Thứ Tư, 8 tháng 12, 2010
Morning of Dec. 8
I have finished my morning workout and am taking advantage of the still-quiet house to do a little reading before the kids wake up. I'm reading a book called "Everyday Blessings" on "mindful parenting." The chapter I'm on is called "Live-in Zen Masters"...
Thứ Ba, 30 tháng 11, 2010
November MauldenNews
Alex's homemade glassesHi All,I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving. We had a great time in Reno with my mom and various Billharzes/Billharz associates. Sam kept singing "Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother's house we go!" In this case...
Thứ Tư, 24 tháng 11, 2010
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Chủ Nhật, 31 tháng 10, 2010
MauldenNews October 2010
Hello All,How is everyone? We've been busy with the usual things - school, work, 3 friends' kids' birthday parties, swim lessons, and of course, Halloween. We had a purple fairy princess and a Lightning McQueen racecar driver this year.This month...
Thứ Năm, 21 tháng 10, 2010
first school photo - kindergarten
I was a little worried about how this first school photo would turn out, since this girl does not like to comb her hair. Plus, picture day was Papa's day to drop her off at school and who knew what she would be wearing. I think we got lucky! Wh...
Thứ Tư, 20 tháng 10, 2010
bedtime fears
Alex goes through stages of bedtime fears. I think it's a form of separation anxiety. She'll be fine for a while and then go through a period of being afraid. When we ask what she's afraid of, she'll say, "My room," or "the dark," or "my closet." The...
Thứ Ba, 19 tháng 10, 2010
book thoughts: A Long Way Gone
I just finished listening to Ishmael Beah read his book, A Long Way Gone. Oh, that book was hard. It's a first-person account of the author's childhood during war in Sierra Leone, including his years as a child soldier. It's the kind of book that makes...
Thứ Bảy, 16 tháng 10, 2010
Beautiful October; 9 miler
I love October in Utah. This month has been so nice and warm, with cooler nights (finally turned on the heat this month). We had our first dusting of snow on the mountaintops recently, but it didn't last long. The leaves are gorgeous.Tammy and I had...
Sam's moment of genius
Yesterday was Sam's half birthday (making him 4 and 1/2). He made it a special day by reading "5 Hour Energy" off a bottle in the grocery store. I was astounded - normally don't kids start with little words like "cat"? Before you get too impressed, I'll...
Thứ Hai, 11 tháng 10, 2010
Rant: still trapped in between
Today I went shopping for some simple basics: black sweatpants and plain long-sleeve t-shirts.I was quickly reminded why I have hated shopping for clothes ever since I turned 13. I'm sort of a freak of nature, but I always forget until I try to find...
Thứ Sáu, 8 tháng 10, 2010
our little fish
Alex really, really loves swimming. Every time we take her to the pool, she gets this huge grin plastered across her face. When it's swim lesson day, her face lights up and she can't wait to go. When it's time to get in the water, there is no toe-dipping...
Thứ Tư, 6 tháng 10, 2010
Up Up and Away!
Took the plunge. Dealing with the fall-out. About to secure my freedom from the evil tentacled monster. Takes 12 steps, but I hit a brick wall at 8.Took time off to recuperate and recover my energy. Now back from paradise, rejuvenated and ready to take...
Thứ Ba, 5 tháng 10, 2010
scary dinosaur park
We've been having beautiful weather, and this weekend Bryan was on call so I thought I'd take the kids out to do something new and fun. I'd heard about this Dinosaur Park up in Ogden, about an hour north of here, and it was a perfect fall Sunday afternoon...
Thứ Năm, 30 tháng 9, 2010
September MauldenNews
I'm moving the Maulden newsletter to my blog. So here it is.This month was the Month of Perpetual Fun at our house. Every weekend we did something different, and though I hadn't planned that, I like the way it turned out. Except for this...courtesy of...
Thứ Tư, 29 tháng 9, 2010
Five good minutes
The question of the night (in our church group): How do you practice listening, or silence, or stillness in your life?Recently I enjoyed skimming a little book called "Five Good Minutes in the Evening." It's a collection of little "practices" you can...
Thứ Ba, 28 tháng 9, 2010
morning chat with Sam
This morning Sam asked me, "How do you make bread?"I told him about mixing up flour and water and yeast, stirring and kneading, and putting dough in the oven.Then he chimed in, "And then you cut a piece off and send it to your tongue!"Send it to your...
Chủ Nhật, 26 tháng 9, 2010
Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey
Took the kids to the circus today - their first time ever. Alex claimed she did not want to go, but once we were there, she loved it. She kept yelling at the trapeze artists to "Be careful up there! That is VERY DANGEROUS!"It's one of those things I...
Thứ Bảy, 25 tháng 9, 2010
new 10K PR
This morning: 10K in 1:04:27 - a new personal record (PR)! Tammy deserves the real credit - I was pushing to keep up with her. It was a beautiful morning on the Jordan River trail - loved being out there - and what a treat to go with a friend. It was...
Thứ Năm, 23 tháng 9, 2010
Sam time
In reading "The Happiness Project" for a new book club, I am intrigued by the idea of writing a one-sentence journal. Maybe if I only had to write one sentence, I would blog more often.Anyway, one thing the book made me think about is how all the little...
Thứ Hai, 13 tháng 9, 2010
Little Grand Canyon Half Marathon!
We did it!This picture was taken only moments after crossing the finish line. Actually, I think I gulped a few bites of watermelon between the finish and this picture. Can you see the juice dripping down my chin?It was cold at the start - upper 30's....
Thứ Năm, 19 tháng 8, 2010
birthday girl AND first day of kindergarten
How did we go from here...to here...so fast?It feels like this...which is all I could get when I tried to take her picture on the first day of school. She was totally anti-picture. It's probably the only picture you'll ever see where she's moving and...
Thứ Ba, 10 tháng 8, 2010
Interesting running venue
I'm in Las Vegas for a work-related trip this week. The hotel has a gym, but unlike in most hotels, gym access is not included in the room fee. They want $25 per day or $50 for 3 days. No thanks. So, my challenge last night was to find somewhere to run. It's...
Thứ Tư, 21 tháng 7, 2010
ignorance is not bliss
So today we were at the playground and a Caucasian girl walks up to Alex and says, "Why are your eyes so small?"Alex looked at her and said, "What?""Why are your eyes so small?"Alex: "They're NOT."Girl: "Well, why are they...like...(pointing to the corners...
Chủ Nhật, 18 tháng 7, 2010
Running for fun and a good cause
Hello friends and family! As many of you know, I have started run-walk-running for fun and fitness. Generally I run for 5 minutes, walk for one, and repeat. Because I don't run with earbuds or tunes, running affords me a nice, rare time of solitude...
Thứ Hai, 28 tháng 6, 2010
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Thứ Bảy, 29 tháng 5, 2010
10K Race
Today, I am thrilled to report I have achieved my goals for my first 10K race! - to finish: - in the upright position, - with a smile on my face, - wanting to do it again.I even attained a new Personal Best - 1:09:53. (earlier record...
Thứ Hai, 24 tháng 5, 2010
5 years
5 years ago on May 25...We welcomed the girl of our dreams into our arms and hearts.Happy Arrival Day, Alex! We love y...
Thứ Sáu, 21 tháng 5, 2010
Hand Shaped Soup Recipe
Alex has been talking about making "hand shaped soup" for a few days. It is an Alex original. Here is the recipe, exactly as dictated:1 egg2 cups baking powder1 cup vanilla extract4 cups milk1 cup flour3 cups sugarMix all ingredients in a big bowl and...
