I can’t believe it has been a month since I last posted. It continues to be a challenge to find a balance as a working, running mom. Because full paragraphs are alluding me after a week from hell, I am going to just bullet point what is going on in my brain! That is if anyone is out there is even following along. I have been following you all!
- I am about a month away from what I have deemed my “comeback” half marathon – time goal is locked inside my own head
- Little girl is 6 months + and growing like a weed- pics below
- Daddy’s adjustment to stay at home dad has been a challenge but he handles it like a rockstar- he has 4 weeks left and I hope he doesn’t lose his shit
- God help me when she starts day care- in a month!
- I finally made it back to my pre-pregnancy weight but not pre- infertility weight ( and then there are those stubborn ab muscles that need an overhaul- ugh for c-sections)
- NFL season is upon us and I haven’t found a way to cheer like I used to without scaring the hell out of my child
- I am officially addicted to the series Weeds and I just finished an awesome book (the shoemaker’s apprentice by adriana trigiani- I get to see her speak on monday!)
- I have had a lot of tough situations occur lately that have made me question myself and doubt my abilities and my own sense of self. I have to work on being more confident in myself in addition to being kinder to myself. Now that is a journey.
- Registration for the Pittsburgh marathon opens on October 2nd . . . dare I?
- Why do I all of a sudden have a NEED to try and get into the NYC marathon for 2013? Seriously bad odds on getting in, but dare I?
Things I am grateful for today: this beautiful fall weather, baby giggles and grunts, supportive people and good listeners
Who am I supposed to root for?
Dare you? Hell yes, girl, do it!
I am with you in the going to daycare. Colette goes in 3 weeks. Breaks my heart thinking about it. But it will be way harder on us than it is for them!
Congrats on getting back to the pre pregnancy weight! I still have over 20 lbs to go. Oyyyyyy.
I love the pics, especially the last one. Cutest thing I’ve ever seen!
Supportive people, good listeners……and friends who yell at you as needed!
XXOO
Oh and complete the half, breathe, rest, then consider a next race (said not at all in a loud voice)
Love the pictures.
Awww I LOVE that photo of the two of you… GORGEOUS Girls.
Your husband is such a trooper for being a stay at home Daddy and it is so special for them!!!
Go all out girl and do that Marathon!
Glad to hear you are well & on track for that comeback half!
PS totally jealous that you get to buy cute dresses like the one she is wearing in the photo!!!!
We LOVE Weeds here too, so funny! You are rocking the weight loss, wow! I say go for the marathon, it will be a terrific goal to work towards, you can totally do it!
you are totally rocking it! i am so impressed by all you do. oh, my, piper is adorable! can’t believe how big she is now. we should get together soon. let me know when you’re free. maybe we can go apple picking.
Go for it! I can totally relate to finding that balance… and that’s without the running! Cute pics!