Laugh and learn as this blog is a forum to share stories that will likely leave me out of “Mother of the Year” contention. The idea of “SuperMom” has been replaced by a philosophy of “real deal parenting” where a marathon mom tries to keep pace with a 5-year old providing constant on-the-job training. A great outlet for those who might not have it all, but dearly love what they have.

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• Living it up in Sun City, AZ

  Just returned from Thanksgiving in Sun City, Arizona, home of my in-laws. I love seeing them; however, I leave Kids Kastle for a place where Seniors Reign Supreme. For those not familiar with this Del Webb retirement community, you have to be at least... Posted Dec 01 2008, 12:21 PM by Oh Mama! with | with no comments Filed under: dylan, kids, running, growing older, aging, golf cart

• Gotta run!

  When Saturday morning rolls around, I shed my "mom skin" like a snake for a few hours. It begins around 5:15 a.m., when I hop in my husband's car -- the one without the booster seat -- and listen to music of my choice for a few minutes.... Posted Nov 12 2008, 07:57 AM by Oh Mama! with | with no comments Filed under: dylan, marathon, kids, running, Mickey Mouse pancakes, long runs

• Ability to Focus is Hocus Pocus!!!

  Well, it hit me like a blast of air conditioning on a summer day in Texas -- I have lost all sense of focus. The realization came last week after I dropped 5-year old Dylan off at school. As usual, I'm frantic to deliver him on time and have everything... Posted Oct 21 2008, 11:13 PM by Oh Mama! with | with no comments Filed under: forgetful, focus, moms, dylan, marathon, kid, kids, running

• Who's in Charge?

  I'd like to think I'm an itsy-bit in control of my life, but leave it to a 5-year old to shatter that illusion. In my pre-mom days the idea of "control" was precious as a Fabergé egg. Now I fully recognize that egg has been heaved off... Posted Oct 17 2008, 12:52 PM by Oh Mama! with | with no comments Filed under: moms, dylan, marathon, kid, dad, running, balance, control

• Manic Monday???

  Consider my morning -- Endorphins popping like Rice Krispies after my brisk 6-mile run, I gulp my cup of water only to realize it's toothpaste backwash courtesy of Dylan, my 5-year old. Happy Monday. So I'm gagging on watermelon-flavored toothpaste... Posted Oct 13 2008, 10:50 AM by Oh Mama! with | with no comments Filed under: dylan, motherhood, boys, kids, running, moldy bread, humble moments, breakfast

• Walk to school day -- DRIVING me nuts!!!

  A great sight as I was out for my early morning run -- kids walking to school by the boatload! What the heck was going on? I never see so many children out so early in the morning. Then, I saw a boy who had to be about 10 carrying a sign, "Burn energy... Posted Oct 08 2008, 10:05 AM by Oh Mama! with | with no comments Filed under: dylan, kids, school, running, green, walk, drive, eco-friendly

• Happy birthday to me...

  So today I turn 39 -- standing oh-so-close to the point of questionable return -- the big 4-0! Actually, 40 is probably the new 30, and the number of years I've tallied doesn't bother me one bit. What baffles me though is w hen did this aging... Posted Oct 02 2008, 08:02 AM by Oh Mama! with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: dylan, kindergarten, boys, kids, dad, running, birthday

• Run Moms Run!!!

  I recently started my journey of running about 700 miles in 16 weeks. Final destination: White Rock Marathon in Dallas. Before you think I've tied my running shoes a bit too tight, leaving my brain oxygen deprived, consider my options: (A) Run with... Posted Sep 11 2008, 09:51 AM by Oh Mama! with | with no comments Filed under: moms, dylan, marathon, children, kids, running