A recent conversation with my 6 year old before bed:
Me: Grace, I'm racing tomorrow morning. When you wake up, I won't be here, but dad will. So if you need anything you'll be all set.
Grace: Mom, why do you ALWAYS race?
Me: I don't ALWAYS race. I didn't race yesterday. I didn't race on Monday. In fact, I probably only race about once every month or two.
Grace: But, why do you always run?
Me: Because I like the way it makes me feel. It's good for me. Why? Does it bum you out when I run?
Grace: I just think you should be spending that time with us.
---> aaaand cue the guilt
---> aaaand cue the guilt
Me: I spend a lot of time with you guys. I love hanging out with you. But, I need to do my own thing, too. It's good for all of us.
Blank stare
Me: Why do you sleep with your blanket every night?
Grace: My blanket is the most important thing in the world to me.
---> slightly concerned about this, but it enforces my point, so I leave it.
---> slightly concerned about this, but it enforces my point, so I leave it.
Me: Right. Well, aside from you, Rosie and Daddy, running is one of the most important things in the world to me. You need your blanket. I need running.
Grace: Mom?
Me: Yes, Grace?
Grace: What would you do if you didn't run?
Me: I have no idea. That's really hard for me to imagine.
Grace: If I didn't have my blanket, I would be sad all the time.
Me: I totally get it. Good thing we have what we need, right?
Listen to this:
Scare Me - New Beat Fund
Grace: Mom?
Me: Yes, Grace?
Grace: What would you do if you didn't run?
Me: I have no idea. That's really hard for me to imagine.
Grace: If I didn't have my blanket, I would be sad all the time.
Me: I totally get it. Good thing we have what we need, right?
Listen to this:
Scare Me - New Beat Fund
As a mom of a seven yr old (with a blankie), as a runner... I love this.
ReplyDeleteOh, how I appreciate this response. So nice to know there are other mothers out there with kids as attached to their blankets (or whatever) as we are to running!
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