Workout Wednesday: How One Mom Ran Her First Marathon Before Her Baby’s First Birthday

Welcome to another installment of Workout Wednesday! I'm changing things up today with a guest, my friend Erin Gosser. She's a stay at home mom of two young boys, a blogger, a runner, and a total badass. Erin ran her debut marathon (Chicago) when her kids were four years old and eleven months old, which I … Continue reading Workout Wednesday: How One Mom Ran Her First Marathon Before Her Baby’s First Birthday

Face Value

I was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy right after Lady Bug was born. So, on top of having a fussy newborn, I had a jacked up face, and everything that goes along with that. It ended up being a hard year. I've always thought the worse an experience, the better fodder it is for your writing. … Continue reading Face Value

It Gets Easier

I overheard the only dad in Sweet Pea's swim lesson mention something about a baby at home in between blowing bubbles and practicing reaching and pulling. "We have a baby at home too." I offered. "How old?" he asked. "Four months. What about you?" "Three days." I smiled and offered congratulations. "Does it get easier?" … Continue reading It Gets Easier