13.1- Endorphins Make People Happy

As Nike says JUST DO IT! I DID IT!!! The Boston Run to Remember 2011. This was my first Half Marathon.

I thought I did pretty well for my first time and considering the humidity was horrible. I was proud of myself not for the time of my race but the TIME I gave to myself 3 times a week as I trained. I set a goal for myself and FOLLOWED THROUGH!

I set goals all the time and am successful. These goals consist of setting up the agenda for the Daisy meeting, making sure Elise is reading X amount of hours a week, and tackling all the clutter in the office. When I make a goal for myself like reading or organizing my photos if something comes up it's always pushed aside. When I signed up for the Half Marathon I set up my training so I would have no excuses. I ran before the girls got up. The weekend runs were done before activities or Birthday Parties. If the weather was too severe I had a treadmill in my basement.





I never thought I would enjoy running especially starting my training in the winter. Running has been life changing for me though.

Moms NEED to get out there and exercise whether it's running, yoga or walking the dog. We need those 'Happy Hormones' to be better mothers, wives, and friends. I also feel like I'm setting a good example for my girls. Taking care of yourself both physically and emotionally is important.








I love this clip from Legally Blond and it's true Endorphins make people happy:)

Summer is coming

Every day this week has been rainy and cold. The girls and I are dreaming of summer so we created our Summer Lists.

This year I'm going to try something different. Elise, Corinne and I started a Blog. It will be filled with our adventures, pictures and all the fun we have.

Check it out!

http://makingwishesondandelions.blogspot.com/

Daddies Little Girl

This past weekend was something to make a mother's heart melt. Friday Elise had her first Father Daughter Dance. She was so excited. When she got off the bus we had a mini spa day. I painted nails, toes and even curled her hair.





Neal gave her which I'm sure will be the first of many corsages. I took pictures at home but followed them to the school for more.





Elise had a great time. Neal told me he was the first Dad to get on the Dance floor. This doesn't surprise me because he is such an amazing father. Enjoy the pictures! Thanks for checking on us.

Spring has Sprung

This past week was school vacation week for older daughter. I don't like to go to the over crowed museums, indoor play places during these breaks. I would have loved to escape to some place warm but that wasn't going to happen:(

We made the best of things by scheduling play dates, hosting a Tie Dye party, hiking with friends, movies curled up on the couch and ended the week with an Easter Egg Hunt. The week flew by! I was nice to have Elise home with me and spend some time with her. I can't believe how much she has changed in a year (Sigh).

Today is Easter and we were graciously invited over to friends for brunch. The girls and I were dressed in our Easter best. Neal put up a fight but was a trooper and put on some khaki's:)

The food was wonderful and we even had a warm day to hunt for Easter Eggs. The girls played with their friends and the adults were able to enjoy a nice glass of mimosa.

Hope the Easter Bunny was good to all of you! Thanks for checking on us.

The Luck of the Irish

Every year since Elise was born I sang to her, and now Corinne the song 'When Irish Eyes are Smiling.' By the time both girls were three they could sing it on their own.

This song goes back to my childhood. It's one of the good memories of Catholic School (Actually Catholic School wasn't bad:) It touches my heart to know my girls love it too.

Elise has show and tell on Thursdays. I told her she should sing this song. She was a little reluctant to do it on her own. So I volunteered to sing along. Both the teacher and Aide were in tears. Her classmates thought it was a very nice song:)

Elise is an amazing girl! At the age of six to be able to sing in crowds is an accomplishment.

The day did take an unfortunate turn. We were in transit to pick up Elise from school to attend a St Patrick's Day party (kids style) when my car decided to die. I was a desperate mother and made sure to call the school told to get their bus. Luckily we weren't far from home. I got the stroller out put Corinne in (with the cupcakes I had made for the party of course). As I was pushing the stroller down a busy road one of my Mom friends pulls over to ask if I was speed walking:) I explained the situation and she quickly drove me home. Just in time to meet Elise's bus...sigh.

I could easily be upset by these events, but it was such a good day!!! I'm just thankful it happened before we ventured on the Interstate.

The three things I feel thankful for:

1. I'm fortunate to live in a wonderful community where someone that doesn't know me that well would stop to help. Thank you Carisa! I feel like Norm at Cheers where every one knows my name.


2. I'm lucky I have an index file in my head so I knew who to call and where to tow my car


3. I'm lucky I made sure to take those Cupcakes because it was a great distraction with the girls when I was talking to AAA.

I also feel proud that I could deal with this on my own without help of hubby. He was concerned, but was in Boston and nothing he could do. I can't be mad in these situations you do what you have to do.

Tomorrow we will find out the verdict of my car, but today I'm just thankful for the support I have around me.

My Irish Eyes are Smiling:)

Run Mommy Run!

Today I did my first 5k with my dear friend Michele. The Funny Runner decided to venture outside.

I started running in October on my treadmill. New Years Day I ventured outside. If it wasn't for the encouragement, nudge of my friend Sara I would have never had enough confidence to run outside. I also needed to have a running buddy. Michele is the best!!!. No one likes to get up at 5:30 but we both do it. This winter has been tough so we are both excited for the spring.

We ran the Celtic 5k in Worcester. I was so excited by the shirt! Being an Irish girl running before a St Patrick's Day Parade is my thing. It was chilly but not the extreme cold we have experienced this winter. It wasn't raining so I was happy. With the fun music of the Drop Kick Murphy's we started our race. Michele and I finished our first 5k in just under 30 minutes!

Elise was puzzled by the fact I wouldn't win. She told me "Mom don't be so hard on yourself you could win." Love my girls! I also want to thank my dear hubby for being so supportive.

Enjoy some of the pictures of the day. Most picture credits go to Michele's husband. She gives great directions.

Sweet Sassy and Six

Today my sweet baby girl is six. Where has the time gone? When holding my 9.2 lb bundle of joy I fell in love. Elise was a good baby and easy on a first time Mom. She was sleeping through the night at 10 weeks just in time for Mommy to go back to work. Work in the corporate world only lasted 20 months. I made the choice to stay at home. My life went from structured chaos to unstructured chaos. Elise and I got to know each other better and I learned more about how to do my new job.

I'm amazed at the young lady she is becoming. Elise is a good daughter, sister, and friend. For six years my life has been about Motherhood it's my job, my life. A wonderful life!


Sweet Sassy and Six on PhotoPeach