May 24, 2011

Did I Mention I Ran A 5K?

May 24, 2011 By

So I completely forgot to mention last week that I ran a 5K on May 14. I know, who forgets to brag about something like that, right?Actually, I went into it with the intent to walk most of the 5K. I … [Continue reading...]

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May 20, 2011

Looking Ahead To Back-To-School

May 20, 2011 By
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We're less than two weeks away from the end of the school year in our district. While I should probably be focused on what on earth I plan to do with my children during the summer months (answer: … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Autism, Cordy, school


May 17, 2011

The Three-Day Diet

May 17, 2011 By

Having been stuck at this plateau, hovering back and forth over the same 3 pounds, for over a month now, I decided it was time to try just about anything. I've been carefully logging every bite I eat, … [Continue reading...]

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May 13, 2011

Wishing for Boredom

May 13, 2011 By

I've had a lot on my plate lately, so rather than explain in long narrative, I'll give it to you in bullet points to save you the time: Two weeks ago, we got the note home from school that no parent … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: clearly insane, fate laughing at me, me me me


May 9, 2011

In the Details

May 9, 2011 By
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OK, so it's obvious that my plateau has me feeling a little down lately. More than a little down, really. I step on the scale and curse the number. I look in the mirror and wonder why my stomach isn't … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: motivation, photographic evidence


May 6, 2011

Mother’s Day Presents

May 6, 2011 By

Scene: In the car the other day.Cordy: Mama, it will be Mother's Day soon. What kind of present do you want?Me: I don't know. What do you think I'd like?Mira: Mommy, you like flowers!Me: Well, yeah, … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: being a mom, Cordy, kid logic, love, me me me, Mira


May 4, 2011

Do You Trust Your Mechanic? Are Your REALLY Sure?

May 4, 2011 By

(I don't like to do this, but I'm totally calling out a company for bad service. Actually, make that dangerous service.)We are a family of two cars - one small sedan and one SUV. The rule is that we … [Continue reading...]

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