Overdue weekend in Boston

Happy Mother's day to all the awesome

mom's out there. Including mine.

A weekend in Boston was over due.

I spent Friday resting up but Saturday-

I got my run on. I needed to test my

legs since my big race is coming up this

weekend. Yep-15 big ones. But I bought

something to try and help me.

Compression sleeves. Did they help? A little.

They work enough that my pain is mild and dull.

They helped enough to allow me to knock out 6 miles.

I finished my run and devoured a Life Alive wrap.

Hot & Healthy Bachelor if you need to know.

I got my act together and ran over to Casey's for

her birthday pub crawl. It was a Golf theme and 

everyone did a great job fitting to the theme.

My tan is ridiculous. It's more like a farmers tan/burn.

I was going for a country club housewife look. It 

worked. 

I checked out of the party after 5+ hours drinking. 

I tried to detox this week so 5 beers over 5ish hours

was enough to make my trek home interesting. 

I was apparently really tired since I passed out in my

get up and got 11 hours of sleep. Think that's enough?

I wanted to take George for a nice hike today 

to see how he would do. He still hates people

and gets pretty scared when he sees anyone.

But he did great! He was a rock star on the trails.

Everyone stopped me to tell me how beautiful he is.

And I agree. So we hiked the trails. Sniffed around.

Saw some cool trees and nature.

But George was a hot dog. And he refused to drink the

water I brought. Was he holding out for Evian?

Nope. He was holding out for the local creek water

that he also decided to just lay in to cool off.

I didn't blame him.. I was wishing I could join him.

It was a great mother's day spent with George. Now

I'm off to do Sunday things... laundry and cleaning.

YAY!

Mid week blues

Happy hump day!

I've got the mid week blues. What can cure 

it? Tasty food, good friends and George!

He loves sleep.

And apparently broccoli!

He is definitely my child!

This is week two of my training schedule.

Here is what my running schedule looks like:

Sunday- 8 miles (I did 6. I didn't feel ready for 8)

Monday- Off day

Tuesday- 3 (I did 3.5 in about 32 mins)

Weds- Off day (I'm doing Zumba for XT)

Thursday- 4 miles of speedwork

Friday- easy run- 2 miles

Saturday- Off day (aka St. Patricks Party)

Sunday- 8 miles

Training is fun. Especially when you live in

a beautiful place. Running by Harvard is fun

 and beautiful.

Side note- seeing other men running with dogs

is also a highlight.

And coming home to this is even better.

Cauliflower Pizza Crust:

1 cup of riced cauliflower

1 egg

1 cup cheese

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp garlic

1 tsp basil

oven at 450

1- place cauliflower in food processor. rice until

broken up. But don't go too far or it will breakdown

too far.

2- place in microwave safe bowl for 8mins.

let cool.

3- Combine ingredients. 

4- Place on baking sheet and cook for 8 mins.

5- remove and add ingredients. You really

don't need more cheese. I'd recommend veggies!

Look at me.. I'm glowing.

Being a new mom has meant

life is crazy lately! I've been coming

home on my lunch breaks to spend time

with George. We have been adjusting to life 

with each other and spending time

getting to know each other.

I have learned that George is completely

different at night. When the lights are out...

typical man. He is so lovey but when morning

comes... peace out. He goes back to hiding out

in the corners of the apt.

We play a little at night before we sleep.

And he insist on waking me up 3 or 4 times

throughout the night. I am a mother.

Besides hanging with George, I am enjoying a low key

weekend. It included a spray tan. My first one. I was

scared I was going to look like this.

I love this episode but it was certainly frightening.

I expressed my fear to Ashly. She assured me it wouldn't

happen. As did the entire staff after she left.

Luckily- it wasn't so scary.

Ok the machine I stepped into was.

It was a stainless steel death trap.

 But after- I was excited. Look at me! I'm

glowing. (that's really because I had just

worked out and can't shower for 4 hrs.)

It's a good thing I had nothing important planned

for the weekend. Except eating an awesome goat 

cheese salad. 

And making these amazing and tasty (healthy) brownies.

I present: Almond Flour Brownies!

1/2 cup applesauce

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa

3/4 cup agave

3 egg whites

3/4 cup almond flour/meal

2 tsp vanilla

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp baking powder

1 tsp instant coffee

pre-heat oven to 350

mix applesauce, cocoa and agave.

mix in egg whites 1 at a time.

mix in flour

mix in vanilla, salt, baking powder and coffee.

put into greased/buttered/lotioned pan.

Bake for 25 mins. Enjoy!

After enjoying 5 one, I think you could use

a little less agave. I like it sweet but it could use less.

They are more cakey than chewy. I liked

to put a little PB. But honestly- they are low

calorie and a good alternative. Also- Paleo

friendly!

Welcoming a new man to my life!

Introducing the new love of my life!

George!

I had been thinking for awhile that something

was missing from my life. No- not a man. (ok

that too.) But I knew I was ready for the step.

I had started to toy with the idea of adopting

and once I saw his face. I knew. He reminded

me of my dog Winnie and it was fate.

I emailed the shelter he was at and went

through the process. 1 week later they emailed

me back! I realized that it was mean to be.

So now George is here with me.

It will definitely be an adjustment as he'll

have to learn to trust me and my roommates

and learn how to live the apartment. 

I'm confident he'll soon love us and be running

around like a puppy should.

You can see I have tried to buy his love with

toys and treats.

He did love the bed I bought him.

He is still sleeping on it now.

 Here is his sister Sadie. Isn't she so cute?

You should adopt her. If you are interested in 

her please visit here.

Adoption is great and I feel great about my

decision. Yes- I had to shell out some money.

But my new puppy came fixed, up to date

with shots, healthy and ready for a home. He

also came from a not great place and I'll be

here to give him a happy, healthy and fun home

where he'll get everything he needs.