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 The idea of “SuperMom” has been replaced by a philosophy of “real deal parenting” where a marathon mom tries to keep pace with a 5-year old providing constant on-the-job training.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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• 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

• 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