Here we go! A new week; a new training regime. Now that I've conquered Couch 2 5K, it's time to take on the next level. Ten kilometers. Six-point-two miles. I don't even know who I am, anymore. I have loved being active, but it's been a long time since I've been excited about pushing myself ...
5-10K: week 1, day 1 {5.10.2013}
teacher appreciation week – school supply cake
Ok. So this is my most favorite Teacher Appreciation surprise ever. The school supply cake. It's really one of the cutest things, combining my love of baking and my love of office-type supplies into one project. Last year, on my old blog, I showcased this version of the supply cake. This ...
couch 2 5k: week 9, day 3 {5.8.2013} – graduation edition!
I DID IT! I completed each and every session of Couch 2 5K and I cannot even begin to believe it! I was stoked for this morning's run. Of course, this made me nervous, too, because the more excitement I have, the more I tend to run myself out. I also faced a challenge. My friend asked me if ...
teacher appreciation week – thank you for helping me grow
For Tuesday of Teacher Appreciation Week, the theme was flowers. Easy enough. I scoured Pinterest for some cute ideas, and with little man's help, we decided on flower pots. Fortunately, I had some plain, terracotta pots at the house that were perfect for our project. I gave them a coat of ...
couch 2 5k: week 9, day 2 {5.6.2013}
One. More. Session. Eeek! It's probably been a little longer than nine weeks, technically, but in the next day or two, I am going to be an honest to goodness graduate of Couch 2 5K. I am not exactly running a complete 3.1 miles, but I'm thisclose, and I do remember hearing that even if you're ...
teacher appreciation week – wooden spool apple core
Today marks National Teacher Appreciation Day. Our school happens to celebrate the entire week, which is ok by me, because we absolutely adore little man's teachers and love to do special things for them. I also love that the school provides themes for each day. Sometimes, it's hard to get ...