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Re-Runs

September 12th, 2009 | Posted by Alison in Motivation - (25 Comments)

With the girls with Aunt Ellen for the day, I spent yesterday chained to my desk. A forgotten pleasure. I unlocked the chains long enough to make a big salad mess. A far-from-forgotten pleasure. A re-run I’ll happily enjoy day after day. Before the girls came home last night I ran to the marathon expo … Read more

Water Snacks and Pink Shoes

September 8th, 2009 | Posted by Alison in Dinner Time - (23 Comments)

We had an errand to run this morning, and fortunately it landed us very near the library, so we stopped in for a visit. First stop: the bird cages. Be sure to check out Maxine’s self selected ensemble. I just got those shoes for her at a thrift shop ($2!!) and no other shoes have … Read more

Intuitive Eating Refresher

September 7th, 2009 | Posted by Alison in Dinner Time - (14 Comments)

Today has totally felt like a Saturday. Monday? Really? My little juice prank went off without a hitch this morning you’ll be glad to know. He’s a good sport and shares my crazy sense of humor. He laughed at the lid on the juice and said that it was definitely one joke that could have … Read more

Make Your Own Cereal, Take 2

September 4th, 2009 | Posted by Alison in Good Reads - (24 Comments)

I left my alarm set to 5:15 from yesterday and got up at the same time today. I got a ton done in just a short period of time. Amazing what happens when you will yourself to stay off your computer immediately upon rising. As soon as the sun came up I got dressed and … Read more

Thrive Inspired

September 3rd, 2009 | Posted by Alison in Good Reads | Motivation - (16 Comments)

I was able to make some progress with Thrive while the girls played in the water and the sand yesterday afternoon. I was excited to put a lot of his principals into practice today with a long run planned for this morning. My friend Shawn has decided to run the half marathon (13.1 miles) with … Read more

No Rest for the Weary

September 2nd, 2009 | Posted by Alison in Breakfast - (19 Comments)

Today is a rest day. I swapped exercise this morning with work on my never ending to-do list. Over the years I’ve signed myself to volunteer for various non-profit groups and organizations – all in my quest to keep my brain from turning to mush as a stay at home mom. It’s all good, but … Read more

The Fountain of Youth

August 14th, 2009 | Posted by Alison in Weight Loss - (13 Comments)

It’s crazy me with my crazy green juice again. I was thinking this morning about why I drink this juice most mornings of the week. I want to be fit and healthy, but I also want to hold on to my remaining shreds of youth for as long as I can. Maxine was born when … Read more