Confession: I like a clean kitchen. If my kitchen is clean and my sink is empty, I feel like I really have it all together. Confession: I sometimes empty the dishwasher of clean dishes just enough to be able to fit the dirty dishes from the sink. Confession: I have two pair of the exact same kind of jeans. (American Eagle, skinny, if you’re wondering!) Confession: I wear these jeans.. Read More
Ok, “On Broken Dreams” is a tad dramatic for what this post is really all about. Don’t get too worked up about that title yet, until I explain 🙂 This weekend, I was supposed to run the Country Music Half Marathon in Nashville, TN. I paid the race entry fee and EVERYTHING. And I didn’t go. For several reasons, but mainly because I didn’t train for the run. Several weeks.. Read More
I love running. I love most physical activities, but running is definitely my favorite. That being said, it is SO hard to get back into the habit of exercising after a break. (Or get started, period.). This is also the time of year when all those New Years Resolutions start sliding. You were doing so well working out then the cold weather put everything on hold. Now you’re trying to.. Read More
I have exciting news!! This year, I have been chosen as an Athleta Esprit de She ambassador. I’ll be participating in the RUN Atlanta 10k on November 6 in Atlanta, Georgia. They offer both a 5k and 10k. I would LOVE for you to join me. You can get more info here. You may also view other ambassadors and their stories here. You can also purchase Esprit de She gear.. Read More
I have to start this post with a photo of my favorite spectators. After dropping me off at the start line, they were able to grab breakfast and then wait in the warm car before coming out to cheer me in for the finish. I was so happy to hear their voices. (It did hurt a little when Libby said, “Mommy, I didn’t think you were ever going to finish!” Thanks,.. Read More
This weekend, we traveled to Pine Mountain, Georgia. Â It was about a 4 hour trip and we didn’t leave until after school. Â With the time change, we arrived at the Mountain Creek Inn around 10pm, Eastern Time. Â We checked in, went to our rooms, and fell straight into bed. The room was pretty standard, with a king size bed and a small bathroom. Â The Mountain Creek Inn does have a.. Read More
Confession: This is what the planter on my front porch looks like. Apparently you have to water pansy’s to keep them alive. Who knew? Confession: I have a cleaning lady. She comes to my house every other Friday, and it makes my heart so happy when I walk in and smell Pine-sol and see the clean. And knowing that I didn’t have to lift a finger to make it happen… Read More
It’s official, guys. I am strongly coveting my own Boston Marathon Treadmill by ProForm. I mean, how pretty is this? Doesn’t that just make you want to go for a run? And as many miles as I’ve logged on my cheap-o treadmill, I think I deserve it! Too bad one of our resolutions is to pay off some bills before making any non-necessary purchases. (And I tried to convince J.. Read More
I love my job, I do. I mean, I REALLY love my job. But on mornings like this, when we don’t set an alarm and the girls snuggle with me in the recliner. When we get ready if we want to and when we want to. When I have my coffee sitting at home instead of rushing out the door. Mornings where the recliner is full, and my heart is.. Read More
I’m noticing a trend with my workouts lately. I do REALLY well at the beginning of the week, and then not so well at the end. The end of our week just seems to get busier somehow?!? This week went a little like this: Monday: 4.5 miles on the treadmill with my new friend Lipstick Jungle. Tuesday: 4.5 miles on the treadmill. Friday: 4 miles on the treadmill. Making my.. Read More