Making up for lost time

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Meghan

I nipped out for a solo walk at naptime today and scoped out the flower situation. (Okay, I checked on the construction equipment situation on behalf of the little dude, too…)

I’m pleased to report that now that spring has finally decided to arrive, not only has the snow melted, but spring is popping out with a vengeance. You probably remember that just day before yesterday I reported the first crocus. We’re working on a bumper crop, and a yard that was completely bare when I wrote that post is now green with daff foliage… look for a photo when the flowers come out, it should be spectacular.

Solo Miles today: 1.3

After nap, we headed out to the park.

Current Weather Conditions:

Little Dude’s travel gear selection:

Distance traveled: 1.05 miles

Current Total Distance Traveled: 13.89 miles

I owe the babies: $3.47

Let’s count.

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Meghan

Ian: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10.
Mommy: 8. You forgot 8.
Ian: (lauging) 8, 9, 7.
Daddy: No, not 8, 9, 7!
Ian: 7, 8, 9, 10.
Mommy: 11!
Ian: 11!
Mommy: What’s next?
Ian: (jumping up and down with his arms in the air) 13! 14! 14! 14!
Daddy: Close enough.

Accotink Stream Valley Park

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Meghan

Stop number 2 on my virtual walk to Gettysburg, PA is 11.2 miles into my trip.

Accotink Stream Valley Park

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Hiking the Burke Lake Trail

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Meghan

Today is an unbelievably beautiful day, so after I dropped Ian off for Preschool with his friends, I headed over to Burke Lake Park and took a solo hike around the lake trail. Saw lots of folks out- runners, bikers, dog walkers, people pushing their babies in strollers, people pushing their dogs in strollers… (no I’m not making that up, and yes, it was adorable.)

The big heron who likes to hang out on the banks of the shallow area wasn’t out today, but I did see some Canada Geese, a few ducks, some gulls, and heard but didn’t see several woodpeckers. (Or just one who was industriously flying ahead of me at intervals… dunno.)

Distance traveled: 4.5 miles

Current Total Distance Traveled: 11.54 miles

I owe the babies: $2.89

Spring

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Meghan

Everyone at my house was napping, so I nipped out for a quick walk, solo for a change. I saw all sorts of folks out. Never has the neighborhood seen quite so much outdoor play, yardwork, and garage cleanout in a single Sunday afternoon!

Distance traveled: 1.3 miles

Current Total Distance Traveled: 7.04 miles

I owe the babies: $1.76

Bren Mar Park

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Meghan

Located 4.7 miles from my point of origin and on the way to Gettysburg, PA is Bren Mar Park.

Family Walk

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Meghan

Current Weather Conditions:

YES! YES! YES! A warm, sunny day!

Little Man’s travel gear selection:

Forget it, Mommy, I am out of here.

Moments of Note:
Apparently we only care about the train.
“TRAIN! Where ARE you?”
“Train, come back please.”
“Mommy, SEE TRAIN AGAIN.”
“Mom, wanna ride the freight train, please.”

Distance traveled: 1.69 miles

Current Total Distance Traveled: 5.74 miles

I owe the babies: $1.44