Mom power

I am feeling pretty good about this year's day of moms. It could not have been more beautiful out -- 77 degrees and sunny. We went to the park and Molly made a new friend. We got yummy sandwiches and then spent most of the afternoon gardening. I took a long run and Jason grilled out. Molls sang and danced and went to bed without much of a peep. And now we're watching the Blackhawks. Life is good! It will be even better if the Blackhawks win :)

Picking weeds. I was down closer to the ground for most of the afternoon. But it was moments like this one that are going to make my lower back angry tomorrow.

My reason for celebrating :) Like her new haircut?

Data from my Garmin watch. This is the longest I've ever run! Half marathon, here I come! 

We've also had a few good discussions with Molly's teachers and have a plan for next week (and beyond). The teachers are going to divide nap time into 2 segments. Molly can earn 2 stickers (1 each hour) for listening and staying put on her cot. The teachers said at this age, discipline and/or rewards need to happen in the moment. But they said overall, we shouldn't worry too much about it and that Molly is usually a really good and well-behaved kid. I still don't like that she's been sassy, but it is good to know that that behavior is pretty contained to nap time and the last hour before bed. So I guess I'm not totally failing as a mom! As my own mother reminded me, I also used to fall apart when tired. Hopefully this sticker thing works. Though I'm not looking forward to having to give back naked Barbie.

Happy Mother's Day!