At this current moment of time, I have the following OFFICIAL titles:
- Full-Time Stay-At-Home Mom (and all of the zillion non classified titles that come with that)
- Small Business Owner - TMB Endurance Training and TMB Endurance Bands
- Marathoner
- Vice President of Licensing for Ashland Community Preschool
It's a lot. And J works long hours and travels, so I don't always have a support team in place. I'm not complaining. I like our chaos. But with that said, I was PLANNING on saying NO to anything else that came my way.
Well, that was the plan. Until a notice was sent home from Dizzle's school. It was a request for parent volunteers. Parent volunteers who like to run. (You can see where this is going, right?)
HOW COULD I SAY NO?
Here's the deal. Dizzle's school is launching a running program called "Cubs on the Run." It's objective is to get kids moving. To show them that running for fitness can be fun. That running is not another sport's punishment. (Did I mention how I COULDN'T say no?)
I tried not to get involved. I really did. I even called G to have her remind me that I already had TOO MUCH going on. (She failed to do that and told me to volunteer.)
So, I ended up volunteering and Dizzle joined the group (as if she really had a choice in the matter.) This morning was the first session. And can I just say that it was SO MUCH FUN?
The group is small. There are only 12 children in the program. But every last one of them was so excited to be there. We started by walking a few warm-up laps and then let the kids see how many laps they could run in six minutes. Dizzle, the youngest in the group, finished 4.5 (just shy of half a mile) while some of the older children ran 6 or 7. We hope that we can repeat this exercise at the end of the four weeks to show the kids how their hard work has paid off.
You know, I'm kind of happy I didn't say no ...
40 comments:
that was definitely not something to say no to. Good for you and good for Dizzle. That's fast for a little thing:)
I love everything about this - of COURSE you couldn't say no!
I've got a problem with saying no too...but with something like this...you'll be glad you said yes. Just the smiles alone should put your mind at ease.
Of course you couldn't say NO to this...almost as if it was meant to bait just you! :) Good luck!
I do think saying no is sometimes a good thing but in this case it seems like the perfect use of your already stretched time. What a wonderful program. I'm so happy you guys get to take part in it.
Aw, that is great!! No wonder you couldn't say no...who could?! :)
This is one time that I agree you could and should not have said no. Awesome!
The only way anything works is with volunteers...you'll never regret it, good for you.
what a great idea! Difficult to say no to that!
That is so awesome! Of course you couldn't pass it up :)
There is an art to saying "no" --- let me know if you learn it --- pass it along. But soooooooooo happy you didn't say "no" to that one. Awesome. Enjoy your new "hat". ;) cub fab?! ;)
So glad you said yes! I think they had you in mind for this job.
One of my hats I wear is that of a wellness coach. I spend a lot of time with clients helping them to find and engage in more activities that give them energy and to reduce and minimize those activities which drain them. Even though there is a lot on your plate, this sounds like an activity that will give you energy and bring you happiness - great choice to get involved! Have fun - enjoy! Can't wait to hear a progress report (both for the kids and for you).
That is awesome!! I think you'll be really glad that "no" did not come out of your mouth. Not only awesome for those kids, but awesome for you and your daughter too! So cool!
Oh, that sounds like so much fun!! I guess you'll just have to say no to something else. :)
what an awesome idea! I think you may have secretly started the program and just not telling us...
How fun! You're such a good Mommy!
Definitely glad you made time for this one... you won't regret it I'm sure!!! :)
And I totally didn't know you did the headbands... I need to snag me a few of them! Too cute!
That is so awesome. My kids school used to have a Mileage Club, but due to lack of parent involvement ( I would love to help but cant be there everyday for 4 hours), they canceled it. That is why I started my own Virtual Mileage Club on my blog. Isnt it fun when you see kids so excited to run. I too have many hats, that one would be very hard to say NO to. Have fun with it!!!
What a great program! Even though you have a lot on your plate, I think it's awesome that you're volunteering!
yes yes yes for not saying no no no! =)
I had a super involved mamma growing up, I promise you, all the crazy will pay off when they are older and they WILL appreciate it! Plus, who could say no to that? It was as if they wrote the program for you!
Have a blast!
FUN!!! That is the kind of thing you just can't say no to! :-)
Oh my goodness... how could you say no???? I want my kids' school to have this program...
That? Would be a perfect example of something that would meet my criteria for a yes. I'm already trying to figure out how I can volunteer with Girls on the Run once Shoo is in elementary school (seeing as how my boys can't participate LOL).
Enjoy!
that sounds like an awesome club to be a part of:)
I think it really depends on the situation. This was definitely a good yes :)
That is one of those volunteer opportunities that was meant for you. You can say no to the next 2 boring things to make up for it. ;)
i have problems saying no too lol... ugh! BUT ... seriously, how could you say no to that?! Totally awesome! :)
No way could you turn this down! I LOVE that y'all are doing this!
Of course you couldn't say no to this one. Glad it was fun!
What a fun/wonderful opportunity
that's so awesome! you're the coolest mom ever!
I think this should be an exception to the "saying no" rule...such a great program and I bet you'll love it!
Dang woman you are crazy busy! How do you do it all?? What a great mom!
That is such a neat idea!
What a cool program... and doubt I could say no either.
And I hear you with the overwhelmed plate.. AHHHHHH. I am not even sure how I had time to train for a marathon, when I barely have time for do laundry.
That is a great thing to Not say no to. Being a good role model has many many perks.
So so awesome! You will have so much fun! We're gonna want to see pictures =)
yes, yes, of course, you should have said yes!! sounds like a blast! have a great time.
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