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Three Things Thursday

June 24, 2010 by MCM Mama 18 Comments

1. We are on track to have the hottest June on record.  Do I really need to say more about that?

2.  I am feeling a little overwhelmed lately.  Perhaps taking on a new “assignment” just as my kids are getting out of school and we are wrapping up all of the school related stuff was not the smartest move ever.  I feel like if I’m keeping up in one area of my life, I’m falling apart in another.  I used to be able to give up hours of sleep and make it all work, but either the heat is sucking all the energy out of me or I’m getting old.  ;o)  9:30 pm is starting to feel late to me and I’m still finding it impossible to get up early.

3.  I ran four miles in shoes on the treadmill yesterday, hopped off, and got back on barefoot for another 1.1 miles.  So far, I’m really loving the barefoot thing.  A friend lent me a copy of Born to Run to read and I plan to pick up the book Jamoosh mentioned to read on our upcoming vacation.  Unfortunately, I mistimed things, so I got to pick Shoo up from school looking like I’d been in a pool.  I think it may have been the first time I’ve ever gone out in public in a running bra, but I was so sweaty I was going to have difficulty getting a shirt on.

(A couple of people asked for info on the Spy Museum.  I put a review up on my other blog if you are interested.)

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  1. Jamoosh says

    June 24, 2010 at 11:12 am

    Kids out of school? Duct tape…

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  2. Xenia says

    June 24, 2010 at 11:33 am

    I can't balance anything in my life and I don't even have kids, so don't feel bad. We all suck at it. And those who don't are either lying or have a team of people doing the dirty work for them. 🙂

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  3. Teamarcia says

    June 24, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    Balance is all relative. You do what you can. I don't even wanna talk about this heat…or the raging storms that come with it!

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  4. P says

    June 24, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    It's true, none of us can do it all. Sometimes finding balance just means that you feel okay about not getting everything done.

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  5. GeorgiaSnail says

    June 24, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    I think June is the new July! Hot, hot, hot!!!

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  6. Katie says

    June 24, 2010 at 2:25 pm

    this weather is ridiculous! I am over it. as of now. hear that, sunshine? GO AWAY!

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  7. ajh says

    June 24, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    So glad I got to be a part of such a hot June in DC – not! Last year I remember dying when I went to NYC. Maybe this year it will be nothing after the heat and humidity of DC. It does totally suck away all energy.

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  8. Jamie says

    June 24, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    I'm sure everything will balance out soon and you'll feel better. Now if only it would cool off a bit!

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  9. Amy says

    June 24, 2010 at 3:58 pm

    I never feel like I've got complete balance. When one thing is going really well, it usually doesn't take long to figure out something else is falling apart. I've decided it's normal, because that makes me feel better. Good thing you have a vacation coming up – I hope that brings some calm back!

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  10. misszippy says

    June 24, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    I completely feel you on the kids out of school thing…it's an adjustment, that's for sure. And it's a stressful one!Yes, we haven't had a summer like this in quite some time. I know you don't like it, but to me, it's still 10000% better than last winter!

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  11. wendy_kresha@charter.net says

    June 24, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    We LOVED the Spy Museum, too cool! I am also reading Born To Run and ordered some marathon books from the library.Lol on picking up your son in a running bra, you are a brave woman!keep cool : )

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  12. joyRuN says

    June 24, 2010 at 9:20 pm

    Oooh, that's a whole lotta sweat if you had trouble pulling a shirt on!Balance comes & goes – if I can hold on to it for days at a time instead of moments, I'd be a happy camper.

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  13. RunningLaur says

    June 24, 2010 at 10:57 pm

    I feel your pain on #2, and I don't have children to worry about! The boys are sure to be happy about just about anything once they are out of school – every kid loves summer vacation!

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  14. Java Joggers says

    June 25, 2010 at 12:09 am

    Too funny about the sports bra thing… at least your kids aren't old enough to "die of embarrassment" LOL… wait til they're a little older and everything you do will embarrass them 🙂

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  15. teacherwoman says

    June 25, 2010 at 12:40 am

    Finding balance is definitely a challenge and I am sure with kids it's even harder. kudos to you.

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  16. Badgergirl says

    June 25, 2010 at 2:01 am

    I feel overwhelemed at times too, but I don't even have kids!Enjoy Born to Run. It's a great read.

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  17. Michelle says

    June 25, 2010 at 10:40 am

    Totally know what you mean about the weather. The high for my next long run is only supposed to be 86 and I have been praying that it stays at that forecast or at least rains while I'm running. I have a hard time with balance at the beginning of a change and then once we work out a routine it is fine. It will get better!

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  18. Amanda says

    June 25, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    You are not kidding about the heat, it is so draining!

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