Happy Mother's Day

MOTHERS

Real Mothers don't eat quiche;
They don't have time to make it.

Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils
Are probably in the sandbox.

Real Mothers often have sticky floors,
Filthy ovens and happy kids.

Real Mothers know that dried play dough
Doesn't come out of carpets.

Real Mothers don't want to know what
The vacuum just sucked up...

Real Mothers sometimes ask 'Why me?'
And get their answer when a little
Voice says, 'Because I love you best.'

Real Mothers know that a child's growth
Is not measured by height or years or grade...
It is marked by the progression of Mommy to Mom to Mother.....

The Images of Mother

4 YEARS OF AGE - My Mommy can do anything!

8 YEARS OF AGE - My Mom knows a lot! A whole lot!

12 YEARS OF AGE - My Mother doesn't know everything!

14 YEARS OF AGE - My Mother? She wouldn't have a clue.

16 YEARS OF AGE - Mother? She's so five minutes ago.

18 YEARS OF AGE - That old woman? She's way out of date!

25 YEARS OF AGE - Well, she might know a little bit about it!

35 YEARS OF AGE - Before we decide, let's get Mom's opinion.

45 YEARS OF AGE - Wonder what Mom would have thought about it?

65 YEARS OF AGE - Wish I could talk it over with Mom.

The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure she
carries, or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes,
Because that is the doorway to her heart,
The place where love resides.
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole,
but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul
It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she
shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!

She Did It.

Park days usually turn out pretty fun. Today was especially great. My 5 year old climbed a tree for her first time. When we first got to the park she wanted to but said "I can't Mom." I new she could. She's a strong kid. By the time we left she climbed the tree, walked across a small branch and jumped off.
I'm So Proud!

"Can't Never Did Anything"

Fitness Log

week 2
4/26 Day 4 2.33miles 36 minutes
week 1
4/24 Day 3 2.28miles 35.31 minutes
4/22 Day 2 2.18miles 35.01 minutes
4/20 Day 1 2.01miles 35 minutes

My girls made me this sign. I hung it up in front of my treadmill to keep me motivated.
Small Gifts. I Love It!

Great Website

Got a great tip from OCReggie on twitter today. Took an old TV/VCR combo to a Goodwill and got a $10 gift card for Starbucks in return. OCReggie directed me to this site
http://ocdeals.freedomblogging.com/
OCDeals gives Freebies, deals and discounts from and for Orange County shoppers. I'll be visiting this page often and just wanted to share it.

Mom Sets Goal to Run 5 k

Being of a certain age I have decided to run my first 5k.
That's my BIG GOAL
Couch to 5k in 12 weeks. Maybe, a little more then 12 weeks.

GOAL: Finish the 5k in 36 to 45 minutes. To do this I need to keep a pace of 4 to 5 miles an hour. Pretty sure this goal is obtainable.
WHY: Why am I doing this?
~To push myself
~Get out of my comfort zone
~Be an example for my kids(set goals and reach them.)
~Get healthy

Websites I've found helpful so far:
Couch to 5k in 12 weeksThis site gives you tips starting from all different fitness levels. Just follow the links.

It's almost May. May is known as the National Runners Month. Good month to get started. See you at the finish line. :)