I've been anticipating returning for awhile. I hemmed and hawed on it, and then decided after the Bolder Boulder in May (best race ever!), that I wanted back to blogging. I just waited a spell because I like symmetry and I wanted to return to blogging today, June 21st, which is this blog's 7 year anniversary, and exactly 6 months after I left for "retirement."
So, what's been happening in Jess-land in the past 6 months?
Brief run down:
I ran 2 half marathons: A1A in Feburary and the Miami Beach 13.1 in March. Both were my worst HMs ever. Eh, it happens.
I also ran 2 10Ks: The Green Turtle Gallop in Boca in April and The Bolder Boulder in Bolder in May. Neither was a PR, but both were good races. The Green Turtle was fun because I got to meet up with my old running friend, Wendy, and Bolder was quite simply the most awesome racing experience I've ever had (more on that in a separate post; I have a detailed race report I want to post for that one).
On the family front, Caleb got his helmet off back in early March -- his head shaped up nicely -- and at the end of May, the little dude turned 1!
He's not walking yet, but he's close. Oh and he's kinda-sorta allergic to Scooter. But we still have that damn dog. Kidding Scooter, I love you! Kinda-sorta.
As for Norah...
...She's almost 3, going on 13. I get a whole lotta attitude from this one these days, but she keeps things interesting, that's for sure.
And, the Jer-Bear is doing well -- he's busy right now with bowling league and being the Commish of his fantasy football league (don't get me started; football is still MONTHS away, so why he has to already be spending so much time "researching" is beyond me, whatev).
And me? Well, I was born awesome and continue to remain that way.
This summer, I'm just teaching 2 days a week and the other 3 days a week I'm being a full time SAHM, which means that everyday that I don't commit child abuse is a successful day. And, of course, I'm running. Sometimes with 1 kid, sometimes with both (bought a dbl jogger!), and sometimes solo. Whatever way, I'm getting the miles in that I need to stay sane and to keep the beer gut off.
So, that about catches us all up to speed.
Ahhhhh, it's good to be back!
44 comments:
I thought I saw you in the blogosphere yesterday! Welcome back! Sounds like you have had a very nice 6 month sabbatical. Your kids are adorable! I've missed your blog and I am looking forward to reading it again.
Welcome back! I've missed your kid stories (oh, and the running stuff too). Facebook was just not a good enough substitute.
Glad you're back!
Wooohooo!!! Agree with MCM Mamma - facebook just wasn't sufficient. :-)
Welcome back! BTW, I knew it was a matter of time. Not only did you form a running habit but you have a writing (aka blogging) habit too.
Whoot!
and thanks for making me feel guilty about not blogging.
Welcome back! Glad to know the fam is all well. Norah's attitude will only sharpen from 3 to 4 and 5. It's not pretty. Rock on.
Yay! Looking forward to hearing your stories again. Glad to have you back. : )
Yay! I'm glad you are back. Sometimes you just need a break.
I am not sure I have commented before, but I am glad you are back! I love reading your kid and running stories! :)
Welcome back! I am looking forward to reading your updates on running and kiddos. It's been a long six months without you :)
I was so confused when I saw your blog title bolded in my GoogleReader this morning - such a nice surprise! Glad you're back...
welcome back!
welcome back to blog land! so glad you're back.
YAY! i was cleaning out my reader the other day, and left your blog in *just in case* you decided to return. and you did! awesome.
welcome back!!! so glad to see you back with all the adventures!!!!
Yipee! So glad you decide to let us all back into your blogging life. You are too awesome to keep it all to yourself.
18 comments for your first post in six months! Wow - way to make me feel small.
Yay! So glad I didn't unsub from your posts. Wow, Norah really looks like her daddy!
Has it been 21 days????????
HOORAY!!!! I've missed hearing about Norah! :)
It's great that you're back, I've missed you!
Welcome back! Love hearing about your runs in FL and dreaming of the day I move there!
So happy you're back!!
Rhiannon
I had a feeling in the back of my mind you would come back. Welcome back - I love your posts and many times you make me laugh! I live in Colorado but have never done the Bolder Boulder - maybe next year I will have to do it.
YAY!!!!
Woo Hoo!!!!!! I missed your blog and seeing pictures of your kids. I can't believe how much they have grown...especially Caleb! Welcome back! I truly missed you!
welcome back!
So glad you are back!
I'm so glad you're back!
Welcome back! Caleb is such a cute little man! As for Norah - I have a 4 going on 14 year old so I feel your pain. :)
Yay, good to see you back! Your kiddos are soooo cute! BB...you were in my neck of the woods, but I didn't run it this year. Always a fun, fun race!
Glad to see you back!!!!
I am glad that you are back! :)
Great to have you back! I've missed your stories :)
Welcome back!! It's been nice seeing what's new on FB but still glad to see you back to blogging.
Welcome back. I've missed reading your running antics.
Welcome back! I'm pretty sure the day before you posted I went blog cleaning and deleted people who haven't posted in months. For some reason I kept you on thinking you couldn't stay away. ;)
Yay!
So glad you I can add your blog back to my weekly reading list! Missed hearing all about your running. And the babies are so big now :)
oh i have missed you! i don't blog and i'm not a blog reader (typically) but i stumbled on yours when we were both pregnant with our first little ones. i've checked this maybe twice since you left and boy was i surprised to open it up to almost a months worth of new posts! welcome :)
I was so happy when your blog showed up as a suggestion. I used to follow your blog, but then after your goodbye I unsubscribed! Glad to see you back!
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