What's with this weather?

Over the past week we have had record highs in Chicago! I mean it has been in the 80's in March and I have loved it. In fact I have been enjoying some great outdoors time with my family. My youngest son and I went on a hike that turned into me carrying him in the backpack (it's a Kelty soft hiking pack that goes up to 65lbs) for half an hour. He's 4 almost 5 and weighs 45lbs. Needless to say Mom got her workout that day.

Joaquin and I on our way back

We also went on a family bike ride which was fun because in lieu of having the kids on the trail behind and the Burley we were all on our bikes, so I did a lot of loops to stay with my youngest and ended up walking and carrying his bike on mine for the last 10 minutes or so of the ride. I think I am starting to see a trend here.

On yet another beautiful Sunday we took a family hike, this time all four of us with the dog and yet again I got stuck with the extra 45 lbs of weight while my husband walked the dog. Seriously! Well in the end it worked out ok because the extra weight really worked my butt so I'm glad I had to lug it around.

Me and my boys

(notice Joaquin in the backpack again)

Joaquin and I

David and I

All of my boys!

Joaquin, David, Brent, and Google

Sadly all good things come to an end and today we woke up to a love 31 degrees. Luckily it warmed up to 47 degrees, Yippee! But all of my windows are now closed and I actually had to put the heat back on. On the up side it was good weather for me to head out for a run/walk. I only went a mile because I was on a time limit (had to get the kids to karate), but I actually ran half a mile. I am really proud of myself considering my last attempt was less than stellar (and considering I had a horrible asthma attack last night). So it is a definite plus! Now I just have to work towards making that half mile a mile.