Bedtime. In a parent's dictionary, the words "bedtime" and "peace" would probably be synonymous. The late afternoon is a blur of activity for us - making and eating dinner, going on a family walk, bathtime, push-ups and sit-ups by the bath, pajamas, brushing teeth, brushing hair, nursing the baby. By 8:00 or 8:30 - 9:00 […]
I actually enjoy eating fruits and vegetables. It's the preparation part that kills me. Cutting, dicing, chopping, roasting, and grilling are not easy tasks for one-handed mamas. I almost always have a baby in my arms so I don't eat them quite as much as I would like, but we still usually manage to add […]
If you had unlimited wealth, how would you exercise? I would: Hire a personal trainer. She (yes...SHE) would show up at my door three times a week with a readymade plan, specifically tailored to my fitness goals and interests, my abilities, and my "state" of life (pregnancy, postpartum, etc.). Swim. I would have a large-ish […]
My blonde-haired sister-in-law Danielle pulled up in our driveway in her Nissan Xterra. Climbing out of the car, I noticed her stylish oversized sunglasses and perfectly coiffed ponytail. She was dressed in running clothes - striped shorts, a white t-shirt layered over a tank top, and silver running shoes. Ever the height of fashion, she […]
One of the things that held me back from running for the longest time was..."the bounce." That was back in the days when I tried to wear the same sports bras as my B-cupped counterparts. I'd put on one of those stretchy, over-the-head, $20 bras from Target...and get moving. The only problem was that, when […]
I don't spend top dollar on very many apparel items. Shoes are an exception. Especially running shoes. I need running shoes with ample support, plenty of cushioning, and lightweight breathability since I wear them several times a week. The Wave Riders by Mizuno fit that description. The pillowy bottom absorbs shock and the mesh molds […]
"I always tell beginning runners: Train your brain first. It's much more important than your heart or legs." - Amby Burfoot The hardest part about exercising is not the beating of my heart, the sore muscles, the pounding of the pavement as it reverberates my bones. On the contrary, the hardest part is getting up, […]
Someday, sweet girls, I hope that you'll be the very best of friends. I hope you'll share many wonderful memories and secrets and hugs. I pray that there will be much laughter and love and forgiveness and gentleness between you. I trust that you will encourage each other, that you will want the best for […]