We did it! We made it through November without an injury. AND we made it through a crazy week of travels, AND I still got in some activity. It wasn’t a high week, but it wasn’t a low week and I’ll take what I can get.
Here’s what the week looked like:
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When I originally started this post, I was writing about how it was good to have a full, normal week. Well, that unfortunately changed. GM once again had to have surgery — so Friday we spent the day again with him under anesthesia and having surgery. This time it was for his ear (he had a hole in his ear drum and they had to repair that and then remove his existing ear tube that had fallen through the hole into the middle ear). While it was a minor surgery, having 2 surgeries less than one month apart, was stressful for me as a mom. He did great (he’s so brave!), but I am hopeful that we will have a “normal” week again sometime soon. And fingers crossed this is our last surgery/anesthesia/etc. for a LONG TIME!
Here’s what the week looked like:
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This week featured a little of everything – some hot weather (in Sedona) and cold weather (back in CLE). Some sunshine and some snow. Some running and some hiking. A day of vacation, and then back to work. It really was a mix of everything, and I’m still recovering from it all!
Here’s what the week looked like:
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Every year, I take a girls’ trip with my three best friends from high school — we met in 7th grade and have stayed in touch through college (we all went separate ways), and then many of life’s moments (some of us went to grad school, some lived abroad, some got married, some had kids, etc.). Even though we now live all over the country (NYC, Albany, San Jose, and Cleveland), we have recently made it a priority to reconnect with an annual getaway. Past trips have taken us to fun places like Santa Barbara, New Orleans, and Chicago, and this year we chose Sedona, Arizona for our annual girls trip. Here’s what we loved and recommend if you’re planning your own trip to Sedona:
Sedona has no shortage of amazing dining options, and here are a few we tried a few that we loved:
Sedona’s red rock trails are breathtaking. We started our mornings with hikes to beat the crowds and enjoy cooler temps – and even catch the changing light on the rocks/mountains as the sun rose!
Tip: Start at sunrise or shortly thereafter for magical lighting, fewer people, and perfect hiking weather.
Sedona truly has it all: natural beauty, great food, gorgeous outdoor hiking and unique experiences. I kept thinking how magical our hikes were – they were so beautiful and I never got over how breathtaking they were. I highly recommend you check Sedona out!
This week was fun — and a little out of the norm! While I stayed active, a few things kept me from my regularly scheduled workouts this week:
Knowing this, here is what the week looked like:
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Hi friends! I can’t believe we’re in NOVEMBER and already thinking about the holiday season! I’m here for it. I’m joining Coco and Deborah for their virtual coffee today, while also sharing a fitness update for a fitness linkup, so I’m excited to share what’s going on over here.
Here’s what I’d tell you if we were chatting in real life:
I’d tell you that I’m ready for the holidays. I know, I know… we just wrapped up Halloween, but I can’t help it. I love the holidays. The cookies, the baking, the time off work, and most of all, seeing the magic of the season through my kids’ eyes. It’s pure joy. I’m already counting down the days until Christmas! And don’t tell my husband – but when he’s not home we’ve even started listening to some holiday tunes.
I’d tell you that Airline travel recently started stressing me out. I’m traveling this week and airline travel has been stressing me out lately. I’m not sure when this started, but I’ve been feeling more anxious than usual, especially with all the flight delays and cancellations due to the government shutdown. I’ve been triple-checking my itinerary, and even though I know I can’t control it, I’m still nervous! Anyone else get travel anxiety?
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you how wonderful it was to have my parents in town last weekend. The kids were so excited to have them here, and my parents were all in on Halloween with carving pumpkins, handing out candy, and all. It rained pretty heavily the first day they were here, but we lucked out with sunshine on their last day and snuck in a beautiful fall hike. The leaves were beautiful and it felt like the perfect way to wrap up their visit.
I’d also share that I saw an author talk this week! A fellow mom at the school my kids go to gets tickets through her work to see authors speak on occasion, and she texted me last minute with an extra ticket to see Liz Moore (author of God of the Woods) speak on Monday. I am so glad I went – she was a great speaker (really down to earth) and now i want to read some of her other books!
If we were having coffee, I’d share some good news. GM is on the mend! After his surprise emergency appendectomy, he’s finally cleared to go back to school next week. I’m feeling so grateful that B took him to the hospital when he did. His recovery has been smooth, and I’m just so relieved everything turned out okay. It’s one of those moments that reminds you how quickly things can change and how lucky we are when they go right.
If we were having coffee, I’d also tell you how happy I am to be running again. After dealing with a hip injury, I’m finally back out there. It’s slow, and most days it’s still a run-walk combo, but I’ll take it. I’m just so glad to be moving again and not just walking or stuck on the indoor bike. There’s something about being outside, even for a short jog, that lifts my spirits. Especially on the weekends when I can run in daylight! I even got in a 3 a.m. treadmill slow jog before a flight this morning. So happy to be back at it!
So that’s me. What about you?
Linking up with My First 5K and More, Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, Runs with Pugs, and The Running Teacher for the Fit Five Friday linkup and the Ultimate Coffee Date hosted by Coco and Deborah
Happy Hallo-weekend! We had a great time celebrating Halloween despite everything going on (including my son and his appendix taken out last week) and I truly can’t believe we’re in NOVEMBER.
October was an interesting month – I was coming off an injury and starting to run again, we had two fun races, and I continued lifting weights and walking. It’s the first month in a while that I actually have running mileage to report! While not my traditional numbers, I’m still pleased that i got in some runs. Here were some October highlights:
Here’s what the week looked like:
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