I love Halloween. I love Haunted Houses and trick-or-treating and spooky songs. But one thing I’m not too fond of? Scary movies. At least not anymore. I wrote this post for The Bump a year or so ago about being surprised to discover I didn’t enjoy scary movies anymore after having kids. Because all of a […]
Archives for October 2014
Guest Post: I Am 39 and a Three-Time Stroke Survivor #WorldStrokeDay
My name is Lisa Deck and I’m so thrilled (and honored!) to be sharing my personal story with Keeping Mommy Sane today. My friendship with Jessica began when she worked in media advocacy for the American Heart Association and I was one of her projects. Looks like we’re still at it nine years later 😉 […]
Who Remembers Prince Spaghetti Day?
I participated in Blog Blast on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Prince Pasta. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating. Every day when I pick up my kids after school, the first words out of their mouth are always, “What’s for dinner?” Not “Hi, Mommy!” or “How was your day?” Nope, it’s […]
True Confessions
So I’ve been keeping something from you guys. Remember that huge job change I announced just about this time last fall? The one that led to our leaving our beloved daycare and enrolling Mimi in a new daycare in town? I quit back in February. Part of me was kind of embarrassed to tell you […]
Yep, I’m That Mom Screaming from the Sidelines
Every week when I show up for Buddy’s soccer game, I give myself a little pep talk. Don’t yell, don’t scream, don’t be one of THOSE parents. Just sit there silently, watch the game, and maybe run out at halftime with a baggie of orange wedges for the team. Just be THAT mom. But I […]
Running Through the Pain
I am temporarily hanging up my running shoes. I’ve hinted to it on social media, but I’ve been struggling for the last month with some foot pain and numbness between my third and fourth toes on my left foot. This is the same sort of issue I experienced training for my first half marathon in […]
Hartford Half Marathon Recap
Normally I am so excited to write my race recaps and share my experienced with you guys. But this time? Not so much. Well, that’s not necessarily true. I loved so many things about the NU Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon — the course, the organization, the eco-friendliness, the shirt and medal, the post-race snacks. […]