Noah's JOGathon!

Noah's school held it's Seventh annual Jogathon! As a kid I hated Fundraisers.As a parent I hate fundraisers even more. I hate my kids having to ask other people for money. I was able to get Noah to hit Papa Hyde up for a few dollars. So here Papa, here is your proof he ran. I watched him without him knowing when I first got there. He seemed kind of sad and wasn't running with anyone inparticular. When he saw us, his face and whole body and attitude changed. He took off running really fast.(notice his shoe fell off) It just made me realize how much it matters to a kid to have his parents there to support him. It made me want to be exactly like my parents. Always there to support and love my kids. Micah and Deeken were pretty content to watch the runners, until Noah wanted us to run with him. "Come on Mom!" Isn't this a cute picture? I ran for a couple of laps, but carrying Deeken wasn't the easiest task. Micah still wanted to run, I was about to say NO, when Noah grabbed her hand and started running with her. It made their Mother's heart jump for joy, and cause tears to come to my eyes. I thought it wouldn't last long, so I ran behind and shot this picture. With the absence of Micah, Deeken took to eating the cones. When Noah and Micah got back around, they were all business and just kept going. They held hands for about three more laps. I love it when they are good buddies! Just as a side note that I found hilarious. The track had drinks on either side. Noah thought every time he passed one he had to get a drink. When Micah came with him, she thought she needed one too, but she would only take a little sip. Noah then thought he had to finish her cup. I bet there was a huge need for a potty break later. He did 11 LAPS!