It was a Teachers' Work Day, so Miles didn't have school. We had breakfast out, which we rarely do these days. I dropped him off at Hillcrest for the day, and I went to work. (Nothing exciting at all!) But I was able to finish most of what I needed to for the day and I picked Miles up early and we went for a bike ride (him) and run (me) at Lake Padden.
Miles WIPED OUT at Padden a few months ago careening down a hill, and since then, he has been reluctant to ride there, but with the promise of Wallace and Gromit he was convinced to "be brave" and ride his bike while I ran. He did it (and I knew he could), and I was able to get some much-needed exercise while spending time with him. The only problem: he talks ALL.THE.TIME. "Mama, did you see how I went over that rock?" "Mama, did you see how fast I was riding?" "Mama, I really like the leaves!!" Etc. All the way around the lake.
After dinner, we watched Wallace and Gromit and there's nothing better than Miles's laugh.
Here's a photo of him from earlier this month, with his jack o' lantern. Our friend Mitch carved it, but it was designed by Miles, who had drawn a picture before the carving took place. (I reluctantly brought home the pumpkin guts. Ew.)
For Halloween, Miles will dress up as an EMT again this year. I bought a too-big outfit last year, so we'll give it another go.
