My "Marathon Kids"

I found out a little late that a program here called "Marathon Kids" is available to schools and homeschools alike.  It's basically a non-profit organization that encourages kids to be healthy and fit by getting them to walk or run a marathon in about four months.  They track it all and they are supposed to track the fruits and veggies they eat every day, too.  So since the beginning of December, we have been walking together.  Even Seth can go two miles without any help.  Today was the "final lap" at the stadium, with medals and prizes, and LOTS of encouragement.  The weather was gray and misty, but the kids ran the last .2 of their marathon with their dad--I took pictures.

Headed into the stadium to line up with our group.

With Dad at the starting line.

The Big Archway

Coming through the final archway.

My great kids with their medals!

Cute legs, huh?

What I liked is this was a program that got me involved in helping my kids to exercise.  It's easy for me to go off and do my own routine, and they see me do that, but I need to teach them how to have their own routine and fitness goals.  I love the Marathon Kids!  And may I just point out--SHORTS IN FEBRUARY!

Hannah Has a Shiner

Great black eye, huh?  The kids got a tree swing for Christmas, and Seth swung it over to Hannah and hit her in the face.  He did feel really bad about it.

Snow Day

After three days of temperatures below 25 degrees--all day--we finally woke up to snow.  The kids have been waiting all week, and were disappointed last night that snow still had not arrived.  When they got up this morning at 6:15, I had to convince them to wait until it was light to go out.

It's just a dusting, but there is frozen rain underneath, which makes for treacherous driving.

Since it's Texas, when the sun comes out today, everything will warm up and melt, and we'll be back into the 60's by Sunday afternoon!  The kids will enjoy the snow for just a few hours.