I made the supreme sacrifice and decided to forgo washing the floors today so I could walk the track again. That's two days in a row! I'm looking forward to another great night's sleep. I tell ya; thirty minutes of speed walking works so much better for me than melatonin and sleeping pills combined which, by the way, I've never actually tried. I was a bit miffed when I arrived to see an elementary school gym class jogging around the track. Fortunately, before I finished my first lane they had all congregated at the broad jump pit. As I was passing I realized the kids looked to be about ten and I wondered if it could be The Ten Year Old's class as his school is only five minutes away from the track. I also realized that with his recent surgery there was no way he'd be participating in any kind of sports however, there was a kid standing beside the sand pit with a clip board and the teacher. He was writing down the distance each child jumped. His hair was the right colour and he was the right size and build. Did The Ten Year Old own a red hoody and black runners with red shoelaces? Possibly. If only he'd turn in my direction.....and he did, just as the teacher stepped into my line of vision. I finally got to see his face on my fourth time around the track and yes, it was him but his teacher was talking to him so I just trotted on by. The fifth time around he was bouncing up and down singing what sounded suspiciously like the theme song to Rocky so I hollered his name but being a typically oblivious ten year old he didn't hear me. So I bellowed his name and he turned around and stared at me. I hollered, "Hi!" and he shyly said, "Hi." and gave me a little wave back. I was a little worried that I might have embarrassed him but on my sixth and last time around the track the class was all lined up, ready to head back to the school and he hollered,"Bye!" and waved at me.
Guess I'll go vacuum up the cat hair now. I'll scrub the floors tomorrow.

Comments:

comment by jerms on May 2, 2008 9:48 PM ()

reply by nittineedles on May 2, 2008 10:49 PM ()

I use a slightly dampened sponge on cat hair before vacumning.

comment by elderjane on May 2, 2008 7:08 AM ()

My vacuum gets up the cat hair but I probably use twice as many vacuum bags as you do.

reply by nittineedles on May 2, 2008 9:44 PM ()

Go girl go! I have got to draw some inspiration from you. I started paying more attention to my eating habits again......then seemed to fail miserably at the end of the week. But I will not let myself quit. I just need to get myself back into the walking and/or bike riding habit. I will. I'll just keep reading your blog and that will help me to get motivated!!!
Thanks for all the help with my blog. Still a few things that don't work right....but I can add friends now! YEA. I still can't search for anybody - like you and I tried yesterday....but I'll hunt and peck my way around.

comment by dakmom on May 2, 2008 5:17 AM ()

Just keep reading blogs and when you find one that's interesting, add them as a friend.

reply by nittineedles on May 2, 2008 9:42 PM ()

I applaud you and your walking! With determination you will find that a day just doesn't seem right without a walk in it. That's how it was for me, until I let myself fall out of the good habit of regular walking. Once I get going again, though, it'll become a major part of my routine. Keep up the good work! Plus, you might get to see a "familiar face" again!

comment by donnamarie on May 1, 2008 9:33 PM ()

I'm still waiting for some decent walking weather.

reply by nittineedles on May 2, 2008 9:43 PM ()

Boys are different from girls aren't they. My son might as well have been a stranger especially during his teen years.I am still waiting for warmer weather to begin my walking!

I am so glad we don't have a cat - the battle with the hairs would drive me nuts! Although I do have a daily battle with crumbs though! My 15 month old daughter is allergic to everything and even a biscuit crumb touching her face makes her nose and eyes run - imagine what happens if she eats it!

I am beginning to believe that vacuuming up pet hair is an endless battle. I say walk the track and just gather up the cat hair and spin it.

comment by walkwithgrace on Apr 30, 2008 9:40 PM ()

Actually,I do pick up the clumps of fur and add them to the bag of brushings before vacuuming.

reply by nittineedles on Apr 30, 2008 10:05 PM ()

I have a friend who uses the middle school track when it gets later (cooler). She is pretty fit. I wouldn't do it... really don't like exercise! Good for you!!

comment by sunlight on Apr 30, 2008 8:52 PM ()

That's a good reason. Since I don't have any kids, guess there won't be grandkids. Oh, that's one reason I didn't need the bib pattern as I recall. None of my friends have kids that young. They're pretty much pre- or adolescents.

reply by sunlight on Apr 30, 2008 9:00 PM ()

I don't like exercise and wouldn't do it either but I want to live to see my great grandkids.

reply by nittineedles on Apr 30, 2008 8:55 PM ()

comment by troutbend on Apr 30, 2008 8:25 PM ()

If I leave them for a few more days we'll be sticking to them.

reply by nittineedles on Apr 30, 2008 8:53 PM ()

I've done worse with my son..*laughs* so your fine. BTW I love your new avatar..it made me smile.

comment by elfie33 on Apr 30, 2008 4:57 PM ()

I just thought Grandma hollering and waving at him might be more embarrassing than Mom. I think Dazeymae is right. I'll have to wait another five years.

reply by nittineedles on Apr 30, 2008 8:52 PM ()

One thing at a time.cat hair first tomorrow the floors.
why do all in the same day.You want to have something to
look forward to.

comment by fredo on Apr 30, 2008 4:00 PM ()

You're always thinking.

reply by nittineedles on Apr 30, 2008 8:49 PM ()

comment by dazeymae on Apr 30, 2008 3:45 PM ()

*gleefully rubbing hands together* I can't wait.

reply by nittineedles on Apr 30, 2008 8:47 PM ()