People running a marathon think its so hard. Try spectating a marathon all day. Its just exhausting.
We first saw Aunt Jean at about mile 8 of the race. We got donuts and drinks and got there nice and early to get a spot and wait. After about 10 minutes both kids were crying. They wanted to know if we were done, if it was over, and if they could go home. At this point they were still sitting in the stroller. I made them get out and hold signs. If they thought sitting in the stroller was hard work, they were wrong.
We first saw Aunt Jean at about mile 8 of the race. We got donuts and drinks and got there nice and early to get a spot and wait. After about 10 minutes both kids were crying. They wanted to know if we were done, if it was over, and if they could go home. At this point they were still sitting in the stroller. I made them get out and hold signs. If they thought sitting in the stroller was hard work, they were wrong.
The kids cheered on so many runners, and had a blast getting "high fives" from everyone. I think that a lot of the runners appreciated seeing the little ones cheering too.
We finally saw Aunt Jean!
By the time we got to the next location the kids refused to stand any longer.
They held up a sign while sitting in the stroller.
We saw Aunt Jean again!
Before heading to the last point of the race by the finish line,
the kids required milk-bribes from Starbucks.
Unfortunately, we somehow missed Aunt Jean at the last point of the race! We waited for a long time and the kids were beyond wiped out ... but I think by the time we got there she had already passed us. I'm not sure if the kids had fun, but I'm pretty sure Aunt Jean appreciated the support. It was a good lesson for them I think. There are times you actually have to do things that are not always "fun", but you do them for the people you love ;)
