January 2013

I feel like I went all over town today.  Because I did. First – I went to the clinic to do some office manager-ish stuff.  Then, I was back home to play with Henry and go on a walk.  I ran a few more errands, and then Dad picked me up to go house hunting.  [...]

Wahoo!  New workout clothes.  Old Navy is having a killer sale on their workout line, Active by Old Navy.  Up to 40% off through January 16!  Also, if you use the code 24Hours, you can get 30% off everything (but just for today… I went on a baby onesie buying spree this morning.  Whoops…).  The [...]

What big ears you have. The better to hear the squirrels with, my dear.   My, my.  What a big cup of coffee you have. The better to not fall asleep in this super comfy glider, my dear.   My, my.  What a simple breakfast you have. The better to actually eat a breakfast at [...]

I am so excited to write a book review of the new young adult novel, Terra, which was penned by fellow blogger (and e-friend) Gretchen Powell. Henry gives Terra two drooly thumbs up.   I am a huge fan of YA dystopian novels (The Hunger Games is just the tip of the iceberg…. I also [...]

I missed my long run yesterday, but the Husband is working from home today.  So I’m about to put Henry down for Nap #1 (don’t you wish you napped so many times a day that they were numbered?) and go on a Monday morning 12 miler.  I’m currently pumping myself up.  Let’s do this!  Let’s [...]

The entire family went to the gym this morning.  The Husband, DadHTP… even Henry.  Well, Henry went to childcare.   But the rest of us went to yoga.   I haven’t blogged much about it, but I’m making a return to yoga.  It’s fun!  I’m sticking with basic and light flow classes at the gym [...]

For the first time in, oh, 40-something races, I am very, very confused about how to pace myself for my upcoming half.  Maybe you all can help? Good race advice.   See, in all my previous races, my training was very matter-of-fact.  I always felt good when I ran, I always wore a watch, and [...]

I’ve been asked by quite a few people to do a post on this topic, so here it is! You know, for something that I’ve done three to six times a day for nearly my entire time, feeding my baby solids felt… a little overwhelming.  What do I feed him?  And how?  And when?  But [...]

Time for a change. Just for comparison's sake – look at my mane back in November! I cut off about six inches, which was a big step for me because my long hair has been part of ‘me’ for so long (I really love long hair in general).  But it was really fried at the [...]

What’s a January Joiner?  A JJ is someone who, well, joins the gym in January.  I heard on NPR that approximately 50% of new gym memberships are sold in January alone.  Crazy.  As I wrote last year:   I’m always a little sad to hear healthy livin’ veterans complaining about the gym influx of JJs [...]

Yum. I’ve been asked a few times to ‘break down’ how I cook these simple stir-fries and rice messes.  This dish includes red quinoa, tofu, edamame, corn, white kidney beans, and tomatoes.  It was really easy to make, too.   Quinoa:  Pour into pot of bowling water, cook for 5 – 7 minutes, use a [...]

#1:  Today is our four year wedding anniversary.  I can hardly believe it.  We started to date in early 2004 and were married in 2009.  We’ve gone from this… To this… (Fun fact: this wedding photo was not taken on our wedding day… not even close… here’s why!) To this… To this in the blink [...]

Snacked on a few edamame this morning.  Gotta love all of those Trader Joe’s healthy convenience foods. Speaking of which… TJ’s lentils with carrots, tomatoes, kale, and toast. I love taking photographs (obviously!), and I used to lug around my big DSLR everywhere.  I still use it daily, mostly for food photos or special baby [...]