Duly Noted

You may have noticed that my time spent blogging is negatively correlated to Misha's growth.  I believe I didn't even publish a six month update!  Are you surprised?  Probably not, especially if you're a parent.  It's too bad that Misha can't spell yet or he could blog for me.  He thinks computers are pretty fascinating.   Here's a quick update: Recent Developments: Sitting up...all by himself Interest in other kids! Eating food! Spiky hair Waking up 1x per night Sitting up by himself for the first time.  11/12/13 Misha's favorites:   Activities: Playing piano with dad Watching the records spin Singing and dancing Morning cuddle time Turning pages of books Bath time, splashing! Ipads, computers, cell phones (he knows how to swipe and type.  Kind of disgusting but that's our reality.) Watching Rachel the dog Riding in the stroller with runner mom Books: Puppy Boo Little Blue Truck ...

Waiting for the start.  All the photos in this post are credit of my running buddy, Rose. Pre-race smiles in the middle of the pack. Morning sunlight pouring down Summit Ave. Another late race report following another satisfying race!  To my good fortune, I was selected to run in the TC 10 mile, the little sister race to the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.  Runners are chosen through a lottery system for the TC 10 mile so I always feel pretty lucky when my number gets pulled! This year, I started the race with a speedy running buddy of mine (and talented photographer as you can see from this photos!).  After a summer of hardcore hiking and training, Rose was ready to PR.  I didn't know what to expect although I hoped to beat my time from Women Run The Cities 10 mile race without overdoing it.  (I still had a half marathon trail race and the Monster Dash Half marathon ahead of me!) Some of the most memorable moments of this race were before we even arrived a...

Waiting for the start.  All the photos in this post are credit of my running buddy, Rose. Pre-race smiles in the middle of the pack. Morning sunlight pouring down Summit Ave. Another late race report following another satisfying race!  To my good fortune, I was selected to run in the TC 10 mile, the little sister race to the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.  Runners are chosen through a lottery system for the TC 10 mile so I always feel pretty lucky when my number gets pulled! This year, I started the race with a speedy running buddy of mine (and talented photographer as you can see from this photos!).  After a summer of hardcore hiking and training, Rose was ready to PR.  I didn't know what to expect although I hoped to beat my time from Women Run The Cities 10 mile race without overdoing it.  (I still had a half marathon trail race and the Monster Dash Half marathon ahead of me!) Some of the most memorable moments of this race were befor...

Oh My!  Happy Birthday (Grand)Mary!!!!!! I just can't believe it!  How exciting!!!  Will there be chocolate cake? Who am I kidding?! Grandmary will definitely have cake.  And...DQ too!?  I'm IN! Not so many years ago. Pleased to meet cha, Grandmary! This lady knows how to snuggle. These are my grandparents, you dig?

HA-HA-HA-HAAAAPPPPY BIRTHDAY (GRAND)DAD!!!!!   I love my Grandpa. This is fascinating stuff.  I am riveted. Seriously, are you hearing this?!  Grandpa is hilarious.  

As a teacher, I am a creature of habit.  5:30 alarm, sleep 5:40 alarm, sleep 5:50 wake up Head downstairs, get coffee and oatmeal started. Do 8 minutes of abs while waiting for coffee and oatmeal. Eat breakfast, read emails, check weather, and toodle around feedly and pinterest 6:30 Feed Misha or prep milk, brush teeth, floss, comb hair and get dressed.  Pick out a scarf to wear. 7:15 Bike to work, enjoy the fall colors 7:45 Meet with students about essays, respond to work emails, get ready for classes 8:30-11:30 Teach! 11:30-12:00 Wrap up materials, get ready for tomorrow's classes. 12:00 Bike home, enjoy leaves again! 12:30 Home sweet home!  Cuddle and feed Misha. 1:00 Eat lunch outside on our picnic table and make plans for the afternoon. Unlike my mornings at work, weekday afternoons have yet to fall into a routine.  Although sometimes I yearn for this, I am okay with no routine with one caveat.  I need to spend some time moving, and preferably, outside. ...