We had an awesome day today. We all slept the right amount, and dare I say, I think we were all in fabulous moods for it. Jay got up first. Caroline awoke after Jay had been up for awhile and got some cuddling in mommy's bed. Then she had mercy on me and went downstairs while I had a late morning dream about having missed my 2pm English class for the entire semester. It's the least disturbing part of my many recurring dreams, so, awesome. Also in the dream, I ate a cheddar and chocolate cake sandwich on a kaiser roll. It was delicious, but I don't think I'll try it for realsies.

Later, Caroline played some computer games while I laundered clothes and straightened up a quadrant of my bedroom. Jay ran. Then he made some tasty, tasty chili. We later watched some football while Caroline discovered the joys of the Nick Jr. website. Then the girl and I took a quick nap while Jay figured out how to light a fire in the fireplace that has stood fireless for 2+ years. And Caroline got to eat a cupcake from Harris Teeter that was mostly icing in the shape of a turkey. Awesome.

Now we're all sitting in our pj's watching The Simpsons. If the stupid Jets had won, it would have been a perfect day.

Caroline really loves cooking. She helped Grandma prepare many elaborate meals this weekend, and finally is big enough to sport a special pink apron that has been worn by chef's helpers in Grandma's family for decades.

Many, many thanks to the Lerman grandparents for hosting a wonderful Thanksgiving for us again. And thanks to the Zukowski grandparents for sharing us for the holiday.

Jay is playing Mario Kart online on the Wii against a bunch of strangers and one Papa Steve, Jay's Wii nemesis. Caroline is doing her best to sabotage her dad's efforts to win through what appear to be sweet, loving hugs, kisses, and jumps right in front of the television.

Good thing we bought bread yesterday.

Looks like we'll be indoors the next few days. Especially Tuesday, when the sun is supposed to explode.

Caroline recently acquired a new pet betta fish. She named him Fishy Pishy and sometimes, I think she forgets that he is not a mammal. Not that she readily understands the difference between fish and mammal, but you get my drift. Fishy Pishy sleeps (or "sleeps") in Caroline's room each night and is parked next to her placemat on our kitchen table/art center for most of the rest of the day. We all have to give him kisses and hugs before we leave each day.

Fishy Pishy seems pretty feisty, and so far seems relatively unbothered by Jay carrying him up and down the stairs or by Caroline patting the bowl and talking to him like he's a baby. My fear is that taken too far, Caroline will become Darla, of Finding Nemo fame.

Caroline has a nasty cough and some strange-sounding laryngitis. In fact, she sounds like her head might start spinning around at any moment. She and I spent some quality time together this weekend napping and watching tv. It was my favorite kind of weekend, but I think she would have preferred more activity.

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Sometimes when we're sitting around as a family discussing geography and/or various unintentionally hilarious television programs, we refer to "Miami". Caroline then asks later about "Yourami". Pretty freaking hilarious.

Caroline got her blue stripe today. I (Cheryl) was SOOO excited and so was she. She ran off the mat (breaking protocol) to hug and kiss me and give me the old green stripe belt. When we got home, Jay (or Daddy) wondered what was going on here. When we showed him the new belt, he cheered. Wow, we're so proud of our wee ninja.

Caroline insisted on staying up until she knew Obama won. Really. Now she knows that anyone can really grow up to be president. Although she doesn't want to be president - she still wants to be a teacher - she can be. Sweet.

2008 ING New York City Marathon Alert Notification

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Event:	The ING New York City Marathon
Runner:	Jason Lerman
Latest Results at 02:36:47 PM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:25:12 8:06 10km 0:52:54 8:30 15km 1:22:25 8:50 20km 1:52:10 9:01 Half-Marathon 1:58:35 9:02 25km 2:23:14 9:13 Mile 16 2:29:36 9:21 Mile 17 2:37:17 9:15 Mile 18 2:46:20 9:14 30km 2:52:25 9:14 Mile 19 2:55:31 9:14 Mile 20 3:05:08 9:15 Mile 21 3:14:25 9:15 35km 3:21:16 9:15 Mile 22 3:23:19 9:14 Mile 23 3:32:21 9:13 Mile 24 3:41:12 9:13 40km 3:48:41 9:12 Mile 25 3:49:54 9:11 Finish 3:59:28 9:08

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2008 ING New York City Marathon Alert Notification

Event Information:
Event:	The ING New York City Marathon
Runner:	Jason Lerman
Latest Results at 02:09:39 PM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:25:12 8:06 10km 0:52:54 8:30 15km 1:22:25 8:50 20km 1:52:10 9:01 Half-Marathon 1:58:35 9:02 25km 2:23:14 9:13 Mile 16 2:29:36 9:21 Mile 17 2:37:17 9:15 Mile 18 2:46:20 9:14 30km 2:52:25 9:14 Mile 19 2:55:31 9:14 Mile 20 3:05:08 9:15 Mile 21 3:14:25 9:15 35km 3:21:16 9:15 Mile 22 3:23:19 9:14 Mile 23 3:32:21 9:13

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2008 ING New York City Marathon Alert Notification

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Event:	The ING New York City Marathon
Runner:	Jason Lerman
Latest Results at 01:58:35 PM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:25:12 8:06 10km 0:52:54 8:30 15km 1:22:25 8:50 20km 1:52:10 9:01 Half-Marathon 1:58:35 9:02 25km 2:23:14 9:13 Mile 16 2:29:36 9:21 Mile 17 2:37:17 9:15 Mile 18 2:46:20 9:14 30km 2:52:25 9:14 Mile 19 2:55:31 9:14 Mile 20 3:05:08 9:15 Mile 21 3:14:25 9:15 35km 3:21:16 9:15

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Event:	The ING New York City Marathon
Runner:	Jason Lerman
Latest Results at 01:51:44 PM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:25:12 8:06 10km 0:52:54 8:30 15km 1:22:25 8:50 20km 1:52:10 9:01 Half-Marathon 1:58:35 9:02 25km 2:23:14 9:13 Mile 16 2:29:36 9:21 Mile 17 2:37:17 9:15 Mile 18 2:46:20 9:14 30km 2:52:25 9:14 Mile 19 2:55:31 9:14 Mile 20 3:05:08 9:15 Mile 21 3:14:25 9:15

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2008 ING New York City Marathon Alert Notification

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Event:	The ING New York City Marathon
Runner:	Jason Lerman
Latest Results at 01:42:27 PM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:25:12 8:06 10km 0:52:54 8:30 15km 1:22:25 8:50 20km 1:52:10 9:01 Half-Marathon 1:58:35 9:02 25km 2:23:14 9:13 Mile 16 2:29:36 9:21 Mile 17 2:37:17 9:15 Mile 18 2:46:20 9:14 30km 2:52:25 9:14 Mile 19 2:55:31 9:14 Mile 20 3:05:08 9:15

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Runner:	Jason Lerman
Latest Results at 01:29:44 PM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:25:12 8:06 10km 0:52:54 8:30 15km 1:22:25 8:50 20km 1:52:10 9:01 Half-Marathon 1:58:35 9:02 25km 2:23:14 9:13 Mile 16 2:29:36 9:21 Mile 17 2:37:17 9:15 Mile 18 2:46:20 9:14 30km 2:52:25 9:14

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Event:	The ING New York City Marathon
Runner:	Jason Lerman
Latest Results at 01:23:39 PM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:25:12 8:06 10km 0:52:54 8:30 15km 1:22:25 8:50 20km 1:52:10 9:01 Half-Marathon 1:58:35 9:02 25km 2:23:14 9:13 Mile 16 2:29:36 9:21 Mile 17 2:37:17 9:15 Mile 18 2:46:20 9:14

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Runner:	Jason Lerman
Latest Results at 01:14:36 PM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:25:12 8:06 10km 0:52:54 8:30 15km 1:22:25 8:50 20km 1:52:10 9:01 Half-Marathon 1:58:35 9:02 25km 2:23:14 9:13 Mile 16 2:29:36 9:21 Mile 17 2:37:17 9:15

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Latest Results at 01:06:55 PM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:25:12 8:06 10km 0:52:54 8:30 15km 1:22:25 8:50 20km 1:52:10 9:01 Half-Marathon 1:58:35 9:02 25km 2:23:14 9:13 Mile 16 2:29:36 9:21

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Latest Results at 01:00:33 PM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:25:12 8:06 10km 0:52:54 8:30 15km 1:22:25 8:50 20km 1:52:10 9:01 Half-Marathon 1:58:35 9:02 25km 2:23:14 9:13

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Runner:	Jason Lerman
Latest Results at 12:35:54 PM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:25:12 8:06 10km 0:52:54 8:30 15km 1:22:25 8:50 20km 1:52:10 9:01 Half-Marathon 1:58:35 9:02

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Latest Results at 12:29:29 PM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:25:12 8:06 10km 0:52:54 8:30 15km 1:22:25 8:50 20km 1:52:10 9:01

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Runner:	Jason Lerman
Latest Results at 11:30:12 AM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:25:12 8:06 10km 0:52:54 8:30

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Latest Results at 11:02:30 AM:
Location Time Pace/mile 5km 0:25:12 8:06

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Caroline really misses her dad. He's in Staten Island right now...getting ready to run the NYC Marathon. She keeps asking when he's coming back. It's sweet. We're going to work on some congratulations crafts soon. She's very excited to see the race on TV - but more excited to see him when he gets home later tonight.

FWD: The nyc marathon will

FWD: The nyc marathon will send status updates to the blog today. Caroline allegedly misses me.

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