Earlier this week I decided to make a quick trip to Costco, leaving the munchkins with my husband. When I returned an hour later, I returned to hear the following story from Zack. (imagine a hot 30-something relaying the following) "So, shortly after Donovan woke up, the doorbell rang - I answered it, holding the… Continue reading I can’t leave you alone for one hour!
Don’t cry over no parking
My YMCA is in the midst of a remodel. Two weeks ago, they blocked off a third of the parking stalls and set up a couple modular buildings to serve as the construction headquarters. I'm very excited for the project to be finished. Partly because of the fabulous new pool and weight room, but more… Continue reading Don’t cry over no parking
On Canadian road trips, Lizzy is always right
After a week stuck inside the house with the dreaded-lagumba-disease (the flu), a sometimes ornery two year old, and laundry multiplying by the day, I needed a break. My two younger sisters (Amy and Lizzy) had just the ticket - a day trip to Leavenworth. No - not the prison. The quaint Bavarian village nestled… Continue reading On Canadian road trips, Lizzy is always right
“I’ve run out of gas…can I have five bucks?”
I'm sure most of you know exactly what I'm talking about in my title. We've all heard it. Most commonly when trying to pick up a few groceries on the way home from work. I've had the experience numerous times. You're approached by someone who looks down on their luck - possibly homeless. They tell… Continue reading “I’ve run out of gas…can I have five bucks?”
Training Required
I had an interesting conversation with my brother this weekend. He's been talking to some folks at work who have passionate opinions on who should be allowed to "breed". Apparently, the criteria goes something like this. You should be able to provide your children with "every opportunity". You need training to be sure you're capable… Continue reading Training Required
One pound away
All this week I've been fighting with one pound. As of this morning, the pound has won. For the past 8 weeks I've been working out around 2 hours a day, 5 days a week attempting to lose the 40 pounds I gained while pregnant - and 25 I had remaining when my son was… Continue reading One pound away
First Snowflake Freakout Lady and the Blue Tarp Camper
Blue Tarp Camper: This weekend, dad says “We’re camping on the coast.” And what dad says, goes. “We don’t need to check the weather report, we brought our own blue skies with us” Blue Tarp Camper, you’re one of us. First Snowflake Freakout Lady: This is a seasonal saga of tire chains, kitty litter, all… Continue reading First Snowflake Freakout Lady and the Blue Tarp Camper
Getting gorgeous – at what cost?
I just read an article online called "Get Gorgeous in 4 Weeks" - it was a main link on Yahoo's homepage. I cannot believe the ridiculousness of it. Included in the article were "four weeks' worth of purifying, indulgent, get gorgeous ideas", which is a fine idea, but as I started to read, I realized… Continue reading Getting gorgeous – at what cost?
The shabby Y
I worked out with my sister Amy last night at the brand spankin' new 24 Hour Fitness near her house. Oh my goodness. As I walked thru the doors, I felt like I'd died while working out and gone to gym heaven. Every treadmill and elliptical machine had it's own tv attached. You could plug… Continue reading The shabby Y
Six inches
What a crazy day! As I left the gym this morning heading for the airport to pick my Disneyland going sister up, I got a voice-mail from my sick sick sick couldn't get any sicker sister. Jessica has been battling Lord only knows what for several months now and because doctors are inept and can't… Continue reading Six inches
Bakerlady 