i did it! 2 years after my wife signed me up for a half marathon, I finished one today! It's hard for me, a former distance runner, to be super impressed with myself but I know I should be. Now the accomplishment isn't huge but I'm proud of myself. Mostly for sticking with a goal. … Continue reading I did it! (3-22-16)
Zebra Stripes–Part 2 (3-23-16)
I wanted to update my blog on the progress since one of my first posts: How do you get a zebra to change its stripes. Progress for me, usually comes in spurts. It’s how I operate. I get intense levels of energy for periods of time, then back off, maybe get interested in something else, … Continue reading Zebra Stripes–Part 2 (3-23-16)
My Parents (3-30-16)
Here’s a little warm and fuzzy blog about my parents: My parents, in some ways, are typical Midwestern, middle age people. They are conservative, the live in a tiny little town, they have been married for over 45 years, raised three kids on a single income so my mom could stay at home. They got … Continue reading My Parents (3-30-16)
Adulting-Guest Blog by my Wife (4-5-16)
Being an Adult I’ve been ruminating on this for a few weeks now, but recently I’ve watched a close friend go through something crazy challenging and it’s just kind of hit me: I am an adult. I mean, pretty officially, I think. Don’t get me wrong, on some level, I’ve known this for quite some … Continue reading Adulting-Guest Blog by my Wife (4-5-16)
It’s A Struggle… (4-7-16)
Here are the boys, looking innocent. I was in the middle of blogging about the challenges, struggles, and paralyzing frustrations of motherhood when I started writing about last night. I realized it deserved its own post and that our readers deserve a good laugh (or sympathetic cry) at my expense. The struggle is constant. Last … Continue reading It’s A Struggle… (4-7-16)
The Big Day (4-11-16)
Wedding day thoughts: I love this girl so much! I remember the day I knew I would gladly, easily, readily spend the rest of my life with her. At that point we were only friends. We've been through so much to be together. Each day I reflect on how unbelievable it really is that she … Continue reading The Big Day (4-11-16)
Why You No Blog No More? (5-26-16)
Random thoughts that I'm sure are linked but only in my head: Sorry, sorry, sorry! I’ve been meaning to blog! Dying to, committed to, not wanting to, deciding never to again, and everything in between but since my last blog I’ve been on a roller coaster of life, but what else is really new? First, … Continue reading Why You No Blog No More? (5-26-16)
In the Closet (5-27-16)
In the past couple months, I've spent a lot of time back in the closet. Our house has very little storage space, and when my wife originally moved in we "converted" (in other words, threw some cheap clothing racks into) the only storage room (unfinished with wood shelves hanging off the walls because the previous … Continue reading In the Closet (5-27-16)
How I’m Spending My Summer (6-6-16)
Last summer our two oldest boys got to be a part of a free summer program called ACES. The name of this program was a bit of a misnomer (expelled and suspended students) but it included youth workers from our local youth crisis center. It was open to any kiddo that was old enough. It … Continue reading How I’m Spending My Summer (6-6-16)
On Quitting Stuff (6-12-16)
I'm no quitter. I pride myself on this. I take on some big things, see it through. I've had natural births. I've breastfed even though it was a rough go at first. It was almost impossible. I've done some big races. I've been determined to never quit pretty much anything. I've kept a sourdough starter … Continue reading On Quitting Stuff (6-12-16)
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