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In Work September 14, 2020

Having a baby and quitting my BigLaw job. 2 major life events in the Summer of 2005....

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Thankful that ‘Rona Running Streak Day 250 broug

Thankful that ‘Rona Running Streak Day 250 brought an in person race, 8 mile Irving Turkey Trot. Huge thanks to my husband for running the race with me (he ran a great race). Strict safety protocols made it possible. Thank you @irvingmarathon for putting on a great race. #motherrunners #irvingturkeytrot #irvingmarathonrunningseries #irvingmarathon #badassmotherrunner

‘Rona Running Streak Day 245 brings the Love the

‘Rona Running Streak Day 245 brings the Love the Run You’re With 2.0 virtual series Go Long Race. 5K every 4 hours for 8 hours (15K).

What do I have to show for 245 days? Faster, yes. More endurance, yes. Plenty of time away from the kids, heck yes.

But I also have a string of injuries, including 2 permanently mangled fingers on my right (and dominant) hand. Crushed them when I tripped on a trail run and body slammed my hand in the fall.

There were also plenty of times when I didn’t want to run. Like with my hand in a cast. Or when I was recovering from a bad bout of food poisoning. Or when it was a billion degrees outside in August.

What have I learned? I am more capable than I thought. I can ask more of myself. I truly believe I am capable of the next breakthrough.

What have you learned about yourself over the last 8 months?

#carpoollinelaw #dallasblogger #dallasmoms #bloggersofinstagram #momblogger #lovetherunyourewith @themotherrunner #bamr #themotherrunner

Spent the afternoon helping my kindergartener with

Spent the afternoon helping my kindergartener with her social studies homework. A presidential campaign poster. Claire thinks she will a good president because she is kind. That’s the word she chose. Not smart or beautiful. But kind. I’m raising a great future leader ;-). Look for her campaign in 2052. #dallasbloggers #dallasmoms #lawyermoms #carpoollinelaw

‘Rona Running Streak Day 217 brings the Love the

‘Rona Running Streak Day 217 brings the Love the Run You’re With 2.0 Stacked Race.

3 races over 3 days—5K, 10K, and 15K. 5K and 15K went great. 10K, not so much. Quit after the first 3 miles because I just wasn’t feeling it.

“Just not feeling it” describes a lot of things right now. Burnout and fatigue. Constant stress and worry.

Don’t forget to cut yourself some slack. We’ve all been running the same race since March. Some days you’re in the mood to race, others you just need to quit running and dig into the Halloween candy. Mini size candy bars don’t count, right?

How are you giving yourself grace right now?

#carpoollinelaw #dallasblogger #dallasbloggers #dallasmoms #bloggersofinstagram #momblogger #lovetherunyourewith #motherrunner @themotherrunner

During the pandemic, my 4 artistically minded daug

During the pandemic, my 4 artistically minded daughters turned both my dining and breakfast rooms into make-shift art studios.

Pricey art supplies strewn about, tables permanently scarred from acrylic paints, glitter glue, and alcohol markers.

It’s a good thing holiday get-together are taboo this year because I don’t have the entertaining space.

So how did a mom whose drawing never advanced beyond stick figures raise 4 little artists?

All thanks to Dallas’ vibrant arts scene (and some ungodly spending on art supplies).

While it’s not “business as usual” for Dallas art organizations, they are “open for business” using innovative ways to enjoy art with your kids while social distancing.

My latest post for Dallas Moms (click on the link in my bio) has 4 ways my family is continuing to enjoy local art, including the Dallas Museum of Art, Rainbow Vomit, Dallas Children’s Theatre, and Dallas Symphony.

Yes, it’s really called Rainbow Vomit, and it’s one of the coolest interactive art exhibits I’ve ever seen.

How are you enjoying art with your kids while social distancing?

#carpoollinelaw #dallasbloggers #dallasmoms #mombloggers @dallasmuseumart @rainbowvomitdallas @dallaschildrenstheater @dallassymphony @dallas_moms

This Outlander-themed water bottle was a “wine b

This Outlander-themed water bottle was a “wine buy,” purchased from a Facebook ad while sipping a glass (or 2) of wine at the end of a long day.

My thanks to the seller, who was willing to infringe on multiple trademarks so middle-age moms can be inspired to drink more water by a man in a kilt.

While I never would have paid $30 for a plastic water bottle sans wine and the ease of impulse iPhone buying, it’s surprisingly a good one. Holds 30 ounces, fits neatly in a treadmill or bike drink holder, personalized with my name (SPELLED CORRECTLY), and has a nifty carrying strap.

Still trying to figure out the right ratio of whisky to water. It is a Jamie Fraser water bottle after all.

Ladies, if you don’t get that reference, have I got a book/show to recommend to you...

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