On Saturday, mom got up early and went for a run at the Soccerplex before my soccer practice. She didn't get out as early as she intended, so she didn't finish her run until my practice was almost over. I did a great job at red lighting my ball. I got to kick lots of goals and am really enjoying playing soccer with my new friends.
When we left soccer, mom took me to Rockville to the running store to pick up my race packet for my first race. Dad went home and went for a bike ride. He's training for a triathlon, so has started biking and swimming more.
For once, the packet pick up was for me! That's right - I got to run a 0.25 mile kids fun run! My very first race and I got my own number (59) and goody bag. After packet pick up, mom took me out to lunch for a special treat (I *love* eating in restaurants). We went to Noodles and Company, one of my favorites :) After her 7 mile run, mom really enjoyed a big bowl of pasta! We even got to stop at Starbucks (or as I say, Starbox) on our way back to the car - mom got a Pumpkin Spice Latte and I got my yummy strawberry drink.
We went home, took a shower and got ready to pick Joe and Ruthie up for the soccer game! It was the last DC United home game - they weren't in playoff contention anymore, but we wanted to support the team. It was a gorgeous day for a tailgate. I got lots of yummy food (read cookies) and even got to ride my bike around the parking lot. I even got to toss some bean bags and kept myself quite entertained even though I was the only kid in our group.
At one point, dad looked up and told mom that Chris Pontius was there - my FAVORITE player! Mom looked around and said "which one." Dad laughed and said "the one wearing the Pontius jersey...". So we grabbed the camera and walked over to talk to him. He was SO nice. He kept offering to hold me so mom could get a picture, but I would NOT go to him. Mom was finally able to get a few pictures of me giving Pontius a pound it and finally one with me, dad and Pontius. I was a happy camper!!!
I was a champ during the game too. I was pretty tired (I hadn't napped all day), so mom carried me in the Ergo in to the game. I've outgrown all of my DC United gear, so mom walked me up to the team store. It was insanely crowded and I actually fell asleep on mom's back while we waited in line. I got a new sweatshirt and we found a cute onesie and hat for Baby Cole who was born yesterday!
Mom and I stopped and got some hot chocolate on our way back to our seats. I think I'm the only kid alive who wouldn't even take a sip of the hot chocolate! Not even one. At some point, I had to go potty, so we went out to the concourse and stopped to get a pretzel for a snack. We got back to our seats and I kept cheering and singing - I had so much fun! I got to sit on mom's shoulders for a while and I really enjoyed being so tall!
Unfortunately, DC United did not win, but I still had fun and was so well behaved. We walked back tot he car and I was TIRED. Of course the GW Parkway entrance was closed, so it took us extra long to get home. I ended up falling asleep in the car and thankfully mom was able to just carry me to my room and I fell back asleep. We didn't get a chance to change my clothes, though, so I still had my daytime underwear on. I'm pleased to say that I woke up dry this morning (as I have for the past few months), but mom was a little worried last night not having the back up of my "nighttime" underwear (i.e. cloth training pants). Hooray!
Mom woke up before me this morning, but when I woke up, we ate a good breakfast and got ready for my race! My wave was supposed to start at 10:15 (there was also a mile and half mile race before mine). Each wave had two heats - the first without parents, the second with. Mom and dad knew that they were going to run with me and they let me pick who was going to run with me once we got there. Daddy helped me pin my race bib on my sweatshirt and I told mommy I wanted her to run with me. We watched the half milers run and then daddy went to find a good spot to take pictures and mom and I lined up and stretched a little. A few more minutes and we were OFF!
Starting Line:
I might be in this group somewhere :)
I had a death grip on mom's hand!
Doing well more than half way through:
Crossing the finish line!
Check out my post-race granola bar and ribbon!
We stopped for lunch on the way home and then got ready to go to the zoo! We got tickets to Boo at the Zoo at the National Zoo - basically safe trick or treating on the zoo grounds.
On our way, we stopped to see Marie, Ken, Belle and Baby Cole! He was born yesterday morning and is very, very cute! I was good and kept my germs away from him. Arabelle was so nice and shared her ponies and dolls with me! I'm so excited to have a new friend to play with (well, maybe when he gets a little bigger).
We drove to the zoo and it was crazy trying to get in to the parking lot. Thank goodness we bought a parking pass, so it wasn't too bad once we got in. Daddy and I got our costumes on, we loaded up my stroller and hiked across the parking lot. Once we were there, they gave me a goody bag and we started Trick or Treating. The first place we stopped had juice boxes - how cool! I got lots of other treats (including some for mom and dad). I even got a banana - how fitting for a monkey??? My favorite, though, was a lollipop that lit up - it looked funny in my mouth!
Like our costumes??? These were daddy's idea and we got LOTS of comments - kids (and adults) kept saying "Hey look - it's the man with the yellow hat!" Dad says next year it's mom's turn :)
Till later - hope everyone is well!
