starting the day off with some 4yr old wisdom

My morning dialogue with my 4 year old son went something like this - 

Jonah: How old are you?
Me: How old do you think I am?
Jonah: 14.
Me: Than I'm 14.
Jonah: 14? That's old.
Me: Sure is.

events of a day

• Early to rise at the voice of my son
• Hear the melody of rain outside my bedroom window
• Try to convince him to go back to bed 
• No success
• Snuggle on the couch with the kids while we watch PBS cartoons
• Clean up the kitchen so I can make breakfast
• Make muffins & scrambled eggs
• No one wants to eat with me
• Enjoy my eggs & drink OJ
• Proceed to chill
• Finally motivate around 11am
• Drive to the bowling alley
• Bowl a majority of the frames because the kids lose interest
• Get six strikes
• Indulge my hunger with some delicious Mexican food
• The waiter is very attentive to the fact that it's Mother's Day :)
• Return home
• Nap with my snugly daughter while it continues to rain 
• Wake up to a smiling little girl in my face
• Arts & Crafts in the playroom
• Face painting - butterflies & Easter eggs
• Calls to the other moms in my life
• Nail painting
• Make dinner for the family
• Ice cream for dessert
• Puddle splashing since the rain has stopped
• Giggles
• Bedtime stories
• Goodnight kisses 
• Enjoy some DVDr'ed shows with the hubby
• Turn in for the night
• Start over tomorrow

no topic. no title. and that's ok.

When you start blogging you are super excited at first. It's something new & shiny. There's so much to write. It's fun - a great way to express yourself & keep others in touch with you. Then there the slow creep of blogging becoming a chore. Something you need to to but don't have the time, topic or energy.

I just realize two seconds ago that I don't need to topic to write. Just writing your thoughts should be sufficient. Today I'm all over the board. I love my blog - it's random and not a ever a chore. It's a little of this and a little of that with some cute pictures along the way. I'm tired too. I stayed up way to late to watch the season finale of "The Vampire Diaries" (which was awesome). I'm excited about Mother's Day weekend although it feels like every weekend is Mother's Day. We tend to be pretty chill on the weekends outside of those normal pit stops - Costco, Kroger, La Fitness. I'm been reading a lot today as well. Hopefully, I'll have some content to shape some more refined blogs (nah).

It's a beautiful day outside. Sunny, breezy, little crisp, and absolutely spirit-lifting. The type of day that makes you glad to be here. The type of day that begs you to relax on a deck somewhere with a cool drink in hand. Hum, I think I'm going to give in to the day and go do just that.

I told you I had no topic. Just randomness today and it feels good. Enjoy your day, life, kids, spouse, family, friends and everything in between (maybe enjoy some ice cream along the way).

today i feel ______.

on april 24th 2012, i feel ___________. (fill in the blank with any word from below)

really down & helpless about my current knee injury issues.

disappointed that i was unable to attain my running goal.

determined to find a solution or a way to cope.

encouraged by the people i work with.

loved by my husband & kids.

sadden by the news from a close friend.

grateful for what i have in my life. 

excited to read bedtime stories and give bedtime hugs & kisses my children.

blessed that i'm surrounded by wonderful support system of a husband, family, friends & co-workers.

happy that I have all of the above to reflect on. that i'm alive and i'm here in this moment. that each day i'm becoming a better person because of all of the above. that tomorrow i'll have new feelings to reflect upon.

*intentionally written in lower case. 

Quick Getaways

James & I took a quick getaway to Mexico last weekend. The flight was short and the weather was absolutely beautiful. We got "perferred" treatment at the resort (Now Jade) which as unexpected. Oh, by the way, did I mention the kids stayed home? Yes, I quick, relaxing getaway with just the husband. No one to watch over but ourselves. Eat, nap, read, relax, drink and repeat. When can we go back?

Thank you for supporting Rally Foundation

The Georgia 1/2 marathon has come and gone. Unfortunately, I was unable to race because of my knee but I was there to support my teammates & Rally Foundation. I ended up raising $1,002 and my team raised over $25,000 for Rally Foundation. I'm so proud of myself and teammates. We came along way with the training, fundraising and encouraging each other through our aches & pains. Way to go, team!