Monthly Archives: January 2008

Little Miss Sunshine

January 21, 2008 – 11:28 pm

Liv Ellen is 17 months old. This tiny, miniature person, who thinks she can do anything her brother can do, and even things he can’t, has all of us under her spell. She whines, we give her what she wants; she cries, we rush to her rescue; she smiles, we smother her with kisses; she [...]

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Taking notes

January 21, 2008 – 1:49 pm

I’ve run 67.72 miles this month, mostly in the wee hours of the morning, which allows for some introspection and random observations. Apparently shoveling snow is not a priority of 85% of Cleveland residents, which is fine, but don’t get pissed and honk at me when I’m running on the side of the road because [...]

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Red

January 11, 2008 – 10:28 am

Decided to try something new. I think I really like it. Kade looked at me with surprise this morning and said, “your hair is turning red.” I guess striped hair can be a little confusing to a 3-year old…

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Victory

January 10, 2008 – 3:50 pm

I have been fighting a losing battle with Kade over the length of his fingernails. His absolute refusal to cooperate and advanced negotiation skills resulted in ten gangly nails…full of black gunk, playdough, boogers, and whatever else managed to wedge itself under there. About 6 months ago, I accidentally clipped one nail too short, which [...]

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Up to the Challenge

January 9, 2008 – 2:38 pm

I just signed up to do the DiabeticRunner 1000 mile Challenge for 2008. Currently, I have logged 21.35 miles, and my big running plans for the year should easily carry me above and beyond the 1000 mile mark. I inherited Kyle’s nano when he got his beloved iPhone, so I’m debating whether or not to [...]

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Resolve

January 4, 2008 – 5:47 pm

One of my resolutions is to blog more. This is the first step I suppose… I need to get my diabetes under control. I have been battling extremely high blood sugars for over a month. They sidelined me the day after Thanksgiving, nearly ruined my Christmas Day, and I’ve had enough. I haven’t consulted my [...]

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