^^^ My current view while blogging- Isla is struggling to nap on the weekends at home, so I don't even waste my time anymore and I just stick her in the car. Once she is asleep, I pull into the driveway and get on the computer to work or play. You sometimes just have to be creative!
I have made a few changes with training as of this week, and I feel my spirit lifted already. I like to give things time, and I never expect instant results. But, I found that I was just unhappy on a weekly basis with my current approach, and instead of running into the same rock over and over, I finally decided to change. I have felt a ton better this week already- loving my training and feeling happy, grateful, and motivated. And, isn't that what it is all about? I also decided to pick up my running and add in a marathon this fall. I miss it. I miss my friends, I miss long runs, I miss the trails, and I miss races. So, there you go. If I miss it, that is easily remedied.
And the best part of my week (so far) was my time with Isla at the zoo yesterday. I am thankful I get off of work early enough that I can pick up Isla and just spend time with her. As time goes by, I know I will cherish these afternoons. She requested the zoo, so we spent our afternoon discussing elephants, tigers, and much more.
And interestingly, after a lot of discussion, she told me she was sad because the gorillas are sad. She is showing some understanding that what we are viewing is not natural. Of course I have a hand in explaining the deeper meaning of the way humans treat animals....or really more that I explain to her how we SHOULD treat them. She is very thankful at the zoo, and always says hello to the animals and thanks them. (because I thank them). After all, she models me, and I will be damned if I ever have a kid that taunts the animals at the zoo like so many that I see. As we hold these amazing animals in captivity, we better damn well be thanking them for living in our selfish world. I am really amazed at Isla's huge heart, especially for other kids, babies, and animals. She is very sensitive to sadness in others. I hope she will be able to use this to change a piece of the world with her loving heart.
And interestingly, after a lot of discussion, she told me she was sad because the gorillas are sad. She is showing some understanding that what we are viewing is not natural. Of course I have a hand in explaining the deeper meaning of the way humans treat animals....or really more that I explain to her how we SHOULD treat them. She is very thankful at the zoo, and always says hello to the animals and thanks them. (because I thank them). After all, she models me, and I will be damned if I ever have a kid that taunts the animals at the zoo like so many that I see. As we hold these amazing animals in captivity, we better damn well be thanking them for living in our selfish world. I am really amazed at Isla's huge heart, especially for other kids, babies, and animals. She is very sensitive to sadness in others. I hope she will be able to use this to change a piece of the world with her loving heart.
Isla calls this "Swimming." She is getting very interested in swimming because mom swims. Can't wait to start taking her!
My favorite girl in the whole wide world. There is nothing better!
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