It happened so fast didn't it? First it's August 2004 and the first day of pop warner practice, then you blink, and it's Dec 2013 and the night of his final football banquet. The banquet day itself was a double blur. Last minute flurries of emails and running out to buy supplies and charging camera batteries... Continue Reading →
Home stretch
I feel like my whole life this last 10 days has been hyper focused on getting me to tomorrow. Tonight, 17 & I went shopping for shirt/tie/dress pants for him. I am happy to report that he is not afraid of color! Also happy to report that after he was set free to meet his... Continue Reading →
It’s a Hard Knock (Volunteers’) Life
For the new visitors who don't know me, I have an insane habit of raising my hand to volunteer to help out my son's sports teams/leagues even though I happen to already have a full time job and run a house with 2 cats & 2 sons all by myself. My hand seems to go... Continue Reading →
Priorities
I didn't join the usual group on a long trail run today. The IT band on my left knee has been barking way too much, and since I don't have any specific goals to run a long distance anytime soon, I thought it best to just start taking it easy with shorter (4.5 miles) less... Continue Reading →
Ever pack 3 days into one?
I'm pretty sure I did that on Thursday and again today. Today I had 8 things on my To DO list - some fun, some chores, some money making blog work. I did 5 so that's not too bad when you consider I also spent time with the boyfriend. Anyway - my whole money saving... Continue Reading →
Book 11 of 52 – Back in the saddle again!
Why Obama Won: The Making of a President 2008 by Greg Mitchell My rating: 3 of 5 stars A pretty cool compilation of editorials written during the 2008 Presidential campaign. Gives a fascinating glimpse into the reactions of the political right and left leaning media to the unfolding events. Naturally the articles on Sarah Palin... Continue Reading →
Holiday Magic for Kids
Forgive the crappy photos, but of course I only had my iPhone with me: Over 5900 kids were pre-registered for the toy giveaway event. I got there mid-morning to help with some wrapping first, then I was placed at a table as a "giver" with a matching "runner" to grab the toys which were sorted... Continue Reading →
Was there a full moon to go along with Halloween?
I got to sleep in yesterday because the trainer switched our weekend classes from Saturday to Sunday. And thank heavens for that!! I still wake up at 6am anyway just because I'm so used to that and wouldn't you know I had a nice sinus headache worked up? Ugh. So I took some meds and... Continue Reading →
My life is in a computer chip
How in the hell did we ever live without laptops and smart phones? It's one of those which came first questions. Did these items come about in reaction to our lives being so packed and thus the need for electronic organization, or did the electronic organization allow us to take on the many tasks that... Continue Reading →
The weekends are just packed
Yeah, I adapted the title from this classic Calvin & Hobbes collection: If only the *image* was as appropriate as the words!! After my 8am workout I went home and showered and then made a batch of Bisquik blueberry pancakes for SportsBoy and I to have for brunch. Since he is really *not* that close... Continue Reading →