some kind mid-life crisis

HA! I will 29 next week, guess I needed to do something drastic. It has been way fun to get jaw dropping looking from friends and students and not because I look so awesome but because it's sooooooo different! Josie took some pictures for me!

I DID IT 10-10-10

10-10-10

I ran my first 1/2 marathon. I always said I wanted to do this, then last February I saw a sign at the YMCA promoting a 1/2 marathon training for a race in April. I wanted to do it so I went out and ran 2 miles. When I finished that I said NO WAY will I ever run 13 miles in a row, NO WAY! So I went on with life. That spring I coached the varsity soccer team at my school and started running with them. As the weeks added so did the miles. I started to enjoy running and then made it a part of my almost everyday life, usually running 3 miles a day. Back then it seemed like a lot! My friend begged me to run in a 8K with her and I was not ready at all but did it anyway. It was my first race and H.A.R.D! I finished it without walking and felt something I had never felt before. I had become addicted to running and racing. It was awesome, I knew I would do it again. So we signed up for training and for the 1/2 marathon. I started training in July and never looked back. I am proud to say that I managed to do all of my training and very rarely quit or skipped a day. I love the process, seeing myself grow and change, seeing what I can do when I work hard. I love having a goal, something to work for. I can't lie, I also love that I now have abs, real abs! HA! (above) This is almost half way through the race, and right by my house! Jeff and Josie made tee shirts that said "Team Danielle" to surprise me! Way cute, I loved it. We ran from downtown to College Hill, my neighborhood and back. A few of my students live in this neighborhood too and they were out side to cheer me on, it was awesome!
(above) these are the girls I trained with and we all finished with out walking! Having them made this whole process so much better and a lot more fun! Next up is an indoor triathlon in Nov. After that I am trying to talk them into a full marathon!

(below) my TEAM! Wish Jeff was a runner, nope he likes to lift weights! Oh well, love that they will always be at the finish line!

It was such an awesome experience. Try it, one mile at a time!

Almost there

Next Sunday is my first 1/2 marathon. I like saying first, because I think I might like to do it again! Through this process I have had a group of girls to work with and an excellent trainer to guide me. I am very proud to say that my long run yesterday was awesome! It felt good and it was fun. I credit that to my follow through of my workout plan every single week starting in July. On July 3rd I could barely run 3 miles but sticking to this plan I made it all the way to 12! I love looking back at the process. I love having a goal and deadline it keeps me motivated. So 10-10-10 is right around the corner and after that 11-14-10 will be my first mini triathlon! After that who knows, but I do know racing is now in my blood and in my life to stay!

That won't happen to me.......

HA! Thats funny!

Jeff lost his job last week! I don't think the gravity of the situation has hit really hit me yet. I mean, yes we have sprung into action and know we can't live for very long off of my income. Already I saved $50 bucks at the store this week not buying things I don't need, but could buy before. Jeff became an instant stay at home dad, so no driving across town for a babysitter (who I love and feel terrible for taking away an income for her as well) I don't handle this kinda stuff very well, which sucks for Jeff because I don't know how to let him be upset, I'm too busy being upset. AHHHHHHH I am a horrible wife =(

What in the world is going to happen, hummm, no freaking idea. This will be a very interesting time in our lives. Thank you God that I have a job and can at least provide insurance for us. We really still have so much and are blessed to not have debt (well school loans, but that's it)

I am learning a lot this year about the unexpected and the swift life changes that seem to happen almost in a matter of minuets sometimes. And to be honest it leaves me a bit confused and wondering...................

sooooo if you know of anyone who needs a hardworking Master's Degree holding HR professional let me know =)

MY GIRLS!

Love to watch them be successful!

Sept 13th-17th

I am sitting here looking at my sch for next week and feeling a little overwhelmed!



Monday- besides working out (training for 1/2 marathon) nothing really, Mondays are no matter what reserved for Josie time.



Tuesday- meet the teacher night (where I have to give a 10 min speech to my kids' parents about English this year. Talk about intimidating, they will all sit and stare at me with blank looks judging :) Need to get a babysitter!



Wednesday- group training (again for 1/2 marathon) work til 7:30pm after working all day! (I do it because I love it! LOVE IT!!!)



Thursday- Football game (my girls) need to get a babysitter!



Friday- Go to away game with the high school cheer team. Not only do I need a babysitter, I prob. need to just have Jos spend the night with someone because I won't get home til at least 10pm maybe later.



Take into consideration that I have a full time job during the day. This is all after school, and Jeff is at work during the times all of this extra stuff happens so he can't help me.



Now I am really not complaining I promise, I thrive off of being busy like this. Well not every week, that would prob take me to my breaking point. I have issues with saying no. Last year it was not as big of a deal because I had Jeff at home in the evenings this year I am learning that saying no is ok and I don't have to be involved in EVERYTHING at school. So yeah this looks like a lot but I have said no to several other things that I could be doing this week!

mommy (not this week, this week it's daddy)

"Hello my name is Danielle (well this week, I am posting on behalf of my husband so we will call it daddy guilt-oholic!) and I am a Mommy Guilt-oholic"


I had to do this, I know it's cheating but it is to perfect of a guilt story not to share, and it;s not me! This morning we were all at Wal-Mart and while I was shopping for food Jos was running around with dad. All of the sudden I hear my name being shouted and turn around to see my husband with no Josie. She had run away from him and he couldn't find her. He was freaking out. Trying to remember what she was wearing, wondering what to do, where to even start. I knew where she would be and shouted to him her clothes for the day and to go get some help, while I ran to the fitting room area. There she was looking at hats and glasses in the mirror not a care in the world. My husband is scarred for life I think, poor guy! We found him and he asked her why she ran away. She said, "I had to go potty" He told her to tell him next time and she said, "daddy I pooped" She had her very first accident in her pants and was embarrassed I think, so she was hiding from him. It was scary and I don't think he will be taking her back to Wal-Mart til she is 18 =) I know it will be hard for him to get over this guilt even though I tell him it's ok over and over!