Ugh

8:54...we just waddled in from finishing up our long run. It was so stinking hot...it was cold all summer and now that it is officially fall we are in the triple digits??? HUH??? We waited until the last possible minute to get going, waiting for the temps to fall, but we started at 97 degrees at 5 pm. Our goal changed from getting 18 miles done, to staying upright and running for 3 hours. 3 hours is a decent time for an 18 miler for us, 2:45 w/o the kiddos who require more stops, but 3 hours with them is decent for us. However, with the heat, and running late in the day (which I hate) 18 miles probably would have taken longer, so we went with running for 3 hours instead. By the time we were heading back the sun had set and the temp finally felt like it had dropped. After a few miles, it was getting pretty dark, but we were prepared this time with flash lights. Soph and Bubba lit the way for us, which they thought was pretty neat. I am not a huge fan of running in the dark as I am prone to falling while running anyway, so I don't need the dark helping to make that happen. I managed not to fall : ) and we made it back to the car safely, tired, worn out, knees hurting.....but we got it done.
Earlier today we went in service this morning, then surprised the kids with a trip to the movies! This is a huge treat, we rarely all 5 go to the movies, its just too expensive. Brian's boss sent him home with a load of loot in gift cards - Jamba Juice, Cold Stone Creamery, Starbuck's, Wendy's, Target, and 10 movie tickets. Target went to anniversary gifts for the kids, which would not have happened otherwise, and Jamba Juice got dinner on the way home tonight. The rest will be put to good use tomorrow as that is the day we are celebrating our anniversary.......Starting with Komen For the Cure 5k in the morning. The kids and I spent time this afternoon making our 'Nancy' posters, which they are super excited about. One child drew her with a pink Subway sandwich in hand, the other glued a runners body onto her head, Bubba just wanted lots of sparkles : ) Then we will head down to Crissy Field for a picnic and flying kites. I'm sure there will be Starbucks and Cold Stone Creamery thrown in there, too!
We are looking forward to the big event in the morning!!! I now need to go paint one last set of little nails pink!