Yesterday I asked Lex if she wanted to run around the block with me when she arrived home from school. She said, "YES". I was happy. I have been itching to go for a run outside in the fresh air. As we walked down our lane and the wind attacked our hair I started having second thoughts, but we continued on. Turning to the west we felt the sun shine its beautiful rays our way and we hooked up our ear buds and shook it down the rode. We were both listening to the same mix of music – a Zumba playlist. Every once in a while we would shout out a lyric or do a hand gesture and we knew which song the other was listening to – it was funny.
Lexi is such a good friend to me. I have loved having her for my new exercise companion. She is such a wonderful girl with a desire to do what's right. When she messes up, she is humble enough to admit it and seek forgiveness. She is a nurturer to her brothers and sisters and we all love her jokes and quick wit. She is determined girl and finished the whole 4 miles without walking once – it was her goal. She proved to herself that "it's a good thing she's tough." She is also proving to be an up and coming soccer star and is the youngest on her team. We all love to watch her play indoor soccer – she even made a goal on Monday night.
When we were finished running, we both decided we love the way it feels after you have a good work out. I also enjoyed (while running) looking across the field of snow and seeing the brightness reflect off of it from the sun. I didn't enjoy almost stepping on a mouse and spotting 3 others! I very much needed my lungs to breath in the fresh air – It made me anxious for spring and the return to my running schedule. Never thought I would actually miss running – weird!
Comments:
Riley said…
Lex is very amazing. I hope that one day I can be as good as her at Soccer. She may be younger than me, but she is a tremendous example to me.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 5:05:48 PM
Anne said…
Ahh…the fresh air is SO nice! Sounds like fun for you and Lexi :).
Tuesday, March 01, 2011 1:43:17 PM
Jodi said…
Anne – I am really missing you right now to run with! Do you want to move back?
Monday, March 07, 2011 8:22:25 AM