Tag Archives: Family

16 Weeks: My Healthy Avocado


Making it week 16 is like making it to age 15.  You’re still a teenager, but it’s somehow cooler and more official than just making it into the ranks like 13 and 14.  In the same way, week 15 felt … Continue reading

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14 Weeks, 6 Days: Lemon


Well, laugh all you want, but this has been the week of forgetting I’m pregnant.  I’ve run (and felt great).  I’ve played with kids and been productive around the house.  I’ve slept well.  Stop.  I have so much to be … Continue reading

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The News Is Out. {I’ve been dying to post this.}


AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Ok, I just had to get that out. By now you know the wonderful news.  It’s no longer August, when I’m actually writing this, it’s no longer September, when we’re in-between races and 9 days of vacation.  It’s no … Continue reading

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Dealing Well {or not} with Disappointment


This morning I had a temper tantrum.  I didn’t find myself thrashing on the floor of my kitchen with limbs flailing and lungs letting out a guttural scream, but my heart was there. Disappointment.  Something so small, 3 minutes of … Continue reading

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The Wisest Birthday Card


Amidst all the joys and birthday wishes for a wonderful next year, Grandpa and Grandma Bowman sent me a birthday card that read as follows: As simple as it was, I found it such a neat yet profound view point from … Continue reading

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