Tuesday, August 3, 2010

my new clients ...

For some reason, Dizzle is crazy obsessed with my business card. She carried it around all day yesterday. And once every ten minutes or so, she would bring it over to me and say, "Mom, can you teach me how to do this yet?" (she wants to run, not create her own business card).

It must have started bothering Doodle at some point because she came over to me with tears streaming down her face and asked, "Are you going to be Dizzle's running coach?"

"Um, sure. If she wants me to be."

Doodle didn't not like that answer. She responded by stomping her feet and screaming, "BUT I WANT YOU TO BE MY RUNNING COACH! Look how fast I am."

At which point, Doodle and Dizzle proceeded to have a race around our staircase. It was unclear who the winner was, but they finished, out of breath and demanded to know who I was going to coach.

I told them I would take them both on as clients. They seemed happy with that.

But when I asked them how they were going to pay for my services, they just laughed. In fact, Dizzle said, "Can't you just be our running coach? We live in the same house you know."

Yes, Dizzle. I know. But it would be nice if I occasionally got paid for everything I do for you ...
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36 comments:

  1. Silly Girl RunningAugust 3, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    OK! I'm laughing out loud now, and my colleague is looking at me like I'm one of those crazy cat ladies or something. That's hilarious! Congrats on your first two clients! ;)

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  2. RunHapi13August 3, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    I am so excited for you! Can I have permission to advertise with a shirt?

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  3. AnneAugust 3, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    Made me smile this morning :)

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  4. leah rae bAugust 3, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    they have your business sense! way to work a deal!!!! tooo cute!!!

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  5. ajhAugust 3, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    Nice she let you know you live in the same house!

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  6. Jodi HAugust 3, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    I absolutely love it. Definitely something my kids would do as well. In fact, my daughter is constantly asking me to run another 5k with her. I told her we had to wait until it cooled down. I know my daughter...she doesn't do heat well and my son well he would sprint for about 100 yards and then asked to be carried. LOL

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  7. RunningFromCancerAugust 3, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    It is wonderful to think of the imagination that children have. Somehow linking the business card with being their Coach . . . whatever that might mean to them.

    Enjoy!

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  8. Jessica (Pace of Me)August 3, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    SO ADORABLE!! It is just neat to see how proud your kids are of who you are and what you do...and the sweet and funny ways they express it!

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  9. HunnybeeAugust 3, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    That is so adorable. If it helps my kids like to hit the spare change jar to find money for lollipops.

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  10. Robyn @ Wannabe Writer RunnerAugust 3, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    Aww. It's so sweet how much your girls look up to you.

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  11. MarleneAugust 3, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Hysterical!! Never a dull moment at your house.

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  12. KovasPAugust 3, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    First get them hooked, THEN demand payment! That's the way to do it.

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  14. bobbiAugust 3, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    Hilarious! And totally something my kids would do (I swear they make up things to fight about)....thanks for the giggle this morning...

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  15. Katie A.August 3, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    LMAO! So funny! Never a dull moment :)

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  17. KatieAugust 3, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    That is so cute!

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  18. TriciaAugust 3, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    too cute!

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  19. Stephanie EstridgeAugust 3, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    that's so cute!!! Wait til the tables are turned... when I finally got faster than my mom I started rubbing it in her face.. and haven't stopped yet!! :)

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  20. Shellyrm ~ just a country runnerAugust 3, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    They are so competitive. Gee, wonder where they get that? You could always trade running coaching for chores! I see clean floors and neat bedrooms in your future.

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  21. racing dawnAugust 3, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    So great! My girls like to put my sports bra on (over their clothes) and fit in my shoes and run around! So funny!

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  22. Miriam of FillyRunnerAugust 3, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    Funny and adorable at the same time. Kids do say the funniest things.

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  23. track coach and adorable wifeAugust 3, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    Well, at least as their COACH, you can continue to get them to eat their veggies right? Super cute!

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  24. EmzAugust 3, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    YAY for you mom coach!

    Loved this.

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  25. Crafty KellyAugust 3, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Fun post!

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  26. katAugust 3, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    Great post, very funny kids you got there.

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  27. UnknownAugust 3, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    hilarious! Love the kid stories....my son thinks every runner he sees is "mommy's friend". Pretty cute. Congrats on the business!

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  28. JenAugust 3, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    I had ot laugh out loud. I wish I was a fly on your wall.

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  29. MichelleAugust 3, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    Oh my gosh too funny!!

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  30. Pam @ herbieontherun.comAugust 3, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    HA!

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  31. MCM MamaAugust 3, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Hilarious! You are going to have your hands full in a few years.

    I got shipping notice on my TMB shirt. I'm sooo excited!

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  32. Julie D.August 3, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    thats hilarious. oh, the things I wish my kids would pay me for!! Make sure she writes you a testimonial! :)

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  33. Mel -Tall Mom on the RunAugust 3, 2010 at 11:45 PM

    I am comment 34 again... what are the chances. LOVE THIS!!! Hugs!

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  34. AnonymousAugust 4, 2010 at 12:12 AM

    I love the way your girls support you. Now, if they ever meet my boys, we are definitely going to have a problem on our hands.

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  35. RunToTheFinishAugust 4, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    oh my seriously your kids are way too funny, i love these stories and YEAH For you!!!

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  36. UnknownAugust 12, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    Kids are so cute! They are so honest and straight to the point, it's adorable.

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