The best laid plans of mice and men... I'm struggling to get my training in. Now, I didn't mean to start out with a little poem; that's just a happy accident, but it does sum up the past couple of weeks of training. My family took a road trip to Colorado for a wedding, and … Continue reading Half Marathon After Baby
Lately, on my runs, I've been listening to Laura Vanderkam's I Know How She Does It. In her book, she shares the habits and secrets of successful working moms and how they manage to get it all done while still creating time for family and life. I find this idea fascinating. I thought I'd have … Continue reading How to Find Time to Do It All
As the leaves begin to change and the air cools off, we say goodbye to summer yet again. Gone are the days of long, lazy afternoons and sleeping in. Gone are the family trips, and cookouts. Hello football and apple cider! Of course that means one very important thing: Back To School! Today is the … Continue reading Helpful Hints for Back to School
The other day, I picked up some weights and decided to lift my lower body. As I try to get my fitness back after baby, one key component is building my muscle mass back, because pregnancy and breastfeeding do a number on your muscle. (It's those hormones, man.) It was a tough workout, but that … Continue reading God Uses Growing Pains
I've been blessed with wonderful sisters who are gifted writers. Today my sister Anna, shares some of her struggles and some encouragement for you! Note: This post originally published on thedarlinggirls.wordpress.com Written by Anna Schaefer "I don't know about you, but I have it all figured out. I know what motherhood should look like. I … Continue reading The Mom Tool You’re Missing
I was tired. Physically tired. The first reaction of course is, "Well, you have a newborn, Cate, of course you're tired." But the baby was sleeping incredibly well - eight or so hours a night - so I was getting sleep. I couldn't figure out why simple task like walking or holding the baby seemed … Continue reading How to Heal from Postnatal Depletion
The baby is almost three months old, and I have to admit something. I'm nowhere near where I would like to be, fitness level wise. I knew that returning to running after a baby would be hard - I've done it before, and it's always hard. You're carrying extra weight, your core is weak, and … Continue reading How to Return to Running After Baby
If it seems like it's been a while since my last post, that's because it has been. I knew that having a fourth child would be crazy, but I don't think I was prepared for the level of crazy that my house is currently living. Life with four kiddos is B-A-N-A-N-A-S! I'm reminded of that … Continue reading Life With Four
I pray. Daily. Sometimes I pray for my husband, sometimes I pray for my kids. I'll pray for my family, friends, and country. I pray for safety, health, and protection for everyone I know and love. But you know what? I probably pray for myself more than anything. I pray for strength and courage. I … Continue reading What Happens When you Pray
I'm the woman at the grocery store who is intently staring at the screen as the cashier scans my food items, watching the total and silently doing math in my head. Will the total I came up with match what the screen says? Did I do my math correctly? With a growing family of soon-to-be … Continue reading How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
