May 2011

Goals Unmet

May 31, 2011

At the beginning of May, I set a goal of getting back up to 100 miles a month and running at least one double digit run. Neither happened. And, surprisingly, I’m ok with that.  There are plenty of reasons/excuses for it not happening:  heat, sick kids, work picking up, volunteering… But, when it comes right [...]

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I get knocked down, but I get up again…

May 30, 2011

(Got the song stuck in your head now?) Yesterday was a better day.  We started the day with Rolling Thunder.  Every year, we stand on a bridge over 66 to watch the motorcycles drive from Fairfax to the Pentagon parking lot.   This year, I ran from our house to the viewing spot to get [...]

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Sometimes life throws you curveballs

May 29, 2011

Or in the case of this weekend, a frisbee. Friday night we got a call from the doctor’s office with the results of all of Jones’ tests.  We weren’t surprised to hear that the long strep test was positive.  Disappointed, as this likely means a tonsillectomy this summer, but not surprised.  What caught us off [...]

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TGIF, no really, T.G.I.F!!

May 27, 2011

This week basically chewed me up and spit me out.  I’m used to being busy and juggling a lot of stuff, but Wow! was this a rough one.  Unfortunately, much of what is running me ragged is still going on.  I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, but it’s a wee [...]

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3 times 3 Thursday: Jobs, illnesses, and beer.

May 26, 2011

1.  I’ve been calling myself a stay at home mom for about 7 years now.   But, it occurred to me the other day that I’ve become more of a work at home mom over the last year.   I’m currently juggling two occupations and hope to add a third on Friday.  I am basically the operations [...]

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Top 10 reasons to vote for MCM Mama

May 24, 2011

Here’s why you should vote to keep me in the Top 25 Health and Fitness Mom Blogs at Circle of Moms… 10.  I frequently laugh at myself.  And my kids.  And you guys.  I believe that most things in life have an element of humor and it’s important to find that as often as possible. [...]

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Will I never learn?

May 23, 2011

I’ve lived in the DC area for 16 years.  Before that, I lived in the DC burbs, went to a Virginia university and then a North Carolina school for grad school.  So, I’ve basically lived in this same area since I was 15.  That’s 25 years. Every spring, the weather in this a bit, umm, [...]

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Washington DC Fitfluential Ambassador Application: Part 2

May 22, 2011

I think my video speaks for itself… Thank you to: my friends who were willing to be quoted my friend who stood in the middle of the street taping me Fitfluential for providing the opportunity and for giving me a reason to learn some of the cool software on my computer. It’s been a fun [...]

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Cutting room floor

May 21, 2011

There were a few pictures that didn’t quite make the cut for the video that I thought I’d share with you… Really, is there a person under that huge shirt? Excuse me while I “chic” you… Thanks for the flower, I’ll try not to puke on you… Do you have pictures that you love that [...]

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Hat meet ring – Fitfluential Ambassador

May 20, 2011

I am officially and publicly throwing my hat in the ring to be the Fitfluential Ambassador for Washington, DC.  Fitfluential, Inc is a relatively new network that connects brands and influencers who share a passion for fitness.  It was started by Kelly Olexa and Jennifer Edwards, aka “She’s a fit chick.”  I’d really love to [...]

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