1 mile!

We had a packed day planned on Saturday but when Paige found out we hadn't signed her up for the 1 mile fun run at her school she immediately began making the case for adding one more activity! Her argument was pretty convincing too-she pointed out how much she loves running and that this is one of her favorite activities of the year! The kids have done it twice (see here and here) but we missed last year because of the horrible weather! Owen opted out this year but regretted the decision when he saw it was more like a real race than it had been in years past.
 Paige and I got up early to be in time for the race-day registration and then we tried to work off her nerves by chatting with friends and acquaintances. I ran it with her because it was through the streets but I let her determine the pace. She was amazing! She never stopped and every time it seemed like she might be thinking of slowing down she would get a burst of speed and continue on. I was so proud of her determination that by the time we rounded the last corner and the crowd was cheering her on, I had to stop myself from crying. She ended up being the third or fourth kid across the finish line and definitely the youngest!