tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post3746094765547224887..comments2024-01-27T01:00:53.693-05:00Comments on Footnotes: Tumbling into the guilt trapKimberly http://www.blogger.com/profile/08159387703524634028noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-67489375545122460222013-08-13T23:00:55.907-04:002013-08-13T23:00:55.907-04:00I'm not a mom and I've never been in your ...I'm not a mom and I've never been in your shoes, but I did follow along with training during your pregnancy and now raising a child and I'll be honest, you are awesome! I think you are a wonderful mom and it's amazing to me that you are able to accomplish so much. You are a great role model to Miles AND to all of us who don't have kids but might some day (and wonder how this whole raising kids, having a family, and working out thing works)! Karen Sealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01859540994687133829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-86063088214635599592013-08-13T12:56:17.282-04:002013-08-13T12:56:17.282-04:00I wouldn't feel guilty about the treadmill! Ev...I wouldn't feel guilty about the treadmill! Even if he likes the stroller, it's good for him to play with some different toys and new kids. We're sort of in a weird spot with the stroller. He tolerates it but it's not without bribes (lolipops) and whines (nuun and the MIA lolipop that got thrown at 0.5 mile). Kimberly https://www.blogger.com/profile/08159387703524634028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-23741142654508209542013-08-13T12:54:28.660-04:002013-08-13T12:54:28.660-04:00Thank you for the nice words. I guess I am a good ...Thank you for the nice words. I guess I am a good mom - he's still thriving (even if he did throw a perfectly good clementine at me this morning). Kimberly https://www.blogger.com/profile/08159387703524634028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-30220397680903211702013-08-13T12:53:30.386-04:002013-08-13T12:53:30.386-04:00I heart you.I heart you.Kimberly https://www.blogger.com/profile/08159387703524634028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-28237516112868780962013-08-13T12:52:55.112-04:002013-08-13T12:52:55.112-04:00There might be a video or two of Miles in my shoes...There might be a video or two of Miles in my shoes, and he always requests Bodypump in the car so there are upsides. I think I'm nearing the edge - but not there yet - of when I'd have to scale back. I think one more class could throw me over but until then, I'm going to grind it out. Kimberly https://www.blogger.com/profile/08159387703524634028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-731711047358127912013-08-13T12:51:05.733-04:002013-08-13T12:51:05.733-04:00I am definitely taking next year off from marathon...I am definitely taking next year off from marathons. It's too much on everyone, at this point, and it will give time to "tri" new things. Wink, wink. Kimberly https://www.blogger.com/profile/08159387703524634028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-41656123208478885102013-08-13T12:49:44.308-04:002013-08-13T12:49:44.308-04:00Thank you! It is tough now but maybe in a couple y...Thank you! It is tough now but maybe in a couple years, they'll stretch with us.Kimberly https://www.blogger.com/profile/08159387703524634028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-32080133649489586422013-08-13T12:47:34.497-04:002013-08-13T12:47:34.497-04:00Trying to fit in my ACE studies is hard enough - I...Trying to fit in my ACE studies is hard enough - I can't imagine grad school! I applaud you. And good luck with training!Kimberly https://www.blogger.com/profile/08159387703524634028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-89426675219896867952013-08-12T17:25:09.877-04:002013-08-12T17:25:09.877-04:00*mom felt bad going to bed before me
I should pr...*mom felt bad going to bed before me <br /><br />I should proof read before I press publish.Sweet and Savory by Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958540100750347527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-3239909364891101842013-08-12T17:23:43.079-04:002013-08-12T17:23:43.079-04:00My girls are older 6 and nearly 9 and I still get ...My girls are older 6 and nearly 9 and I still get this way. Now that I'm chest deep in marathon training, the hours of being away and needing sitters is getting more and longer. I feel bad and am questioning if I should take next year off from a full marathon, at least until the girls are just a bit older. It's totally normal to feel this way and it doesn't ever go away until they are grown and out of the house. I remember when I was a teenager my mom still felt bad going to be before me and leaving me up alone at night. Sweet and Savory by Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958540100750347527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-35728178452938899132013-08-12T16:20:02.229-04:002013-08-12T16:20:02.229-04:00Great post. I had the same pang of guilt this morn...Great post. I had the same pang of guilt this morning when I was stretching post-run and my daughter wanted me to read. Tough balance, but as you said it's worth it in the end. Tami https://www.blogger.com/profile/03639337723527954294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-89393666164397668632013-08-12T13:50:08.549-04:002013-08-12T13:50:08.549-04:00On the other end of the spectrum Leo is so gosh-da...On the other end of the spectrum Leo is so gosh-darn excited about "boys day!" when I'm in the office that I get a little jealous (Ma and Leo days are never said with quite such excitement or anticipation). <br /><br />You're an amazing mom, whether you're the one putting him to bed or not. Miles is lucky to have you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-43957626429393791602013-08-12T12:44:28.895-04:002013-08-12T12:44:28.895-04:00THIS is why your blog is my favorite. You're ...THIS is why your blog is my favorite. You're the only one who I feel has really been where I am. I have a 1-year-old, work 40 hours a week, am in grad school, and decided that it's now-or-never for me to start training for my first marathon. I treasure every moment I get to spend with my girl, I rearrange my schedule and pull long nights studying so that I can always be there for dinner and bedtime, but still.... the thought of having to leave her for 3-4 hours at a time on weekends for my upcoming long runs is hurting my heart :( I KNOW what I'm doing is right and healthy for me and my family... but its hard.Kathleen Ojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05437979349532096085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-77170927709509870282013-08-12T12:03:30.544-04:002013-08-12T12:03:30.544-04:00Hugs, mama, I know the guilt monster intimately as...Hugs, mama, I know the guilt monster intimately as well. You are setting an awesome example for him - my littles aren't talking yet, but they are ecstatic when I return in the morning and never fail to crack me up when they're tromping around in my sweaty shoes. And my oldest always talks about how he's going to win all the medals when he's older. <br /><br />But at the same time, give yourself permission to really look at your schedule and weigh out the pros/cons of it all. If you really don't want to do everything you've stacked up for yourself right now, it's okay to scale back. It has to be right for you, or you'll plow into burn-out. (Can you tell who has just face-planted into funkville? I'm deep into marathon training and have hit the 2-year-old-I-don't-wannas!) Megan Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173197463835705965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-36999337954578590872013-08-12T11:36:50.363-04:002013-08-12T11:36:50.363-04:00The guilt is such a hard thing and I feel it when ...The guilt is such a hard thing and I feel it when I just drop off Lucas at the gym child care. Even though he now loves going and it's good for him to hang out with other kids, I feel guilty that I am on the treadmill instead of pushing him in the stroller. I keep tell myself that a healthy and happy mom who spends a couple hours a week working out instead of being by his side, is better for both of us in the long run. :) Only a child of a fit mom would know what Bodypump is and talks about sweaty runs at the age of 2!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08664490855899436207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-17838358398842101602013-08-12T11:29:56.341-04:002013-08-12T11:29:56.341-04:00I understand what you mean as much as a non-mom ca...I understand what you mean as much as a non-mom can. But I also understand that moms taking time for themselves make better moms. And you know what? You are setting quite the example for that kid! As he grows up he'll think exercise is just a normal part of the process. You're a good mommy, be proud of yourself.Alysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977949834838450609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137646469767562765.post-34979878414190166352013-08-12T11:23:33.543-04:002013-08-12T11:23:33.543-04:00Such a great post!! you rock as a mom :)Such a great post!! you rock as a mom :)Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09486563377965503697noreply@blogger.com