I had a great Monday morning. I woke up determined to run down at the dike this morning - since the sun has finally graced us with it's presence. Well - that involves packing the jogger into the van and bundling up Morgan and heading down to the river - after taking the boys to school. We were loading up the van and ready to take off when Taylor's keen sense of smell detected a gift from Bailey left in the garage - two, actually. So - after a hasty clean up and some stifled gags, we were on our way. Got the boys dropped off and headed to the dike. Pulled out the stroller, packed Morgan in, and started our run - east into the gorge headwind - and then noticed that two of the tires were low. I normally keep the pump in the stroller, but it is likely that some child of mine took it out and fashioned it into some weapon of war for the neighborhood rumble. I pressed on, ran east for a mile, then west (with the wind at my back) for about 2 miles. It could have been better, but even crappy runs count. We then came home, finished the garage clean up, and then I bathed and groomed Bailey - which should also count as cross-training.

Brooke - the Sunday paper had an article on Autism - and highlighted local families with autistic children. It discussed all the different therapies they are using - and was really interesting. I would include the suggested reading list in the article, but I know you are inundated with good reading material and probably still need to catch your breath.

Tracey - I don't envy the decisions you guys are making these days, but there is little doubt you will do the right thing for you. For me, I say: Live a little. Get the van. You're going to get it anyway. Let the Navy move you. Have a really nice trip across the country to San Diego - how many times do you get to do that? That's my two cents - not that you asked for it. :)

As for Leavenworth - I think we are going to go ahead and get a room soon in Leavenworth, then maybe stay in Selah the next night. With Oktoberfest going on there, I don't want to wait too long. And I want to be close on the morning of the race. Those interested in doing the same, let me know and we can coordinate.

I'm done. Have a great week.
Adina