Monthly Archives: March 2011

Fear

I keep having these nightmares that the kids get kidnapped. Sometimes it’s just Jake. Sometimes it’s just Emma. Sometimes it’s both of them. I’ve been having more and more of them lately. Typically 2 or 3 a week. The one … Continue reading

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Sugar and spice or some crap

I’m not a girly girl. I’ve never been a girly girl. I can’t ever imagine being a girly girl. I’m not even sure I can admit to being one of those girls who can transition well between tomboy and girly … Continue reading

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ABCs of ME!

So, first I saw that Roni had done this. And then Jen. And then Roo. And then Bari. And now, ME! Age – 34 Bed size – Queen Chore you hate – The ones that involve cleaning. Dogs – Dave … Continue reading

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You Capture – Youth

We’ve finally been having some nice enough weather to head outside. We headed over to the park this weekend and it was awesome. But seriously, to be young again… Playing frisbee is a whole body experience… Getting picked up and … Continue reading

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Francie’s Family 5k

If you had asked me a week ago how I felt about running a race, I would have told you that I was nervous and wasn’t sure how my knee would hold up. Then, after I got myself a new … Continue reading

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Fitness Friday

I’ve missed a couple weeks of Fitness Friday updates for one simple reason: I haven’t been Fitnessing. Yes. It’s a word. Leave me alone. I took a big break from running to try and take care of my knee issue, … Continue reading

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You Captue – B&W Emotions

My Completely Fictitious You Capture Story “Hey, Dave?” “Yeah?” “Wanna help me with You Capture? It’s “emotions” this week.” “No. Take pictures of the kids.” “Fine. Hey Emma. Stop picking your nose.” “But, Mooommmmyy. I like to pick my nose!” … Continue reading

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It was never 9 minutes

For years and years, I’ve struggled with the stupid snooze button. I was a slave to it.  I never hit it just once. It’s more like 3 or 4 times, at least. I’d end up setting my alarm for 30 … Continue reading

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You Capture – Body Parts

My body parts have been on my mind a lot lately. I usually use these for running. This one has been playing very nicely. My knee on this one? Not so much. My hands still work. And my arms too. … Continue reading

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Food Rules!

Sometime last year, I read two books by Michael Pollan: In Defense of Food and Food Rules. It took me a while to finish In Defense of Food and I actually found myself skimming it a lot. It was a … Continue reading

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