I’m with you on the toddler into boy phase. My 7yo is all long and gangly but still loves to snuggle….it’s just not quite the same as a little butterball of almost boyhood.

(2) The marathoner’s gastrointestinal malfunction was probably caused by hyponatremia. If you perspire a lot during the race, and you drink plenty of water but fail to replace the salt and potassium you lose in your perspiration, you can experience an electrolyte imbalance, which can cause nausea, acute diarrhea, partial or complete paralysis in your large muscles, and even death.

Hyponatremia is a leading cause of death in marathons and other endurance events. It is a more serious problem than dehydration, partly because everyone is aware that they “Need to Stay Hydrated!” but not as aware that they need to replace potassium and salt.

To avoid hyponatremia, you really only need to make sure you consume a sports beverage or sports gel or anything with electrolytes during the race. (You will also need to consume calories as wel. Some people will hide a banana on their route.)

Trying to poop a lot today will not help you to prevent hyponatremia (and, for obvious reasons, you don’t want to experiment with laxatives at this point).

I don’t know about you, but what I’m finding the most helpful lately is the sibling interaction. My daughter will sneak into my son’s room when he wakes up in the morning, and I get an extra half hour of sleep while they entertain each other. That’s a blessing I’m happy to count!