Sometimes, life just gets in the way of training. I had great expectations for training this week, but they all just fell short. I'm not ok with that, but I'm trying to be.Sunday night was a late one, which made it impossible for me to get up for an early morning run on Monday. ...
First Homecoming Dance
My big girl attended her first homecoming dance this week. Now, just to clarify, this dance IS closely monitored by teachers and parents. The music was chosen beforehand and there were zero slow songs. It was for 2nd through 4th graders at our school and was a fundraiser for a 4th ...
Once Upon A Time…. The Baby Powder Fiasco
Years ago, I posted these photos and this story on Facebook. But that was before the world of blogging...well, my world of blogging. So now I feel the need to share it with all of you. So grab a cup of coffee, a blanket if you need one, and get comfy while I tell you a story.Once ...
The Greatest Pumpkin Patch Ever!
This weekend, we went to Lyon Family Farms in Taft, Tennessee. I consider our family an expert on pumpkin patches in our area--we have been to every single one within a 2 hour driving distance. Lyon Family Farms was, by far, the greatest ever.Here's the crew (shirts courtesy of Crafty ...
Runner’s Anemia + UCP Half Marathon Training: 3 weeks to go
This has been my mantra for the week. After absolutely DRAGGING for the last month or so, I broke down and went to the doctor. My iron was extremely low, and the doctor recommended a supplement for me. She said it would take a week or so to build my levels back up, but I should start feeling the ...
Hump Day Rewind
It's HUMP DAY, ya'll! If you haven't seen that commercial, you have been living under a rock. Or something. It's hilarious.This week, Kyndall played her last soccer game of the season (sniff, sniff). It's bittersweet--I'm glad for the extra time we are going to have, but I LOVE ...
