running momma

Saturdays of late have been days for family outings. We’ve gone to places like the Boston Harbor Islands and Porter Square and taken walks on the Minuteman trail and at Breakheart Reservation. This week we trekked into Boston for something different. Three and a half months after delivering Riley via C-section Shelby was running in her first post-pregnancy road race!

It was a very hot course (no shade and 90+ degrees) and water had run out at one of the water stations , but Shelby did great. She actually ran faster than she thought that she would, covering 5 miles in 55 minutes. Here’s a picture of our Running Momma as she comes into the finish line:

Riley and I enjoyed some bonding time while we waited at the Boston Harbor Pavilion for Mom. We found a shady spot and Riley got to eat and then we played for a bit before heading out to the street to look for Momma as she headed down the home stretch. Our boy handled things well, not getting scrunchy (ready to cry) until just before Shelby came down the street.

It was fun watching Shelby race and being her “support team”. It was also a great excuse for the family to head into Boston for some fun. Riley particularly enjoyed when Daddy made his toy on his car seat “talk” to him:

It’s amazing, but I don’t even think about missing riding my mountain bike while we’re on these family day trips. Family day is fun day.

Mom and baby are now enjoying nap time after all the excitement. Mom really earned her nap today. Dad is looking forward to being the “support team” many more times in the future.

Good job, Mom.

Jonathan