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Friday, June 18, 2010

Laughing Matter

This morning, we were out the door for our 3 miler (30:57 -- about 20 seconds faster than yesterday) by 7:45, but it was no small feat considering that by 7:15, Norah was already in her 2nd outfit of the day.

See, just after breakfast, I got her dressed and I was cleaning up a few things in the kitchen when I heard a crash in the dining room and discovered that Norah had managed to pull a few dishes -- including a half full cup of coffee -- off the table and onto the floor! Thankfully, because it takes me forever to finish a cup of coffee with all the distractions, the coffee was only lukewarm, so she wasn't scalded and most of it missed her anyway and went all over the floor.

It scared the poop out of Scooter though. He was looking at me like, "Why Mom, why?"

As I'm mopping up that mess, I hear the distinct clang of Scooter's dishes behind me in the kitchen -- ah, hell, a rookie mistake forgetting Scooter's dishes on the floor! I turn around, and Norah is sitting in a lake of Scooter's drinking water. Laughing.

Good thing she's cute because she had worn me out before I even went out for that run!

17 comments:

Marlene said...

Oh my goodness, how can you not look at that face and smile! Sounds like quite the morning, but glad you were still able to get out for a run.

Have a great weekend!

Katie A. said...

She is going to be so hard to punish when she gets older - that face is soooo dang cute!! Glad you got your run on - nice!
And that shirt is great! I have to admit, I was a Girl Scout from kindergarten to high school :)

TNTcoach Ken said...

Sounds like she's pretty speedy! Mom might have to start doing some speedwork to keep up with her!

Lily on the Road said...

She is just waaaaayyyy too cute!!

oh poor Scooter, he probably thought he was in trouble.

have a great weekend!

B. Kramer said...

What a little terrorist! A cute, little terrorist. Enjoy the weekend. Cheers!

MCM Mama said...

I could just die from the cute! Sounds like you have your hands full this summer.

Glad you were able to get the run in.

MNFirefly said...

LOL! What a morning for you!

runner26 said...

that's great that she's so active -- just like you ;) and also that she has a sense of humor about her mischief

Oz Runner said...

what a great picture.

Agate Lake Girl said...

It's amazing how stealthy and quick those little ones can be. Glad she was only wet for her efforts. Rylee says hi. She can't wait to play with Norah again.

Anonymous said...

She found a new way to have some fun!

Better get some extra towels or Shamwows!

Monica said...

Great post! You made my day! I love the picture! She makes my heart jump!

ajh said...

She certainly is cute no doubt about that!

SavvyFitChica said...

haha! Awesome post. I don't say "LOL" unless I really mean it. I laughed out loud reading your post!

Unknown said...

That is the cutest picture, what a grin!

Krissy said...

oh I have had mornings like that before! it is like where is my head when I don't realize i have left everything in Eli's direct reach?! you can't trust these little mobile cuties!

teacherwoman said...

That's too cute and funny! love that picture too!