How To Be ROARSy

Luke's Assignment: Create a book or poster about something you learned how to do this year.

What is ROARSy?

Respect
Ownership
Appreciation
Responsibility
Safety

Not A Stick

Luke's teacher read the book "Not a Stick" and assigned a project. Go outside, find a stick, and turn it into something.

Luke found many sticks. Each he wanted to turn into a gun/weapon of some sort. It was challenging to get him to think of anything else.

Then he found the perfect stick and had a non-weapon idea.

Its a Crocodile!

Run 2

Tried for a second run today. It was hot during the day and I was slow moving, so we waited until the end of the day to go. I asked Ryan to come and got a definite no. Brooke (surprisingly) said yes. When we went out it was pretty dark ... and buggy. Both of those were not ideal. To add to. That, we were really slow. The thing is, it didn’t FEEL that slow. My guess it was a combo of the humidity and end of the day tiredness. Not sure I’ll be able to get her out for a night run again, and I’m not sure I’ll want to try that again either.

Brooke tried to take a few pics out on the run - but it was pitch black and the pics looked like something from the Blair Witch Project. This one was snapped when we got into the house ... sweaty and almost eaten alive. 

First Run In Forever

The shelter in place situation has been tough on both the mind and the body. Every day is a bit like Groundhog Day, it just the same as the one before (and the one before that). Despite eating healthier (no fast food in MONTHS) I've continued to gain weight. This is a clear consequence of being so stagnant. Its not just the kids missing out on their normal activities, its ALL of us missing out on activity in general.

I've been thinking about how I need to go for a run for weeks. Despite the hot weather today, I decided today had to be the day. I made Brooke go out with me for a one mile run, just one mile. I figure it will take me a while to get it back on track, so starting slow is the best idea. I made the one mile, but Brooke kept coming up with excuses to stop. So, I think we BOTH need to get back on this running thing!