Wednesday, December 26, 2007

A White, All-Is-Right Christmas in Oregon


Now that the wrapping paper is in the recycling bin and the cookie crumbs have been swept up, I wanted to let you know I had a great holiday. Without even trying, I rallied to the occasion. I found myself sincerely and deeply enjoying a lazy morning with Jack and the kids, them playing with—and fighting over--new toys and books. I started thinking maybe I should let them start out every day with a little pack of mini M&Ms!

Part of my holiday boost was due to a memorable track workout. I headed out at 11:30 a.m., telling Jack I wanted to “beat the rain.” Silly me: Three blocks from our house, it started to snow on me! Big, wet flakes that flew fast and furious as I circled the track. By the 3rd 1000-meter repeat, I was barely to lift my head or see the end of the lane for all the wind and snow. I adored it—and crushed the time-goals I set for myself! I pranced home, chilled, wet, but giddy.

-Sarah

1 comment:

Kate said...

Yeah for Christmas workouts - I was buoyed by my workout and secretly relieved to see I wasn't the only "fool" on the trail! As for the "scrooge" comments - with so much going on at the holidays you have to pick and choose the pieces you want to participate in.