Wanna know why I've been away so long??????

Fine. I'll tell you. Here's my dirty little secret.

I knew it would happen because I saw what it did to seemingly rational adults so I resisted the urge to pick up this dirty habit for a really long time. Even while all of the of other addicts were talking about how amazing it is and how they just couldn't quit it and how it took over their lives, I stayed away. I was proud of myself for the restraint I showed. I was smug, arrogant and in hindsight, incredibly stupid.

I thought I was in the clear when all of the hype was just about gone and society was moving on. It crept in one day, the thought that maybe I should try it and see what it was all about. Was I missing out on something major? How could I go through life not experiencing it. Not knowing what everyone was talking about when it was just so easy to be in the know.

I let that momentarly lapse in judgement plant a seed in my head that, in all honesty I don't regret, not even sligthly. It did all of the things I thought it was going to do. All of the things that were making me stay away. It sucked me in, took over my life, I spent the better part of 3 weeks thinking about it and getting my fixes in whenever I had 4 seconds to spare. I fore-went showers, sleep, magazines, workouts and meals just to fit it in.... Now that I'm through the worst of it I can say I was addicted.

So yeah, I'm a Twilight loser junkie and Edward Cullen is every bit as dreamy as every 14 year old girl (and probably as many 40 year old women) in America would have you believe!



I read all 4 books in about 2 weeks. All while juggling a full-time job, a hubby, 2 kids and training for a half marathon. We made it through but we are forever changed ;-).

I was remiss

In wishing the Grand Duke a happy second birthday here!!!! Better late than never!! Happy birthday Honey Cakes!!!

An oldie but goodie:


Btw- he's officially in the terrible twos!!! You'd be surprised how quickly one could forget how fierce they could be, especially since big sis just turned 3 a few months ago but, man alive, does he throw a temper tantrum with zeal!

On a semi related note "big sis" has decided at the ripe old age of 3 yrs and 3 months that she "needs to start wearing makeup" so that she "can fall in love". Pray for me folks. Pray long and hard.

Bucket List Item- Half Marathon- CHECK

THAT was HARD!!!!!!!!!! OMG y'all I almost didnt make it through!! Many thanks to Jenn for keeping me in the race. She kept a great pace and gave me just enough appropriately timed pep talks and dirty looks to not allow me to allow myself to give up. I seriously could not have done it without her. Some more thanks to Doug (my trainer) for getting me ready for this event. And Super Special THanks to Marc and the kids for being at the finish line to cheer me on. LOL does it sound like I'm at the Oscars??

I won't bore you with the mile by mile mental recap because afterall it was 13.1 miles and you don't have all day to read my blog but suffice it to say IT WAS HARD! Mentally, physically and whatever other "allys" apply. I will so do this again. Next time I will train more outside and I will have an actual time goal that I would like to acheive/beat. My goal this time was to finish, and run the whole thing. CHECK.

My official net time (from when I crossed the starting line) was 2 hrs 7 mins and 17 seconds. Not too shabby for a first timer. I came 1831 out of 4074 total people and 657 out of 1950 females. Yep, my shoulder hurts from patting myself on the back.

Without further ado, a pictorial recap:

The carbs I had Saturday night, which is, no lie the reason why I signed up for this race. There is something about the promise of a blissfull night of unlimited guilt free carbs that will make a woman do really crazy things:


Here's Annette, Jenn and I right before the start:


Here's Jenn and I with our hard earned medals after the finish:


The best cheerleaders ever:

Need some luck and some positive vibes

Running my first 1/2 marathon this Sunday! That's 13.1 miles in case you didnt know.

Pray for me.

http://www.thelimarathon.com/

Be back soon with an update. Till then I'll just be worrying :)

PSA- Boca Burgers in the microwave

Are not fit for dogs.

My blog sux lately

For that, I apologize. It's in no way indicative of or representative of my life lately. If you've followed my blog for a while you know it happens...what?... shit.

Like Papa always says

This boy will one day work at Radio Shack. He can't say milk correctly but he sure as hell knows technology:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pG6ODgZU7mI

Out of the mouths of babes

Today I tried to get Eva to wear cute little pink Mary Janes with her pink tights and brown and pink argyle sweater dress. She flat out refused. Her reasoning: "Those are not in season now Mommy, it's snowing. I need to wear my brown boots." I couldn't argue with her logic but I guess I don't have a future fashionista on my hands. She won't take after Mommy in the shoe department. I guess she gets her footwear gene from the Lifschultz's who are way more practical in that regard. Oh well....

Decided to try and run 8 miles today just to see if I could.

Guess what??? I can. Just saying...

Wordless Wednesday

February 3rd Flashback

3 years ago today:

HOLY SHIT STAIN

This is funny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1tufV0u5Ec&feature=related

Can you feel the love?

PSA- Exercise and Eating

Do not eat a entire giant English Hothouse cucumber 30 minutes before an intense workout. You will get "the puke face".

Don't fret

You're at the right blog. I'm just doing some housekeeping and making some changes. Call it another side effect of watching the show "Hoarders". I absolutely cannot watch the show without overhauling and cleaning out my pantry, linen closet, sock and or underwear drawer, junk drawer, makeup bag, under the bathroom sink, t-shirt shelf and most recently my blog. Bear with me while I find just the right layout (for now).

On a related note: have you seen the show "Hoarders"?????? Monday nights, A&E, 10 pm. FUH REAKY. Sad. Bizarre. Watch through your fingers while gasping for air but simply cannot turn it off out there. Good for making you clean that long neglected cabinet.

http://www.aetv.com/hoarders/ chigga check it out!

Isn't she too young for this?

Mommy: Eva it's time to brush your teeth.
Eva: No
Mommy: Honey it wasn't a question and you don't have a choice. Please brush your teeth now.
Eva: No
Mommy: Here is your toothbrush now brush your teeth or we can't leave for school. Look I'm doing mine. We can do it together.
Eva: No
Mommy: Honey I'm going to count to three and you better start brushing your teeth. 1,2,3.
Eva: Whatever.
Mommy: what did you say?
Eva: Whatever.
Mommy: Please don't say that to me. It's not nice.
Eva: Whatever.

New Years Resolutions

I'm sick of listening to people talk about New Year's Resolutions. If you spent less time talking about shit you wanted to do differently and more time actually doing it you wouldn't have to make an effing resolution on December 31st every year. Furthermore, why do people wait until January 1st to change things in their lives? What's the significance of that date??? I know it's the first day of the calendar year but seriously, what else? Why is it so magical? Why is that the day people choose to be the people they really want to be? Isn't today just as good a day as January 1st?

If you are unhappy and want to change something, start now. Not tomorrow, not next week, not on your birthday, not twenty eleven. For a lot of people tomorrow never comes. One day for all of us tomorrow is not going to come. If you want to do it, just go on and do it. People respect that. Action is inspirational.

Oh, by the way

It's not fair

That I won't be able to get on a treadmill anytime soon in the next month without having to get up at some ungodly hour or without having to stalk one. Would all you new years resolutions gym goers knock it off already and buy a treadmill for your house??? Come on...they make really nice clothes hangers.