My Running Man

I've created a monster.

I decided Brayden might be more successful in his day if we took a morning jog to run off some of his energy. Yesterday, he woke up early (as in 5:30 AM, but I was already up - Thank you, Brody.) We spent some time snuggling, then I asked if he wanted to go for a run. To my surprise, he was all for it. SO....we changed into running clothes...and out the door we went. We ran 1/2 mile at 6 AM. I was so proud - he never complained, never stopped, never walked. He is so awesome! While we were running, he told me, "Mom, I love this weather: the sun is shining and the birds are singing." Um....ok.....this is a new Brayden, but I like it.

At least I thought I did.

He started asking as soon as he got in the car after school yesterday, "Can we go for a jog?" I explained we couldn't because it was raining and Brody couldn't jog in the rain. Brayden was not deterred. He kept watching the weather and asking. So I bargained - "Fold these towels and we'll go for a jog when Daddy gets home." Little stinker folded every single towel ~AND~ put them away. So Dad arrived home, and Brayden and I took out again for another 1/2 mile run.
I don't have to tell you how great he did....you already know.

This morning, in the wee hours, Brayden yelled for me. I went into his room (still in a very sleepy confused sort-of state) and he started telling me he had a bad dream. He wanted me to lay in bed with him, which I did in the interest of sleep-preservation. After I snuggled in, he asked, "Mom, will you take me for a jog when we get up?" Sure, Brayden. 6:30 AM - Mom and Brayden take out for 1/2 mile run number three. Today, he told me he loves to exercise...and "Most Americans do not like to exercise." I promise I am not making this up.

He has already asked if we can go for a jog after school. I've created a monster. In the mean time, I am nursing my sore muscles and keeping the fact I have sore muscles top-secret. I am also trying to find a reason to get the child his own ipod, so I can have mine during our morning weather-admiring-exercise-loving jogs.