Century Bike Ride

I would love to do a century ride in the next couple of months. I have been hunting a bit, but want to have some input. Have any of you done a century in December, January or February? I am ready to spend some time in the saddle.

Mission Completion

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6,7

Tomorrow morning I head to Simi Valley for three nights away from my family. I am relieved that my time sweating this project and travel are coming to a close. I have been anxious about leaving the kids because they get sad. I hate letting them down. Hubby took all three nights off, so he can slip on his mama hat and take care of the girls. They will have such fun. He is calm, focused and so good to them. They will do great five minutes after I leave. It will be me that misses them.

Good news! Project will be 98% complete Wednesday. Loose ends and updates will follow, but the anxiety of hosting the team, reviewing details, being sure everything has been done.

I am ready to start house hunting, sitting on the couch a bit and having more freedom in my thought life. Since February I have had this moment cluttering my mind, adding to my stress. It has been difficult because it is out of my comfort zone. I have loved leading, but been really stretched on the data, and isolation of the project. I am a collaborator who loves to encourage learners. I have learned that I will rise when I am not anxious and realize who I have the potential to be. The project has reminded me of my dependance, once again.

Tricks and Treats

Any good reason for Frosted Cakery.
Bloody, broken fingers... Little smokies and tortilla

Mummy pizza

Cute, super creative clown, Mickey Mouse (Caleb was Mickey when he was 3), and the famous Hannah Montana! Good times at the Fitz house.

This was before Pre K party. We had to ditch Hanna Montana for an animal. She chose a mouse. Cuteness!
Pumpkin Patch at First and Nees took at least $100 from us this season. We went so many times! The girls loved it, but $1 per ride, per kid adds up super quick. Great photo opportunity at The Patch.

Trail of Two Cities Marathon

I am fired up for tomorrow's race. The starting line is my favorite place to be. Eager with anticipation, rested, looking forward, energy shared with athletes who motivate me to be my best.

Last year I was proud of myself for finishing the half marathon. I felt fat, slow and really unprepared for it. I told myself time and time again that I was not doing it for the time, just for the challenge. Can I really move this body that many miles? I did. When I finished I thought, "That would have been way more fun if I had been training."

This year I have been swamped with a work project and knew training would not happen. I have been on my bike a little, but really not running at all. I gave myself until November 18th to not register for anything I could not do without training. I heard there was a zip up hoodie sweatshirt this year at the finish line, so I had to figure out how to get one. We pulled a relay team together for the full marathon. There are four of us moms who have not trained, but want the sweatshirt. We are team "Just For The Sweatshirt." Go, team, go! I think I have about 15 miles logged in preparation for this run. Sad, huh? Who cares, I am getting my sweatshirt tomorrow. I do leg 1 and then head to the finish line to celebrate!

Scott is doing the half. He has done it every year since it's inception. He has had a 102 degree fever while doing this race. This year is plantar fasciitis . He will hammer it out and then be on the couch for the rest of the day.

Thinking about the start. The start of new things to come. Love it. Get fired up!

Vintage Jewelry

I just stumbled upon this blog. I LOVE the pieces. It is pricey, but maybe I could choose one or two. I would love to wear some of this. I wonder if there is a spot to buy cheaper. Maybe on etsy.com. I posted a couple of my favorites.

What are you thinking about?

What is on your mind today?

Me: I am content in my skin. I am ready to challenge myself with something big. I need to stretch and do something I am passionate about.

You?

Motor School

You know how with parenting, school or anytime in your life when you are goal setting or trying to grow, you set out to conquer a specific task. Last week Scott attended motor school for the police department (that in itself is another post).

He attended about 9 or 10 years ago and failed on the last day. Then in 2003 he went again. This one I have to be a bit honest about. We had been pursuing our own business and contemplating going full time, but motor school was available and he wants to be a motor cop. So, being the loving wife (I know what your thinking), I took it to the King and asked for clear direction. For a couple of weeks, I prayed. I asked God to make Scott's direction crystal clear and to take ourselves out of the picture. At this time Savannah was 3 1/2 and Caleb was almost 2. Confession: The first day of motor school, Scott tipped his bike over and broke his ankle. CLARITY.

(Insert 6 years of life, pursuing business full time, loosing Caleb, reapplying to PD, midnight work schedule, two more babies)

Motor school was available again! He is doing fantastic. Passing all practice tests with flying colors and waves of confidence. It has been fascinating to see him focus on this so heavily for the last week. Today is the test. Today counts! This morning could be a time for him to feel a major sense of accomplishment for himself. He has been wrestling this for a long time. I hope for his sake, he nails it today.