Five on Friday {Missed 5k Edition}

Yesterday was supposed to be the big day.  I was going to compete participate in my first 5k, an Esprit de She race in Cary, NC.  When I first started contemplating the Couch to 5k program, I really wanted to pick a race far enough away {time-wise} that I could run the whole thing.  I signed up for Esprit de She soon after I started C25K, though, and knew I would not be running the whole thing.  I was doing lots of praying that I wouldn't be the only walker and was thrilled when I found bloggers in other cities complaining of getting caught behind walkers.

Life has a way of happening, and Ned came down very abruptly with a fever Tuesday night.  He was out of bed for maybe an hour and a half Wednesday, and most of that was spent at the doctor.  The diagnosis was a virus but they did blood work.  When Wednesday night rolled around and his fever was back at 102 I knew I'd be staying home.

Of course I was bummed, but in trying hard to be positive these days, missing the race afforded me several other opportunities.

ONE - Since Ned was feeling better yesterday, I got out during the afternoon and did most of the grocery shopping for next week.  That kept me from doing it during our very busy weekend and allowed me to miss the dreaded first of the month shopping experience.

TWO - I was home to read Sam Goodnight Moon and put him to bed.  We have several nights out as a family coming up plus a couple of nights out for me, so calm bedtimes at home are always loved.

THREE - When a storm rolled through, I was able to cuddle in bed with Avery {for the 2nd night in a row}.  Luckily the storms have been before I've gone to sleep, but last night being night 2 really caused some problems.  Being nervous about thunder coupled with a long afternoon nap allowed Avery to stay away in her bed until almost 10:30 p.m.  Avery goes to bed at 7:30.  She wandered out of her bed a few times, went to the bathroom, and around 10  decided to brush her teeth.  We finally closed her door around 10:30, so really she could have been up until midnight.

FOUR - I was still able to go out after the kids went to bed and do my jogging/walking.  That allowed me to wear the new clothes I had bought for the race.  I'm loving my new shirt and much prefer my Moving Comfort bra to the Old Navy one I picked up Monday that keeps resulting in a crooked chest.

FIVE - Missing the 5k last night made me miss a really hot and really humid race that probably would not have been a good first 5k experience.  Even my friend Anna, who went and ran the 10k, said she was kind of glad it hadn't been my first race.

So, as sad as I was to miss, I completely believe everything happens for a reason.  They'll always be more races but there are never enough moments with your family.

I'm linking up with Five on Friday again today.  Welcome if you're stopping by, and please say hi!