"Baby It's Cold Outside", Barefoot Running, First Grade Blues, I Am Hamlet

The last one first. Hamlet. Sir Laurence Olivier (above in the "to be or not to be" scene from his film of Hamlet) said his version of the play is a story of a young man who could not make up his mind. Wow, such torment over indecision? I actually agree with Kenneth Branagh though in making his film adaptation. Agreeing with Sir Laurence overall, yet he felt something else was afoot (like the murder of his Dad).

Okay, as the day of Dec. 6th for the Vegas Rock and Roll has come closer, my wife turned to me last night. Out of no where saying - "Will you just go run it!" I have been saying nothing since I decided to support my Son and his choice of not playing his Soccer Championship on a Sunday. In supporting him I said no to Vegas R&R this Sunday. I guess my wife wants me to run it. I must admit I am in a slight Prince of Denmark (Hamlet) mode. Will see? I will let my Son decide. We will have a talk tonight.

Yet, it is going to be a cold one this Sunday AM. Expecting a start time temp of 36 and only a high in low 50's for that day. Plus, I have a Cold right now myself. Will see? I am going take my kids to the Expo Saturday AM regardless. I like going to them whether I am running the race or not. A convention of Runners and the potential to find a fun new running sticker, fridge magnet, and T - Wow! Who could miss that?

Barefoot running? Anyone trying this one? I have read articles on it. I know the Born to Run book (still have not read it) is out there trying to push it. Barefoot Josh is a Blog I have been following of late. He is a trail runner experimenting with it. His Blog, obviously is all about this based on the title. I have been curious as the weather got colder how he would do. Interesting? I am enjoying your experiment as you barefoot the trail for us on this one Josh. Thanks for sharing it all on your Blog. Anyone else out there trying this experiment?

Now for something completely different. Plus, since it is my little girl - pretty important and heart pulling big time. She is in 1st Grade. We have year round school here. So, the kids get three, 3.5 week track breaks through the school year. She went back to school this past Monday after a break. Monday, was great. No issues, and she came home happy. Although she did say she was sad one of her friends/classmate had moved during the break. Tuesday, in the AM and on the way to school my daughter tells me she has a tummy ache. I had my doubts about it. However, it was day I could be home with her, so we stayed home.

Yesterday, will be a day my daughter and I will never forget. It started the night before actually. Before going to bed while watching a childhood favorite Christmas special of mine with my kids - A Year Without a Santa Claus - it all burst out. The "I'm Gonna Have a Blue Christmas Without You" song and girl had my little girl in tears.

She was sitting on my lap watching with tears swelling her eyes. I asked whats wrong, and boom the answer to the mystery tummy ache. "Dadda, I don't want to go to School anymore without you. I want to stay home with you. I miss you Dadda when I am at school." Yeah, she had me in tears as well. Then again, yesterday, on the way to school. She climbed to the back of the SUV, sitting silently with tears in her eyes as we drove to school.

Never had any thing like this with her previous. Pre-school, Kindergarten and the first 2 months of 1st Grade nothing but happy. She was very tearful and crying out loud as I tried to get her to the class. It was a gut wrenching scene. Yet, one I am familiar with. I was the same way with my Mom my first few days going into 1st Grade. So, I was equally fighting the tears with her. Especially, when I got to the point I had to just leave her in her class, walk away all the while, I can her my little Angel just crying and yelling for Dadda behind me!! I cannot tell you how much it hurt me to do that!!

Today, much better. More courage by both daughter and Dad. She did really well fighting/keeping it all in. Only once was there a hint of tears. I need to thank all the other little girls in her class. Little Angels all of them. They came right over to my daughter putting their arms around her telling her how pretty she was and how much they wanted to play with her today. I know her teacher had something to do with all that as well. Thanks! Meg Runs, my favorite Kindergarten runner, any comment on this one?

Have a great day today! Cheers!