I can’t believe Christmas is right around the corner! My favorite thing about the gift giving part of Christmas is filling the stockings! For some reason I find great joy in finding small meaningful things to put in the stockings. I know it’s weird, but hey that’s me! Before I was married I would take […]
Easy Ways for New Moms to Get Exercise
During the first few weeks after Miss M was born I made myself take it easy. I focused on getting rest, good nutrition and figuring out this thing called motherhood. After one week the daily fresh air on the back porch was just not enough so we started walking a few blocks. It was finally […]
To The Small Chested, Fit, Mom-To-Be
I once was in that category. Small chested, fit, and mom-to-be. Yes, once. As in I no long am. Now I’m not so small chested, not as fit, and for sure am a mother. As I transition into trying to be a fit mom I have had some thoughts and experiences that I just feel […]
When His Dream, Becomes Our Dream
Four days into knowing Ryan we were sitting there talking about our future plans and dreams. Ryan’s dream was to become a professional triathlete and inspirational speaker, along with having a wife that would fully support that dream and be the primary care taker of their many children. I shared that my dream was to […]
A Get Away Weekend is Supporting Your Spouse?!
Sometimes supporting your spouse in their dream is demanding, sacrificing and just plain hard work! Other times its a nice, enjoyable weekend get away! And that is what it was this past weekend. Although many people would not consider cycling and running a few hours each day nice or enjoyable. 😉 After our bike ride […]
Supporting Your Spouse…Even if That Means 4:15 Mornings
About 5 days into our relationship Ryan shared his dream and goal to become a professional triathlete while doing some motivational speaking on the side. When he told me what he wanted to accomplish, at that moment I thought that was a big order to fill. I have witnessed his efforts of training on […]
Motivational Running Quotes…Actually Motivational Quotes about Life in General
Ryan has been encouraging and aided in my learning since the beginning. When Ryan and I were first dating he recommended a book to be titled, “The Slight Edge” by Jeff Olson. Soon thereafter I had a copy of it in my hand. I continued to turn page after page being inspired by the great […]