Fast Paced Weekend

We fit a lot into this past weekend! Right after work on Friday, I met my mom at the doctor's office for Emmy's 18-month appointment. The appointment had been scheduled for several months, but it came at a perfect time. Just a few days before the appointment, Emmy had symptoms of a cold, and then on Thursday, I got a call from daycare saying that she had a fever. Luckily, the fever came down with Tylenol, but I was especially glad to have a professional look her over. Instead of going to daycare on Friday, Emmy stayed home with Grammy before meeting me at the doctor's. Emmy got some special attention, and I loved getting pictures from them throughout the day.

It is always so hard to know when to go in to the doctor and when the body will fight off the sickness. Luckily, the doctor said her ears and chest all looked and sounded good; it was just a cold that would run its course. The snottiness and the cough are still lingering even now; I'm hoping they go away soon! The rest of the appointment went well. Emmy weighed around 21 pounds 10.5 oz (37th percentile) and she was 32.75 inches long (80th percentile). 

After Emmy's appointment, we met up with JR and Becki. JR and Boomer have been best buds since Wake, and Becki and I have bonded as the wives of these two goofballs. We have been able to get together with the Riddells usually once or twice a year, despite them living in Baltimore. They were on their way to a family vacation so it was a quick visit, but we are so glad that they stopped by for the night. Boomer ended up having play-off games at school, so after we all met for dinner, the guys headed back to school and the girls headed home. There was still time to fit in a walk around the neighborhood, and then we were off to bed. We all had an early morning on Saturday. 

On Saturday, Meg and I checked off our 2018 half-marathon. We have mostly kept the tradition of an annual half-marathon since 2010, with our most recent run back in October. That was the first time that I had finished under 2 hours, and it was so exciting! In some ways, the pressure was off for having a fast race, but we still wanted to have a good time. For our 2018 half, we choose the Carolina Brewfest in High Point. It is kinda our 'home course' since we have ran the half (and the full marathon!) there before. The route was a little different from what I remembered in the past, but there seemed to be the same amount of hills! Combined with the heat, it was tough. Luckily we had our cheerleaders there mid-race and at the finish line, and Meg and I both managed to get PRs! My final time was 1:56:09 (8:52/mi pace). We were both happy to check it off until next year! 

Pre-race selfie

Emmy wasn't so happy about being at the race!

After the race, we filled our bellies at Freddy's Burgers and Custard and then headed home to relax. Boomer had to go back to Forbush for more playoff games that evening, so Emmy and I enjoyed some mommy-daughter bonding while grocery shopping and going out to dinner. 

Sunday was Mother's Day, and we headed to Star to celebrate with Boomer's mom. It was a beautiful day for grilling hamburgers and laying out by the pool. Carlin came home, and Goosie and Darby and the kids came, too. With Emmy still a little under weather, she missed most of the fun while she was napping, but we did get her in the pool for a few minutes before we left. We headed back home to Kernersville and finished off the day with pizza at Blue Naples. Here is the only picture from my Mother's Day. Unfortunately it's not an after-church photo or one where we are dressed up, but it is real life, with pool hair, no make-up, and a baby that just wanted to eat in peace. Happy Mother's Day! :)