Firsts

This year there are and will be many "firsts." Like...this is Baby Max's first Christmas; the first time we experienced projectile poo (last night) and today, the first time I ran since giving birth. It wasn't fast or anything significant, but I ran for 25 minutes - the first time in six weeks - and I felt great. I didn't push it, I just listened to what my body told me I was capable of.

While cooling down, it got me thinking about 2010 and some running goals for the year. It's hard to say right now while my body and mind are still adjusting to having a baby, but I know I'd like to do a fall marathon and perhaps a spring half marathon. These goals - like my schedule, or lack thereof - will now have to be extremely flexible as I juggle motherhood. It will be a challenge and at times - fraught with frustration - I know, but I'm game and willing.

But now back to something more timely: Christmas.

As my dear cousin, Michelle, wrote in her Christmas card, we've already received the "best-est Christmas present ever" in the form of Baby Max. I tend to agree. This Christmas, like most, I give thanks to the gift of a wonderful family and fantastic friends. I am truly blessed.

And since it is Christmas eve, I will end this post with a special video Yuletide greeting.