 2016

A long time ago, in a world that feels very far away, mom and I spent every Mother's Day together, and we always ran the Melrose Run for Women 3.5-mile race. The past few years, I either hadn't been in shape or just hadn't gotten my act together enough to get back home to do it. But, this year, I decided it was time to resume the awesome tradition and introduce it to Piper. So, last weekend, Piper and I went to Boston for a very short trip (I think we were only there about 36 hours) to do this.

We flew up Saturday morning, arriving in Boston by 9am.

First stop was an arts and crafts place in Arlington, where Piper made this bunny all by herself. They gave her a blank bunny, and she drew the face and other features on and decorated it without any help. Mom and I were beyond impressed. Piper named her Princess Puffbunny.

We basically just relaxed at home the rest of the day, where I took a long nap and ran to Target. On Sunday, we got up early and did the race.

This was my first race in 4.5 years, and it felt great. It definitely made me want to race again. And, it was so awesome to be back out there with mom. Piper also ran in the kids' race. It was a little cold  after, and Piper was pretty cranky, so huge thanks to Danny for taking Piper back to the car to get warm and watching her while mom and I ran.

After the race, it was bagels and another long nap for me while mom and Piper played together. We went out to dinner on Sunday night with Auntie Corinne and Fred, which was so nice. And, that was our whole trip. It was back to DC and reality on Monday morning.

I wanted to bring Piper alone because I knew she'd love a "girls weekend" but also because I feel like she often gets the short end of the stick when it comes to attention at home, between a very loud Fletch and  a very toddler-y Deacon. I'm so glad the three of us got to spend all that time together (and that I got in two very long, much needed naps). :) I can't wait to do it again next year.

Bugz Play

At the start of the school year, P&F's teachers mentioned that there would be a Bugz Play later this year. Then, a few months ago, we found out that Piper was assigned the part of the monarch butterfly and Fletch was going to be an Army Ant.

After many months of practicing their songs and lines, hours and hours of hard work by their teachers (seriously, I can't even begin to think how much work they put into this), it was time for the show last Friday night, and it was A-MA-ZING.

It truly was one of the cutest things that I've ever seen--about a hundred kindergartners in adorable bug costumes, all singing and dancing in unison. I just loved it. I mean, how could you not love this cuteness:

And, I've watched these videos a million times in the past week. They make me smile each time. 

Piper and Fletch had a great time in the play. They obviously have Eric's talent for theatrics. I can't wait to see what they'll do next year.