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CrossFit Mom: Soccer Practice WOD

September 25, 2014September 25, 2014 CarolLeave a comment

Two rounds*; must be completed in five minutes or less. Warmup - Start yelling warnings that it's almost time to leave. Repeat until children move (rare) or there is seriously no more time. Pull long pants off child; work on mobility by avoiding kicks to the arms and face. Give pants to child to put in… Continue reading CrossFit Mom: Soccer Practice WOD

Cystic Fibrosis · Life

I am pathetic.

September 20, 2014September 20, 2014 Carol1 Comment

Also I do not have enough ice packs. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that I haven't been riding enough this summer. But I went out on the trail and attacked it with the same speed and vigor as last year, though I didn't go quite 26 miles this time.… Continue reading I am pathetic.

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Notes from the Zoo

September 19, 2014September 19, 2014 CarolLeave a comment

We went to the zoo. Things happened. Observations were made. Bats are creepy. Paul thinks this is a matter of opinion, but I am here to tell you that no, it is not. It is a fact. Very, very, creepy. Eat insects, blah blah blah. They have hands that are not quite hands. Creepy. There are snow… Continue reading Notes from the Zoo

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Update: When We Are Both Dead

September 17, 2014 Carol2 Comments

Acting on thoughtful feedback from yesterday's post, Paul and I talked to Elias a bit last night about people dying. We asked if he felt sad, and maybe scared, because Gigi and Grandpa Z both died. We got a nod. Me: Do you feel scared that Mama and Papa might die? E: <nod, with big eyes> Me:… Continue reading Update: When We Are Both Dead

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Help. Seriously.

September 16, 2014 Carol3 Comments

Whose woods these are I think I know; I will not 'fess up right now, though.* Hi. You guys know how much I love this little punk, right? I want you to keep that in mind as you read the rest of this post. Because I cannot stand him right now. For real. He is being… Continue reading Help. Seriously.

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