Triathlon Time!

So back in April (yes, I said April...and it is now the end of July..what of it?) Parly and Clayre did a kids triathlon. It was great! They had a fun time. It was a 50m swim, 1 mile bike, and 1/2 mile run. Perfect, right?

Aren't they cute? Clayre had a tough time on the swim and after one length wanted to stop. Shayne went over to encourage her and talked her into wearing a life jacket and floating back. She did. It was fun watching them come in from the bike and start their run. They were spread out a little so Shayne got to run a little with each of them. They both ran the whole time. Parly enjoyed everyone cheering and the attention, where Clayre looked like she was ticked and might spit in your eye. But I cheered anyways....LOUD. Afterward they each got medals and were happy to be done. With the medal around Parly's neck she said, "I feel like mommy." Adorable.

So, now you are thinking...I want to do a triathlon. Do it! That looks like fun. It is so fun! And if you think you might be able to swim/bike/run a little more than these guys did then join me May 1, 2010 for the 1st Annual Ironman St. George. Yes. You read right. Ironman. It's just a little more distance; 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run.

It's been so long. Where do I even start?

How about I work backwards. The last week was spent getting Parly and Clayre's room, that they have to share now to make room for the preschool, painted. Here's how it went:

• Saturday: Move everything out of the room.
• Monday: Wipe walls, tape, and apply first coat of paint (turquoise). Clayre paint primer on the dresser.
• Tuesday: Second and final coat of paint on the walls. 3 coats of paint on the dresser (red).
• Wednesday: Last coat of paint on the dresser. 3 coats of paint on the bookcase and shelves (yellow). Start putting room together. Bed and bunk bed (from Ikea). LOOOONG Day!
• Thursday: Put up shelves. Fill the room with girls STUFF. Shayne get a mattress for the bunk bed. All finished! So happy. It turned out better than we expected.