I haven't done one of these posts in a while. Do I have the mental energy to do it? I'll give it a shot. It has been a very tiring, but fun, weekend.

Times M was at bat today: 2

Hits M had: 2

Strikes/balls: I lost count

Extra training M got from Coach Grampy after the game: 30 minutes of catching and grounders

Girls I found jumping in the trampoline when we picked up A at her afternoon playdate: 3

Miles run this weekend: 14 (9 yesterday and 5 today)

Visits to an adorable beagle living in Bethesda who is looking for a home: 2 (one yesterday with M, A and me and one tonight with Daddy and Nana too)

Approximate weight of said beagle: 18 pounds

Approximate age of said beagle: 1-2 years, maybe

[Stay tuned for more on said beagle.]

Amount M&A claim that we owe them for allowance: $14 each

Pages read for next book club meeting: 0 (10/9)

Pages read for MY next online book club meeting: 100 out of 350 (10/3)

Days until Nutcracker auditions: 6!

Number of 8 week-old puppies hanging out at an adoption event today in one cage: 10

OK, I did it.