Just made the first snowman of the season with my kids! Wow, I don’t remember that being such hard work. What a great way to get exercise and have fun at the same time. The snowball fight was a blast too! Came in and my clothes were drenched with sweat. Why not take your kids out to play in the snow instead of your regular workout today? You’ll be better for it on so many levels!

I just returned from running my first marathon. It was hot and humid and I was miserable for half of it but I made it! I was prepared for muscle and joint fatigue, however I wasn’t prepared for the misery over such a protracted period of time. Phew! That was tough! I’m proud of myself and plan to do more. Looking back, I don’t think I could have done anything differently. It was really a matter of taking successively bigger runs and continuing to chomp down the miles.

The highlight of the trip, however, was spending a week with my 4 year-old son at a cabin on a lake afterwards. We fished, swam, and did all sorts of outdoor activities. It was a wonderful trip!

My son is turning four years old tomorrow. It’s a strange way to mark time, having kids. Tonight was the last time I hugged my three-year-old boy. I’m so proud of him!

This week our nanny is away and I’ve been home more with the kids. My son just started pre-school so it’s been me and my girl in the mornings. I have enjoyed this special time so much! She usually wants Mommy so this is a chance for us to connect. Wonderful!