Who did you run for?

Ok, I didn't run for anyone.  But I sure did walk for a lot of people.

Momstown hit the pavement this morning and ran (walked) for the cure; kids and (some) hubbys in tow.  It was a moving experience.  We met at starbucks in Milton for some hot chocolate and treats and then convoyed to the Burlington GO station where we joined the crowd to wait for a shuttle to the event.  It was pouring rain and while driving to the station, James and I had decided that I would take Drew to the event and James would stay back with Hunter.  Hunter was sleeping at the time and we figured we could let him have a nap and keep him out of the rain (he's got a bit of a cold).  Drew had other ideas.  Once him and I were out of the van, he begged me to get daddy and Hunter to come too.  He's been missing James big time lately (more on that in a later post) and did not want to leave him behind.

As fate would have it, Hunter woke up just as we went back to talk to James about the request....off we all went to the event!



Hunter, Drew and I on the shuttle to the event

 Because of the rain and the cold and the kiddies in tow, a group of us moms decided to do the 1km walk (a couple brave souls decided to run the 5km - James and I are going to run it next year...that's the plan, anyways).

Reading some of the "I'm running for...." signs on people's shirts brought tears to my eyes.  There were a lot of moms names, as well as sisters, friends, and daughters.  I'm proud to say that our team raised $10000 to go towards kicking this disease in the pants. 

Once we neared the finish line, Drew insisted we run.  As it so happened, we ran the last few hundred metres of the course.......pretty neat to cross the finish line with so many people cheering you on.

We asked Drew why we walked.  His response?  "To help the people and especially the animals feel better".  I'm not sure where he got the animals part of it, but I think he got the point.

Our biggest little man requested East Side Mario's for lunch, so we hit Mapleview mall for some eats.  I also had a coupon for La Senza that expired today, so I bought myself 2 new bras to go along with my (sigh) smaller boobs (since I've stopped nursing).

Once home, we settled into the usual routine of playing and relaxing.  Here are some shots from our night...