Tag Archives: mini-me

The Race, The Chase, and The Sacred Embrace

Posted on November 16, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

Last weekend my 8 year old daughter and I ran her first 5K race together with her Girls on the Run team. Words alone could never do this experience justice. I think the best way to share the highlights of … Continue reading →

Posted in health, parenting | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 30 Comments

She’s number one!

Posted on November 11, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

Tomorrow is the big day my 8 year old daughter Mini-Me and I will run our first 5K race together. {GULP!} I’m proud to say I think we’re both ready… ready as we’ll ever be. I just completed my Couch … Continue reading →

Posted in health, parenting | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

So now, I run.

Posted on October 20, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

“You’re fisting!” she snapped. “Well, YOU’RE leaving skid marks,” I snapped back. “Pick up your feet!” No, this is not boudoir dialogue. This is what it sounds like when my 8 year old daughter Mini-Me and I go running together. … Continue reading →

Posted in health, parenting | Tagged , , , , , , | 68 Comments

This craft fair didn’t suck.

Posted on October 3, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

Last weekend while running a few errands, Mini-Me and I serendipitously happened upon the most delightful outdoor craft fair! It was a spectacular autumn day here and Mini-Me had $8.00 burning a hole in her little pocketbook, so I opened … Continue reading →

Posted in crafts, parenting | Tagged , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

What I Wore Wednesday

Posted on September 29, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

I have a confession to make. I’m not much of a fashionista. You know that cute outfit I wore for my big photo shoot with my BFF Laura a few years back? Designer denim, close-fitting top, industrial-strength bra, chunky necklace, … Continue reading →

Posted in behind the beard | Tagged , , , , , , | 35 Comments

The Story of a Baptism, a Magnet, Some Poop, and Karmic Retribution.

Posted on August 26, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

Four years ago when Bucket Head was just a baby, we had him baptized at our church one early Saturday afternoon. Sadly, that was before I owned a decent camera, so I didn’t take a lot of pictures, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in parenting, poop | Tagged , , , , , , , | 26 Comments