M.I.A.

Yes, I've been Missing In Action for a while now. 
I have a ton of excuses as to why I stopped blogging.
Work got really busy.
The kids softball schedule was hectic.
I was running and training pretty hardcore.
I got injured.  And went through PT.
I was disappointed that no one even read my blogs, so why write.

The list is endless.

I really did miss putting my thoughts down on paper on the computer.  Regardless of who read this, or who doesn't.  I can make sense of my thoughts, actions and future goals if they are written out.  So for those lucky few that do read this, then congratulations; you get insight into my crazy life. 

So, to catch you up real quick on what's been going on the last 7 or so months. 
I've ran a lot of races.  More than my husband would have liked.  I was super nervous going into the race season starting with the Spartan Sprint back in March, but I killed it at that race and it was on like Donkey Kong from that point.  I've had a lot of success in my first year doing Obstacle Course Races (OCR's).  I finished 3rd in a lot of races, always 3rd.  I got picked up to run on a sponsored competitive team with Obstacle Racing Media.  I injured my knee in May/June and had a flare up of plantar fasciitis.  I finally broke down and went to the Dr. who promptly ordered 6 weeks on physical therapy.  The racing year is not over yet, I have a few more races, including The Spartan Beast in South Carolina next month to earn my Trifecta. 

The girls continued to play softball through the spring on their teams.  The Warriors went undefeated and the Jr. Aces lost only one game all season, but both teams come home with the Championship Trophy at the End of Season Tournament.  Madilyn continued on and played tournaments all summer with the Warriors.  We took some much needed time off from softball this fall to re-connect with the family.

And the main reason we needed time to re-connect is that my step-son Andrew has come to live with us full-time.  It's been a blessing but a challenge.  Having a boy in the house is something totally new to me.  He keeps me on my toes with all his little antics that I never in a million years would have expected from 2 girls.  I mean, never would girls lick the walls in my house or poop in the front yard. 

I hope to keep my writing a little more frequent.  I can't promise everyday.  (I honestly don't see how some of these bloggers can write everyday, have a full time job and be a mom.  WOW!) But I will be better. 

Here's to more writing and more blogs. 

Have a great weekend everybody!