Jingle Bell 5k

So a few of Mom's crazy friends here in Boston decided we were going to sign up for Somerville's "Jingle Bell Run". It's 5k (a shorty for real runners...); takes place on the 19th of December and typically is more about the pubs post-run. While the beer wasn't the major draw for we 'mom types', the idea of something to work toward on the track was. So Gina, Keri and I spent Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturday mornings over the last 6 weeks chatting, laughing, sharing and running. It was actually pretty special. So special we are talking about taking on a 10k in February. We're nuts.
And when you've just had a baby 12 short weeks ago- this is what you have to do to 'fuel up' before your run..... fuel someone else.....

Here are the ladies at the starting line- we can call this shot "the before".

And here we are right after we crossed the Finish line! "the after" (and with a pretty respectable time for a bunch of mama's!)

We did pass these guys....

And the Big Guy....

I think this is the most appropriate picture to finish this post with. Here are 4 of the 6 children we ladies have birthed in the last 4 years. Way to go Mom-Power!