I’m stepping on my soap-box…

October 3, 2008 – 11:40 pm

I try not to get political on this blog, but this election is way too important for me to stay silent any longer. Our economy is going has gone to hell, millions of Americans are without health insurance, “No Child Left Behind” has done the exact opposite, alternative fuel sources have yet to be maximized, [...]

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Mama called the doctor…

October 1, 2008 – 3:53 pm

Grandma’s surgery went as well as could be expected and now we anxiously await the pathology results. Thanks for the kind thoughts and prayers sent her way. If there is anyone in this world who could sense them, it would be her.
Apparently, my meat pies were delicious, but I couldn’t really taste them since my [...]

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Meat pies will make everything better…

September 30, 2008 – 4:04 pm

We’ve been battling viruses around here for three straight weeks. Frankly, I am over it. When mama’s sick the whole house suffers. I can be a real bitch when I’m not feeling well (and I am thoroughly convinced that diabetes only amplifies every bug I seem to catch). I haven’t been able to run since [...]

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M.I.A.

September 29, 2008 – 8:30 pm

One word for the unexcused leave of absence…sick. I feel horrible. I’ll be back soon. Promise.

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Yesterday was one of the scariest days of my life.

September 26, 2008 – 4:04 pm

Kade wet the bed again. He also had an accident Wednesday afternoon and at school yesterday. I freaked out a little bit inside. Okay, I freaked out a LOT inside. He didn’t have a single accident at school last year and he was barely potty-trained when he started. The teacher was very calm, reassuring and [...]

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One tired mama.

September 23, 2008 – 8:39 pm

It’s been a long day and because of our overnight drama (more on that later) I didn’t run this morning. Running at night always wears me out so I’m going to retire to the couch, turn my brain off and watch DVR’d Heroes. Goodnight.

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Let the taper begin…

September 21, 2008 – 3:56 pm

Friday night my throat was scratchy, swollen and sore, my cold had moved down into my chest and I was coughing and sniffling and wishing that my body would stop aching so I could get some rest. I found myself googling “running 20 miles while sick” to see just how bad of an idea my [...]

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Long day.

September 20, 2008 – 10:10 pm

I ran my 20 miler in record time (3:00:59). I went with the family to Cedar Point (we were there 6.5 hours…my legs are very pissed at me). I am finally home. The kids are in bed. I am beyond exhausted, and my awesome husband has just poured me a nightcap. I promise I will [...]

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Perfect timing.

September 19, 2008 – 8:37 pm

I have my third and final 20 mile training run in the morning and I feel miserable. I have absolutely no idea how I am going to get through it. And if I do somehow manage to get the miles in, I have absolutely no idea how I am going to get through an entire [...]

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Sometimes running, motherhood and diabetes don’t mix.

September 17, 2008 – 9:53 pm

I woke up at 5:00 this morning to run 8 miles. At this point in marathon training, my body is spent. I’m sore.  I’m tired. I’m ready for my taper. Despite all of that, the run went well. I managed to safely navigate the dark, storm ravaged streets and make it home (I cannot believe [...]

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