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kylie posted 15 weeks ago.
Some of both ;)
Another option would be to email the race and see if there is a chance that they let you do packet pickup on race day, or if they let a friend do pickup for you (if you know someone else racing). But I'd vote just suck it up and drive a lot if not. Kid birthday parties are fun :)
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chekmarks posted 15 weeks ago.
you know you're a tri-junkie when you put Gu in the Diva's guests goodie bags.
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stewarba posted 15 weeks ago.
You setup for the party the day before. Leave the house at 0900 to be there first thing to pick up the packet and head back. You will be back around 1500 which gives you an hour + to do any last minute party preps! You can do this!!!
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Anton posted 15 weeks ago.
A note from my experience:
This is your child. They come first. Keep it that way or one day you will deal with: "You care more about your races than me."
She was right, and it was why I stopped racing for 8 years and went back to being a Dad.
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brittda posted 15 weeks ago.
Here is a non parent view....How old is Diva? 1? 2? Is she even going to know the difference? (important information) If you are already doing something tomorrow and have already done something with her grand parents, how many parties does a kid need? Not being a fan of groups of other peoples kids, I would do the race. But then, perhaps this is why I am 39 and have no kids :). If you really feel you must do the party, then I would take the rout of doing both, and be green the rest of the year.
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TriSooner posted 15 weeks ago.
brittda wrote:
You, my friend, are my new leader. :) Sounds like the squid is going to have plenty of parties. But if I understood the original post, you are debating possibly a 600-mile trip? Which Ironman is this? (sarcasm) You didn't say what the distance the TRI was. I hope you are at least getting a Half IM out of at least a 300 mile drive.
Not being a fan of groups of other peoples kids, I would do the race. But then, perhaps this is why I am 39 and have no kids :).
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qb ant posted 15 weeks ago.
As a mother of 3, I can tell you - kids birthdays are important to them. I'd go get my race pack, then come home for the party. You have to maintain the balance or it will come back to bite you on the butt! It seems you have support at home, which a lot of people do not, so even though it's a pain, put the inconvenience on you, so hubby can't/won't bring it up the next time there's a conflict.
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macker posted 15 weeks ago.
You can always race....Kid's birthday's only come once a year and you'll want to eat them up! My wife had to miss my daughter's last week b/c she was sick and she was sooo sad....trust me, focus on your baby!
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cutiger95 posted 15 weeks ago.
Weighing in on this one. I have missed two of my daughters birthday's because of work. She is 9 and I haven't forgiven myself yet. Can't remember exactly what I was working on just that I was out of town.
If it is an optional event then the birthday party. If it is feeding your family because you are elite and the Tri is your job. Then go with the Tri.
Kids birthdays come first in my book.
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RV posted 15 weeks ago.
No decision - Kids first.
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FlashRedGLS1.8T posted 14 weeks ago.
I don't miss my kids events...ever. I decided to be the polar opposite of my parents.
Goodluck on your decision.
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PrinceofClydes posted 14 weeks ago.
Cancel the party. Send the kid to private school.
Live in the van. Become a triathlon hobo.
's what my mom did, except for the triathlon part.
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and the van.
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iamtb13 posted 14 weeks ago.
Kids first (I have two) if it's an "either or" decision but call the race director about the pick up. They are usually very good about helping out with these sort of things. Similiar situation happened to me last year and the race director said no problem and I picked up the packet on race morning.
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diva_mom posted 14 weeks ago.
Ok, I emailed the RD, and I can pick up Sunday am. Problem solved.
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kylie posted 14 weeks ago.
a perfect ending, and no one feels left out :)
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beads1985 posted 14 weeks ago.
kylie wrote:
Some of both ;)Another option would be to email the race and see if there is a chance that they let you do packet pickup on race day, or if they let a friend do pickup for you (if you know someone else racing). But I'd vote just suck it up and drive a lot if not. Kid birthday parties are fun :)
Anton wrote:
A note from my experience:
This is your child. They come first. Keep it that way or one day you will deal with: "You care more about your races than me."
She was right, and it was why I stopped racing for 8 years and went back to being a Dad.
If you did the first and that works out great if not bite the bullet and have fun at the party.
You need to be there for your kids
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diva_mom posted 12 weeks ago.
The party was great, and the diva had a blast, then we went home and packed up for the race. Got to the hotel around midnight, and settled in for a quick sleep. Was awakened by the crack of thunder right outside the hotel just before the alarm. Looked out to see torrential rain. Race was eventually cancelled. :-) No race report, just pictures of the "Bridges of Madison County"
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jtrimom posted 12 weeks ago.
good choice after all, parent of the year indeed :)
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iamtb13 posted 12 weeks ago.
diva_mom wrote:
... the diva had a blast, ....
One less thing to discuss in therapy when she gets older. Great job!
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cutiger95 posted 12 weeks ago.
Super Job and it all worked out in the end. Except for the poor race director and race having to be cancelled.
Diva's b-day is tomorrow, and her best friend's b-day is today. Her friend's party is tomorrow so we opted to have Diva's party the first weekend of June. But....I forgot, and signed up for a race 150 miles away that weekend. Packet pick-up is from 12-6, and the party from 4.30-6.30. Packet pick-up or attend the party? Race or not? Or, go to pick up the packet, home for the party and back to the race (that's not the greenest of options but it could be done).
We are having a few friends over tomorrow to celebrate and had a small celebration at her grand parents - so it's not as if she isn't getting attention.
And note, her dad's in Colorado this weekend b/c he had Rockies tix - he could cover the party.
Does this make me a bad mom, or just a tri-junkie?
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