zorbs - Impressive lego building! It seems like it's been awhile since you had the chicken pie. Has it been out of stock? I thought the longest mid-week run was 21k as well, but apparently not. I'm happy to have an excuse to skip it

eh - Outdoor skating sounds like fun! I didn't get S skates this winter because I thought she was too young, but then last week she ran onto an outdoor rink and started skating all over the place in her boots....so apparently I was wrong.

mer - I am so sick of the cold and we are also under a windchill advisory/cold weather alert. It is almost March, shouldn't it be starting to warm up a bit? Yay for no accidents! Were the cousins really rambunctious? Praying your friend's surgery goes well

becky - Does the IT band hurt while you run or just afterwards? Lol at the shoe store comment. I should obviously start buying more shoes so I don't have shoe emergencies anymore!

spike - Well, that's offensive that they put all the crap equipment in the women's section, although I guess it does work out in your favour when you have to have R with you. Sometimes grumpy kid photos are the best ones!

rg - There is a nasty arctic wind here, too, and it's staying all week. Blah. I hope your pregnancy continues to fly by - maybe we will actually have some spring weather by the time you hit the third tri! I am aiming for a PR in my half, but not going all out. If this was my A race and I was better at pacing myself, I would probably aim for 1:36 or so. I am going for sub-1:40, which will still be a PR but (hopefully) will not actually require full-out effort.

ernie - the price of the chicken pie went up to $9.99, which I thought was ridiculous for a single meal thing.  But it was on sale this week for $8.99.

skating update - I haven't skated in years and I go on boots while the older two skate.  DD2 also goes on her boots.  BUT, I totally chickened out today - it is way too cold.  The kids skated on the driveway yesterday (it is a sheet of ice).  If they insist on skating today, they can go back on the driveway

becky - so glad C had a nice time with his buddy - it's good when they can find someone they play well with.  Yay for Whole Foods.  I am scared of most of the prices at WF, but I would like to shop at Trader Joes I think (at least from what I hear)  Do you have TJs near you?

ernie - Looking forward to seeing the pics of S, she is so sweet!  What shoes do you wear?  I can't go that long without having knee problems,  I cringe when I add up the amount of $$$ I spent on footwear during marathon training.

spike - yay for a new baby in the family   That is a long day for you!  Do you always work so long.  I often don't get home until then, but there is no way I am making dinner at that time of night!

rg - nice run this morning!  My kids love those special carts too.  Our regular stores don't have them though.  Glad your pregnancy is flying by!

zorbs - I won't be in town this week, but I will have to check my March schedule.

eh- I actually got off work early yesterday- went to get an allergy shot, well woman appt, then stopped by to see my mom. My doctor's office always takes 1.5-2 hours to get me in and out

Mer- thanks for the update on your friend. R's godparents are 55 and 45 and some of our closest friends, we really do consider them family. Wishing her a speedy recovery, and I won't whine about having to have a PAP smear done yesterday.