This morning, Terry, Julie and I did a nice 8 mile run. The temperature was right at freezing which was a bit of an adjustment. Just two weeks ago we were running in shorts and tank tops and now we are in full blown winter gear. Missouri weather can be so schizophrenic.

After breakfast, all three of us went out to play in the woods. James was into clearing out some multi flora rose and I was hot to do some trail maintenance and spray paint the property markers since we have pretty much found them all now.

Alli only made it until 10:30 and then she was down for a nap. After her nap, she had lunch and played for a while and then we went to the Dick’s sporting goods store to purchase a second Under Armor cold gear shirt for me. Once we got to the store, Alli was a total pain and would not stop complaining, crying and trying to stand in the cart. I finally ran out of patience for her antics and just dropped everything and left the store in an angry rush. I rarely feel so aggravated by her so I was even more upset by the fact that I was so upset. So, I drove home and vowed to NEVER take her shopping again! James laughed with joy thinking I would be doing less shopping. I countered with, “No, you will be doing more kid watching!”