The 20ish Mom

101 in 1001 Update

2011-03-02T07:00:00.001-05:00

Ok so there hasn't been much progress in this list but I'm getting there! I only have 600 and so days to go. I really need to get going! 29 down, 72 more to go. See the list here. How's your 101 in 1001 going?

A Spring in my step

2011-03-01T17:32:00.005-05:00

Oh my gosh! It's almost here, I can’t wait! The snow has melted…..Soon I’ll be able to leave my coat home, put the hat and gloves away, hide the scarves (unless its for fashion). You know why?? Because springtime is almost here and I am uber excited. Soon it'll be time for zoo's, parks, playgrounds, trips in the boardwalk, birthday parties, festivals and we all can't wait. I'm sure my

Wordless Wednesday: I Scream for Ice Cream!

2010-06-02T10:39:00.000-04:00

It's been a while but here's a (almost) Wordless Wednesday:

Almost Wordless Wednesday: I am soon to be 28!

2010-05-05T09:08:00.000-04:00

A few more years and I won't be a 20ish mom anymore. Don't tell anyone, ok? Thanks. Artwork by: Bestie ;-)

#85. Complete a 5k

2010-04-28T13:30:00.000-04:00

***This is part of my 101 in 1001. Read about that here I did it! I completed my first 5k!!!!! I’m so freaking excited. It was hard but I actually did it. My finish time was 36:12. Thank you everyone for the support. I plan to run another 5k sometime in June. Until then, I will work on my speed in hopes to do better next time around. Any suggestions??

Run Mama, Run: An update

2010-04-19T09:59:00.000-04:00

I haven’t updated in a while. I’ve been a little crazy the past 2 weeks: working 2 jobs & taking care of the kiddies. But I haven’t stopped running! I have a 5k race this Saturday and even tho I have fallen off the Couch25k program I have to say, I’m doing pretty good. I went for a run with the husband yesterday, really pushed myself to see how long it takes me to do 3 miles. Well…. I completed

Wordless Wednesday: Kooky kids

2010-04-14T12:16:00.002-04:00

Wordless Wednesday: My Little Diva

2010-03-31T10:32:00.000-04:00

P.S.: She's wearing a Hannah Montana tshirt! lol

Weekend Fun

2010-03-29T10:41:00.000-04:00

We had a pretty good weekend. You know, minus the screaming, fighting, and tantrums. On Saturday we baked muffins (yummy!) and played in the back yard most of the day. We had an egg hunt We then sat for a quick picnic Then my son and I had aegg race! My daughter is far too dainty to run with a egg on a spoon, you know. Later we went back outside but this time with our puppy.

Run Mama, Run: W5D1

2010-03-29T10:11:00.000-04:00

WOOHOO. I completed Week 5, Day 1! I'm so amazed at myself because I was so discouraged after failing on Week 4 Day 1 that I just KNEW I wouldn't make it through this one. Boy, was I wrong. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I worn a knee support this for the first time which I think helped out ALOT. I'm going to start toning my legs more on the off days to try to fix that annoying knee

Dear Easter Bunny....

2010-03-26T11:11:00.000-04:00

It’s that time again. It’s time for some mysterious creature to bring me gifts lol. Noooo, not that one! Yeaaah, that's him! So, Mr. Easter Bunny (is the easter bunny a guy?), can you bring me a million dollars? No?! WHY NOT? What the flack, what kinda shiz is this? FINE. Just give me these: What's that face for?? Gift cards and leggings DO belong in Easter baskets! Now hop to it.

Easter Time!

2010-03-26T10:43:00.000-04:00

Easter always makes me happy. It's a sign that the weather will be getting warmer and we can play outside without freezing our butts off. Tomorrow we are going egg hunting. I was thinking about going to the community one but if it doesn’t rain, I may just invite some mama friends and have one in our backyard. Another fun thing I want the kiddies to do is have an egg race (is that what it’s

GTT: Get my hair "did"

2010-03-25T11:12:00.000-04:00

Similar to Diane, I normally wash, tap with a towel, spray with whatever curl spray I happen to have, shake my head a few times and TA DAAAA! All done! The end result is this: *This is a little burry but I assure you, my hair looks good ;-) And that’s about it. I pretty much do that every day. Of my life. It’s pretty boring. OH WAIT. I’ve worn a hat a few times! Or a ponytail. Because

Run Mama, Run: W4D1 Win!

2010-03-25T10:43:00.000-04:00

Yaaay, I completed W4D1 yesterday! I was so nervous that I would have to stop again and not be able to finish but I really did it and it wasn't nearly as bad as my first try. I didn't run as fast this time (Thank you Scooby087) and that definitely made a different. I might (MIGHT) try to go at my normally pace tomorrow but I don't know if I want to push my luck. I should just be grateful I

#68 & #69: Books

2010-03-24T08:47:00.000-04:00

This is part of my 101 in 1001. Read about that here. I completed #68: Read a Non-Fiction Book a week or so ago. I read "Runner's World Complete Book of Women's Running" It's a great book for a newbie runner (like me!). Advice to help youto go from Walking to Jogging, Jogging to Running, and Running to Racing. Of course, I'm going to have to go back to this book to look up stuff from time to

Wordless Wednesday: "Wow, big truck!"

2010-03-24T08:01:00.001-04:00

My daughter said: Don't touch it mommy, it's "dangerwaus"

Run Mama, Run: W4D1 Fail

2010-03-23T08:46:00.000-04:00

I was pretty sleepy after work yesterday but I went to the gym anyway. I told myself “today is W4D1, I can do this” My legs (and shins) had other plans. I did the 3 minute run fine. I did the 5 minute run with the normal amount of “oh crap, I’m tired”. I did the next 3 minute run and my legs were crying. I tried to do the next 5 minute run and nope. Could not do it. I thought my legs were going

Run Mama, Run

2010-03-23T08:01:00.002-04:00

On sunday, I ventured outside and ran (and walked…but mostly ran). I went faster than I normally do so I’m so excited about that! I don’t know why I waited so long to run outside. I ran the trail a local park and let me tell you….it was freaking awesome! So much better than looking at the numbers on the treadmill. Flowers, Trees, Grass, Water. I loved it. I would have taken pictures for this post

#62. Do something with the backyard

2010-03-22T14:27:00.000-04:00

This is part of my 101 in 1001. Read about that here. #62. Do something with the backyard. Over the weekend we had the hole in the ground that used to be a pool Pool filled! Now the kids can play in the backyard without causing me numerous heart attacks! I am so happy. Sure, there is alot more work to be done but I'm glad we have at least started it!

Great weekend

2010-03-22T14:19:00.000-04:00

This weekend I got to do something running at the local park. It was good and tiring. It was the first time I actually ran outside and it is much more motivating when I have great scenery to keep my mind off being tired. More on that tomorrow. My kids got out to the park, too. We went on Saturday (and have been going pretty much every day after I get out of work). The best part about taking them

Easter 101

2010-03-20T09:06:00.000-04:00

So, the Easter of my dreams would include these too cute outfits from the Childrens Place: You can't tell me those are adorable! We would do cute little crafts from here And eat tons of peeps! LOL

Run Mama, Run: I can run in a skirt?! SWEET

2010-03-19T12:58:00.000-04:00

My girly side is so happy right now. There IS such a thing as Running Skirts! Hot damn. I want one! There's a contest going on right now at Running Off At The Mouth. She's giving away a few running skirts. Ooooooh I wanna win. Go check it out.

#43: Try 10 new foods

2010-03-19T09:48:00.000-04:00

This post is for my 101 in 1001. Read about that here While we were out at the buffet yesterday, I used the night out as a way to stratch another item off my 101 list. I wanted to try a new food! So I tired Jelly Fish When I came back to the table with Jelly Fish, I got the "what the hell are you thinking" look lol. Hey, I might like it, you never know. I used to dislike mussels, but now I

#42: Go to 10 New Restaurants

2010-03-19T09:44:00.000-04:00

This is a post for my 101 in 1001. Read about that here Yesterday we went to Tokyo Japanese Hibachi & Sushi Buffet in Freehold. The husband and I liked it. It's GREAT for those of us who like Sushi. My kids? Not so much. This is not a place for a 2 & 3 year old. They want hot dogs and pizza...not sushi. We did find somethings that the kids would eat. Chicken strips, shrimp, noodles, rice. My

Wordless Wednesday: Sunny day at the park!

2010-03-17T14:57:00.000-04:00