The weather is slowly becoming colder and I’m a little overwhelmed with it. When we lived in Hawaii I was hot and sweaty ALL THE TIME. There is almost no break from it so, when I heard we were headed back to the east coast I longed for the cooler climate that fall and winter … More Adjusting To A New Climate
Being near family again is just one of the many perks of being on the east coast and in the months leading up to our move I had grand plans of us making monthly trips to see them but that vision quickly faded as work, school, and kid activities took the lead. With our weekends … More Getting Off The Grid
I believe human nature almost guarantees everyone will have some sort of phobia or fear in their life. Some mild like, “Eek… get that spider away from me!” and then you giggle at the silliness you feel over a spider creeping you out. Then there are others that are more severe as in, “You could … More The Fear Factor
My life running with boys is BUSY! Some days I think ahead to the next and wonder if I’m going to get “it” all done. I wonder what is most important that can’t be missed and what isn’t that can. I wonder if I’m missing anything important like doctor appointments or a practice/lesson of some … More How To Squeeze It All In Or Not
Raise your hand if you have a child athlete? Yea.. me, too. Ever have a day when your athlete leaves practice with a frown and on the verge of tears? Yup.. been there, too! Do you get in the car struggling for all the right words to help them work through those emotions? And again.. … More Did Your Child Athlete Have A Bad Practice?
The last two weeks have been chaotic at best. With school starting and my new job I finding it challenging to get everything jammed into our packed days and this included half marathon training. I’ve got my eye set on a PR goal and with that comes the constant tracking of pace/miles. But, with this crazy … More The Zen Run
Disclaimer: If you know my kid you will understand that he is extremely matter of fact (think Brick from the TV show The Middle). He tells it like it is without a care to how his words are perceived by others. So, while he can come off kinda harsh, he thinks everyone is his friend … More The Kids’ Names
We did it! School started! I can hardly believe it had been three months since my kids sat in a classroom and learned. But, why exactly did that happen? Oh, that’s right we moved across an ocean and the lower 48. Was it easy? Maybe….Guess it depends on who you ask. When I mention how … More And Summer Is Over!
All women think about this (and men I’m sure). It is an obsession we start having from a point we probably can’t pin point. We don’t want to admit we do it but secretly we do. This elephant? WEIGHT! We all talk about it endlessly but we often try to not really make an issue … More The Elephant In Every Woman’s Life
Yes.. I got a JOB! Finally after nine years of being at home with my two little guys I made the jump back into the work force. What? Nine years you say? Yes.. NINE! Actually, it is more like nine and half. Here’s how it all happened….. Shortly, before our first son was born I … More A J.O.B……. FINALLY!
Kate Runs With Boys 