Run around the square

The cheering section

Yesterday was my first 5k race of the year - the Run Around the Square. I'm not really in great shape between an injury in July and then the distraction of Silas. Nonetheless, I had a decent time for me. 23:59. Placed 237th out of 1183 overall and 27th out of 76 in my age group (35-39). It was a good time. I felt strong for the first time since breaking my foot and getting back on the roads this year. I could have finished with a better time, but was being cautious and also get stuck in slow groups on the trails at a few places.

Bethany and Silas came down to cheer me on. It was fun to have them there. There were a lot of significant others with new babies at the finish line. I think it's a good world to introduce them to.

Bethany's learning how to feed Silas in public. :)

Congratulatory hugs

Beer helps recovery

Holy weight gain!

Yesterday, Silas was two weeks old and had his second visit to the pediatrician. He was born at 7 lbs 7 oz. At one week, he was 7 lbs 10 oz. Yesterday, 14 days into his exciting life of suckling and sleeping, the little bugger is a scale-busting 8 lbs 10 oz. The general rule is an ounce a day in this stage, not two!

The pediatrician was happy with it, as he seems healthy and there probably isn't such a thing as having over done it when your breast feeding. I just hope he doesn't get into football someday. I'd prefer rugby, if it's any thick-necked, violent sport. :)