Monthly Archives: February 2013

Claire: Perspective and Pressure

Posted on February 28, 2013 by wwwmama

I’m having a hard time figuring out when to step up and in and when to step out. This year, I’ve been working on staying positive and staying healthy. That’s it. Here’s how it is breaking down so far: At … Continue reading →

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Kristen R: Wordless Wednesday

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Kristen R.

Tuesday was a long day. Here’s the gist: What did you do? I know you’ve earned some bragging rights. Share! And here’s my running log. I’m three miles away from blowing by my January total — and I’ll do that tonight … Continue reading →

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KHP – Interesting Timing

Posted on February 26, 2013 by khpixler

It is late on Monday night and I am finally hunkering down to write my post for tomorrow.  I had a great day but it was a long one.  I had my regular busy teaching day and then I headed … Continue reading →

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Claire: Holding On and Letting Go

Posted on February 25, 2013 by wwwmama

The other night, as I was having dinner with my sister, she told me about an article she had just read where the author writes about her child who has Tay-Sachs disease, a genetic disorder that has no cure and … Continue reading →

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Kristen R: Running and the best laid plans

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Kristen R.

The week began with it all laid out in front of me — and you, as well. I was pushing for about 20 miles, but mostly focused on getting in a long run yesterday — Saturday. I had planned to … Continue reading →

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KHP – ADD Versus Restorative Yoga

Posted on February 23, 2013 by khpixler

Warning! This was written as my head was randomly and uncontrollably nodding off into brief moments of slumber.  Ding! Ding! Are you hearing the fight bells? If not, you should let me explain.  Let’s go back and set the stage. … Continue reading →

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Claire: How to Have a Great “Me Day”

Posted on February 22, 2013 by wwwmama

Originally the plan was for me to have Free for the whole vacation week. Newman head north with his sons for their annual ski adventure, and I was looking forward to some downtime with Free as well as banking some … Continue reading →

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Kristen R: Parenting, happiness and (one reason) why I run

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Kristen R.

Earlier this week, I heard this snippet on NPR that discussed whether having children really makes people happier. It startled me. At first listen, they made the argument that people with children were less happy than those without — and … Continue reading →

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KHP – The Little Things

Posted on February 20, 2013 by khpixler

Today was a very strange day.  I woke up a bit disoriented.  I rolled over to find I had both girls asleep next to me.  Matt had fallen asleep on the couch watching his horrible TV, Finding Bigfoot, or some … Continue reading →

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Claire: Girl Scout Cookies

Posted on February 19, 2013 by wwwmama

We are gathered at my brother’s house for a holiday gathering. I am pulled up close to the counter on a bar stool, leaning in to snippets of conversation and snacks, trying to warm up to winter. My little Brownie, … Continue reading →

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