Look What I Made
Finally, I finished the quilt I made as a wedding gift for my brother and sister-in-law. According to the rules of etiquette, one officially has a year to give newlyweds a wedding present. Their...
View ArticleDay 12: Dying brain cells and a workout
I am pumping while typing… I have become a world-class multi-tasker since Sweet Pea was born. I can pump, eat breakfast, and check my email at the same time. Recently, I made a to-do list on my phone...
View ArticleMission Accountable Day 11: A short run and an efficient shopping expedition
Today I did a an easy 3.5 miles on the treadmill. Although it was a crisp, sunny day, my only chance to run was during Sweet Pea’s nap. Of course, I *could* have gotten up early to run, but I didn’t...
View ArticleMission Accountable Day 23: An Underthing You Won’t Find at Victoria’s Secret
I went to work with a cabbage leaf in my bra. Not just any cabbage leaf; one that I stuffed in hastily in the grocery store parking lot. Let me back up. On Wednesday I made a mental note to confirm...
View ArticleMission Accountable Day 32: 14 miles on the Treadmill, done!
I have a confession. Back when I was pregnant- that is, back when I thought I knew lots of things about parenting- I thought my baby would sleep the whole night through every night until 7am. I know,...
View ArticleMission Accountable Day 35: A track workout and a DIY strawberry costume
This morning I met a friend for a track workout. She was planning to do 200’s. I hadn’t made up my mind whether I wanted to do 200’s or 400’s. The downside of coaching yourself is that you can show up...
View ArticleMission Accountable Day 39: A Failure to Plan is a Plan to Fail
Do remember the fitness craze that everyone was talking about in the early 2000’s where the idea was to eat super healthy six days a week, have one cheat day each week, and work out daily as hard as...
View ArticleThe Bizarro World Golden Rule
Yesterday morning I set my alarm for 6am. All I wanted was an hour or so to myself before people would start needing me. (Although who are we kidding, I’m on call 24/7. Or my breasts are, anyway, with...
View ArticleListen Up!
I had the pleasure of being a guest on Sarah Bagley‘s podcast this week. Her blog is dedicated her struggle to live a B+ life, or working on abandoning her perfectionist tendencies. Despite the fact...
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